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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1917
Page
11
Letters from readers discuss wage fairness for women, tips and dignity for waiters, tobacco norms in the service, a self described businesswoman defends earnings, and a young woman seeks life guidance amid strict home rules sharing a tale of unhappiness.
Readers ask about a 29 point cribbage hand with a six for the same suit as the jack. They also inquire about milk yields by Jerseys and breed types. Other letters discuss Kaiser age, Washington height, Cromwell, and a deaf child regaining hearing and language comprehension.
A brief note contrasts two bond options, Liberty Bonds and Jun Kernom’s proposed issue, outlining their aims and implications for readers weighing government during wartime and private debt strategies.
A historical caption hints at communication barriers faced by deaf mute readers and the challenge of translating spoken language into accessible text. The fragment underscores the gap between spoken words and written understanding in early education.
A young woman asks why her sweetheart, absent a week, has not called or phoned. The columnist advises calling him soon for clarity, urging trust if affection is mutual and suggesting a patient, dignified reply regardless of his explanation.
The article discusses the debate over native Mexican hairless dogs and their uses in warm climates. It recounts a tale of Jeff the “boomer dog” from Mojave, California, who was born in a switchman’s shanty and later rode freight trains with railroad workers before losing a hind foot in 1914.
Mr. Barnes of Lowell recalls Pont the dog helping him wheel his chair after a broken arm left him disabled in 1912. The animal pulled with his forepaws, waiting at the door and pushing the chair along the yard runway without being prompted. Pont is his dog. Marian E. Parkhurst, Woodstock, Vermont.
A small black and tan dog named Midget makes beds in a closet and later in a box using discarded fur cuffs from a coat. After her owner punishes her for chewing a cuff, Midget repeatedly seeks access, returns the fur to her owner, and drops the tattered cuff at her feet.
RILETTA ALLEN denies intent to be blamed this time and says one punishment for a crime was enough. Box 32, Uxbridge.
Queenie carried the fallen leaves to the creek and laid her nine puppies on the bank to keep them safe after her master attempted to drown them. The master, moved by the dog’s actions, decides Queenie may keep them. The tale ends with Queenie’s silent knowledge of the danger. Lawrence MacDonald, 5 Winton Street, South Boston.
A short fable relates a wealthy traveler who journeys from distant lands to test or admire a dog’s keen intelligence. The tale underscores how the animal’s wit impresses and outsmarts expectations.
A New Bedford dog named Teddy gains fame for delivering the Post to Mrs. Gray daily. The canine carrier retrieves the breakfast paper from the paper delivery man and transports it to Teddy's bed under his owner's desk, then returns at noon to deliver it to his mistress.
A man visiting a renowned orchard loses a valuable watch and tells police his dog will locate it. The dog leads to a well dressed thief with many watches and money, but later returns the victim’s own watch. Ida Shapiro of 76 Broadway, Chelsea, is noted.
Perfect safety liberal interest and a sure profit from a rise in the market price after the war all come from a Liberty Bond purchase. You can not lose.
A roundup of fiction notes praising Burton Stevenson and Harold MacGrath for adventures in Egypt and around the world. The review covers Gaston Olaf, The Indian Drum, The Raccoon Lake Mystery, The Forfeit, and Churchill’s The Dwelling Place of Light, among others, noting strong characterization and dramatic plots.
A review notes an ornate style and a theme where a tornado acts as a plot device bringing the central couple together. The piece contrasts the woodsy, expansive setting with a world of work, play, and love, calling the narrative emotional yet stylistically elaborate.
Birthday notes recount Pauline Bonaparte born October 20 1790 in Ajaccio as the Emperor's favored sister. It recalls her Paris fame swift marriages to Leclerc and Borghese, jealous fits with Josephine, court intrigues, and Napoleon’s generous income while detailing Elba and Saint Helena ties.
A vivid description recalls a cream colored broadcloth gown with a basque bodice worn over the skirt. The long tight sleeves end in a sealskin fur band and the fur collar frames a narrow neck trim. The skirt gathers into a wide fur band at the hem creating a striking silhouette.
A stark appeal urges action urging support for soldiers or defense effort, emphasizing sacrifice of young men and encouraging readers to invest money promptly to back the cause. The tone is urgent and propagandistic, with strong patriotic framing and calls to contribute.
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