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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1915
Page
13
A collection of letters from readers addressing suffrage themes and personal choices. Mothers urged to respect daughters choices in marriage while others warn about smoking and domestic disputes. Advice from COMMON SENSE writers shares perspective on love, schooling, and reform.
Readers share curious notes in the Sewing Circle section of the Sunday Post, offering anecdotes on projects, fabric finds, and technique tips that engage and entertain the community.
Three recipes for kitchen use include a turkey soup with onions celery rice and cream, a spiced green tomato preserves with brown sugar cider and spices, and banana folded in butter browned and served on sponge cake.
The text describes an afternoon dress with a plain black bodice and sleeves of black silk net over flesh color net, ruffles at the hand, a standing black net frill at the neck, a full shirted skirt with gold thread, a visible antique gold underfold, and a heavy heavily embroidered Oriental silk sash looping at the back. The writer notes flaps of taffeta embroidered in gold on both sides to prevent the sash from cutting the figure, and ends with a casual remark about tea plans and departure.
The passage recalls historical temperatures for Boston on November 16. It cites 21 degrees in 1889 as the coldest ballpark for that date, a midday rise to 47, the warmest on record at 68 in 1898, and 60 for the last decade in 1914. It also notes minimal rain with showers in 1897 and 1906 and rain in 1908, 1913, and 1914.
A mechanic in dire need of funds amid his four year old daughter's illness hears of a thousand dollar prize for a forthcoming auto race ending in New Orleans. He rushes to ready his racer, determined to win and ease mounting medical bills. The story centers on the emotional strain and urgent decision to race for financial relief.
A verse recalls departed loved ones visiting the speaker at night. The speaker envisions a saintly female figure, once beloved in youth, now a heavenly presence. Soft memories ease loneliness and fears as the poem reflects on faith, loss, and solace.
In a tense August morning tale, Jack races his car to the New Orleans Hospital after a telegram summons the doctor. He wins a $1000 prize with his wife and child safe. the true victory is the child’s life and a silent prayer of gratitude.
Household hint from Mrs James H Newton of Webster Massachusetts describes cutting a small patch from the shirt bottom pattern and applying to the under side with starch water. Iron dry to hold until next wash, then reuse patch as needed on worn collar edges or front points.
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