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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
15
A reader urges compassion for household animals in a letter titled Simple Kindness. The writer argues that dogs show loyalty beyond humans and questions why anyone would deny pets basic care and comfort, referencing sacrifices and underscoring the value of small kindnesses.
A reader urges focusing on reducing food waste and resisting high prices. The author argues against pensions for married women and criticizes large families, calling for collective restraint and tax fairness to ease living costs.
A letter from a reader signing as HUMANITARIAN argues that married mothers still receive aid yet lack common sense about family size while unmarried women flood streets and employment offices seeking menial work. The author notes being a widow and asserts social biases against single women and homemakers.
A stern letter scolds a mother for meddling with her children and their partners under the roof. The writer mocks her influence, warns of strained relations, and urges the mother to retreat and seek to earn genuine affection rather than rely on money or control.
The speaker recalls a harsh letter and a family's silent hatred toward a woman. At a funeral all eyes stay dry while her mantled home shows loss and seven children refuse any of her possessions. The favored son rejects her picture as the old figure is questioned.
A reader criticizes Sewing Circle letters on suffrage arguing laws favoring mothers and unmarried women would harm families. She warns against one size fits all rules, cites selfishness as a fault, and questions overbearing maternal supervision.
The piece argues that half holidays for mothers depend on the woman’s own initiative and executive ability to plan work and rest. It asserts that street harassment hinges on a woman’s character, not appearance, and notes that refined behavior is recognized by men. It hints at pensions for women as charity.
Paris August 4 One of the handsomest afternoon frocks in Paris by Bechoff features a black chiffon design over a satin foundation. A black velvet sash ties below the hips, with a large black silk rose at the corsage and a black chiffon ruff at the neck. Fitch fur outlines overskirt and throat.
A letter urges independence and hard work over seeking aid, condemns lazy behavior, and questions tyrannical control in a son’s home. It exhorts kindness, self improvement, and high personal ideals to influence family and others positively. ALMEDA notes Sewing Circle letters in the Sunday Post.
Richmond Va August 5 Joseph Willard ambassador to Spain will sail aboard the Tennessee to return to Madrid from New York where his daughter Mrs Kermit Roosevelt lies ill in bedside care Roosevelt is the former Edith Roosevelt daughter of Theodore Roosevelt plans to resume duties in Madrid after visiting family in New York.
For 17 years Boston women have used Kingsbery's Freckle Remover at Shepard Norwell Company to remove freckles tan and moth patches. It claims satisfaction from thousands with proof found in Shepard Drug Store.
Poem reflecting on wealth and generosity. It contrasts fantasies of riches with the value of daily service and simple joys. The speaker suggests true wealth lies in love, acts of kindness, and helping others rather than money.
Paragraph points on fads and fashions note black chantilly lace trim on white frocks and white capes paired with black taffeta gowns. A touch of color appears in lingerie as a current style detail.
Maude neglects chores for reading and social plans until her mother collapses from overwork. The father warns of exhaustion and the doctor says a long rest is needed. Maude remorsefully vows to share duties and grant a seaside vacation once the mother recovers.
Moses known as the Chelsea child of mystery has left the Chelsea Day Nursery where he lived for about a month. The State Board of Charity has taken charge of the boy and will place him in a boarding home.
A dated satirical verse by Walt Mason mocks Eskimo life in a blizzard and praises American heat, contrasting polar hardships with sunny descriptions of the United States. The piece ends with a dark joke about a polar bear incident and cold death.
A reader seeking medical prescriptions is advised to use a laxative blood cleansing treatment with three grain sulfur free tablets to relieve constipation and restore health. The letter mentions poor nerves and a man who lacks health despite having wealth, asking for a tonic to restore vitality.
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