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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
15
The author recalls a trip to the country to fetch forgotten items with Dolly. They gather chrysanthemums, late asters, and colorful leaves then stop at Marion's for tea. A new frock features sand color gabardine, seal brown satin overdress, and a satin sash with four loops at the back.
Sunday Post features a full page on war muffins and related kitchen guides from New England housewives. The item highlights practical bakeware and wartime substitutions to stretch scarce ingredients.
An advertisement touts La May powder as pure and superior staying power avoiding white lead and rice powder. It promises skin benefits, astringent effects, and claims over a million users in the U.S. with pricing at fifty and twenty five cents and a five thousand dollar reward for chemists finding additives.
Readers weigh the true spirit of Christmas amid wartime scarcity urging gifts that aid the needy. Letters argue for practical, meaningful presents to families and soldiers while maintaining cheer for children and loved ones at home.
A playful poem in a 1920s tone celebrates a modernized domestic retreat. The speaker thanks a maid for removal of subservience, then revels in a self sufficient urban home with rooms, services, and twenty three nursery children under care, praising the new cooperative setup. The narrator Wilhelmina Stitch signs off.
Henry Cavendish born October 10 1751 was heir to a vast Cavendish fortune and lived frugally. A bashful loner he avoided women while aiding science with gas and air water work and earth density measurements. He died in 1810 leaving about 5 million dollars.
A Liberty Loan insignia styled button promotes bond buying with a call to support the war effort.
A verse shows American flag arrival celebrated by children kneeling in the street. Small Pierre asks about the soldiers, while others wonder about gifts of God and hope. The scene ends with a child’s reverent prayer as colors pass.
Practical tips from Mrs Annie L Bates of Wells Maine on using hot water to iron and shape clothing ease shoe pinch and tight neck care. Adds cold water for bruises disinfection and moth control with steam from ironing.
Readers ask about Perry’s quote at Lake Erie Lafayette’s tomb and the Rhine lines. Questions cover YMC A service flags, Molly Pitcher, Marie pronunciation, Ben Franklin’s burial, and military moves.
Deep postilion pockets appear on long silk coats with black velvet and English eyelet batiste. New Tam o Shanter hats have fringe on top. A three piece fur set with hat stole and muff is new. Fur trims soften severe dresses as felt and taffeta shape hats.
Poem urges individuals to take their own path and find happiness while urging support for others who are stalled. It extols helping those whose lives are blocked by missteps with a loving, freeing gesture.
The oldest observer notes Boston weather records for October 10, citing official figures. Warmest on this date: 79 degrees in 1914 and 73 in 1901. Coldest: 3 above in 1895. Rain occurred on this date in the mornings in 1912 and 1913.
A wartime urging urges readers to back the Fourth Liberty Loan to decisively defeat the Kaiser, urging immediate action and strong financial support to end the conflict.
Burial details note Franklin and his wife Deborah interred in the Christ Church cemetery Philadelphia at Arch and Fifth streets. A stone bears infant Francis F. who died aged 4 years 4 months and 1 day.
The enormous stork at Boston's Franklin Park Zoo attracts many visitors who watch as the shy bird, now used to crowds, raises its long neck and looks with disdain from behind the wire netting.
Washington October 9 The fuel administration said no additional licenses for coal and coke distribution will be granted pending investigation into a nearly 200 percent increase in the number of distributors over the last seven months.
New York officials announce a resolution prohibiting any lectures in languages other than English in public schools or other buildings under board jurisdiction.
Steady use of Woodbury's product is urged as the key to achieving smoother skin. The notice invites readers to begin tonight, emphasizing visible improvements and consumer appeal.
Public manners advise discreet grooming in crowds and discuss breaking engagements with relatives. A mother should announce changes to the wedding, and a short trip or new work is suggested to meet the demand for intelligent help. Accept others apology, but not necessary to renew friendships.
Princess Radziwill writes the first of a Boston Post Magazine series detailing who the grand dukes of Russia are and the charm surrounding their roles in society.
William Jennings Bryan quips about a washout during a lecture tour. A C Dalton rose from private to Brigadier General for steering millions to France. Theodore N Vail credits Bell Telephone growth to meeting public demands. Ex King Ferdinand of Bulgaria pursues botany after abdication. General Foch reportedly never smokes aloud, keeps cigar lit only off his lips. Jacob Ritty invents the cash register impressions from ship propeller gauges. John H Patterson profits after buying the patent. George W Perkins backs Y M C A fund drive, rejects Morgan partnership. Gabriele D Annunzio uniquely spans novelist poet and dramatist crossing front lines.
Thirty fish dealers charged in a Suffolk county grand jury indictment with being a combination in restraint of trade will stand trial on January 20. Attorney General Attwill told Judge Jessenden the trial may last about four weeks. A special venue of 200 talesmen will be summoned for jury selection.
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