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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1910
Page
11
A verse by Walt Mason urging generosity and looseness in spending. It champions helping the poor, paying taxes, aiding churches, and aiding homeless people, while contrasting harsh judgments and the need for mercy. Copyright 1910 by George Matthew Adams.
John Olmstead refuses to grant higher wages for his mill workers despite rising living costs. Edith Olmstead urges compassion, proposing cottages and a gymnasium for workers. The scene shifts as the children serenade, prompting Olmstead to grant a 7 to 14 percent raise and plan for worker housing, gymnasiums, and new cottages.
In a quiet doorway scene John Olmstead notes his wife’s radiant face and eyes conveying gratitude, a tender moment captured in the newspaper’s snapshot of daily life.
A reader asks how to greet the bride and groom at a reception and whether to attend, give a present, or wear a hat. The advice: congratulate the groom, wish the bride well, present gifts if desired by your means, and wear a hat to church or not as you please since both are proper.
Satin mules with satin-heels feature embroidered toes and a ribbon rosette. Curls shift to a center coiffure with flat crown styling. Early suit fabrics show tweed and serge in mixed colors while velvets rise in dark tones with a contrasting stripe. Elaborate embroidered boleros dress up gowns and net outfits. Broken check coats remain stylish for travel and driving.
A letter from a sailor defends fellow sailors and soldiers against sharp comments by Curley and urges not to speak ill. The writer advocates spreading sunshine and maintaining patriotism despite heated exchanges.
A mother asks sisters if a small amount of light food would harm her seven month old. The child, not a bottle baby, shows eagerness at meals, cries when fed nothing, and weighs 21 pounds. ADELLA.
A reader seeks advice on crossing eye condition for her son and possible operations or treatments. Another reader, a business girl, describes earning 20 to 30 dollars weekly, balancing work and marriage, and plans to continue working to support ambitions and home life.
A compact survey of female given names tracing meanings and notable bearers in history and literature. It highlights how names reflect culture and timeless associations with celebrated women and characters across eras.
The article traces the name Constance from its meaning holding together firmly to its emblem blue hyacinth. It surveys English, Scottish, Welsh and Breton adaptations and notes prominent historical and literary Constances from Helena to Lovell and Udall plays. It foreshadows next names Margaret Marjorie Peg and Gretchen with daily updates.
New York World reports Smiths ahead in the city directory tally with 3318 relatives this year, Brown 1600, and Jones 850. Prohibitionist counts show 2 Drinkers, 1 Booz, 2 Boozers, 1 Drinkwine. 30 Beers, 10 Schnapps, 16 Seltzers. 9 Batts. other entries include 130 Cranes, 4 Ravens, 15 Robins, 9 Ratts, 80 Fishes and animals like Hoggs Goats Piggs Wolfs. One policeman is a Cow. Five times as many Wilds as Wooleys. among 11 names there are 4 Losers, 6 Winners, 1 Even.
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