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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1910
Page
9
The Sewmp cirire is a new department in the Boston Daily and Sunday Post a woman s own forum for homemakers of New England to discuss home life problems health hints baby care gardening and household economy among other topics. Correspondents may use noms de plume and ask questions of each other.
A Vermont Hills reader requests sisters to write about their economies and any added income sources to weather the higher cost of living. The note seeks practical, relatable advice from households.
A letter extols marrying an Englishman as a loving, considerate husband. The writer, an American, recalls 34 years of a good marriage and urges a petite blonde reader to marry the Englishman she loves, claiming she would thrive in a respectful partnership.
Boston Post reader asks how to rid an unfinished attic of silverfish. The writer tried dalmatian in agect powder without success and seeks extermination tips or remedies.
In a curiously voiced warning a petite woman claims that English husbands are selfish and hard-hearted. She notes six friends with English spouses share the view and says living in England would be worse due to scrutiny from their own people.
The clipping contrasts James J. Jeffries claiming a comeback against Jack Johnson with praise for Johnson as the superior fighter. It also includes a magazine style letter on color guidance for lavender and brown eyed beauty, advising browns and muted tones for contrast with dark hair and skin.
A letter from Cousin Addie offers a frugal layette plan for a first baby. It lists fabric needs including 14 yards bleached flannelette and various garments such as petticoats blankets and dresses. The note emphasizes thrifty sewing tips and reusable pieces for three more babies.
Eva of Chelsea advises a sensitive mother to change environments and away from deceitful friends to escape scandal. She suggests moving to a city within 50 miles and starting anew to find supportive people and avoid being blackened by gossip.
A reader identifies as Nellie of Everett asking for a cure for hair loss she experiences with combing. She notes she is married with a four month old son and enjoys the letters column.
A series of home recipes from Susan Hanson, Mrs M E Harwood, Julia M Annis, Mrs Charles D Simpson, Mrs J W Gilbert and A E Wilder. Includes tomato sauce guidance, egg sweet milk toast, spiced cookies, gelatine dessert, pork and apple dish with simple instructions and ingredients.
A reader asks if a long distance, romantic letter proves love or is just flattery. Mildred Champagne cautions that affection can persist despite troubles, notes some relationships endure while others fade, and advises reexamining prior resolve not to pursue the errant partner.
In a tense late night sequence a desperate father climbs to a window and abducts his child to safeguard her future. He fears Maggie and Mrs. Dennett will scorn him, only to discover the bundle on the bed is his own Patty awaiting care.
Numerous mourners attended the simple funeral for John M. Grainey a veteran political writer and prominent New England figure. Services were in St Marys Church of the Assumption Brookline with pallbearers from major papers including the Boston Post and the Boston Herald. Floral tributes came from Governor Draper the State House and other state leaders.
The Rev Charles A Fulton formerly of the First Baptist Church Syracuse NY began his duties as pastor of the Dudley Street Baptist Church at morning services yesterday. From a pulpit heavy with flowers he delivered his first words of welcome to the members and then he for ve text.
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