This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1910
Page
11
A short guide explains making a bassinet using a large oval basket. Required materials include cotton batting, satin, dotted muslin, lace insertion with beads, baby ribbon, and wide ribbon for bow handles. Emphasis on economical assembly and neat trims.
Mrs J M asks Post readers for methods to prevent worm damage on currant leaves. Seek practical pest control tips and tested solutions.
A reader signs as Mrs Tightwad asking for advice on handling a husband's stinginess. She receives only 59 cents weekly for spending and insists a wife should manage part of household money, noting many small purchases her husband overlooks.
Interested reader asks where to apply for State children to board. The note requests guidance on the application process.
A writer describes seven years of marriage and two children, noting a husband who once and still brings a box of 80-cent candy every Sunday night. The speaker emphasizes modest means and questions the stinginess of a future spouse when larger expenses arise.
A reader praises an English husband as a model spouse after evaluating a neglected English wife's ad to a 18 year old petite blonde. The writer notes commonalities with the wife and friends, and claims her own Scottish descent yields a thorough English husband who stands as an ideal example. The letter ends with GOLDEN RULE.
A letter from a self described stepmother defends her treatment of a stepchild she raised since youth. She recalls being judged harshly by outsiders while her husband praises her efforts and she asserts she did more for the child than many mothers. One who knows signs off.
A 19 year old lodger’s daughter writes of her mother’s drinking problem caused by male and female lodgers. She plans to marry and fears her father’s absence, begging the Sisters of the Sewing Circle for guidance on handling the family crisis and preserving her home.
A reader letter argues affection should not hinge on costly gifts. The writer says candy or small flowers can express true care better than expensive jewelry and advises against relationships built on material rewards.
An advertisement claims Father John's Medicine provides food and nourishment to strengthen every organ and cure colds. The product is guaranteed to improve health and build the body.
A widow called Miss Haynes survives a house fire sparked by a toppled stove while her daughter Nancy, who had kept the home running, elopes with Ezra. Ezra reveals plans to marry Nancy after the fire proves Nancy has kept the household afloat for years. The mother accepts the change as the blaze ends their old arrangement.
The article describes morning blouses of striped linen and dotted silks, green blue and white foulard, satin afternoon gowns with very deep hems, collar details with gilt braid, lace and tulle collarettes, and black velvet bows. It notes rose decorations on hats, novel veils, and varied hat trimmings. It also covers embroidery uses for Eeru linen, color emphasis in accessories, masculine shaped sleeve lines, and new belt trends with gilt buckles and moire elastic.
Advertised medical powder Cadum is claimed to treat eczema psoriasis ringworm pimples and rashes without water or alcohol. It is said to exclude air and stop itching while promoting healing. The notice lists other skin conditions and prices 10c and 25c with druggist availability.
F W Parry Bealey Co files an auto license case referencing Leather ioF at 108 Washing?o noting a dispute over licensing terms and vehicle registration procedures.
A 20 year old writes of a nine year association with a young man who promised a ring but loaned over 200 dollars to his sister in law. He spends time with her family and refuses to discuss marriage. The columnist advises ending the relationship, avoiding long engagements, and starting anew with someone who values her.
New England Housewives prizes are awarded in Sunday Post household contests with the winners to be announced the following Sunday.
A collection of old fashioned kitchen instructions and recipes. Includes bread dough with yeast and sugar, bacon wrapped oysters, clams in mushroom sauce, beet and cabbage relish, clam pie, rice tomato chicken dish, and a chicken veal stew. Concludes with chicken stock and butter seasoned rice dish.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.