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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1912
Page
9
In a recent inquiry a Brookline Sister asks if a woman is to blame when offensive men target unescorted women on street cars and in public places. She seeks guidance on how a woman should conduct herself to stop such annoyance.
A Brookline Sister reports a man pressed her foot on a Mattapan car. She warned him to stop or face arrest, and he exited. Passengers and the conductor praised her bravery, saying more women showing such courage would curb unwanted advances.
A reader from the Hub shares a pressed for action view on masculine flirts and public annoyance. She recounts a picture theatre notice urging respect and notes several women confirming unwanted conduct. She argues fines in court would curb such offenses.
A reader recalls a hostile court ordeal after reporting a male flirt and harassment. She describes the lawyer's aggressive questioning that insinuated immorality, and notes lasting nervous effects from testifying. The account underscores the hardships faced by women when pursuing legal action.
A collection of readers’ notes answering when a woman becomes old. Contributions range from a doctor’s view to a politician’s wife and a grandma, with an elderly singer asserting that age is a state of mind and lifelong change. The letters mix humor and reflection on aging expectations and love.
A Boston school teacher describes a legal encounter where a judge ordered her to answer questions and later discharged a man for lack of evidence. She recalls fleeing when annoyed and rejects appeals to justice in the future.
A 22 year old woman describes growing old before 25 as she faces poverty loneliness and overwork in a city. She criticizes arbitrary age limits for aid from the Y W C A and similar institutions for single women. The piece argues the ordinary unmarried woman becomes most vulnerable as she nears supposed youth end.
A veteran stenographer laments age discrimination in her office as younger, prettier workers are hired and older women are pushed out. She fears losing her job at 34 and notes suicides and decline among colleagues replaced by youth.
Dr Hartman explains why Pe-ru-na sales declined after a six year old formula change. He notes color taste and effect shifts caused patient and pharmacist complaints and a temporary trade uproar. A Ka-tar-no Co of Columbus Ohio will manufacture the old formula under a new trade name with a free booklet.
Paragraphs describe skirt lengths for dances and day wear, narrow trains on evening gowns, and a new shoulder extending epaulet collar. Embroidered net collars with Irish medallions, chic toques of silk or lace, and sashes with short ends hang down the back or side.
The Revere Beach Mardi Gras starts today at 2 PM and runs daily through the week with free open-air shows. Notable acts include a tight rope elephant, trapeze artists, and a royal parade at 8 PM with ten floats designed by Carl Reinhold plus five bands and civic miltary escorts. Royal couples headline each night from King T. D. Perkins to Louis Bopp.
The second annual men’s church conference at St. Andrew’s School Concord ends after a session that began Saturday. Rev. Allen A. Stockdale of Union Congregational returns from Greensboro Vermont. Bishop Lawrence seeks dates for Henson’s Trinity Church sermon tour and a Hague meeting on a permanent court of nations. RobertS. MacArthur will stay at Tremont Temple until mid month before moving to Atlanta to lead Tabernacle Church.
A 25 year old writes seeking guidance on rekindling affection from a college graduate boyfriend who has grown distant after two years together. The columnist suggests humility and encouragement may spark renewed interest, noting the man’s lingering feelings may still be smouldering.
A reader asks Miss Champagne for guidance after a lovers quarrel with a year-older suitor. The column urges immediate reconciliation, advising the girl to invite the partner to meet halfway and restore the previous relationship, arguing the end justifies the means.
Opening day in Lewiston Maine was disrupted as a soft track forced two races off the card and the remaining event moved to Wednesday’s program.
A recipe instructions list ingredients for clam chowder including bread sponge warm milk raisins sugar butter and eggs with nutmeg. The method directs melting butter mixing ingredients kneading adding flour and letting rise before baking slowly. Attributed to Mary Mackay Myrtle Street Boston.
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