Sewing Circle Opens Women Forum In Boston Post
The Sewing Circle is a regular department for New England homemakers to discuss home life problems. Topics include household management health hints gardening and family care with anonymous letters and questions encouraged. Correspondents are asked to write on one side of the page and address letters to the Sewing Circle Editor Boston Post.
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Sewing Circle
Boston Daily and
Sunday Post
New England
Boston Post
Cat lovers clash with bird lovers claims
A letter argues millions of birds are killed by cats and calls for licensing cats like dogs. The writer condemns cat haters and urges humane action, insisting cats should be licensed to reduce wildlife destruction. The piece condemns attempts to ban cats and criticizes opponents as lacking intelligence.
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United States
Oxted Correspondent Seeks Old Friends from Surrey
A reader recalls Oxted and surrounding Surrey towns Limpsfield Godstone Red Hill Caterham and Croydon and writes seeking mutual acquaintances who emigrated to America. The note expresses homesickness and a wish to reconnect, signing BE and B. G. with an Roxbury address.
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Oxted
Godston
Caterham
Red Hill
Limpsfield
Limpsfield Common
America
Denar
Surrey
Godstone
Croydon
Advice for Christian to adopt at Episcopal home in South Boston
A tip advises Christian to visit the Episcopal home in South Boston on N and Fourth streets to adopt a child. The writer recalls visiting on Christmas and praising the training of the children from the smallest tot to the oldest and suggests going on a Sunday afternoon.
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South
Boston
N and
Fourth Streets
Faithful Sewing Circle invitation to visit well trained house
A letter urges attendance at a service around three o clock and invites bringing a child for their training. The writer claims to have toured the entire house and enjoyed it, asking to be informed of how the visit goes through the Sewing Circle.
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Neor
Faith
Wants Home For Baby From Dear Sewing Circle
Three month old baby motherless with French parentage seeks a good home. Father left with eight other children pleads for a caring adoptive family. Interested readers urged to respond through the sewing circle contact.
About Alleged School Fads and Mothers in Education
A reader urges more mothers on school boards and questions old men and teachers’ understanding of mothers concerns. The letter also shares a gardening anecdote about a holly plant sprouting from berries in a rubber tub and asks for sisterly plant advice.
Pineapple Sherbet and Raisin Bread Mould Recipes
A collection of old recipes listing methods and ingredients for Pineapple Sherbet and a raisin bread mould, including quantities for fruit, dairy, spices, and baking steps with contributor names and addresses in East Boston Roxbury and Worcester.
Sister's Rival Ends in Selfless Sacrifice and Heartbreak
Martha Sanford discovers her sister Mollie's diary reveals Mollie's love for R W, not Robert Woodman. Ralph Wilton, who loves Mollie, asks Martha to step aside so Mollie can be with him, and Martha chooses duty over love. Mollie learns of the truth and supports Martha's sacrifice.
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Martha Sanford
R. W
Robert Woodman
Mollie
Martha
Light
Ralph Wilton
Mer
Robert
Bob
Stunt of Ajax Uncle Walt Brings in Rival Sabre
A dramatic dialogue sequence features Old Ajax weary from burdens while Old Vulcan introduces a boastful replacement who claims to hold seven worlds. The exchange grows intense as a sister reconciles with her rival and pursues her beloved Robert after tense marriage anxieties.
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Old Ajax
Vulcan
Colonel Ajax
Ajax
Sagamore Hill
Walt Mason
Dear Miss Champagne Love Letters In Advice Column
A reader asks if he should write to a non replying sweetheart and whether to visit incognito. Champagne suggests visiting in person to learn if a rival exists and to prove commitment. A second letter asks about marrying a fourth cousin and the advisor says it is acceptable if love endures.
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Miss ChampagNe
Fashions and Fads Preview Fall Trends
Silks are popular this season with black satin jackets gaining favor. Beaded belts and bags appear in outfits. Large imported hats trend low trimmed. Satins predicted as the fall fabric. Brown and black furs especially sable and zibeline are forecast to be worn this fall.
The Sailor King Poem Honors Edward and George
Alfred Noyes writes an ode to King Edward and King George praising the sailor’s bond and imperial unity. The poem celebrates the beacon light of the king as a unifying symbol for seamen, ships, and nations from Nombre Dios to Plymouth Sound.
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Edward
George
England
Alfred Austin
Rudyard Kipling
William Watson
Alfred Noyes
Nombre Dios
Plymouth Sound
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