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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1911
Page
9
A spirited lecture argues that a 40 year old woman can be in her prime with admirers and conquests. It notes men around forty dye their hair and mustaches to attract partners, challenging views of age and beauty.
A reader defending contentment at age forty contrasts with younger critics. She describes herself as fair, fat, and content, with a snowy white hair, good figure, and a loving husband and three children. She insists beauty and happiness come from inner disposition, not dieting or cosmetics.
A satirical note mocks a woman for vanity and inconsistency. It suggests she faces lazy suitors and hints she may manipulate men who show interest. The piece ends with the line Just Another Girl in a sharp social caricature.
A writer asks for suggestions to run a church fair booth with categories like candy, dolls, fancy work, and handkerchiefs. She seeks novelty ideas to make the booth appealing and unique for attendees.
A speaker questions the idea of marriage for necessities arguing a wife should not need the husband to provide a home. She condemns men who cannot support their wives and calls such a husband a good-for-nothing, while criticizing the wife for accepting such dependence.
A noted voice from Miss Nineteen declares she will remain single to paddle her own canoe rather than marry a man who would require her to work and be dependent. She urges other women to avoid marrying merely to escape single life and to resist overbearing expectations in marriage.
A reader asks for planting and care tips for samaryllis jonquins nar cissus and tube rose bulbs. They request guidance on overwintering tube roses and a pink hibiscus raised from seed. The letter ends with a humorous remark about managing people compared to tulips.
A reader essay urges daughters to show appreciation to their mothers by giving money. It argues mothers do not expect payment but deserve a token of gratitude. The writer, Jeanne, suggests surprising mothers with a $5 bill and contributing $5 to $10 weekly to help cover household needs.
The text notes Roman stripes on novelty lists and double bordered auto scarves for blouses. Men’s fall and winter fashions favor padless shoulders narrow trousers and slender lines with one sided trimming. Veils and evening wear mix ecru mousseline black silk and white chiffon. Peacock quills and aigrette trims decorate small hats. Wide crushed girdles finish many new waists with lace motifs buttons and metallic braid.
Michael J. Creed of South Boston is tapped to succeed Judge William J. Forsaith in the Municipal Court as his resignation awaits approval by Governor Foss. Creed, a Boston University graduate of 1879, served in both House and Senate as a Democrat and formerly headed insolvency duties. He is a trustee of the Union Institution for Savings, married with several children.
A Boston mansion scene opens with a shy maid rebuffing a piano prodigy who longs to win her heart by merit. Ten years later in Italy she seeks him in faith and love, finally reunited as the organ sounds and they bow to a shared eternal vow.
Elena Gerhardt the young German soprano will appear in Boston with the Symphony Orchestra as a soloist for the coming year. Her career in Europe has earned wide notice and she is described as a beautiful and skilled interpreter of songs. She is a protegee of Arthur Nikisch and has performed with him as accompanist in major European cities.
A reflective verse fragment argues that personal chores and simple acts at home matter more than grand political fixes. The speaker dismisses public fuss, favors ordinary tasks like mowing, paying bills, and enjoying simple songs as contributions to the world, noting critics and bill collectors alike.
A recipe for a butter sugar cake with lemon frosting and a chocolate drizzle, credited to Mrs H B Crosby of East Boston. Also includes a rose color jelly made from grape juice boiled with sugar, attributed to Mab Fuller of Lanesville. Both items give ingredient lists, steps, and addresses.
A recipe describes buy the sausages, prick and boil them, cool, peel skins, coat in egg and cracker crumbs, fry to golden, serve on mashed potatoes with parsley. Signed by Mrs John Basquil of Fall River. Also a halved ice cream style mix: boil sugar and water, add orange juice, beat egg whites and freeze. By H M Godden of Halifax.
A reader defends the Dorchester School Board stance allowing children to visit the Art Museum. The letter argues art education benefits youth, cites European sculptures as benign, and condemns narrow minded critics. It asserts the museum is an educational, clean place for all, and urges proper explanations to foster appreciation.
The article lists ongoing and upcoming church activities in Boston and surrounding areas. It notes Rev. Dr. Louis Albert Banks directing February union services in Boston churches, Miss A. Louise Brown named deaconess helper at Bethel Church, and various evangelistic and rally events led by church leaders such as Dr. Samuel A. Eliot and Rev. Drew T. Wyman. It mentions safety news from Cheng Tu missionaries and upcoming rally and parade plans including the Men’s Bible Class parade and Rally Day at Union Church.
Abington Selectmen Winslow I. Jones James H. Dwyer and William C. Lean face a 2000 suit filed by Ansel Ladd. Ladd claims his home at 621 Randolph Street was quarantined and turned into a hospital from May 16 to July 1 harming his dairy business. He says a worker, Alfred Williams, fell ill May 16 and the town refused hospital removal, forcing Ladd to bear caregiving and expenses.
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