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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1912
Page
9
An educated waitress asks Boston readers if accepting tips from strange men harms her pride. She says pay is low and work is hard, but pride makes her refuse tips while coworkers urge acceptance to lessen their own financial strain.
A letter from the Mother of Three Boys contends wives on the Titanic rescue scene misjudge husbands. It argues few suffragettes then would threaten divorce over small slights, praising husbands who sacrifice comfort and food to secure wives’ safety and dignity.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe regimen for children. It claims quick relief from constipation and stomach issues, touts all natural ingredients, and advises purchasing the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product.
A letter from a wife argues that married women should not work in offices if not necessary. She recounts saving more by stopping work, cutting clothing, meals, and housework costs, and notes her husband earned 24 dollars weekly while she earned nine, with net savings after retirement from work.
A reader advises caution about overly demonstrative husbands after marriage. The author recalls her own courtship and warns that constant kissing may signal infidelity. She urges brides to expect practical partnership over constant romance.
Readers asked how Imogene’s family managed finances with her claim she paid all bills and saved $3 weekly. She notes monthly rent and fees totaling 25 dollars, her husband earning 18 dollars plus six from a boarder, and then explains her method for balancing the household budget.
Imogene describes a thrifty weekly menu and shopping list for Sunday to Saturday. She details meat portions, vegetables, breakfast staples, dairy, bread, flour, desserts, tea, coffee and sugar, noting prices and quantities to manage a household budget.
A former Wellesley graduate writes to editor of the Sewing Circle noting a modest college level of education and describing the best work she could find after graduation.
A mother asks which parent holds naming rights when both sides wish to honor their own mother. She fears ongoing family quarrel could dampen joy after the birth of her nine-pound two-week-old girl. The note requests rules or customs on baby name precedence.
Nellie and Susie find a lost ring in an orchard. Years later a suitor discovers the ring and returns it to Nellie. Nellie learns the giver is Dick, who sent another ring to Ralph for the birthday surprise. Nellie declines the gift to stay true to Dick.
Embroidered linens trim plain frocks with ruffles while plain linen items feature similar edging. Sashes on dressy frocks shift to gossamer fabrics away from heavy silk. Evening cloaks use heavy laces like Russian point de Venise on satin tafteta and brocade. Chiffon overdresses drape from high waists and knees. New cotton ottomans appear in blue white violet white and tan white stripes.
Muted voices echo across the sea as wild creatures retreat in alarm. Tears fall softly, buds drip, and the night quiets under the Storm-king’s looming shadow while stars appear and fade.
Chauncey Drewer told an illustrated Art Museum audience that immigrant disorders in Lawrence and Lowell stem from a lack of patriotism and Americanism. He urged teaching newcomers about law, order, and respect for the flag and U S laws to produce good citizens.
The Rev. Francis A. Gray resigns after nine years as Winter Hill Universalist Church pastor Somerville. His last service will be late August or early September before taking the Akron First Universalist Church appointment. Gray, from Nashua New Hampshire, previously served in Worcester Arlington and Rockport New York. He is noted for civic involvement and leaves a wife and two sons.
A series of home ready recipes from Mrs May E Sousa Mrs C C Chase Mrs W L Benton and Miss Frances Redlon share breakfast and savory dish ideas. Each entry lists ingredients and steps for quick batter pork pudding and cocoa bread pudding with milk sugar and spices for a rich finish.
A 32 year old woman writes of a 52 year old suitor met via a matrimonial bureau. She fears attachment beyond friendship and wonders if distance or secrecy fuels her devotion. She asks Miss Champagne for candid guidance and promises to watch for a reply in the Post. TROUBLED. Order business of Chicago er cent increase last year, as th the previous one.
An elderly ex-soldier, age 72, credits quitting coffee for Postum with restoring health after years of illness and repeated fevers. He recalls severe malaria relapses, a doctor's warning to quit coffee, and his quick improvement leading to active work and heavy daily driving. He mentions the book The Road to Wellville.
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