Sewing Circle letters on feeding Germans split by hate and duty
Readers debate whether the United States should feed Germany during wartime. A female editor invites letters on the issue, with several contributors arguing no mercy to Germans, while others urge humanitarian aid or a balanced stance. The exchange cites Lusitania, Belgium, and moral duty as watershed specifics.
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Germany
Lusitania
Belgium
Etick
Sewing Circle
America
Edith Cavell
United States
France
Italy
Jesus
Hell
Bretonne
A Feminine Point of View B Withélmina Stitch
Christmas 1918 calls for frugal joy to honor returning soldiers. The piece invites households to celebrate in simple, wholesome ways with home cooked meals, a tree, gifts, and shared games, while remembering those less fortunate.
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Withélmina
Christ
World Briefs and Notices From Around the Globe
President Wilson receives a gold medal from Bolivia for U S courtesy over Bolivia's government change. General von Beustler, known for Namur and Antwerp sieges, escapes Warsaw by hiding in a Vistula barge. Costa Rica rival claimants Tinoco and Flores seek recognition. Bryan engaged for talks. Mary Dexter’s war letters become a book. Leslie Spier finds Havasupal tribe in Arizona, first white contact. Reizo Yamashina promotes USJapanChina unity. plans to visit US business men. Also a recipe note for egg custard and a Cracker dough method with baking tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federico Tinoco
Alfredo Gonzales Flores
Costa Rica
William Jennings Bryan
Wilson
The Spirit of Helpfulness After the War
A Boston published column urges all patriots to continue serving the country after victory. Citizens are asked to conserve food and sugar, follow government guidance, and maintain wartime discipline to support the transition as peace begins.
Recipes of New England Housewives Cream Sweet Potato Pie
Recipe notes a sweet potato pie prepared by Mrs I E Nickerson of 6 Maple Street Quincy. Ingredients include boiled sweet potatoes mashed, sugar, milk, butter eggs and lemon or nutmeg flavoring baked in a pastry shell.
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I. EE. Nickerson
Maple Street
Quincy
Medal Winning Aloft in Guynemer’s First Air Fight
Henry Bordeaux recounts the famed aviator Guynemer’s initial battle against German planes in the upcoming Boston Post Sunday Magazine.
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Guynemer
Boston Post
Henry Bordeaux
Sue Hows a House Party Dream at Aunt Lou’s Farewell
Sue H rents the house into celebration as Aunt Louise departs, guiding Grandma to join a make believe party. Betty teases, but Sue brightens the scene with plans for lavender silk and a welcoming table.
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Sue H
Grandma H
Sue
Grams
Tucker
Mother
Auntie Lou
Grandma
Louise
Daffy
Aunt Lou
Betty
Mary
Granny
Paper's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
A historical advertisement claims a cold can be broken in hours with three doses every two hours. It pledges instant relief from stuffed sinuses, runny nose, headache, feverishness, and sore throat and promotes Paper's Cold Compound as tasty and easy to take.
The Maker of Dolls by Franklin Crispin
A wartime tale where a German doll maker returns from Belgium to his shop to recreate his famed dolls only to find his craft failing. The once bright vision dims as the dolls acquire sea green hair and haunted features, ending with the maker dead by night. The poem laments that none can reclaim yesterday’s dolls after the war.
Sue And Grandma Dream Of A Surprise Guest
A domestic scene builds toward a hopeful twist as Sue eyes a party and Grandma prays for help. Betty, Hetty, and distant Andy loom in memory while Sue plans a lemon pie and awaits a guest who arrives in a surprising embrace with a ring and a vow.
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Sue
Grandma
Andy
Hilda
Betty
Hetty
Georgia
Granny
Grace
Lou
Andy C
Household Hints On Popcorn And Celery Leaves
A column offers tips to revive dry popcorn by soaking in cold water and to use celery leaves by drying and grinding into powder for seasoning meats and stews.
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J. T
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