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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1916
Page
18
The article describes a frock with a draped skirt paired with a close fitting bodice. It notes mesh veilings with chenille borders, bright evening colors and pastel tints, sleeves ending in close cuffs, black Chantilly lace on shoulder draperies, a mole cape neckpiece, many navy and black skirts, and tulle hats with metallic adornments.
A reader advocates that a wife may enjoy escorted outings with male friends if her husband agrees and is tired after work. The writer condemns limiting married women to home life and questions the marriage-work balance and the boss’s view, urging law to bar employed married women from their jobs.
A letter-writer argues married women control daily life and earnings, urging wives to support husbands and stay home. A response mocks the view, praising traditional roles and warning against chasing unsuitable partners. The piece closes with a tea visit summary and a detailed description of Lucille’s navy blue gown.
The letter asks about government interest on postal savings deposits and the minimum to start a deposit, noting 4.McB. Tw per cent per annum. It also questions horse speed records with a request to name horses faster than a recent time, and includes quotations requests from Watts and Hamlet. It ends with inquiries about Billy Sunday’s baseball retirement and age.
A 23 year old foreign born man asks if it is proper to take a very attractive local girl out given he cannot stay in the country long. The advice warns that continuing the relationship harms her future and marriage prospects with another man, and condemns trifling with her affections.
An advertisement warns that ordinary rice powder clogs pores and causes pimples. It promotes Poudre LAme as the only safe powder free from harmful ingredients and claims it stays on skin better, sold by retailers like Filene’s for 35 cents.
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