Confident Uncle Walt Praises Wilson And Seeks Reward
A letter from Walt Mason, dated 1912, praises Woodrow Wilson for his victory, claims Mason helped by organizing Wilson clubs, and urges Wilson to reward those who supported him. Mason recalls antics, a red bandana, a Wilson pin, and a desire to be ambassador to France.
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Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Mudville-on-the-Hill
Ted
Bill
Billy Bildad
Woodrow
Allen Thurman
Daddy's Little Girl Brings Joy to An Aging Father
A poor, devoted father recalls Evelyn, a wartime-era orphan raised by him and his late wife. Now grown to a gifted painter in the city, she fears her wealth and fame have driven her from him. A misfit portrait deal with Mrs. Worthington offers a hopeful reunion as Evelyn reassures him in a letter.
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Simms
Evelyn
Tong
Daddy
Suffrage Recount Granted in Wayne County Michigan
Detroit December 2 The Wayne County Board of Election Canvassers ordered a recount of the equal suffrage amendment vote in the county. Returns show the amendment defeated by over 11000, while the statewide defeat is under 600. Woman suffrage leaders allege fraud and error in Wayne County voting.
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Detroit
Mich
Wayne County Board of Election
Wayne County
Mrs John F. Or Mrs Mary How Names Change After Marriage
Dear reader asks whether a married woman should use her husband’s name. The guidance explains that a wife takes Mrs John F after marriage, or Mrs Mary if widowed, and while she often loses her given name, she may retain or adopt aspects of her identity or husband’s identity in social use.
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Misa Champagne
Mary
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A Name in the Sand Poem on the Shore
A lone speaker walks the beach and writes name and year in the sand. A wave erases the marks, but faith endures that a lasting record stands with Him who counts the sands. The speaker reflects on mortal life, memory, and a soul's deeds before time erases all.
Rich Man Poor Girl Love Across Class Lines
A young 18 year old girl writes to Miss Champagne seeking guidance about a rich merchant's son wooing her. The adviser urges weighing love over status, questions the mother's objections, and endorses a marriage based on honesty and mutual respect rather than wealth.
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Miss Champagne
Matilda
Sewing Circle Letters Reveal Domestic Strains and Advice
The Boston Daily Post Sewing Circle features reader letters on home life, marriage, and child care. A 19 year old wife and a 25 year old husband clash over chores and finances, a father abuses his son with a horsewhip, and readers compare husbands who are lavish with affection to those who hoard money while insisting on propriety. Female readers weigh in with contrasting experiences, preferring blunt generosity to refined stinginess.
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Sewing Circle
Boston Daily and
Sunday Post
New England
Boston Post
Friand
Flo
Daly Ditty Yuletide Harvest Poem 1912
Autumn's fruits are gathered and birds take wing. What of pleasure's left to win after song and harvest? Winter brings delight, holly, mistletoe, and snow. Come Age, sit by the hearth while the young drag the Yuletide harvest in.
Widow considers the mercy of welcoming elderly relatives home
A widow writes about the dilemma for young couples whether to take in aging parents or go it alone. She recalls her son’s marriage and the generous daughter-in-law who invited her to stay, warning that later widowhood may leave a woman with nowhere to turn. The letter appears in the Sewing Circle section of the Sunday Post.
Price of Success and Morning Kisses in Business
A 20 year old female co worker accepts daily morning kisses from a married department head claiming no harm in such acts if the man is moral overall. She argues the practice helps career success and many other respectable girls share this view, prompting a debate on morality and business.
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Sewing Circle
Penalty of Being Deserted Dear Sewing Circle
A reader asks why women forgive men but shun a woman harmed by her husband. The reply notes social double standards, where a wife loses status after her husband’s sins, while dress and entertaining can grant or withhold social acceptance regardless of morals. Newton.
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Sisters of the Sewing Circle
Newton
Dear Sisters of the Circle Sewing Circle reader note
A reader introduces the Sewing Circle column noting three years of devotion and addressing fellow members. The message invites continued participation, sharing craft ideas, and mutual support within the circle.
Civilian Authority Questioned Over Desertion Case
Attorney Isaac Isaacs contends civilians cannot arrest a Marine deserter at a hearing before U S Commissioner Hayes. The matter involves Albert B Andrews and James W Otto charged with harboring a Marine deserter.
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United States Marine Corps
Isaac Isaacs
Suffolk County
United States
Hayes
Albert B. Andrews
James W. Otto
Marine Corps
X Man Perceives Change After Wife Makes Up Mind
A man experiences a shift in perspective following his wife deciding her course, altering his view on their relationship and future plans.
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X Man
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