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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1916
Page
17
A series of readers argue over whether women are superior to men. Points cite sacrifice at sickbeds and bills, with tales of husbands attempting housework ending in broken dishes and ruined food, while others praise women’s public and private contributions.
A collection of sewing circle letters discusses domestic life and finances. An anonymous husband admits to gendered views, a cat owner's tale appears, and readers ask for advice on managing money for rent groceries and a country home near Boston. Another reader asks if an 18 year old can live on eight dollars weekly.
Catawba is a color seen in broadcloth suits. A pale pink hat with a black lace veil can enchant. New soft velvets differ from heavy varieties. Butterflies as tatting motives appear on collars or lingerie. Printed blue silk trimmed with sealskin forms a pretty afternoon frock. Detachable colored linen collars suit girls at school. A suit coat features a gathered blouse and box-pleated skirt below the belt.
The narrator admires the bride-to-be’s going away suit in dove-gray broadcloth with a long straight waist coat, wide crushed velvet girdle, sealskin trim, jabot details, a full skirt with fur belt, and a gray chiffon lace blouse, calling it a most bridey look.
The speaker reflects on life, pain, and the search for peace amid weariness. They acknowledge humanity’s transience and homelessness while seeking deep experience, love, and a peaceful sleep as the days pass.
In Brockton on September 25 a band of burglars stole hundreds of dollars in gold silver platinum and dental instruments from 15 offices nine entries. Mayor John S. Burbank was among victims with fifty dollars in metals taken from his safe. Police were asked to alert New England towns. Tremblay Dental Laboratory on Main Street suffered heavy losses after drilling and blowing open its safe.
Boston bakers announced a two cent loaf price increase for Copeland and sandwich bread after a prior six cent rise. Government probes into a nationwide bread price conspiracy were reported in Washington while bakers nationwide urged an embargo on flour and wheat exports. Morning deliveries reflected the new pricing for restaurant and cafe bread as large concerns authorized higher increases on small and large loaves.
Household hints suggest soaking ink stains in hydrogen peroxide and washing when the stain disappears. An economy tip for worn brooms advises cutting binding strands. For sprinkling clothes and immediate ironing warm water with borax powder is recommended. MIS Arthur Groves Shelburne Falls Mass.
Miss Juanita Jane Gresham daughter of Mrs Matthias C Clarke Cambridge wed Thomas Martin Kenney Jr Cambridge jeweler son of Mr and Mrs Thomas M Kenney at the residence of Rev Robert Walker Concord Junction Chaplain Massachusetts Reformatory The bridal party traveled from Cambridge for the ceremony and the bride had long been active with Walker at the Church of the Ascension East Cambridge
Hill tells Harden the expected events never occur while Harden replies that the expected arrival of his mother in law does come. The scene unfolds at the railway station with a tense exchange between two men.
A Victorian collection of kitchen instructions detailing halibut baked with salt pork and butter, a lobster sauce built from Hollandaise technique, followed by Cocoanut Rice Pudding and canned peaches preservation methods with step by step canning guidance and sterilization tips.
In response to Governor McCall’s invitation, 30 official representatives from metropolitan Boston cities met at the Exchange Club yesterday to place Greater Boston on the Red Cross map of America.
Benja min Joy, chairman and treasurer, urges Boston to grow the Red Cross chapter from about 5000 to 20000 or more to match New York and Chicago. Secretary Power says Mayor Curley will back the effort and help secure 15000 memberships. Cambridge mayor Rockwood pledges at least 2000 for his city. Other mayors and officials support the drive.
Lt. Gov Coolidge presided as Eliot Wadsworth and H J Hill urged a nationwide Red Cross membership target of 1,000,000. Hill noted inadequacy of current resources and proposed four 500-bed base hospitals in Boston with full staffs. Executive committee listed with Benjamin Joy and others. women’s meetings set for Marlborough Street.
The record shows a high of 95 in 1881 and a past decade high of 78 in 1913. Low temperatures reached 34 in 1879 and 46 in 1914, with rain occurring on this date in 1909 and 1911 in Boston.
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