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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1917
Page
15
A reflective poem celebrates a perfect day defined by duty, compassion, and faith. It praises bearing burdens, helping the blind, and acting with kindness toward others. The speaker envisions a moment of tenderness when kissing a child's face and saying a grace confirms a life aligned with God and service.
A home recipe note by Mrs H J Bosquet from Brockton describes escalloped clams with cracker crumbs butter and milk, plus ideas for peach rice dish pudding and a pineapple egg mixture. It also outlines a rice loaf with buttered bread tin and melted cheese topping.
The guide advises excluding politics religion and topics of interest to gentlemen when ladies are present. It urges newcomers to limit social activities to fit income, host original careful parties, and rely on wit over money. It also notes how to walk beside a lady on the curb and switch sides to stay on the outside.
Judge Charles J. Brown concluded the inquest in East Boston District Court into the March 29 motor boat tragedy off Faun Bar Winthrop that claimed 13 Lynn and Nahant boys. The inquiry paused as only 12 bodies were recovered. Brown will file his report with District Attorney Pelletier.
Advert says Ice Mint, a Japanese product, removes hard and soft corns and calluses with no pain or irritation. It claims to reduce swelling, heal cracks, prevent foot odor, and suit people who stand or wear high heels. Available from Dr Eugene today for just a few cents.
A brief column features Dorothy discussing fashion sensibilities and grooming tips in a lighthearted exchange. The piece notes style choices, practical advice, and everyday elegance for readers seeking simple wardrobe guidance.
A distraught Miss Smythe seeks advice after discovering a $24 excess in donations she was to deposit, revealing tension between honesty and fear of presumed error. The scene captures her smart outfit, blue Poiret twill dress, white organdie blouse, and matching belt and accessories as she faces the dilemma.
Fads and fashions show muffs growing larger and coats with high fur collars. tunics vary from short to long while satin dominates afternoon gowns. buckles become cloth covered and embroidery remains on skirts. Beaded blouses, small hats, straight coats, and pagoda three-quarter sleeves appear from Paris. Ivory buttons brighten serge frocks and black velvet skirts pair with spangled blouses. Separate collars tie at the back in a chic cravat bow.
Practical tips for everyday cleaning and maintenance. Draining dishes on towels or air drying to avoid lint, using old newspapers in the kitchen, cleaning kettles and lamp chimneys, protecting quilts with a fabric strip, and warming biscuits with a water splash between tins. Note author Gladys M Carter 25 Miller Street Belfast ME.
A 12 10 p m intercession service for country and service workers will be led by Dean Rousmaniere at the Cathedral Church of St Paul. Daily cathedral services occur at 8 and 10 am 12 10 and 5 pm with Friday closure after the 8 am service. Rev John S Moses becomes cathedral and diocese representative at Harvard University replacing Parson and Birckhead. The Norfolk Union of Congregational Ministers meets at Pilgrim Church North Weymouth Oct 16 to discuss pulpit authority and war’s impact on church life. Rev Watson Words worth Abington Rev Albert P Watson East Braintree and Rev H W Boyd East Bridgewater speak. A D Nicholls of YMAs religious work dept leaves to head the tented Y M C A religious dept near Little Rock Arkansas.
The watch at Frederick's camp keeps vigil as a soldier contemplates his heart's friend and wife. Frederick appears and declares the soldier must die tomorrow, a decree no appeal can alter. Ivan is buried nameless, a warning to brave comrades and a blot on Frederick's glory.
A schoolgirl narrator not yet 16 defends modern girls against older judgments. She argues girls seek excitement and affection, not marriage, and urges mothers to trust their daughters choices. She notes she works nine dollars weekly and helps at home, and promises to prove girls are not as bad as portrayed.
The Post invites all women readers to participate by writing to the Sewing Circle, inviting contributions and interaction through this community feature.
Catholic Church notes Bishop Anderson of St. Peter's Meeting House Hill calls a Sunday meeting to reorganize men and women parish societies. He also plans aid projects for men in U S war service. Confraternity mass Friday at Cathedral. Forty Hours devotions begin Friday morning at several churches.
Women can earn $1 to $2 per day knitting hosiery at home using Auto-Knitters. The work is easy to learn and provides year round employment. Write to Auto-Knitter Hosiery Co. Inc Desk 8-D 147 Franklin St Buffalo NY with a 2 cent stamp.
Some of the new cloth coats are practically fur coats due to heavy trimming. The article notes the substantial weight and luxurious appearance of the garments.
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