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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1910
Page
7
In a reader letter on women’s apparel, the author condemns extreme hats and feathered headgear as fashionable excess. He argues most women seek beauty but fashions burden travelers and annoy companions in crowded cars.
A letter from an English woman contrasts English norms with American expectations. She argues American wives rely on husbands and that men with responsible work need uninterrupted sleep, while women may nap but remain bound to demanding posts.
A reader inquires whether to marry or pursue independence, explaining he has held a well paying job and supports his family including a brother in college, and now has a home. The letter notes that the decision depends on the right man and the balance of responsibilities and income.
A note declares personal losses, giving up piano money and music yet clinging to a future goal. The speaker urges a friend to stay awake and progressive, warning dreamers to beware. The message ends with emphasis on ambition despite hardship.
A reader writes that a canary with a cold benefits from a piece of salt fat pork coated with red pepper placed in the cage for pecking, claiming successful results with their own birds.
A reader asks if regular preserving jars are necessary for chili sauce or pickles. She has jam bottles she wishes to reuse and seeks guidance on proper canning practices and jar suitability.
Recipe describes cucumber cream for the complexion using oil of almonds spermaceti white wax glycerine and cucumber juice. Cucumbers are mashed and pressed, oils melted, cucumber liquor added, cream chilled then separated and mixed with glycerine. Stored in jars with rose water lids kept cool.
A photo of a car in the business section offers a $5 gold piece reward to the driver who calls at the City Editor’s office within five days. Visit the Post at 275 Washington Street third floor between 12 noon and 6 pm to prove identity. A daily photo prize with a Sunday full page awaits.
Walter M. Foster of Dallas identified the Monday Post photograph and eight Sunday Post pictures by chauffeurs. The autos include a White steamer mass number 26813 Texas 733 and various makes with license numbers, drivers, and owners from Boston Lynn Roxbury Cambridge Chelsea Melrose Chelsea.
A reader letters to the paper objects to women smoking as a pastime. She argues women have many ways to enjoy themselves and questions the idea that smoking cigarettes after supper is proper. She doubts men would approve of such behavior in women or prefer partners who smoke.
A letter arguing against men frequenting poolrooms and smoking as a health ruin. The author urges the recipients, calling for sisterly advice and condemning the habit as inappropriate for both genders. The message frames the issue as a moral concern and a public-health matter.
Take six large tart apples with butter sugar and nutmeg. Pare and stew apples to sauce, beat to smooth pulp with butter sugar and flavoring, cool, add beaten egg, fold in whites, bake in a deep dish until delicately browned. Mrs. F. B. Flinn. 64 Lafayette St St Johnsbury VT.
Grate lemon rind and juice, mix with one cup sugar a teaspoon flour one beaten egg butter half egg size and a tablespoon water. Boil stirring constantly. Useful for tarts jelly cake or sauce. From Mrs. John Pierce 58 Arnold Street Lonsdall R I.
A recipe for nut bread to serve in sandwiches for afternoon tea. Mix one quart of flour with two heaping teaspoons baking powder salt, one tablespoon lard, milk to a stiff dough, then add a generous cup of chopped nuts such as hickory or black walnuts. Let rise like ordinary bread for 20 minutes and bake in a moderate oven. Miss Mary Robinson 166 Central Avenue Dover New Hampshire.
A mother asks how to handle her 22 year old son's plan to travel with a 20 year old girlfriend. The adviser cautions delaying engagement, recommends a long courtship to judge compatibility, and warns against premature marriage or compromising the girl. Marriage is seen as a stabilizing force if the right match is found.
The writer urges a man to save his mother first and emphasizes a mother is unique, while a sweetheart can be found later. The note, signed Mystic Rose, reflects on kindness to mothers shaping behavior toward a wife.
Former Harvard athlete and Wisconsin football star Henry F. Cochems broke his right arm when he slipped while stepping from a street car in Milwaukee and will campaign for Congress with his arm in a sling.
Paragraph notes striped and checked fabrics dominate tailoring with close or wide spacings and combinations with plain cloth. Two toned silk gowns veiled in chiffon, Persian colors and metallic threads, show bold style. Satin liberty and crepe fabrics rule, while light knitted caps and blue gray white shades complete outfits.
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