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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1915
Page
15
A reader argues that smoking can be safe and even wholesome for women, recounting personal habit and peace from tobacco. The note counters by contrasting with non smoking views and hints at sharing future experiences from Battersea No 3 and a gift for Christmas.
The Sunday Post features a selection of the most interesting letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing community opinions, sewing tips, and readers’ personal stories.
Household hints advise threading a twine through corset covers to pull out a ribbon for cleaning. After washing, reattach the ribbon to the string and pull it back into place, as shared by Mrs C B March of Greenfield.
The Oldest Inhabitant notes on November 9 in Boston that rainfall on this date is rare, with only 1913 recording rain in 14 years. He cites historical low temperatures of 26 degrees on several dates and warm highs of 71 degrees in 1881, with recent extremes of 60 degrees in 1908 and 1913.
The speaker notes a wedding with no tears and no major hitches despite a large crowd. The bride wore a Princess style gown in white Liberty satin with silk lace sleeves and a high lace yoke.
A historical description details a collar adorned with wide lace and tassels weighted at the corners. The article notes the collar’s elaborate embellishment and the visual impact of the tassel accents on the garment.
The column highlights double box-pleated skirts and rich wool velours for coats, tight motoring hats, vivid plaid ribbon trims on tulle dresses, mercerized lace on blouses, wash silk waists, a green velvet one piece dress, square fur collars on chiffon and tulle blouses, and simple silk blouses.
A reflective verse urging contentment with present duty and effort. It counsels drying tears, smiling, and using common sense while pursuing duties. The poem warns against chasing fame and notes that after doing all we can, God asks no more.
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