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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1909
Page
7
A reader asks how to invite a distant gentleman who expresses deep feeling to call and become better acquainted without seeming forward. The reply urges inviting him to call first, to gauge mutual interest, and avoid rushing with declarations.
A young woman asks if she should wed a fiancé who recently lost his high salary job. The adviser urges postponing the wedding until he has steady income, noting that a man who earns well often does not stay idle long and suggesting waiting for better financial footing.
Jenkins frets over a missive from Lucy as an electric car wrecks into a lunchroom. Lucy faints. the motorman worries, and Jenkins races to aid her, while the new arrival shows off his charm and the love triangle tightens.
A newspaper advertise section lists fabrics including 50 inch Black Cheviot at a dollar per yard, Black Broadcloths priced 79c to 1.10 per yard, Spun Silk 36 inches wide for drop skirts, Moire Velour at 27 inches wide, and Silk Warp Crepes offered in multiple colors with a 50c price per yard.
Damask-Post advertises Irish linen damask 72 inches wide with ornate designs, priced at 2.25. Napkins offered at 4.50 per dozen in 3-4 size. Pure linen towels measuring 14 by 24 inches feature damask borders. Fine Scotch linen crash in red, white or blue borders is laundered and sold by Wales yard.
A fragmented 19th century price listing features pillow slips, sheets, unbleached sheeting, blankets, bathrobe blankets, lace scarfs, and Swiss embroidered rabats. Items include cotton pillow slips 42 inches, bed sheets 2 1/2 yards by 75 inches, unbleached short lengths, 11 4 full bed wool blankets, and lace scarfs in pink, sky blue, and silver with prices ranging from 12 cents to 4.00 per pair. Leaning toward a department store catalog style with faded values and varied finishes.
The New England Watch and Ward Society, key in protecting youth and unprotected women, has sustained a strong record defending morals this summer by opposing immoral pictures and now targeting cocaine morphine and opium. Treasurer John S. Adams of the Provent Institution for Savings handles funds at 36 Temple place.
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