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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1922
Page
11
A fictitious weekly letter explores women dictating men's fashion for a year. The Sewing Circle invites frank opinions on whether women should shape male dress standards, noting tailors must adapt to attract male buyers and that men once wore wider skirts and frock coats while women trailed in snow.
A vintage ad touts California Fig Syrup as a remedy for children with digestive distress. The page also carries letters debating women’s fashion, domestic duty, and gender roles, including arguments on wardrobe needs and ownership of cars.
Household hints advise quick fixes and frugal tips from Mrs Elizabeth R Seigel of 21 Munroe Street Roxbury. Practical notes include clearing sink drains by removing the cover and untangling debris and using dried bread and cake remnants to thicken pies.
General Howe moves toward Brooklyn with three detachments while General Greene falls ill. General Israel Putnam leads a defense as American lines are outflanked by British forces and 1500 patriots are casualties or captured. Washington’s help seems unlikely as Putnam holds earthworks.
A household recipe for peach custard pie from Mrs. Doris F. Grindle of 8 Andrews Road Bath Maine. Prepare a pastry shell, layer 5 to 6 peaches, and pour a cream filling made by beating eggs with sugar and flour, then adding scalded milk and lemon flavor. Bake, chill, and top with whipped cream if desired.
Diamond Dyes claim to restore wear to skirts waists coats stockings and draperies with simple directions in every package. The ad guarantees the dye will not streak spot fade or run and instructs customers to tell their druggist material type whether wool silk linen cotton or mixed.
A collection of kitchen formulas including gingersnap pudding with milk and cream options from Mrs J L Dunham of Taunton, a flour biscuit loaf with molasses from Mrs Francis J Cook of Auburndale, beef suet date loaf with spices from Mrs Hilda Cole of Marblehead, and lamb toast with mustard from Miss N Brouder of Lawrence.
Muriel regrets a letter she sent to Mr. Barton before a 9 30 a m meeting. After a theater night she sees her complaints seem trivial and fears consequences, while a dinner invitation hints Mr Barton forgives her. She races to tear up the letter but arrives too late.
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