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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
7
The series explores occupations for women workers in Massachusetts restaurants. It notes about 70,000 waitresses and the variability of wages, with some receiving as little as 3 dollars weekly with room and board, others 12 to 18 dollars, and an average near 8 dollars plus two meals. It discusses advancement, appearance as a business asset, and seasonal employment effects.
A reader asks how to respond to a golden wedding invitation with regrets and best wishes. Guidance covers sending a brief informal letter expressing sorrow at not attending, and best wishes for the couple’s continued happiness. It discusses mailing a gold gift and including a gift card.
A man is advised against marrying a girl his friend suspects of untrustworthiness. The advisor warns that marrying her would likely be the worst outcome, suggesting strong doubt about the match and urging caution.
Old newspaper excerpt presents home cooking tips. Instructions cover left over chicken usage with dressing, oil and vinegar emulsion, plus a cabbage tomato relish with spices. Names listed include MRS. F. E. LEFAVOUR and MRS. FRANK BANGERT of South Portland Maine.
In May a warden faces sorrow over a dying mother and a missing son. He plans to help his brother No 14 escape but the brother returns with blood on his hands, after the warden chooses to honor a vow and stay loyal to his ward.
Ottoman hats move forward with plumage matched collars and suede shoes with Cuban heels. Velvet and silk dahlias brighten hats while satin ribbon dominates autumn millinery. New children's over all dresses feature gore skirts. waistcoats return to a collarless single breasted style. The brown linen travel bag reappears from Paris for modern American women.
Advertising pitch describes the W B Beauty Book as a valuable guide to improving the figure health and attractiveness with home beautification methods and physical culture. It invites readers to obtain the volume by writing to Weingarten Bros at 877 Broadway New York.
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