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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1918
Page
7
Ruth altered a silk lace petticoat to the correct length and fashioned a camisole from leftover silk. She added double edged lace, ribbon shoulder straps, and bows down the front to create a charming slip for under chiffon dresses, showing clever undergarment sewing.
Indian tapioca dish mixed with milk molasses butter salt and baked in a pan then served with cream. Lemon tapioca pie combines soaked tapioca lemon juice and rind with sugar eggs and a meringue topping baked in a crust.
Propaganda urging citizens to buy bonds to aid soldiers and allies as they push German forces back, highlighting patriotic duty and wartime solidarity.
A reader urges sustaining Christmas generosity for children and supporting Liberty Bonds, noting thrift stamps as gifts and the value of home-made presents while recalling war relief and the need to help those suffering in Europe. Clara signs a plea about helping others during wartime.
A wartime plea urges savings for a Fourth Liberty Loan and silent sacrifice. A neighbor argues for frugal, home made gifts over costly purchases, contrasting duty with luxury and urging community support and patriotic spirit.
A 1918 readers guide reviews Home Fires in France by Dorothy Canfield and related war books. It praises the collection for its stark images of French martyrdom, German brutality, and Allied unity. It highlights works on Kaiser Wilhelm II, Foch, U boats, the American navy, aviation stories, and Liberty Bond encouragement warning against pacifist optimism.
The Industries Board notes a man of great power in Washington who never spoke publicly and rarely wrote for the paper yet built millions on Wall Street. He claims victory comes from self confidence and choosing confidence and work partners. William Rafferty, a Signal Corps lieutenant in France, is the son of General William C. Rafferty and grandson of Civil War hero Major-General Judson Kilpatrick and is also a Tech man.
A wartime letter encourages replacing costly presents with Thrift Stamps War Savings Stamps or Liberty bonds. It urges sending cheerful letters and small gifts to troops overseas, while keeping family and friends in mind and aiding Uncle Sam in the war effort. The piece promotes practical patriotism and bond purchases as the best holiday gift.
The ad praises Jim's Camouflage Sauce as a miracle additive that turns plain white sauce into a Frenchy creation. It claims the product elevates cream of celery soup and other dishes from flat to flavorful with a half tablespoonful, promising piquant flavor for delicate meals.
Fads note fur edged large hats and fur trimmed trims. Turbans with buttons appear chic. One material plus another enhances style. A new side tunic shows fine pleats. Wool embroidery adds color to fall hats. Tall crown millinery features. Wide braids form fashionable sashes. Corded plush muff ornaments charm. Guimpe frocks appeal to young children. Chiffon frocks and silk gowns feature dyed crochet insertions.
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