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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1920
Page
23
A reader writes of lonely hearts and the charm of looks, with responses urging self improvement, patience, and seeking genuine character in women. A Sewing Circle column discusses duties in voting, social expectations, and the search for true affection amid modern flirtations.
Sunday Post presents a page of home recipes including Tomato Bisque from Marie L Hohmann of Dorchester and Hartford Cookies from Mrs Cora Howe of Shelburne Falls. Also Banana and Nut Salad with a rich dressing by Miss Frances Whitney of Dorchester.
A diary set in August 1920 recounts a morning mistreatment by a traffic officer in Crosby Square and a later office quarrel on August 31 with work stress and a scarred colleague. The writer notes a marriage proposal on August 29 and reflections on family chatter and city life.
Notice states that, until further notice, no stories will be returned unless accompanied by a self addressed stamped envelope.
A letter to the editor compares two driving paths between Boston and New York. The Providence route via New London and New Haven totals 248 plus miles, while the Worcester route via Springfield Hartford and New Haven runs about 249 miles, making the difference under one mile.
Nantasket Beach runs about four miles in length and extends roughly north-northwest from its origin, bearing a slight curvature along its shore.
The passage recalls legends of a great king whose subjects doubted his identity and derided him. It references Mark Twain on King Arthur, an oriental tale about Solomon living as an outcast for three years with an impostor on the throne, and Solomon serving in the kitchen of the King of the Ammonites after marrying the Queen of Sheba.
The guide advises testing the lobster by bending its tail. If the tail springs back toward the body when released, the lobster was alive when placed in hot water. This method is used to distinguish live from dead lobsters in markets and stands.
A reader claims copper mines exceed gold in value, noting Alaska shipped 14,228,811 dollars of copper to the United States in fiscal year 1919 versus 8,623,924 dollars in gold, suggesting the gold boom is fading.
The United States government loaned Italy a substantial sum to sustain its war effort totaling 1 620 922 872 99 dollars. The figure reflects financial aid extended during the period of conflict.
Boys and girls across New England led eastern champions in judging events on September 23. Massachusetts teams swept dairy garden and poultry demonstrations while Maine Vermont and New Hampshire claimed wins in potato sow sew ing pig demonstrations and more. Blue ribbons went to New England breeders as Devons Ayrshires and other breeds earned top prizes from Wendover Farms and regional producers.
Syracuse New York September 23 price reductions ranging from 17 1 2 to 21 2 percent in all Franklin automobile models take effect immediately. Prices drop from a minimum 3050 to 3600 and from a maximum 4350 to 3600 under the new schedule. Wages will not be reduced.
Former Chelsea alderman and board president William A. OBrien died yesterday morning at his daughter Mrs Robert Schindlers home in Monponsett He was a South Boston native aged 63 He leaves a widow a son William A OBrien and a daughter Mrs Schindler
Lieutenant-Colonel John J. Hannigan told the Massachusetts National Guard Association at Farnell Hall last night that immediate recruiting is needed to protect citizens. He warned of Reds and other un American groups and urged forming new National Guard forces in the state at once.
A 1925 poem from Southern Press Syndicate presents a hopeful verse about lifting from grief. It likens the soul to a lark rising from night to dawn, urging delight and faith that light and beauty reveal good wrought in heaven.
Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward announce price cuts of 10 to 60 percent across many items. Sears list includes 45 percent on sheeting 60 percent on muslin 28 percent on tires and 40 percent on men s overalls. Rosenwald says reductions by manufacturers are passed to customers to lower living costs.
The Governor signed commissions for the National Guard’s Horace Z. Landon Edward F. Walker and David A. Pfromm with ranks in the 1st Corps Cadets and 1st Coast Defense Command. State Guard appointments include Albert A. Ulm Charles W. Sargent Leon G. Ayer Ernest W. Danforth John I. Phinney and Carl E. Danielson in various 12th Infantry units.
Charges against Mme Luisa Tetrazzini were discussed by witnesses in a Milan hearing. The singer did not testify amid crowds hoping for her appearance and her counsel denied the charges.
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