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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1912
Page
9
A cynical sister argues that many American families live week to week and cannot afford weekly wife allowances. She warns that a wife’s spending on false hair and fashion can strain finances, suggesting an allowance only if the income supports it, preferably at least ten dollars weekly.
A reader from the Sewing Circle shares how she and her husband manage money after six years of marriage. They started with equal weekly allowances of five dollars, then cut to two fifty, and finally eliminated allowances. Now she handles all finances with joint review, noting that even with careful budgeting they cannot afford luxuries or more children given high living costs and a stagnant salary.
A reader recounts fear of joining the Sewing Circle due to being born on the unlucky number 18, noting a string of hardships despite claims of luck. They seek others born on the 18th to share experiences, referencing superstition around the number thirteen.
A reader extols a mother-in-law praised by four sons-in-law for hospitality and kindness. She bakes well and makes braided rugs. The letter counsels sharing meals and recognizing mutual respect between spouses, urging tact in addressing selfish eating.
A royal missive urges a wife to spend weekends and all weekdays at home with her husband and visit her mother whenever possible. It advises continuing work as a trainer of a good husband and improving his character, concluding with the signature Wilhelmina.
In Oak Bluffs a married woman advised by Sisters of the Circle urges avoiding visits to places of amusement with gentlemen friends. The writer warns that others may misread motives and cause talk, despite intentions to remain purely friends. The note echoes the Bible’s avoid all appearance of evil.
A reader asks if she should continue dating a friend of her husband’s after concerns arise. JT advises she end it to avoid conflict, suggesting the husband might spend evenings with a female friend of hers. The response implies moral scrutiny and favors straightforward restraint.
A letter from the East discusses marriage and leisure, noting husbands who prefer reading to social outings. The writer reflects on female companions and the circle of wives, acknowledging two men in the group who choose books over parties.
An AGED 32 from New Hampshire writes about family life with a husband who tends hens, incubators, and evenings at home with their 8 year old son. She notes preferring his hen fever to constant absence and mentions engaging in singing and playing together. Some notable letters to the Circle appear in the Sunday Post.
Vienna reports Baroness Bertha von Suttner a 60 year old peace advocate prepares to travel to the United States for a lecture tour under the Federated Women's Clubs of America addressing American women to lead in world peace efforts.
Mrs. Robert C. Heaton of Boston daughter of Mrs. Hall Curtis of Spruce street Boston and Leonard D. Ahl of Boston and Pride's Crossing were quietly married yesterday noon at the summer home of the bride's brother John Silsbee Curtis Storrow Hill Hale street Beverly Farms. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Albert Io George. Before her first marriage Mrs. Ahl was Miss Frances Curtis.
A reflective verse fragment laments fading light and rising grief. It speaks of a darkening spirit, a sea of doubt, and the crisis of manhood grappling with belief. The mood blends existential ache with a search for meaning amid shadowed certainty.
The House committee on railroads reported a bill to create the East Boston Terminal Railroad Company with $1.5 million capital. Incorporators from the East Boston Land Company include George B. James and John Shepard. The plan permits steam or electric rails to carry freight and passengers in East Boston and Revere, with access to wharves and docks and potential private land and Belle Isle inlet crossing, taking effect on passage but expiring if use is not opened within three years.
The wealthy Lynn contractor Edw Strout survived two perilous episodes during a US tour. He and his wife so far escaped unhurt after a car left the road near San Jose while returning from Lick Observatory. Later in Spokane County he fell 100 feet into deep snow in a gulley at Ajaz mines and was rescued by ropes.
An early 20th century health note promotes Syrup of Figs as the best remedy for female biliousness and constipation. It extols fruit and fiber, but claims one to two teaspoons nightly will cleanse the stomach liver and bowels without nausea. The ad warns to seek the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product.
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