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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1910
Page
11
The Sewing Circle is a new department inviting New England homemakers to share problems and tips. Topics include home management, family care, health hints, baby care, gardening, and domestic economy. Correspondents may use pen names and write on one side of the page.
A reader letter from Dorchester details heartbreak after fifteen years of misery with an Englishman. The writer warns American girls to marry Americans, praising freedom from her spouse and urging continued correspondence if the writer remains free.
The letter from Cecil recounts a six year pest problem and declares turpentine as the best solution. It describes applying turpentine with an oil cane to the bedstead spring picture backs mop boards and closets. It advises keeping doors closed during the day and notes ongoing struggle.
A short note from Springfield describes a hair treatment involving tepid water and a few drops of a disinfectant plus two eggs beaten well. The message emphasizes cleaning the hair and removing all egg content for the remedy.
A reader quote discusses not judging all men by one standard saying her husband and brother are supportive and not mollycoddles. The remark contrasts expected male softness with genuine helpful behavior.
A brief personal note expresses affection and trust toward an Irish American wife. The writer desires to shake hands and compliments her honesty, contrasting with some English wives. The tone is earnest and intimate.
A reader writes about conflicts with a mother-in-law over religious duty and marriage. She urges the wife to claim equal respect, suggests the mother-in-law live separately, and recounts a personal history of strain, jealousy, and eventual reconciliation within the family. NEW LIFE.
A reader advises Naomi to apply lemon juice directly to the scalp to treat dandruff and itching, noting it works for both adults and children. The practice involves firmly patting juice onto the skin rather than only on hair.
A reader identifies home remedies for facial aging and hair shine. She recommends nightly forehead vaseline to plump skin and using vaseline on hair comb teeth to distribute oil for gloss. Also notes personal traits and dietary carrots lettuce and cucumbers purportedly improve complexion.
A reflective verse urges Paula and readers to abandon anger and violence toward children, embrace fair dealing, and let love guide actions. It emphasizes kindness, restraint in speech, and forgiveness to strengthen family ties and happiness. The piece closes with a plea that life’s value comes from peaceful, loving conduct.
A collection of simple kitchen instructions and tips from local residents. It includes instructions for sugar confections, apple juice preserves, oyster cocktails with a hot dressing, and a curried ham and rice dish, credited to daily contributors with street addresses.
A young woman seeks guidance on ending a relationship to avoid future regrets while balancing parental pressure and loyalty. The column also answers questions on limited liability corporations, railroad versus street railway companies, and passport advisability for foreign-born residents visiting Europe.
Steel ornaments brighten ensembles while contrasts of color lead this season. Raffia bags and rich embroidery appear. velvet yields to tussare and satin tailored costumes. Bib fronts, foulards with dots and coin spots, white belts with lingerie gowns, silk dresses, and three-pocket flaps on Louis XII coats define tomorrow’s chic.
The report notes a B A A marathon from Ashland to the club house starting at 123 o clock. Militia squads march Boston to Lowell beginning at 5 am from the State House. Murray Park Social Club hosts a 106 mile race from East Boston at 9 30 am. A ten mile cross country run by Acme A E at Jamaica Plain at 10 am and a Young Men’s Union event in Winthrop are listed.
A large field gathered for the Murray Park Club 10 mile road race held this morning on the Hast Boston course. Entrants include Halfenstine of Brookline Arthur Garber of North Dorchester Tom Dowling of Murray Park A C Upham Wilkinson of North Dorchester Lily Madden of South Boston C Arthur Horne of Everett and other notable distance runners. The race begins at 10 o clock from the Murray Park Social Club on Webster Street.
Winthrop Young Men's Union Club will stage a five mile cross country run today with 30 entries. The course begins at Winthrop Centre and winds through local streets ending back at the start. The start time is 10 am.
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