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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1917
Page
3
Mrs. Gertrude D. Perkins, YWCA cafeteria manager at 37 Beacon Street, explains how waste grease is traded for soap and how the menu features low prices such as fish 12 cents, oyster stew 15 cents, beans 6 and 10 cents, and spaghetti 7 to 10 cents.
A homemaker describes two wheatless and two meatless days, diet plans to reduce waste, and thrifty substitutions. She details using cheaper cuts, canned goods savings, sugarless desserts, vegetable oils, skimmed milk, limited butter, and creative uses for vegetables and salads. The piece also notes knitting for engineers, storage tips, and practical household tricks.
Pittsfield resident Elisha Whittlesey son of Mr and Mrs Frank R Whittlesey returned home from six months of service in France where he served as a cannon driver in the American field service.
The catalog lists Natural Muskrat and Nutria coats with full sweeps and long lengths, Kolinsky and raccoon trimmed designs, plus extensive women’s coats, dresses, and accessories. A vast array of skirts, gowns, blouses, brasieres, and hats features sale prices, with numerous Misses and Women’s sizes and big reductions across fur and fabric selections.
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