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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1913
Page
12
In the Boston Post Sewing Circle column readers debate a Spartan Mother's demand that wives work as many hours as husbands. Responses defend wives social duties as work and deny maternal parental control over a daughter's marriage. A disdainful note argues for female independence and rejecting micromanagement by in laws.
A reader argues against the idea that wives must labor in servitude to maintain their husband’s affection. Peggy questions traditional expectations, noting she works hard, raises a child, and should rest. She refuses to be treated as a servant, stating she would help her husband if asked but resents passive submission.
Poem fragment describing voyage for gold and glory. Imagery centers on The Golden Hynde sailing toward a golden Gateway. Themes of danger and unknown fate mingle with longing and faith as the crew faces seas and sirens.
A Boston woman argues in the Sewing Circle that married women should not work for wages, urging husbands with steady income to insure against sickness and provide for family needs. A mill girl voice counters that low wages drive dissipation and poverty, threatening health and life.
The piece argues that while most working women value self respect, many face wage constraints that lead to temptations and downward lives. It notes women in mills seek small luxuries, with some stories of despair and dissipations despite efforts to resist.
A 20 year old writes to Mildred Champagne seeking guidance between marrying a wealthy older man or his 21-year-old son who is infatuated with her. The adviser says the younger man is unlikely to be a suitable match and urges marrying the man she truly loves, noting the son’s infatuation may fade.
Edith H. Lund and Maria H. Lund of Quincy sue Anna T. Bryne of Winthrop for slander over alleged theft of cherries. Each seeks one thousand dollars in damages. The suits, filed at Dedham, claim Bryne called them thieves.
Readers will glimpse a light feature on Torchy in the upcoming Post Magazine. The piece promises humor and celebrates Torchy as a general favorite with a warm, nostalgic tone.
Louise confronts a spring mood of disappointment as her nephew Freddie explains his Good Deed Week mishaps. John Stevens arrives, Freddie delivers a note, and the pair discover Evelyn Thayer is engaged to Stevens’ cousin Phil Stevens. mood shifts from gloom to hope with family warmth.
Washington August 5 Postmaster General Purleson faced sharp House criticism over his parcel post plan including rate reductions. Representative Kindel of Colorado condemned the proposal as one of two consultants Burleson invited to aid the revision effort.
Utica New York August 5 Examinations of Miss Emma E Krill the nurse from Cornwall on the Hudson arraigned on charges of poisoning Doctor Stanley F Tron with whom she lived as wife were postponed until Friday
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