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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1914
Page
15
Spinsterology is described as the science of remaining single through life and is the newest course introduced at Wellesley College. An editor of the College News launched the course, claiming faculty reception surpassed that of the Marriage Club from years past.
The fair editor reveals a vocational trend at Wellesley as a new club aims to prepare students for life work of spinsterhood. An old maids dormitory by Lake Waban attracts attention, while the faculty debates this anti marriage movement once opposed by the Marriage Club.
In Hiland Wisconsin on October 12 George Gasper a farmhand argued with his employer Bert Walsack over European war issues. He lured Walsack into the woods and fatally shot him then returned to the farmhouse and killed himself.
The article notes Holstein milk has the lowest fat percentage among dairy breeds. It cites 9722 cows tested last year averaging 5.55 percent fat, lower than ordinary farm Holstein milk. Doctors praised Holstein milk as easily digested and closest to human milk for infant feeding.
A persuasive appeal emphasizes honest facts about Holstein cows milk. It argues that consumers will demand it as they see health benefits for babies and the sick, warning that failure to supply could let competitors capture the market.
A Boston Post Sewing Circle exchange centers on motherhood, marriage, and moral guidance. Readers debate student of Eugenics’ call to despise dissipated men, share personal tales of reform, pressures on married women to work, and the value of early marriage, with diverse maternal perspectives and advice.
New York reports designers produce fetching negligees rivaling Paris. A cerulean silk piece with white lace bodice and matching cap features a pink silk rose at the corsage. The trend favors low heeled slippers with elaborate boudoir and tea gowns and extensive Greek lace.
The Sunday Post features a selection of the most intriguing letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing readers’ opinions, tips, and storytelling. Readers share craft ideas, project notes, and community reflections with lively, period-appropriate commentary.
Washington October 12 Secretary Bryan, fresh from tours in Ohio and Indiana, remains at his State Department desk until Wednesday evening before a longer campaign tour. He will travel to Tennessee Missouri Colorado and reach North Dakota. Tonight he visits Philadelphia for a peace meeting and later hurries to New York for a Brooklyn theater campaign speech with Senator James.
Unidentified man about 47 was found floating near South Ferry by harbor police. He stood roughly 5 feet 10 inches, weighed 165 pounds, had black hair and a light red moustache, and wore a black cheviot suit with a blue and white striped shirt, turn-down collar, four-in-hand tie, brown socks, and laced shoes. The body was removed to the morgue.
Miss Mary A. Brophy daughter of Mr and Mrs John Brophy of Union street Brighton married Cornelius J Ring last evening. The ceremony took place at the rectory of St Columbkille's Church Brighton with Rev Joseph V Tracey D D officiating.
Family members seek Henry Blair formerly of Pittsfield who was last heard from in Worcester weeks ago. His ill mother Mrs Joseph Blair of Pittsfield hopes to see him. Authorities fear he may have gone to Boston or Springfield. he is 40 and works as a bartender.
The trial of alleged book swindlers who defrauded people across the country of nearly 10 million dollars will begin here tomorrow before United States Judge R. E Foster of New Orleans. Defendants include James J. Farmer William J Hartley Samuel F Warfield and the Anglo American Authors Association with offices here and agents in major cities.
In Boston, farmer's son Glenn F. Farmer and Samuel Rosenfeld were convicted last March with minimum sentences of six and three years. They were accused of defrauding Mrs. Mary It Rogers of 87 000 for rare books. Plaintiffs in federal indictments paid up to 200 000 for books said to be rare, many bought by buyers hoping to resell to millionaires at huge profits.
A vintage recipe note shares an eggless cake using sugar, lard or butter, cocoa, sour milk and vanilla plus optional walnuts, served with a simple icing. It also includes a biscuit style dough recipe with baking powder, lard, and milk with water, forming a soft dough and quick bake. Names Catherine F. White and Janie M. Mortimer appear with addresses.
Massachusetts woman from Danvers credits Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy with rapid relief after years of stomach trouble. She writes it clears the digestive tract, relieves stomach liver and bowels, and even saved some from operations. Sold locally by Riker Jaynes Drug Stores and druggists nationwide.
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