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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1920
Page
19
Mrs. Esther Lasner of Pittsburg devised a baby waist after nights of trial to keep her year and a half old son comfortable. She cut a newspaper pattern, produced a dozen waists, gained store interest, secured capital, and started a new business. Her income has since tripled in under six months.
The notes describe a restrained fashion scene where outfits in navy and black dominate a subdued tone. No bold colors or patterns emerge, signaling a conservative style preference.
The section lists dishes such as India Relish using green tomatoes onions peppers and spices, Southern Corn Fritters from fresh corn, Baked Tomatoes with seasoned bread crumb filling, plus tips on preparation. Signed by Jennie V. Miret of East Boston.
The article notes fancy girdle cords will be widely worn and bracelets are poised to become fashionable this season highlighting accessories trends and style statements for readers.
Readers respond to a letter about women voting, arguing for or against equality with men, stressing gentility, home roles, and civic responsibility. Contributors from various circles defend or critique suffrage while valuing courtesy and traditional gender norms.
Household hints advise parboiling beans with baking soda to prevent burning and overnight soaking with soda solution to recover burned beans. Others suggest hanging clothes with a wooden hanger in the line bag, adding ammonia for fern care, and using salt on paper to help irons run smoothly. Names Ruth Brown and B Ryan appear with addresses.
Mrs Cooper leaves her lodging house husband to test her trust but returns to a jumble of misdeeds and mistaken loves. A Yale-lock break in and leanings toward Maude and Morris Darling unfold as the Imps expose jealousy and loyalty in a comic, melodramatic slice of life.
Lowra Cornelius Agrippa born September 14 1486 in Cologne. Writer, soldier and magician, he spoke eight languages and served under Maximilian I as secretary. His travels fed studies in medicine and science and his defense of witchcraft sparked European controversy.
A short note notes tight sleeve salt coats, tiny barrel muffs for carry, and a plain frock in demand. The fragment hints at inventory or fashion items with small, plain designs and portable accessories.
Letter to the editor discusses whether women may rest in the Canal Zone and cites counts of American and foreign women in the area. It includes requests to publish a stanza, notes about pronunciation questions, and a tongue in cheek inquiry into Thomas W. Lawson's middle name.
Letter to the editor argues whether the New York Hippodrome can seat over 6000, noting a capacity of 5200. Separately a reader questions Juliet pronunciation in Shakespeare, citing Julius lines and three syllables.
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