Truth Will Suffice Dear Miss Mason Advice Column
A 20 year old asks how to stop a younger boy of two years from paying attention to her. The reply suggests telling him he is too young and that she wishes he would date girls closer to his own age.
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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1934
Page
5
A 20 year old asks how to stop a younger boy of two years from paying attention to her. The reply suggests telling him he is too young and that she wishes he would date girls closer to his own age.
A reader asks if ignoring a boy’s promise to call is right. The assistant suggests the boy may think Jo does not care and weighs whether to make the call again.
The plan favors a dress coat for formal events alongside a tweed suit. Brown and deep green lead spring coat colors, with wine shades and other hues available. Choose a color that flatters you rather than following popularity. Flowers on Easter Sunday are optional and depend on personal style.
Advice argues against teaching a child to say yes ma am to older women and suggests using specific kin terms like Yes Aunt Jane and Thank you Grandma to show respect. The piece critiques formality and proposes direct familial address.
A couple plans a wedding this June and weighs options for group bridal party photos versus individual portraits. The discussion notes a preference for including both a large group shot and a single standout portrait if feasible.
A mother advises focusing on confidence rather than shyness. Do not point out awkwardness. encourage social effort by modeling acceptance and suggesting he practice small social steps to engage with both boys and girls.
A historical recipe outlines dried beef with cheese tomatoes and butter. Diced onion and green pepper brown in butter then combine with grated cheese and tomatoes. A beaten egg with cream is stirred in after simmering before serving on buttered toast. Serve with stuffed baked potatoes.
Recipe describes mixing two cups cooked corned beef with two cups cold boiled potatoes and onion, seasoned and moistened with milk, browned in a hot buttered pan. Toast six slices and top each with a peach egg and a green pepper ring garnish.
A fragment notes that the speaker aims to divert attention from himself to focus on a broader aim or outcome. The text hints at manipulation by shifting focus and altering perception. No specific dates or individuals are clearly identified in the readable portion.
Question about whether crushing a cigarette stub in a coffee cup is acceptable. Opinion given that it is wrong and one should use an ash tray at the table.
For a girl you’ve known six months heading to college you can choose practical impersonal gifts within your means. Options include a fountain pen a compact briefcase or a simple bouquet sent to her dorm or state room to mark the milestone.
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