Sewing Circle seeks home forum for New England readers
The Boston Post launches a Sewing Circle as a woman's page for domestic topics from home care to family harmony. Readers urged to submit advice and questions, writing on one side of paper, with noms de plume if desired. Faithful shares a personal tale of marital strain and a mother-in-law conflict.
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Relic 106 Years Old Sampler Seeks Value
An 1804 dated cross stitch sampler measuring 18 by 11 inches with a 1.5 inch border shows a vine motif, four alphabet styles, figures to ten, a verse and sayings. Described as old fashioned Mary, the piece may appeal to collectors of 19th century needlework and Americana.
Wives Not Thrifty Enough Say English Wife
A reader argues that most women cannot manage money wisely and favor living within means over spending on fine dresses and hats. She notes her husband gives her all wages and urges restraint.
Irish praise for Xinglish meets Worcester sauce
A reader letter praises the Xinglish term and expresses support for the author’s country. The message ends with a spirited shout for Worcester sauce and goodwill toward Irish speakers.
Advice for Mary on New England Hospital for Women
A dated note directs Mary to the New England Hospital for Women in Roxbury offering a $20 three week stay. No baby clothes needed. clothes for going home provided later. Apply in advance for a ticket and request the $20 option for shared room with others, with directions to Dimock Street via Columbus avenue Forest Hills car.
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Weston Waxiou To Single S Blessedness
A fragmentary letter quotes a speaker defending a husband's smoking habit and rejecting claims that smoking implies drinking. The author endorses cigars and pipes, insisting liquor has never attracted her husband and praising the aroma of a good cigar. The tone is personal and admonitory.
To the lady who sought opinions on the mother-in-law query
The speaker offers personal reflection on having many mothers-in-law and shares candid experience. An informal advice tone follows a familiar conversational thread about family dynamics.
Ginger Poultice Aids Neuralgia Sufferers, Letter Details Treatment
A correspondence describes a ginger poultice as a neuralgia remedy. A sister writes of a daughter’s two weeks of pain and rapid improvement after using the poultice with warm water. The writer mentions a message from President Charles W. Murphy about April travel and a baseball player Kling planning a comeback by April 20 in Columbus.
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English Husbands and Letters From Over Land and Sea
A reader with firsthand experience of English husbands comments on marriage and selfishness. She agrees with the sentiment of the letter Live and Let Live and expresses doubt about remarriage while praising the author’s note. The brief closes with the Over Land and Sea signature.
Advice to adopt a child for the childless wife
A letter argues adoption can fulfill longing for a childless wife. The writer notes busy, childfree households, praises health and helping others, while contrasting with Crystalline who laments childlessness. The author also expresses affection for animals and empathy for tired horses, signing as Mrs Charley.
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Prove Fat Reduction Claims With Marmola Tablets
An ad-promises rapid fat loss without changing meals or routines. It urges readers to mail 75 cents or buy Marmola Prescription Tablets at a drugstore, claiming a pound of fat loss per day within 30 days using a Marmola formula identical to the famous fat reducing tablet.
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Roses and a Love-Longing in an Enchanted Garden
In a nostalgic tale a young woman visits her great aunt Eunice s garden where love lies bleeding roses and mourning bride bloom after old family quarrels. A specter of David Withrow returns at a ball and reunites with Rose Eunice in a first kiss amid fragrant flowers.
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Fad Notes on Neckwear and Cuffs in Fashion
Paragraph on fashions and fads highlights pleated and hand embroidered neckwear. Cuffs accompany many lingerie collars and amethyst buttons appear across sets. The tone reflects period craft details and styling trends.
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