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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1910
Page
11
An orphaned man drifting in the city finds a lucky coin and a chance at renewal. Six years later he returns to Normansville as C. E. Davidson, hoping to locate its owner Maud Leming, now recognizing the girl who once believed in him.
A reader Brünetta asks if she should reply to a postcard from two courteous young men she met on vacation. The columnist warns against casual flirtation with strangers, urges introductions to parents, and suggests inviting them to call if the affair is serious.
A stenographer writes seeking guidance on marrying a younger beau who showers gifts and visits but whose differing views create tensions. The columnist urges patience and tolerance, noting not all couples must share every opinion to be happy, and advises respecting the lover’s rights to his views.
The article traces the origin and variant forms of Esther and related names. It explains biblical roots, language shifts from Hebrew to Hester Hetty and beyond, and how Estelle Stella Estrella arose in French Spanish and Latin traditions. It notes Racine Handel Swift and Vanhomrigh among others.
A 1910 poem by Walt Mason extols humble labor and homecoming to a loving welcome at the door. It frames daily toil from ditch work to plowing as meaningful when met by a beloved home greeting after sunset.
A reflective admonition on avoiding petty squabbles. It argues that disagreements should be tempered by silence, noting two people create quarrels and that controlling noise preserves love and harmony.
Beginning today at 7 a.m. and during sewer construction on Shawmut avenue between Northampton and Roxbury streets all south bound Winter Hill Roxbury street cars will be run via Shawmut avenue Northampton Washington and Roxbury streets. North bound cars will be run the regular route.
Corn soup made with fresh corn and new milk served with butter thins from Mrs M Nealley of Hopedale Massachusetts. Chicken and mushroom stew uses carrots onions parsley and celery simmered in a floured butter sauce finished with browned chicken in casserole served to five from Mrs R E Macy of New Haven Connecticut. Mushrooms in gravy with butter milk flour pepper salt and cravey simmer until tender served as a vegetable dish from Miss E A Parker of Nashua New Hampshire.
Black and white ceilings dominate the season with long gloves gaining popularity. Coiffures return to Greek styles while sleeves gain fullness at the top. Scarfs match hat colors and colors soften toward less vivid hues with black worn heavily. Hair ribbons narrow and bows muted. Tunics lengthen with fringe, handbags match gowns, veils and Chantilly lace are chic, and Paris favors filet veils. High waists feature sashes. Men lean to brown winter wear and soft hats. Rough textured cloths and mixed thread suitings rise in women's fashion with harmonious tones.
A reader argues intelligent women have poorer marriage chances than those seen as stylish and simple. A columnist admits personal irony, noting men favor the less ambitious, and stresses modern education as essential before marriage.
A reader denounces another letter about smoking and gender roles. The writer claims English wives endure harsh double standards while husbands shirk duties and brag about their independence. The tone is combative and peers at domestic expectations.
A speaker urges against judging present marriages by past standards insisting a man unable to afford luxury items like a diamond ring or a honeymoon should not marry. The dialogue contrasts economic reality with romantic expectations.
A former stenographer recalls eight years of financial strain after marrying a low earning husband. She urges a frank discussion of budgets, insistence on an allowance, and careful expense control to achieve stability. She mentions pride in home life with two daughters and a desire to continue meaningful work.
A compact aphoristic meditation contrasts poverty with social effort and challenges stereotypes about appearances. It weighs dignity as sometimes genuine and other times a bluff, noting the complexity of human presentation and motive.
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