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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
13
A Boston Post Sewing Circle column gathers reader letters debating whether a family can live on $12 weekly, the value of a wife’s work, and independent women’s roles. Contributors argue about luxury, responsibility, marriage prospects, and the balance of home duties versus income.
In reply to letters debating whether a wife should limit her housework to the same hours as the husband works for the family income, the writer argues that it is not worth praising a husband who...
A letter-writer argues unmarrieds in New England cling to moneyed courtship. A mother recalls her son’s experience with a poor family’s daughter who demanded costly outings and rejected him for not being a “sport.” The piece cautions against grafting behavior delaying marriage.
Corn sufferers are urged to use GETS-IT a fast painless remedy from BE. Lawrence & Co. Chicago. The ad claims immediate relief with no cutting, bandages, or salves and notes availability from Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores in Boston at 25 cents a bottle.
A selection of engaging letters appears in the Sunday Post, showcasing reader views on sewing topics, anecdotes, and practical tips from hobbyists and enthusiasts. The correspondence reflects community voices and growing interest in crafts.
A 24 year old man asks about loving a married 84 year old woman with a 16 year old daughter. The adviser notes the divorce not finalized and suggests focus on compatible matchings and counsel about complex nature of love. The piece centers on romance and social norms rather than concrete actions.
A 16 year old Nova Scotia girl Dolly Ware lacking funds to finish school crafts a plan to ship apples with a note seeking a $200 loan. A London merchant’s uncle distributes Dolly’s letter to 20 wealthy customers, raising $500. Dolly receives the gift in June, with five kisses as thanks, each worth $100, from the generous uncle.
Uncle Man Dolly Dimple the Tiny Tads Noazark and Gaso lene Gas headline the upcoming Sunday Post comic page. The panel lineup promises fresh humor and cartoons for readers seeking lighthearted entertainment.
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