Modest sex debate and guidance columns
Letters from readers discuss whether men or women are more modest and capable in money matters and family order. A North Cambridge woman argues about attire and modesty in a prize contest. Readers are invited to answer what men or women excel at, with a prior note on money and matrimony. A reader advises on a son’s board arrangements and financial expectations at home. Please assess these views.
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Sisters of the Sewing Circle
White Satin Gown Cheaper, Ready for South Winter Wear
Clara showed a newly purchased gown bought at a reduced price due to a slight soil mark. The white washable satin dress features a white taffeta collar cuffs and belt with an accordion-pleated skirt and a front buttoned panel. The front buckle belt is oval and covered with white taffeta.
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Clara
How to wash silk waists and georgette crepe
Wash silk waists by whisking Lux into a hot lather then diluting with lukewarm water. Dip and rinse through three waters ending in cold. Squeeze gently, dry in shade, and press with a warm iron. For Georgette crepe waists reshape as they dry and during ironing.
Lux Sinks Yellowing Blouses With Gentle Laundering Promise
An advertisement touts Lux soap flakes as safe for delicate fabrics like crepe de chine Georgette and chiffon. It claims Lux cleans without alkali to prevent yellowing and damage from rubbing, promising fabrics return “fresh from its Lux bath.”
Poems for Your Scrap Book in the Service
A patriotic verse urging service members to uphold liberty and duty. It extols loyalty courage and the nation’s blessing as soldiers march for justice and peace. The speaker salutes the armed forces and America as a consecrated might guiding a world toward right.
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America
Everyday Etiquette Notes On Social Greetings
The piece advises avoiding stale openings when meeting people and suggests simple name usage as courteous. It notes that saying hello by greeting time of day can feel unnecessary and that a young woman may state she must go home, with the escort obligated to arrange her departure.
Reader Queries on The Cheerful Cherub Author and Local Routes
A collector letter asks if The Cheerful Cherub author R McCann is male or female, noting Miss Rebecca McCann as a young artist poet. The writer also defines road street and highway and requests a one day auto route around metropolitan Boston circling the city, referencing Sargent’s handbook and a tour starting at Copley Square.
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Cherup
R. McCann
Rebecca McCann
Sir
Boston
West
Sargent
New England
Copley Square
Fenway
Milton
Local towns listed for regional coverage
The notice names Blue Hills Dedham Charles River Wellesley Newton Waltham Arlington Middlesex Fells and Lynn as part of the regional geography referenced in the segment.
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Blue Hills
Dedham
Charles River
Wellesley, Newton, Waltham, Arlington, Middlesex Fells
Lynn
Boston Post Dog Story Contest Opens Prizes for Best Tales
The Boston Post invites readers to submit original dog stories up to 200 words on one side of paper. Entries must bear real name and address and be signed. The Post reserves publishing rights. Judges are Dr. Francis H. Rowley, H. C. Merwin, and the Post Dog Story Editor.
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The
Boston Post
Post
the Post
Boston
Francis H. Rowley
H. C. Merwin
Birthday Bio Briefs of James Shirley in London
Birthday notes profile James Shirley born September 13 1596 in London. He started as a minister and teacher before turning prolific playwright producing about 30 plays in 18 years. His output halted by Puritan bans and he endured the Great Fire era with his wife dying of fright and exposure. Charles Lamb praised him.
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James Shirley
London
Charles Lamb
Last of a Great Race Among Worthies of the Period
The passage characterizes him as part of a notable era not for personal genius but for representing the final of a line who shared a common language. It emphasizes his place among a distinguished group and the cultural continuity he embodies.
Reserve officers promoted to patrolmen in Boston
Cornelius J. Kiley Jr of the Athens Street station South Boston and Joseph L Howe of East Boston were advanced from the reserve to patrolman ranks in a general order by Superintendent Crowley. Their arrests in Andrew Square of a holdup man and the capture of an East Boston burglar after a chase and exchange of shots are cited as the reasons.
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Cornelius J. Kiley, Jr
Athens Street
South Boston
Joseph L. Howe
East Boston
Crowley
Andrew Square
Riley
Howe
Packers Profits and the Price of Meat
Swift & Co回应威胁称利润极低并不足以压低肉价。信中强调过去五到六年年均利润不足每美元销售额的10%并不足以影响终端价格，肉价下降须靠减少购买活体动物成本而非削减利润。公司以大规模经营和快速周转来实现利润，主张当前肉价仅受供需和饲养成本驱动。
Boston Heat Records on Sept 1 Through History
The oldest inhabitant recalls Boston temps for September 1 with official highs of 88 degrees in 1877 and 88? 8 in 1903, and a coolest 45 in 1911. Rain fell on this date in the past decade only in 1913.
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Boston
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Chixeke Wilsons
Paris
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Madison Lewis
Lucie Hamar
Mary Et Anne
Marie Louise
Georgette
England
Jordan Marsh Company
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Swift & Co
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Swift & Company
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Chicago
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