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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1919
Page
17
Two travellers argue over the chameleon color. A third observer exposes the flaw in subjective sight by revealing the chameleon appears blue green or white to different viewers. The tale ends with a moral on perspective and empathy.
A quirky neighbor promise about bone middlings leads to a partridge supper for the Broad family. Harv Broad’s cheerful anticipation backfires when the bundled bones are opened revealing the misdirected gift and a cascade of humorous interpretations among Mrs Day and the Broad clan.
A readout of home cookery tips from Boston to Providence includes bran gems loafs, a three minute cake, halibut salad, banana salad, and classic salad dressing. Named contributors include Mrs E L Downs, Mrs Andrew Kraft Jr, and Mrs E A McGaw with addresses in Centre Barnstead New Hampshire Providence Rhode Island and Everett Massachusetts.
Round collars age the children's frocks while oval silhouettes gain favor in tailored suits. New blouses use duvetyne and street dresses show girdles or heavy silk cord. One piece coat dresses with peg-top skirts appear. Hats use embroidered kid. Accordion pleated skirts rise in popularity for fall and afternoon dresses show full gathered skirts.
Readers discuss why young women leave home and seek independence. They advise embracing opportunity, balancing freedom with trust, and valuing home life while acknowledging city temptations and the drive for personal growth.
Practical household tips cover pan cleaning with bread and hot water, knife care with raw potato, sand removal from vegetables, preserving with glycerine, stain methods for leather and blood, wallpaper cleaning with bread, sponge cleaning with milk and carbolic acid, and dishwashing order. Addresses include Mrs. Andrew Krapf Jr and Mrs. Esther Blatchford in Gloucester.
A reader asks how to address invitations for two: send separate invitations to each party at their addresses. For gifts when not personally known to the bride, no present is required. The host pays for a departing guest’s transport to the railroad. Dress guidance: morning or afternoon weddings call for high necklines and long sleeves. evening weddings allow a neckline cut and sleeveless gown.
Uncle Walt offers quippy lines and verse humor as short rhymes in a comic pen column. The text showcases Mason style humor and light verse reflecting early 20th century newspaper wit.
A verse essay contrasts old romance with contemporary female archetypes. It mocks coy maidens of Scott and Cooper and celebrates the assertive modern woman dubbed super, noting a shift from embroidery to aviation and bold independence.
A young man asks if his pretty girlfriend is dating another man and whether to press for exclusivity. The adviser urges patience, explains that until he loves her and can propose marriage a girl may keep other suitors. It warns against assuming ownership and notes many women date multiple men until commitment.
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