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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1914
Page
15
Readers share practical views on marriage, budgeting, and children's care in the Sewing Circle column. Letters discuss staying at home, frugal dress, meatless meals, pensions for mothers, and social expectations for wives, with anecdotes from Boston families and guidance from circle editors.
A child recalls a cherished doll lost while playing on the heath. She describes the doll’s once bright cheeks and curled hair, notes the doll’s degradation after being trodden by cows, and ends with sentiment that old times keep value despite damage.
The Sunday Post features several engaging letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing readers’ opinions, craft tips, and community anecdotes. The column spotlights creative sewing projects and readers’ exchanges on technique and material choices.
A 19th or early 20th century household note lists Mrs C R Varney of Dover New Hampshire sharing two dessert recipes. One is a vanilla custard style lemon variation while the Charlotte Russe uses jelly roll lining a mould with gelatine and whipped cream. The text includes measurements and preparation steps.
A Burlington Route promotion touts Personally Conducted low fare parties to California. A guide travels with the group, handling luggage and details, while travelers enjoy congenial company and learning about the country at no extra cost. Contact Alex Stocks, New England Passenger Agent, Boston.
Colonel H L Hawthorne of Fort Warren and Boston harbor forts dismissed a Boston rumor that coast artillery troops would be moved to infantry. He stated there is no truth to the report and no changes in fort equipment or staffing are planned. An article by Umberto Sorrentino, former Boston Opera Company tenor, appears in the next Sunday Post Magazine.
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