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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1910
Page
11
Lois Breton, a solitary woman living in a cramped attic, comforts a frightened six year old girl named Alicia after she is soothed by Lois. A chance act of kindness invites Alicia’s father to repay gratitude, hinting at a developing bond amid Lois’s long isolation and recent bereavement.
A vintage advertisement touts home hair tonic with quinine to restore color and stop hair loss, plus a flesh reducer using parnotis, soothing eye remedy with crystal, and a grease free face cream recipe. It prescribes simple steps, dosages, and ingredients for scalp care, slimming, eye care, and complexion improvement.
A tale unfolds around Lois who befriends Alicia and her father during Sunday park visits. The pair invite Lois to travel west, and Alicia urges her to join, as a hopeful new life unfolds under bright, persuasive eyes.
Paragraph points out short semi fitting double breasted jackets with square cuts and elaborate braid trim. Coats and skirt street frocks feature velvet velveteen, fur borders, silk braids, and after noon gowns in chiffon velvets, moire, and satin. Three piece suits pair velvet or plush fabrics with gowns, with new Dutch collars embroidered net and silk.
A dated testimonial claims Eckman's Alterative cures consumption and related lung illnesses, notes pneumonia weakens lungs, urges early treatment, and lists Philadelphia contact with store buyers and a request for the cured cases booklet. The ad presents a reader letter praising the remedy and encourages inquiry.
A concise 1910 reference by Henry W. Fischer outlines girls names, their meanings, and notable bearers in history and literature. It surveys how names echo culture, with examples linking each name to famous women and iconic figures across eras.
No. 66 ESCIPE presents Edith as an Anglo Saxon rooted feminine form of Edward. Notable Ediths include Edith of Godwin and the Confessor era, Edith of Hordaland who spurned Hafred until rule was secured, Edith Pope and Southey's wife, and Edith Wharton a famed novelist. The passage lists related names and promises later entries.
A young woman asks Dear Miss Champagne for guidance after her 21 year old suitor grows distant. The columnist urges her to consider the second admirer but suggests not moping, advises openness to others, and warns that the first man may respond only if he sees others value her.
The season opens with a 10 30 a m meeting at Park Street Church where Rev Charles E Meserve of Shaw University Raleigh will speak on The Fitting of the Colored Man for Good Citizenship A Quincy Episcopal Men Club discussion on annexing Quincy to Boston featured ex Mayor Sears and Col Henry L Kincaide Other church notices include Rev George L Cady of Pilgrim Church Dorchester at Wo b or n First Congregational Parish supper Rev Duncan McPhie reports major evangelical successes Unitarian Millbury to employ Rev W T Hutchins for one year Rev Edmund S Rousmaniere rector St Pauls resumes his Friday class in personal religion with a new Friday evening option The morning service lasts about 30 minutes. the evening longer.
A 25 year old asks if being nearly 25 makes her an old maid. The columnist argues the label is outdated, noting women now pursue independent, respectable roles and marry later by choice. Fewer comments target those marrying at older ages. old maid jokes linger mainly in comic valentines.
A dated ad promotes a homemade cough syrup using granulated sugar, warm water, Pinex, and sugar syrup or honey. It claims rapid relief for deep seated coughs within 24 hours, notes benefits for whooping cough and bronchitis, and offers a money back guarantee. It states Pinex is a Norway pine extract and urges readers to obtain it via their druggist or mail order.
Mrs. Sara Mays, a laundress, hosted a modest luncheon at her apartment for a group of wealthy women she services. Guests included the wife of a six figure fortune manufacturer and the wife of a prominent doctor. They arrived in silks with diamonds, roses, and carnations, praising the simple meal as excellent.
A set of old recipe notes lists a lemon custard with milk eggs and sugar, a flour batter pudding roasted with beef drippings, fried fish strips, and a salmon souffle style bake. Each dish is attributed to ladies with street addresses in Allston Salem West Roxbury Dorchester.
Mrs. Sarah A. Patterson, great granddaughter of King Philip, noted Indian chief of Colonial days, is dead of old age in Worcester. She would have been today.
A letter from a reader identified as SCANDIA appeals to the Post and Circle audience to avoid cutting hair. The writer, Harriet, shares a personal tale of postpartum hair loss, braces for a year of care, and suggests brushing, using a good comb, storing combings with camphor to deter moths, and considering a switch made from own hair rather than false extensions.
A reader disputes Annie's advice on earning from a $500 sum. Suggests renting near a factory, cooking hot meals, selling soup, pies, hot beverages, boiled potatoes, baked beans, and sewing wares. Proposes starting with $300 to $400 saved as a nest egg and targeting working women with ready cooked food and home meals.
A young girl signs as Princess Phyllis and describes naming her collie Hector. She offers the name as a suggestion for another owner and expresses hope the dog will grow up smart like hers. She references being part of the Sewing Circle and mentions a deer named Red Wing.
A reader recalls a home remedy for ringworm. Heat ordinary writing paper on a plate to yield a yellow oil, apply to the infection without washing off, and repeat with multiple sheets if needed. The tip, shared 15 years ago by a grocer, helped a child and has since been passed along.
An old letter from Malden offers a home remedy for severely matted hair. It suggests applying about a half pound of vaseline from scalp to ends, then slowly combing from the ends toward the head over several hours. If help is unavailable, do a little at a time and protect the pillow at night.
Westboro asks why rubber plant leaves yellow after moving indoors from summer. He notes outdoor health then deterioration after bringing inside. Sword-fern also showing dying ends. seeks horticultural guidance.
A compact list of time aphorisms attributed to Grace on Hermione. Proverbial lines praise time as thief and counsellor, noting time devours and reveals truth, and urging efficient use, with phrases such as time is money and to save time lengthens life.
A reader asks for information on anywhere a married woman aged 38 can obtain nursing training. The inquiry states the writer is in deep trouble and seeks guidance or placement options. No further details are provided.
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