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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1918
Page
7
The speaker praises Clara for choosing a dark blue semi tailleur hat with upturned brim, shallow front pleat, and two feather accents burnt orange and terra cotta. The hat is described as smart and complementary to Clara’s blue Jersey cloth suit and other outfits. Clara is noted as always charming.
From a Lee Sund.y post page, full page of wartime recipes outlines stuffed steak variations using rice and parsley with onion juice and pavrika, rolled and baked with gravy stock. Also includes a loaf style rice and peanut cheese mix baked in tomato sauce and a breakfast omelet with rice and cheese.
The guide advises steaming boiling or baking to preserve flavor and color. Avoid overcooking, especially delicate vegetables, and use minimal water to retain minerals. Wash head greens in cold water with vinegar, drain promptly, and save cooking water for soup stock. Tender greens need little or no water. Strong flavors may be cooked uncovered with frequent water changes.
A 1919 book column reviews The Cradle of the War by H. Charles Woods detailing Balkan tensions Serbia and neighboring states and Pan German aims. It urges public understanding to prevent future conflicts and to steer postwar settlements toward stability and democracy.
A reflection on the value of humble service. The speaker argues that deeds from a modest heart can spread nourishment and beauty to all, supporting both the rich and the poor. A timeless message about chosen actions shaping destiny and lifting others.
Collars are large and square with tassel corners. guimpe and organdie can refresh old dresses. A white organdie hat edged with white fur, pin tucks and hemstitching add decoration. White dotted rose foulard with brown rabbit fur, and a tan nel velours winter coat trimmed in black rabbit fur offer stylish options.
A fragmentary poem describes love as a guiding force across lands and hands joining in affection. It presents a tender, lyrical meditation on love’s universal reach. The short verses imply a shared vow and gentle devotion.
A wartime Sewing Circle column presents letters debating how women should balance spending for personal pleasures with supporting the war effort. Readers argue about birthday treats, pets, and self-care versus war stamps, Red Cross work, and thrift bonds, with a New Hampshire reader defending humane spending alongside loyalty.
The text advises not interrupting a caller with messages and suggests polite behavior in social encounters. It mentions giving a birthday gift such as a current book and advises bowing and smiling when meeting a friend in public to allow them to speak first. It frames courtesy as a matter of breeding and mutual respect.
Gloucester report shows 59 influenza deaths since the outbreak began two weeks ago. Five deaths occurred at the Red Cross emergency hospital and a state field hospital unit at Addison Gilbert Hospital is delayed by a storm. Major Benjamin F. Sturgis Jr. leads the unit with Companies L and K on duty. Schools and theatres remain closed and street car fumigation is ordered daily. Essex resident Chester W. Walen dies, making five Walen family deaths.
Chicago September 27 delegates to the American Bankers Association convention rose to their feet as Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels declared that only an unconditional surrender by the central powers could end the war. He urged bankers to back the fourth Liberty bond loan. Otto J. Kahn warned against paternalism and bureaucracy after visiting troops in France and predicting Allied victory.
Halifax N S Sept 27 recalling Massachusetts aid after last December munitions ship blast. Halifax Chronicle will send six nurses to Massachusetts starting tomorrow to aid Boston as influenza spreads in eastern Nova Scotia, leaving few local medical staff available.
Charlestown navy yard employees launched the Fighting Fourth Liberty Loan drive at 12:01 AM and raised 1500 dollars in ten minutes among five workers led by Fred Kilcourse who opened the campaign.
Washington announces oversubscriptions to the Fourth Liberty Loan will be allotted by the Treasury Department on the eve of a three week campaign. The drive asks the American people to subscribe for not less than six billion dollars, the largest war loan in history.
President Wilson opened the campaign in New York with Liberty Loan workers. Secretary Daniels spoke in Chicago to the American Bankers Association, and Hurley of the Shipping Board addressed Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Soldiers will join demonstrations. the War Department allows training camp releases to aid advertising, and the Navy supports the effort. An industrial donor pennant will fly after 7d percent payroll bond purchases.
Summary of diverse brief items: Marguerite Marsh substitutes for Houdini in films after his stage success. Robert Dollar, lumber king turned Pacific shipping leader, dominates U S Asia trade. The Selkirk will sells at London auction for 200. French bravery awards for Drs Finley Von Shelly Edwards in New York. Werner Elsterman trims title in Cleveland federal court. Captain Buckley reports a primitive island near Clipperton with wild boars large crabs birds and new fish. Kaiser blocks Lichnowsky from throne influence. he is expelled by Prussian Lords. A Barton Hepburn rises from teacher to banker and heads New York Chamber of Commerce.
A steadfast wife writes bright daily letters to her husband fighting the Hun. She shares family news and village gossip, comforts him with cheer, counts eggs, presses flowers, and bakes bread, proving women’s work supports the war effort and boosts morale.
Five members of the Philadelphia Tageblatt staff were found guilty in federal court of conspiracy to violate the espionage act. A motion for a new trial was filed and bail remained.
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker observed the American drive along the Champagne front northwest of Verdun yesterday morning. At 6 30 o clock the American infantry advanced after enemy positions were bombarded with high explosives and gas shells marking the opening phase of the engagement.
Harvard records show 61 percent of men listed as in active military service in September, based on voluntary returns. The army reports 4805, foreign allied forces 165, navy 1104, with 124 deaths. 2004 Harvard men enrolled in civilian war relief services including the State Guard Red Cross Volunteer Ambulance Service and the Y M C A.
Frank V. Thompson, superintendent of Boston schools, announced the closure through Oct 7 and advised teachers not to act as nurses or aides in influenza cases, stressing professional duties and safety.
Captain Andre Morize, popular French officer who came to Cambridge during Joffre's visit to train Crimson reserve officers, has been promoted from lieutenant to captain at Harvard's war college. He will return to Harvard to help instruct the 8S. A. T. C. and conduct services in Appleton Chapel at 7 o'clock this evening.
Santiago Chile September 26 The Chilian government ordered naval authorities to occupy with armed forces all the interned German ships in Chilean harbors.
Trustees announce eight fare grades aligned with law and the present seven cent fare remains. The plan includes four grades above and four below seven cents, with potential moves down to three or up to eleven cents based on profitability or loss. A zone system is being studied and experts are assessing feasibility for a satisfactory future plan.
Catherine Mahoney of Somerville collected peach and prune stones to fill the Post free-for-all box for gas mask material. The 10 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edmund Mahoney of 33 Springfield street gathered stones during a vacation and then aided local efforts for the boys over there.
A Tokio despatch reported Marquis Kinmochi Saionji, former prime minister and Constitutionalist leader, commanded by Emperor Yoshihito to form a cabinet succeeding Terauchi. It notes Saionji may assemble a coalition ministry in the new government.
A young reader asks how to handle a date who insists on giving money for candy. The adviser says money offers are uncouth and hurtful, urges a clear statement of boundaries, and questions why she continues to see him if she dislikes his actions.
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