Delayed Letter Changes Love and Status in Canada
L J Mowery becomes a millionaire after a family legacy and travels to Canada where he seeks feminine attention. Grace Gay mistakes him for a porter, coldly snubs him, and hides Jack Stearns’s letter. After two weeks of rejections he learns the truth, they wed within three weeks, and she falls for him despite the misread letter.
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L. J
Mr. Mowery
L. J. Mowery
Canada
Jack Stearns
Jack
Miss Gay
Hotel Royal
J. J
Grace Gay
Speaking the Truth Uncle Walt Says
A 1911 verse by Walt Mason questions clergy praise at funerals. The humorous piece contrasts the pastor’s flattering words with a truer view of the deceased as a hopeful, benevolent figure. Copyright 1911 George Matthew Adams.
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John
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Love and Sentiment for a Young Woman’s Dilemma
Dorothy asks if dating multiple young men while popular is proper and whether she should settle on one eventually. The reply notes jealousy from neighbors should not trouble her and that choosing a future husband is her own affair, not a matter of pleasing others.
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Miss Champagne
Aready
Beang
Beanx
Dorothy
Lfe
Tremont Temple Meeting Highlights Temperance and Missions
Mrs. Katherine Lent Stevenson spoke at Tremont Temple Baptist on temperance and missions. The National Council’s NineTeen report, about consolidating bodies under a National Council, sparked debate among Congregationalists. Rev Webster H Powell was invited to return as minister at First Church Dorchester for a ninth year.
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Katherine Lent Stevenson
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Tremont Temple Baptist Church
National Council
Boston
Home Board of Foreign Missions
Commission
Webster H. Powell
First Church (Methodist
Dorchester
Dr. Powell
Salespeople to Share Profits at R H White Company
Following a long standing practice the R H White Company announces a season end profit share for every salesperson. The firm credits faithful service and cooperative effort with a substantial cash gift as thanks and encouragement, rooted in 58 years of policy.
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R. H. White Company
New Soprano Bonnets Charm in Puccini's Boheme
Two new singers appeared at the Boston Opera House for Puccini's La Boheme. Esther Ferrabini, Montreal Opera's leading soprano, impressed with acting and singing despite a shrill upper register. Maria Camparelli, a relative of conductor Moranzoni, offered a delicate Musetta. Florencio Constantino delivered warm singing. the quartet of Bohemians received solid support from Mardones, Pulcinis, and others.
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Boston
Puccini
Paris
Mme. ‘Ester Ferrabini
Montreal Opera Company
Ruggiero Leoncavallo
Mme
Maria Camparelli
Roberto Moranzoni
Mimi
Esther Ferrabinti
Musetta
Rodolfo
F. Constantino
Marcello
Giovanni Polese
Colline
Jose Mardones
Schaunard
Attilio Pulcini
Alcindoro
Benoit
Luigi Tavecchia
UN Doganiero
Bernard Olshansky
Parpignol
Luigi Cilla
Constantino
Mardones
Mme. Ferrabini
Ferrabini
Parnassian
Rudolph
Rodolph
Mme. Camparelli
Wallace Goodrich
Samson and
Delah
Giovanni Zenatello
Maria Gay
Sewing Circle aims to help New England homemakers in Boston Post
The Sewing Circle department invites women to discuss home life and domestic issues including child care, household economy, gardening, and family matters. Contributors should be concise and respectful, addressing topics for improving home life and personal conduct. Roslindale
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Sewing Circle
Boston Daily and
Sunday Post
New England
Ace
Sagg
Aree
Boston Post
To Neglected Wife Letter Critiques Husband’s Rules
A reader laments a neglected wife’s finances and attire. The writer scolds the husband for giving only eight dollars a year for clothes while earning twenty one dollars weekly. The note labels the wife as a "help-cat" and urges fairer provision and sense.
Just as Happy My Dear Barbara
A letter proclaims marital happiness amid two years of marriage and shared troubles. The writer defends her husband against divorce advice, praising him as perfect despite occasional swearing and smoking.
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Barbara
Sewing Circle
Best Husband Ever Shown Through 10 Years Of Love
A letter celebrates a decade of marriage with thanks for a supportive husband. The writer notes his help around the house and a playful remark about receiving more chocolates than before marriage. The note ends with warm wishes for a long, happy life together.
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Barbara
Clover
Forgiving Past Sins Under Natural Laws Urges
A reader reflects on nineteen years of marriage to a reformed partner, arguing forgiveness must be given freely yet natural laws remain unchanged. The piece urges true repentance and adherence to divine mercy without altering universal rules.
Potato and Bean Bake From Mrs Smith Maine
A recipe instructs mashed boiled potatoes and beans mixed with bread crumbs and stewed tomatoes, onion and butter. The mixture is formed into a thick dough, placed in a buttered pan, basted with melted butter and baked slowly for 11 to 12 hours at home.
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Co. Smith
Vinalhaven
Maine
Pause and consult your conscience before marriage
The speaker urges readers to pause and consult their conscience on marriage and appeals to mothers for guidance, stressing the welfare of the country and the need to teach children accordingly.
Advice Sought By Seventeen Year Old Girl
A seventeen year old girl writes that her mother forbids boyfriends while allowing female friends and stenography study. She asks for older sister advice on how to handle loneliness and what is right about the matter, signing as INNOCENT.
Sewing Circle letters appear in Sunday Post too
Readers note that the Sewing Circle correspondence is printed in the Sunday Post as well, echoing the weekly feature.
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Sewing Circle
The
Sunday Post
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