Pick Up Acquaintances in Society Debated by Readers
Readers discuss the ethics and outcomes of pick up friendships in dating. Letters from M. I. B. and Mrs. I. M. F. weigh impulse against responsibility, cautioning young women to know partners well before courting, with Mrs. V. T. P. offering warnings and praise for traditional courtship.
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Sewing Circle
Queenie
Mra. V. T. P
Johannes Coculeus
Peter Henlein
Nuremberg
Boston Postal Queries From The Letter Box
Readers seek author replies on Boston annexations the seating of the Boston Opera House and Boston Theatre as well as details on the General Court Russell Sage Foundation and a Helen Rowland quote. Roxbury joined Boston on January 6 1868 and Dorchester later on January 3 1870.
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Boston
Dorchester
Roxbury
F Sir
Boston Opera ‘House
Boston Theatre
Boston Opera House
Pronunciation guide for asphyxiate
The word asphyxiate is pronounced as-fiks'i-ate with the final a sounds like fame. The third syllable is stressed, and the ending resembles that of the word ate.
Lynn Woods Park Size and Maintenance by Lynn Park Commission
Lynn Woods covers 2000 acres making it the second largest municipal pleasure ground in the United States. The Lynn Park Commission maintains the park.
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Lynn Woods
United States
Lynn Park Commission
Poem titled Mother O Mine in Afterglow of Mothering
A lyrical tribute to a mother expressing enduring love and gratitude. The speaker recalls maternal guidance through childhood missteps and temptations, vows to honor the mother’s lessons, and wishes to ease her burdens in the afterglow of motherhood.
The Diamond Engagement Foretold in a Village Tale
A man named Crawford visits a village soothsayer who predicts a future marriage for her friend Little Phrony. The reading hints at a wealthy, dark-complexioned husband. Crawford reveals the twist by presenting a diamond ring, confirming the engagement.
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Mr. Crawford
Phrony
Crawford
Jack and Jill Happily Married in Newsroom Dispute
In a lighthearted domestic debate, Jack and Jill clash over newspaper content focusing on crimes versus culture. Jack notes a sizzling mystery about a masked bandit and a diamond ring, while Jill laments sensational crime coverage and praises art and music news instead.
Morning talk hints at a bandit story on page one
The couple discusses a woman's rumored train robbery as Jill grows curious about the headlines. Jack teases about the news and plans to fetch an extra paper, revealing their interest in the sensational tale.
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Jack
Jill-girl
Jill
Salmon timbale and other dishes from New England housewives
Recipes from New England housewives feature Salmon Timbale with salmon puréed and cream binding, codfish and eggs fry up, Coconut Fruit Cake with almonds and candied peel, Swedish Rolls with currants and citron, Black-Eyed Susan Cake with orange marmalade, Lemon Sauce, and Apricot Dainty. Names include Mrs. Carlson, A. M. Newman, Prudence Young, Annie A. Lindstrom, and Mrs. Helen Coburn.
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A. C. Carlson
Harwood Street
Greenfield
A. M. Newman
P. O
Mansger
Prudence Young
Clermont Street
Indian Orchard
Annie A. Lindstrom
Falcon Street
East
Boston
Moran
Austin Street
New Bedford
Fall fashion notes feature metallic sashes and velvet capes
The piece surveys fall styles with metal brocade sashes on duveryn outfits and long sleeves with high necks. It notes satin cape hems cascading at the sides, jet toques with lace veils, and cape wraps with hip blouson sides. Bold colors, fuller lines, and moleskin fur are highlighted.
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Duveryn
Miss Lulu Bett to Begin Boston Sunday Post Magazine
Zona Gale's Miss Lulu Bett, the Pulitzer prize winning American drama, will start in the upcoming Boston Sunday Post Magazine.
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Lulu Bett
Zona Gale
Boston Sunday Post
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MRS. I. M. F
Sir
General Court of
Massachusetts
Senate
House
General Court
House of Representatives
Russell Sage Foundation
Helen Rowland
Shreve, Crump,and Low Company
Tremont Street
Flora S. Rivola
The
Christian Herald
Sin
Sunday Post
Annette C. Symmes
Salisbury
Phro Butterfield
Little Phrony
Cousin Phrony
Hiram
Hathaway’s
Jack and
Vivian Vane
Thompson Feature
Darling
Express
New England
Helen Coburn
Box
South Easton
New Canton
Peter L. Flynn
Peter L. Flyn Co
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