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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1917
Page
13
A set of letters from readers defending leniency toward liquor in marriage. They contest the idea that any drinking ruins home life, praising moderate use and arguing against early arranged marriages. Multiple voices urge kindness, patience, and respect, warning against nagging and coercion.
A two part poem by Julia Caroline Dorr on aging and vitality. It contrasts mortality of youth with the enduring joy of old age, invoking Adonais and seasonal imagery to praise life’s continuity and beauty despite time. It reframes the common saying to celebrate enduring fealty to life.
A speaker argues against marrying off daughters to unsuitable men and urges delaying marriage for sons. The commentary condemns drunkenness and suggests military service as a path to maturity, noting societal changes and warning against reckless choices. The excerpt reflects harsh social norms and gendered expectations.
A guide discusses choosing note paper, sending a letter of introduction via card and envelope, and the expected two day call and hospitality. It also advises a divorced or remarried woman to inform her former in laws of her engagement and plans for a second marriage and to invite them to the wedding if they are on good terms.
A vivid description recalls a cherry color chiffon gown with blue chiffon overlay. The waistline features pointed gathers and an underskirt in cherry shade, with edges picoted and a striking bodice. The observer jokes at a poor man’s reaction near the scene.
Building inspector Charles A. Dale collapsed while walking on Porter street in East Boston yesterday. He was taken to East Boston Relief Hospital and pronounced dead from heart trouble. Medical Examiner Magrath ordered his body moved to the Northern District Mortuary.
New York barber Mr A FE O'Brien endorses Orlex powder as an at home solution to darken gray hair. Dissolve in water and apply, with results varying by number of applications. Each box carries a $100 gold bond guarantee and claims to avoid harmful metals.
Birthday bio brief notes Jean Francois Millet born Oct 4 1814 in France. From peasant stock to The Angelus and other works. Early talent seen by Cherbourg painter. Poverty in Paris, Barbizon years, medal of first class and Legion of Honor, death of friend Rousseau, burial beside him.
Ottawa reports H. Boucher of New Bedford Massachusetts listed as wounded and gassed in the Canadian overseas casualty list dated October 8. The item notes the New Bedford man is among those casualties recognized by Canada.
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