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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1919
Page
17
Poem by Rosa Hartwick Thorpe narrates Bessie’s vow to stop the town’s curfew from claiming Basil Underwood’s life. She climbs the church tower, grips the bell, and halts the toll with a self sacrifice that moves Cromwell to pardon the condemned lover.
Mary Elizabeth at Mrs. Stacys longs for wealth and dreams of nicer clothes. A lawyer’s letter reveals a $1000 unrestricted gift from Jimmie’s father, James Filkins Sr., who then reveals his true identity and escorts Mary Elizabeth to meet Jimmie’s mother, sealing a new family tie.
A poem praising the enduring dream of youth and its power to keep beauty alive. The speaker recalls dreaming as truth and argues that singing of the dream renews life and spirit through shadow and sunshine, ushering a spring to the rose life's song.
Readers discuss whether wives should be paid for homemaking and if marriage vows should endure without labor pay. The exchange features H L M and others arguing for and against wages, union strikes, and the Golden Rule in domestic life.
The letter excerpt discusses labor unions and strikes, contrasting male and female perspectives on equality, marriage, and labor. It includes a sewing circle exchange criticizing wife unions and exploring the idea of equal hours, domestic work, and traditional roles. A fashion note describes an iridescent sequined gown with jet tracery and a lace train.
Letter responses discuss the origin of the Christmas tree as a northern myth survival popularized by Scandinavians after adopting Christianity. The editor provides revised 1917 US gold production figures totaling 82 304 500 dollars, with the Philippines and Porto Rico adding 1 446 50 to the total, and notes the 1916 figure was higher by 5 839 6. The third letter explains usage of can versus may with examples about permission and possibility.
Cambridge notes reference to a peacetime quip about cabbage and sugar. The piece asserts there have been two colored United States Senators Hiram R Revels and Blanche K Bruce. It quotes the constitutional requirements for Senators including age citizenship and residency.
In May 1717 townspeople voted to lease up to one acre on Deer Island for up to 99 years to build a hospital or pesthouse for sick seafarers. This marked the first quarantine effort in Boston Harbor to prevent disease spread.
The blaze consumed the region around Hollis street and swept both sides of Washington street from Eliot to Common on the west, and from Beach to Point opposite Common on the east, leaving extensive ruins.
The prevailing view names the white elm or American elm as the most popular tree in the United States. It is described as a shapely shade tree with a wide growing range and a dignified presence.
The record notes Boston’s warmest November day were 70 in 1902 and 69 in 1879 according to official figures. It mentions the coldest for this date as 4 and states no rain at Boston on this date in the past 19 years except for 4mm in 1911, 1914, 1915.
Uncle Walt praises Grocer Johnson as a beacon of cheer in a grim market. He notes Johnson’s brisk, hopeful mood while weighing items and selling, contrasting with merchants who lament declining trade. The piece champions optimism and gratitude in daily commerce.
A 28 year old man asks if a girlfriend who refuses to go to his door and confides with another man is a mark against marriage. The columnist notes her actions may be innocent but undermine trust and urges discretion, suggesting the man assess confidence and home life before matrimony.
A collection of practical household tips including cleaning brass with camphor spirits and polishing, burns treated with vaseline and baking soda, window washing with kerosene and ammonia, stain removal with turpentine, using a magnet to find dropped needles, and making home made soap with lye borax ammonia and lemon juice. Credit to Mrs Everett Wilson New Market NH Mrs Anna H Wilson New Bedford and Lilly A Carter Concord NH.
The report highlights head dresses in favor and very low decolletage. White gloves are revived while metal laces are sought. Longer skirts and new sleeves appear, with spangled net evening scarfs and wide hat brims. Copper tones and heavier silks gain favor. flower trimming decorates tulle frocks.
A Sunday Post page presents New England housewives recipes including braised short ribs with dumplings and olive sauce, Indian pudding, fritters, rice pudding, and notes by Mrs. John Clark and others from Boston and Portland addresses.
Vincent Astor born 15 1891 remains prominent in America as son of John Jacob Astor. Harvard educated, married in 1914, he served in the Navy during wartime and led a submarine fleet and other vessels. He holds offices in multiple organizations, from a telegraph company to a major trust, plus police honor legion and church vestryman roles. his social club ties total around twenty.
The writer will serialize an immensely amusing story featuring William Sylvanus Baxter Jr. of Seventeen fame in the upcoming Boston Post Magazine. The piece promises humor and adventurous life episodes as Baxter encounters new escapades.
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