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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1910
Page
11
A reader signs as Arcadia Ray laments low weekly incomes. A mother of three reports $14 weekly for a seven-member family and $12.50 for her husband, saying saving is impossible and she must fend alone. She urges Arcadia Ray to share advice.
A parent explains how they named four children at birth and later adopted their chosen favorites as middle names. The daughters Mildred Violet, Maude Ida, Edith Florence, and son Henry Irving F I H are noted as the preferred identities.
A personal letter from White Daisies to Lilac reveals a thoughtful writer who loves music flowers and animals. She notes blue eyes and a fondness for dumb creatures, suggesting a belief in a soul in animals. She asks for the recipient to guess more about her and to reply with impressions.
A grieving mother appeals to sisters about recovering her children taken away and labeled neglected, arguing that state custody follows falsehood and seeking aid to reclaim her offspring.
A reader asks for guidance on camping to aid a delicate husband’s health. She seeks suitable camping locations with good air and essential gear, asking for step by step setup tips and a checklist for a novice in outdoor sleeping.
A letter from Surrey England expresses gratitude to America for sympathy shown to the Queen and country in sorrow. The writer thanks Americans for respect and sympathy, extending blessings to America and King George, noting no forsaking of the queen’s people.
A Somerville resident, describing herself as Class of 96, notes she has spent nearly all her life in the city and is a graduate of Somerville schools. She mentions living near Winter Hill and the car line to the terminal, signing as one who endorses love and happiness.
A letter urges girls to delay marriage until ages 23 to 26, weighing a suitor's character, responsibility, and potential for a lifelong partnership. It cautions against rushing into matrimony, suggests becoming acquainted with a husband, and emphasizes mutual sacrifice for a stable home.
A 17 year old asks if she should marry a suitor she cannot love and fears eloping. The adviser warns against meeting him, urges not to marry, and recommends telling parents for guidance given the youth and likely regret.
A reader objects to the stance that marriage is an awful fate for a single woman and argues loveless marriages have no advantage. The letter defends freedom to choose, criticizes social pressure on single women, and condemns men who keep women as old maids through unfulfilled expectations.
In a May night tableau Clarice Lane, a rising star, returns to the stage after loving heartbreak. She learns her former beloved Dick is injured and recalls their pact of marriage. She reunites with him at a grand house, where their long-suppressed love rekindles amid tension and fateful choices as a life changing moment unfolds.
A Boston Post photographer snapped a Charlestown school child at noon intermission. The boy can claim a $5 Gold Piece by presenting himself at the City Editor’s office, 275 Washington street, third floor, with a parent or adult, weekdays between 3 and 5 p.m. One week day, bring the pictured proof to receive the prize. The Post will print twenty child photos for Sunday.
Instructions for asparagus soup with toast, a ten cent salad dressing, a green iced shamrock cake, and a sugar butter cake mix with egg whites. Includes contributor names and Boston area addresses.
Paragraphs describe patent leather belts with waist and skirt sets, color pairings such as bleude roi with black, suede shopping bags, soft fringes on trims, and striped traveling suits with satin contrasts. Small girls gain hip side plaits for fullness, summer layers intrude on sheer fabrics, black net on silver gray satin for evening wear, home embroidered wedding veils, centered on tulle veils, English eyelet lingerie embroidery, voile de cotton for non crumple fabrics, and lace dominating hats gowns and wraps with gold accents.
May 27 New Bedford Miss Mary Barker missing since May 12 was found in Allen street woods by Deputy Chief Parker and Inspector Sylvia. She was emaciated and barely breathing, rushed to St Luke's Hospital where she regained consciousness enough to confirm her identity.
London May 27 The Oxford Gownsman prints ahead of Roosevelt visit noting the big game hunter’s fame in copybook morality. Roosevelt’s talk steadied students with a sermon style address praising athletics and critiquing violence in American football while hinting at a possible second term. He dodged questions about his future presidency as Cambridge crowds watched the sphinxlike figure.
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