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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1921

Page

11

Enterprising mothers press daughters toward marriage in letters

A Sewing Circle debate reveals mothers urging early marriage, a young woman fearing forced nuptials, and readers advising daughters to choose freely. Letters discuss love, family duty, finances, and postponing marriage for stability, with views from A WHILL-WISHER, A BUSINESS WOMAN, and A WAGE EARNER.

Sewing Circle Ladie Lillian

Idol of merriment consumed by righteous rage

The poem laments collective mob judgment as fans idolize a comedian only to condemn him after a blunder. It critiques public moral outrage, the cycle of adulation and destruction, and the ease of applying punishment to a once cherished figure. Conclusion notes a perpetual moral swing in society.

Walt Mason George Matthew Adams

Post Letter Box Answers Readers Questions

A Page of reader inquiries on language usage regional geography theatre history footwear astronomy and building heights. The editor provides explanations on slang usage bootleggers the Central American federation the Hollis Street Church Lodge and Walsh residences the Welsbach mantle whist rules the Southern Cross visibility and the Woolworth Building height.

Sir Boston Hollis Street

How Did You Take It A Poem Of Resolve And Courage

A poem urges resilience in face of trouble. It questions whether one hides or faces light with a cheerful heart. It rejects excuses and extols bouncing back after every blow, valuing effort and fighting spirit over defeat or death.

Earth Seb

Jealousy Sparks In Mock Mail Affair Between Lovers

Jill pretends a former suitor writes to her and mocks Jack’s jealousy. He then plants a fake perfumed letter to test her fidelity, but Jill uncovers the ruse and forgives him, truthfully confessing and embracing the ruse as a playful scam.

Jack Jill

Fads and Fashions Describe Gowns and Garments

FADS AND FASHIONS notes gowns in blue and black with red and orange duvetyn piping. Rose material girdles and colored silk appliques adorn blouses. White crepe marocain dominates white outfits while grey shades range from pearl to mouse. A restaurant hat uses silver cloth with tiny shell embellishments. A black serge dress features a pent collar and cuffs in brown suede with perforated decor.

Trussed Up Boy Left On Lawn

Brockton police hunt two men in an automobile after Francis Emord, 14, was bound and gagged in the woods on Taylor Street and carried to a lawn in front of James H. Burke’s home at 84 East Ashland Street. No motive given as investigators pursue clues.

Gwendolyn Brockton Francis Emord Taylor Street Jas.h. Burke East Ashland Street

Unclear fragment mentions unusual deed linked to victim

Fragmentary text references an unusual deed involving a victim with unclear context. No names, places, or dates readable to identify specifics or confirm details of the incident. Further readable material needed to produce a complete card.

Lloyd George to Leave for Washington November 5

Premier Lloyd George will depart for Washington on November 5 aboard the Aquitania arriving in time for the armaments conference opening session on November 11. Mrs Lloyd George is expected to accompany him.

The Case of Madeleine Patris

The Case of Madeleine Patris unfolds in two parts by J L Schoolcraft and appears in the next Boston Sunday Post Magazine. Seven women now sit in the Polish Diet.

Madeleine Patris J. L. Schoolcraft Boston Sunday Post

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