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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1918
Page
15
Readers discuss money rules in marriage and how couples should manage household finances. Letters describe accounts of savings, shared expenses, and mutual understanding, with emphasis on harmony, trust, and education for women to earn and manage money.
A humorous fragment praising common sense and civility while lampooning fools. It contrasts Sun and moon imagery with everyday manners, notes two kinds of politeness, and cautions against overblown vanity in a folksy, reflective tone.
Gaffeta and organdie form a good combination for a suit. Gowns in Georgette crepe are trimmed with filet lace. Filet lace and Venise lace are used on finer waists. Sleeveless styles appear in children’s dresses.
A vintage ad describes a meat loaf variation titled Come Again Sunday Supper. It notes using two tablespoons of Al Sauce to transform the dish and claims the sauce boosts flavor and reputation for the cook. The piece mentions generous heat and cold servings as part of the meal.
Pierre Gustave Tourant Seauregard born near New Orleans. West Point graduate, Mexican War veteran, engineer lieutenant, Civil War brigadier general. Led bombardment of Fort Sumter, commanded Army of Virginia, fought at Bull Run Shiloh, defended Corinth and Charleston. Surrendered in 1865, later declined foreign commands, died in New Orleans in 1893.
Beatrice envies Helen as she tries on many hats in four shops. Helen selects sport bathing afternoon and evening hats with several standout pieces, including a green calico parasol hat and a gray georgette crepe hat with black satin trim and a sweeping osprey accent.
A letter to the editor asks if white lead used in paint is made from common metallic lead. Dedham confirms the process by chemical treatment.
To the Editor of the Post a reader asks how to prevent white root-feeding insects that damage asters. Suggestions include moth balls with each plant and raking wood ashes into the soil.
The Derby race distance is one mile four furlongs 29 yards, about a mile and a half. The suggested pronunciation for Marlboro Street as dar-by is a regional habit not endorsed by leading authorities.
To the Editor the Post asks about asbestos in natural form and whether talcum powder uses the same source. The reply explains asbestos appears as a hard heavy rock widespread worldwide and talcum powder is made from talc also called soapstone.
The record lists England with 46 members Ireland 108 Scotland 72 and Wales 30. This specifies regional representation in the House of Commons in a concise tally.
The note discusses the saying quoted as Old wood to burn Old friends to trust and traces its appearances in various forms. It cites Oliver Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Conquer with the line I love everything that's old, Old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine.
The piece recalls Civil War era heroism of colored regiments and General Pershing’s praise for their gallantry in France. It cites Port Hudson as inspiration and includes the stirring call for freedom. Also included are kitchen tips and a signed note from Mrs. Paul Boilard at 1012 Washington Street.
A 22 year old asks if a relationship with an 88 year old fiancée is fair. The adviser warns the large age difference harms future happiness and urges ending the engagement as the elder woman shows little regard for commitment.
A household tip describes saving a small amount of egg yolk with a splash of milk to make an egg wash. This gloss coats pies and turnovers for a rich brown finish.
A note from a historic column says no more stories will be accepted after Wednesday May 28 and that best entries will be printed through May 31. Judges’ awards appear in the Sunday Post June 9. The tale of Willie and Mrs Brown ends with a humorous exchange.
A Gloucester reader recalls a restaurant moment when a server offered unusual dishes calves brains frogs legs and chicken liver prompting the customer to urge the server to see a doctor. The note is attributed to ETHELDREDA SAMPSON of 40 Granite Street Gloucester.
English humorist Harry Furniss comments that a captain of industry is someone who makes others do the hard work. He cites a nurse and a clever child who suggests the nurse take medicine for him in exchange for a small payment. Glady s M Hutchinson Cambridge is listed.
A wartime cooking feature from the U S Food Administration Bureau offers practical oat based dishes. It includes a yeast bread using milk water oats flour and a moderate oven bake schedule, plus spiced oatmeal cakes Scotch oat crackers baked oatmeal with nuts and a meatless baked dish for the family.
Two boys on a curb recall early memories. One remembers first grade details like his teacher seat and classmates. The other recalls his birth day and being home with his grandmother while his mother was away at a lodge. Ruth He Bayliss. 30 Aldrich Street Somerville.
A limousine stops before a Dorchester house on Glenway Street. The chauffeur asks for Mr Jagsby and a man enters with the visitor, as Edith Davidson signs in and admits him, signaling a possible lead in the case.
John J Morse recalls a wife missing, a boy eager to share tales, then returns with a dead cat saying someone stowed away a puffickly good cat. Local anecdote from South Newfane Vermont.
Paris May 27 Premier Clemenceau visited the front Sunday and conferred with General Foch returning to Paris in the evening. The conference confirmed the excellent impression formed during his frequent front visits as reported by Marcel Hutin in Echo De Paris.
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