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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
9
A fed building sightseers tall man and a seven foot observer draw crowds while a fife and drum corps entertains neighborhoods. Reports on a dangerous horse carriage near Beacon and Tremont, vague praise for spring winds, and memories of troop parades contrast with local curiosities and recent industry travel milestones.
On a ship sailing from Liverpool a young woman named Dora Dorothy Mills reveals she left a convent after her troubled past with a boy she knew as Morris Sawyer. He seeks reconciliation and she agrees to resume the connection hoping forgiveness from the sisters.
A new Conan Doyle adventure titled The Adventure of the Devil's Foot is issued in booklet form in Sunday's Post, marking a notable addition to the Holmes canon.
A Boston Post Sewing Circle column urges women to acquire cooking and domestic skills prior to marriage. It argues working girls may neglect homemaking, warns against extravagance, and stresses practical motherhood, budgeting, and steady self improvement.
A bride to be is advised to wear the veil through supper and only change to a travelling gown later. The piece should not be kept as a souvenir but shared with others as part of wedding customs. The column also touches on items for the dressing table and bridal accessories.
Minnie asks for rug making methods beyond braiding and sewing. She seeks ideas and welcomes suggestions on alternative techniques to transform old rags into usable rugs.
A wife asks for guidance after a dispute with her husband over naming their baby and choosing the Christening church. She wants the ceremony in her church, while he insists on his church as the venue. The mother says she has the say on the naming and where christening occurs.
An Englishwoman defends English aristocracy against snobbery accusations. She asserts that true elites are respectful to all tradespeople and rejects the notion that all aristocrats are snobbish.
United States coins include Eagle cents from 1856 1857 and 1858. The 1856 rare in uncirculated condition fetches 5 to 8 dollars. The 1857 and 1858 are common and about 25 cents each. The 1880 copper cent in perfect condition would bring about 40 cents. Mrs Collector.
A reader Narrows the question to a daughter-in-law who took flowers from a funeral. The note asks if it was right to decorate her own home with flowers meant for the grave and wonders how she would treat a mother-in-law.
Milton Bradley, renowned creator of children's games, died at his Springfield home at age 73. Born in Vienna Maine, he founded the Bradley game firm in 1864 and led it for decades. He leaves a widow and two daughters.
Household tips cover caulking mirrors stains with camphor spirits to prevent scum, eggs by weight, green soap for pimples, salt in oil for brighter lamps, dark closet storage for preserves, freshening stale cake with cold milk, and borax in coffee. Also advice on carpet moths with camphor and a note that O Henry fans will see The Passing of Black Eagle in next Sunday’s Post.
Paragraphs describe seasonal dress trends with white muslin blouses featuring frills and pleats, cobwebby crepes for evening wear, colored enamel buttons, crystal bead trimmings, shadow laces, and varied hats with ostrich plumes. Lingerie collars jabots berthas, embroidery bands, silk roses, and Valenciennes lace shape tunics and girdles ahead of summer styles.
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