Theon Circle Woman's Own Forum Open to New England Readers
The Boston Post announces Theon Circle as a regular department for women to discuss home life, domestic problems, and family topics. Readers may write under pen names and ask advice on marriage children care baby gardening budgeting and household economy. Letters should be single sided and sent to the Sewing Circle Editor.
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What Laws Women Would Make If They Had the Power
A long letter column from the Sewing Circle presents diverse women inspired laws. Readers propose compulsory family time for husbands, men declaring marriage intentions, support for single women, taxation of bachelors, and sharing producer profits. Several correspondents share personal stories and practical tips on domestic life and independence.
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Boston
Eiditor
Interesting Letters to the Sewing Circle Featured
The Sunday Post prints some of the most engaging letters to the Sewing Circle, highlighting reader opinions, tips, and community anecdotes.
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Sunday Post
Catholic Church Notes and Parish Plans
The Monastery of Blessed Gabriel Brighton hosts the final men’s retreat Friday to Monday with expected large turnout. St Eulalia’s Pastor opposes the Marine Park pageant and four night singing and dancing by children. A St Ambrose lawn party is set for Sept 11 on Degnan estate grounds with parish volunteer committees organizing. Charles Murphy and Dr Francis Magurn vacation at Shirley Hills, N H until after Labor Day.
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Blessed Gabriel
Brighton
Mortimer E. Twomey
St. Eulalia’s Church
City Point
Boston
Marine Park
St. Ambrose
Dorchester
Degnan
Freeport Street
Charles H. D. Murphy
St. Catherine's Church
Charlestown
Francis Magurn
Shirley Hills
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Plumed Italian Hat Draws Eye Amid Wartees
In a wartime chatter, a correspondent recalls a striking small black plush turban with natural cog-feathers worn with a green metallic suit. The note laments ongoing conflict while praising the hat's visual impact and mentions rain ruining a tennis court.
Simple Custard Pie and Corn Potage Dish by Mrs Murphy
A home recipe by Mrs Murphy from Springfield shares a custard pie base made with milk eggs sugar butter salt vanilla and coconut. It also describes a corn onion potato dish fried onion and boiled potatoes served with seasoned salt and pepper.
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M. E. Murphy
Clyde Street
Springfield
Miss Julia's Tea Kettle Ends In New Appliance Debate
A neatness obsessed Miss Julia bans use of her prized tea kettle by housekeepers new to her home. Her brother Sam persuades, and two nieces Agnes and Louise begin full instructions, ending with a new granite tea kettle for the girls to use.
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Miss Julia
Sam
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Graham
Joe
Agnes
Louise
Julia
Elsie’s
Conscience and temptation mix with family visit tale
A reflection on conscience follows a man hustling for a living until honesty prevails. A sister, Julia, visits, initially fussing over spotless details and a beloved tea kettle. After observing the girls’ practical, cheerful care, she resolves to shed fussiness and adopt a simpler, warmer outlook.
Endowment Growl at Advent Church and New Church Costs
The Church of the Advent on Brimmer Street reports an endowment now at $174,231.22 after a $10,000 legacy from Col J B Pecker. Rev William Harman van Allen leads. Dr L H Marlin preached at Bar Harbor Methodist Church. Trinity Baptist Church East Arlington rises for about $12,000 with 400 seat hall. Rev Lewis H Walker directs. Trinity Church Newton Centre will exceed $6,000 upon completion. Rev E T Sullivan began the work years ago.
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Church of the Advent
Brimmer Street
William Harman van Allen
J. B. Pecker
Concord
N. H
L. H. Marlin
Boston University
Bar Harbor Methodist Church
Trinity Baptist
East Arlington
Lewis H. Walker
Trinity
Newton Centre
E. T. Sullivan
Dimock Resigns Dorchester First Baptist Pastorate
The Rev. Arthur V. Dimock resigns as pastor of the First Baptist Church at Dorchester where he has served as its only rector. He is summering in Gilmantown New Hampshire. Preparations are under way for a large laymen missionary convention at Tremont Temple on November 15 as part of a national series in 1915 16.
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Walt Mason
Adams Newspaper Service
Cambridge
Arthur V. Dimock
First Baptist Church
Dorchester
Dimock
Gilmantown
N. H
Tremont Temple
United States
Dream of Proposal Sparks a Witty Exchange
A speaker recounts a dream in which he proposes to a pretty girl and she questions what he said, turning the moment into a playful reflection on hesitation and charm.
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