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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1917
Page
19
A Boston letter writer laments moral double standards in the city, contrasting Southern manners with Boston behavior. She defends clean living, cites nightlife and drunkenness in local hotels, and urges parents to guard daughters. Another reader seeks counsel on a May-December marriage proposal from a much older man.
Poem praising the flag as a symbol of freedom and unity. It reflects love for Old Glory, loyalty, and hope, celebrating its shelter and guidance from sea to sea and under foreign skies. The author expresses admiration for its cheer and leadership.
A wedding last night showcased solemn bridesmaids in apricot satin gowns with tulle, silver under bodices, and apricot tulle sleeves. The gowns featured bustle backs and silver trim, finishing with tulle bands. Bridesmaids received large black ostrich feather fans as gifts.
The Angora comes from Angora region in Western Asia and is highly esteemed by Turks and Armenians. White Angoras with blue eyes are common though many white cats risk deafness. The breed has silky long fur and a slender frame, with colors including black and blue. In contrast to Persians, Angoras are less intelligent and prone to roaming. Peggy the cat nurses her kittens and helps care for both litters in a domestic scene from Saunderstown.
Sanco was a beautiful Angora kitten with Persian blood who loved hide and seek with a daughter. He watched passersby from a hedge and chased those carrying bags or bundles until they spoke, helping keep the home safe in Newtonville. Sadie Pierce Calder 27 Austin street Newtonville.
A family recounts the perilous incident of their cat Mops getting head stuck in a tuna tin while eating canned salmon. After a tense struggle, the owner frees the cat and Mops shows gratitude, never touching another can. The letter is signed by Annie Leonard from Norwood.
A Roxbury resident recounts adopting a jet black kitten named Blackie for luck. The cat formed a bond with a white rat from a neglectful boy, letting the rat crawl on him and sleep beside him. Yet Blackie killed gray rats, bringing their owner a mixed bond of affection and caution.
A reader seeks guidance on a budding romance with a young man who is now in France. She recalls his kindness, his reluctance to commit, and his recent silence as rumors of another girl surface. She asks how to interpret his mixed signals and past visits.
An advertisement from 632 Gerrard St East Toronto features Fred J. Caveen endorsing Fruitatives. He states two years of acute indigestion and heart pains improved after using three boxes. The ad lists 50c per box six for $2.50 and offers trial sizes, with orders through Fruitatives Limited in Ogdensburg New York.
Banish gray hair with Q-ban Hair Color Restorer promising a natural even color and lustrous hair. Money back if not satisfied. Sold by Liggett Riker Jaynes Drug Stores Boston Cambridge Chelsea and other drug stores for 75c per large bottle. Includes Q-ban Hair Tonic Liquid Shampoo Soap and Q-ban Depilatory.
The speaker admonishes a woman for clinging to a man who warned her he would remain unattached. She is told to curb her feelings until he returns from France, where experience may mature him. If he loves another, she must accept his exclusive right to claim him.
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