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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
17
A reader asks if two daughters should quit school to work or attend college. The column argues no one may decide another’s entire future, even a parent, citing a mother with a four year old noting individual independence and the limits of parental authority.
A reader argues against compelling daughters to obey via parental or maternal authority. The piece condemns discipline and slavery in family life, urges ending obedience expectations, and cites laws on parental control over daughters until age 21. It advocates economic responsibility, warns against pampering, and invites women to contribute writings to the Sewing Circle.
A historical note on using Sage Tea and Sulphur for darkening gray hair. It recalls grandmothers remedies and introduces Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use product. The piece highlights ease of application and cosmetic benefits while noting it cures no disease.
The writer confesses severe physical strain from daily posing and questions how models endure the workload. He mentions visiting Marjorie for lunch plans but seems overwhelmed by his condition, implying a turning point in his artistic career.
A dramatic poem imagines Archduke Francis Ferdinand as captain of a mighty train of war through a shadow land. It envisions armies and specters of tyrants, battles, and global conflict led by Kitchener and inclines toward mournful reverence for fallen nations. The piece blends historic figures with war’s specter imagery.
An unnamed woman guides a model through poses in a compact studio setting. She dresses the model in a smart straight line frock with gray suede belt and greenish yellow velour de laine, while praising the subject as the necessary presence. Uncle Sam’s Europe flag message urges Liberty Bond support.
If you cannot float a service flag from your home, join the Liberty Loan drive to support the war effort. Every contribution helps finance national defense and honor service members.
Gentlemen should yield seats to two ladies together and drivers must keep eyes on the road. Do not talk while driving to avoid risking passengers, and let guests converse as you drive safely. At weddings, visiting cards are not left and farewells may be spoken briefly.
Weather notes from Boston show the warmest Oct 25 readings: 73 degrees in 1876 and 1906, and 75 degrees in 1899, with 26 degrees listed as the coolest for the same date in 1879, continuing a long archival record of urban climate.
Historical notes show rainfall in Boston on October 25 in 1890 1894 1906 1909 1910 1912 and 1913. The line highlights a 30 year span with multiple Oct 25 rain events and mentions a 1907 reference.
A wartime appeal urges citizens to support victory by purchasing Liberty Bonds immediately. The message stresses funding the war effort as essential sinews of victory and national resolve.
Born October 25 1800 at Rothley Temple England Macaulay showed early promise as a historian with a Compendium of Universal History He became a famed literary and social figure by age 2% while his Milton essay boosted his reputation He pursued politics rising to cabinet roles and a paymaster general He began his great history at 46 producing volumes with unbroken output until his death in his 60s He was elevated to the peerage and English royalties paid beyond 100000 in a single check
Household tip from Mrs. F. L. Williams of Taunton advises mashing potatoes with about a quarter as much hot boiled rice to stretch quantity without sacrificing taste.
Mix grated or fresh corn with an egg one tablespoon Mazola salt and pepper to taste and just enough flour to bind. Fry spoonfuls in hot Mazola greased pan adding more Mazola as absorbed. If using very old corn add a little milk for proper consistency.
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