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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1910
Page
9
A lightkeeper's wife abandons the lighthouse to join a suitor, taking $500 and vowing to change her life. A storm rages as she fights to reach the lightkeeper, seeking forgiveness and a chance to stay, while the old man keeper reads a farewell note and contemplates their fate.
He closes the door and lifts the fallen woman into his arms then carries her to a small bedroom off the living room. He staggers as he speaks with a quivering voice about a likely considerable blow tonight.
The article traces Flora Florence name roots from ancient goddess Flora to modern forms across languages and regions. It links Florida’s naming to flowers, cites Flora McDonald and Bonnie Prince Charlie, Florence Nightingale, Lady Florence Dixie, and notes variants Magdalen Lina Ida and others for English girls.
A 22 year old man seeks guidance after a canoe accident where he saved his mother first, causing tension with his girlfriend. The columnist suggests readers weigh in on who should be saved first and explains discussing the incident diplomatically with his sweet heart.
A 21 year old woman asks how to handle a gentleman companion whose linens are often soiled. The reply urges patient reform, advising delicate hints about appearance and, if needed, direct talk to ensure he meets her standards. Cleanliness reflects character and decency. slovenliness can erode respectable conduct.
Recipe outlines a four layer cake using butter sugar milk flour cornstarch eggs and baking powder. Fold beaten egg whites and bake in four layers. Prepare four Icing parts with citron almonds orange pulp coconut chocolate hickory nuts figs. Assemble with first layer icing citrus mix second with orange pulp third with chocolate and nuts then finish with remaining layer.
A high school principal asks if calling female students by their first names during school hours is appropriate. She notes the girls range from 14 to 19 and fears resentment or impropriety. She proposes Survey by Sewing Circle to gather student views on using given names versus Miss Brown.
The passage argues against using the husband’s surname for a married woman. It notes calling Mary Smith “Mrs John Brown” is as odd as “Mr Mary Smith.” It treats the practice as an outdated relic tied to viewing women as property and notes a wife’s legal loss of her own surname.
Plain boiled king Mary E Russell at 35 Bertram Street Neponset shares a Maple Caramel Walnut Cake recipe. It lists butter sugar water pastry flour English walnuts egg whites and baking powder with a maple caramel finish and a nut in each square.
A columnist argues that after marriage a woman should keep her own given name. The piece asserts it is fair and sensible for Mary to continue using Mary rather than adopting a married surname title.
A reader advises on fern parasites from soil for the Scarlet Poppy garden. Suggestions include removing pests with a toothpick, using tobacco water weekly, and pouring soapy water into the roots every other day to save the fern.
A Sewing Circle reader asks for advice on persistent clammy hands that hinder daily tasks. The note signals a new contributor seeking guidance from the column.
A reader signs as ta asks for remedies for clammy moist palms that embarrass social interactions and dancing. The note seeks guidance from the column and kindness from a sympathetic reader.
Advice from Blanchr on grooming nails suggests pair up with a friend for manicuring practice. Keep a milk white margin around the crescent border and avoid overly short nails or dirt for accepted appearance in bakeries and sweet shops.
A reader pleads for a safe effective nit cure to remove stubborn nits from hair. She notes previous remedies killed nits but left eggs and asks for guidance, promising lasting thanks to any sister who replies.
A note on correct social behavior discusses addressing an 18 year old girl by her given name upon first meeting. It emphasizes respectful speech and proper conduct in social greetings.
A fragment discusses manners for addressing girls once they turn thirteen. It outlines polite phrases a young man should use when speaking to Miss Brown and notes the social penalties for impolite behavior.
Oriental looking fabrics remain premier in neckwear with long silk cords supporting brocie bags. Persian silk pieces and shawl shaped marabout scarves replace the older three and four strand versions. Gray suede pumps with matching hosiery and silk gloves complete a cool, varied ensemble. Draped imitation pearls trim gowns as ropes, sleeves, and waist girdles.
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