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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1913
Page
11
A Boston Post Sewing Circle column collects reader questions and responses about women facing unwanted advances, the idea of trust in relationships, and a debate over whether a suitor should hand over wages before marriage. The exchange features a 50 year old reader and younger voices debating prudence, finances, and respect.
Poem excerpt celebrates love as enduring beyond empires and ages. It contrasts ruined realms with the lasting, undefaced value of love, describing sensory and musical riches that surpass nature, ending with the reverent claim that lovers learned this long ago.
The piece notes letters to the Sewing Circle printed in the Sunday Post and hints at balancing influence with independence and a touch of wifely affection in Canada.
Mrs Ivy Chevelier aged 40 and her daughter Ella 15 were found murdered in their Kirksville residence. They had been beaten about the heads and lay in their night gowns. The two conducted a laundry service.
Washington Aug 4 President Wilson took under consideration an invitation to address the National Council of Women Voters meeting in Washington for a three day conference beginning Aug 13. Representatives Baker of California and Keating of Colorado extended the invitation on behalf of the suffragists.
A letter writer argues excess leisure fuels divorces and ruined homes. A businessman's wife with a young daughter spends trips away while her husband is away. The piece urges more work and responsibility for wives to stabilize homes and finances.
The Vesuvius Cafe on Howard Street West End was placed under receiver P W Jacobs by Referee Olmstead in U S bankruptcy court. Proprietors M D'Andaria A R Blangie and J J Levagei reportedly owe $43896 per bankruptcy schedules. Assets including a liquor license valued at about $15000.
Myrtle asks how to win a shy, reserved young man who shows polite interest. The adviser says his reserve means little pressure will spark his affection. let him initiate, smile pleasantly, and avoid appearing eager or foolish if he remains cold, for he will reveal his interest if he wants to.
A reader asks if a backward young woman should dictate where to go with several suitors rather than leaving decisions to the male companion. The columnist replies it is a matter of courtesy and personal preference, not strict right or wrong.
A collection of vintage baking notes lists ingredients for corn bread and cakes with flour sugar milk eggs and butter. Several entries mention baking in hot ovens or gem-pans, plus a corn cob based boil and sealing method attributed to Mrs. W. C. Brown of Epping New Hampshire.
Fashion notes reveal white chinchilla sport coats and long smooth handles on summer parasols. Cubist corset materials, black and white footwear, crown dent felts for country wear, and gold green color trends appear. Fall gloves favor navy brown tan taupe. chiffon flowers ornament evening wear. August outing felts are brillaint-hued. Paris chic rejects corsets. autumn coats use rough materials like cheviots and chinchillas. empire night gown with embroidery. tunic skirts rise. tassels and metal laces popular. Colbert embroidery and hemstitched trims for lingerie.
The text argues that asking a partner where to go shows consideration and builds mutual confidence. If the choice is left to him, it signals trust in his judgment and mutual tastes, making outings satisfactory and enjoyable and reducing quarrels. It frames this as advantageous for courtship and marriage.
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