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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1921
Page
8
Dear Queenie letters defend casual meetings and warn against harsh judgments of informal introductions. A social worker, a defender of prudence, and a husband share views on flirtation and reputation, arguing casual acquaintance can lead to lasting bonds or trouble. Capes and box coats noted at resorts.
A reflective poem about enduring love and time passing with a century ahead, noting that present joys and pains will fade. The speaker imagines a garden overgrown and roses fallen as memories dim in the distant future.
The young actress Kathleen Myers, age 16, transitions from child star in New York to leading lady for Eddie Polo in The Heritage of Hate. She performs stunt sequences in the serial and has worked with Lloyd Hamilton, Chester Conklin, and Neely Edwards.
The column notes rumors of May Allison and Robert Ellis marrying. It states the wedding occurred at Greenwich, Connecticut, Thanksgiving Day, 1920, and that this was her second marriage after divorcing William Stephenson, a U S Army colonel, about two years earlier.
Actor William Russell signs a long term contract with Fox Film Company and begins work this week on The Roof Tree, his forthcoming Fox release.
Madame Alla Nazimova and Charles Bryant will tour before returning to the coast then begin a repertoire film program. She will film Oscar Wilde's Salome and Ibsen's A Doll's House as part of multiple sketches rather than one long production.
Selznick presents a Ralph Ince directed feature with Grace Valentine Matt Moore Kathryn Williams Harry Morey Faire Binney and Roland Bottomley in the cast for the next big special.
Rachel H notes Valentino born in Italy now 25, separated from Jean Acker with roles in The Conquering Power Camille and The Sheik. Rogers of Ann-Will Rogers born in Oklahoma, married with three children, Beverly Hills home, two-reelers planned. Enid Markey and Ethel Grey Terry mentioned with locations and marriages. inquiries directed to Prunella Hall.
A letter requests the build date of the Old Powder House in Somerville and its early use as a grist mill near the Cow Commons of Charlestown. It also asks for the county of Northfield, noting its Franklin County location and Inuit/Indigenous name Squakheags meaning appearing place for salmon.
Boston born Ephraim Wales Bull pioneered the Concord grape after gardening and seed selection near Washington Street and Concord. He trained as a gold beater, later moved to Grapevine Cottage for health, exhibited the grape to the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, and died poor in 1895 leaving a legacy as Hawthorne’s neighbor and friend.
A cape of black chiffon is striped with bands of Hudson seal. A gown of white crepe features oval loose woven cord motifs all over. A gown in begonia red crepe includes a sash and large red velvet sleeves.
James J. Mellen denounces Frank R. Shepard and the General Baking Company over a planned garage near Edgeworth Street. He cites noise, fire risk, and proximity to Frothingham and other schools, urging the mayor and street commissioners to deny the permit amid district opposition.
The steamship Kroonland departed Boston yesterday carrying 240 passengers resuming Boston Belgium service halted since 1914. Docking was difficult due to tides and head winds. Passengers included Mrs. Josiah B. Chase and daughter Elizabeth Chase heading to study art abroad, plus several other Boston travelers bound for England, Belgium, and France. A man claimed his wife and daughter were aboard, but officials found no one by that description on the ship.
Mint jelly blends fresh mint with gelatin and lemon juice then sets on ice, shared by Mrs H B Crosby of East Boston. Hot water gingerbread mixes molasses flour ginger and spices with butter, baked in a shallow pan per Mrs Sarah Scott of Roxbury. A note mentions large black velvet hats with ostrich plumes in fuchsia.
John Dolan conducts Sousa's band in a mixed programme at Symphony Hall with cornet solos and encores. The audience missed Sousa but praised the performances of Miss Florence Hardeman Miss Mary Baker and Miss Winifred Bambrick while familiar marches like The Stars and Stripes Forever and Semper Fidelis drew hearty receptions.
Charlie Chaplin arrived in Paris fleeing London press scrutiny. He chatted with four secretaries, was spotted by a crowd, and escaped into a cab to a private hotel on the Champs-Élysées. He requested solitude and avoided interviews, dining alone in a private salon.
John Ignatowicz, 37, of 68 Harvard Street in Cambridge, was shot in the right hip after failing to halt for Athens Street patrolmen Siron and Welch. Four shots were fired during the pursuit last night.
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