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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1910
Page
7
Dolly Davis makes a playful bargain with a pedlar trading a dusty black glass snake for a gaudy vase. She later purchases the vase with her own money, matching it to a London keepsake. Noel reveals the snake’s sentimental value and warns against such trades. Dolly regrets the loss of the snake and vows not to bargain again.
The Clarendon Street Baptist Church auditorium reopened for worship at the morning service led by Rev. Eben F. Francis. Services had been in the chapel basement while painters decorated the interior, with a new carpet and enhanced lighting added. Rev. James E. Francis will return next Sunday for winter work.
Arthur A. Ballentine of Boston is in Paris studying the question of municipal franchises of street railways. He is doing this work to gather materials for a report to be submitted on his return, as numerous street railway franchises are about to expire.
The Sewing Circle section welcomes New England homemakers to discuss home affairs domestic problems and family tips. Readers may write under pen names and address letters to the Sewing Circle Editor at the Boston Post.
A distressed speaker laments isolation and fear of losing common ground with a partner. The looming thought of a baby prompts concern about family support and advice from sisters. The plea ends with loneliness and a call for counsel.
In a note to the Ayrshire Lassie feature the writer replies to a reader asking for Scotch sisters. She explains currant buns were common on New Year and that she has eight years in this country, liking it well. She asks if the recipient lives in Boston and invites more letters to SCOTCH LASSIE.
A 21 year old heiress from a proud family requests guidance after meeting an 18 year old West Indian man in her vacation. He earns $12 weekly typing tin-types while he studies, speaks five languages, and the family disapproves of his nationality. The writer asks if eloping is the right choice.
A short letter mentions a riding academy with a five dollar term for ten lessons. A 15 year old writer expresses desire to attend and invites the recipient to send their address for details. The writer hopes to see the recipient’s daughter at the school and asks the daughter's age.
Fragmentary chatter in a column notes a speaker reflecting on pets as living companions in a lonely home. The tone hints at affection for animals and a desire for mutual care and companionship.
A letter asks about painting on satin including preparation, stretching, and whether oil or watercolors work, and if the sender can stamp a design themselves. The writer also comments on kindness to pets while preferring animals not share beds or tables.
A reader argues that keeping a cat costs far less than raising a child and questions whether 60 cents a week suffices to care for a child. The letter compares pet care expenses with parenting duties, reflecting on responsibility and affordability.
A reader defends domestic cats against anti cat letters. He argues cats deter rodents by presence, claim well kept cats pose little risk to children, and notes his family feeds and handles them carefully. The letter ends with a bold sign off HIT EM UP.
A young wife, 25, seeks guidance on a troubled marriage. Her husband is chronically in debt, abusive, neglectful, and secretive about finances. She worries about leaving with their two year old daughter but fears separating from her child and seeks prudent steps.
Uncle Walt Mason reflects on life’s hardships and futility. He argues sorrow is essential to meaning, noting humans toil, pawn belongings, seek relief, and dream of better days while acknowledging the world’s brutal realities. Copyright 1910 by George Matthew Adams.
A speaker counsels a young woman against eloping noting the suitor is still in school and unable to support a wife. The letter urges recognizing marriage as a life contract and questions whether the man truly appreciates the responsibility of such a choice.
A 19 year old man writes seeking counsel for a girlfriend described as a flirt. The correspondent proposes an unusual ultimatum involving a mortgage as a test of commitment, while noting jealousy and naivety. The response hints at maturity and understanding between lovers without endorsing drastic measures.
The leading lady recalls her father’s repeated pleas for her to avoid an acting career. The Soubrette teases that this is why she never pursued the stage, highlighting a family tension over showbusiness.
A collection of home recipes including cold smoked tongue or ham muffins with eggs and cream, tomato preserves with spices, a chocolate dessert with vanilla, a butter vanilla icing, and a beefsteak fried with herb crumbs. Contributors include Mrs George Wright Worcester Mrs A M Hallihan Leominster Mrs C Robinson Providence RI and Mrs Annie Sullivan South Boston.
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