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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1916
Page
11
A reader argues women can form deep loyal friendships like David and Jonathan or Damon and Pythias, citing a nurse who helped a poor friend for twenty years and a mother describing her sons’ close bonds. Yet others claim jealousy among women destroys female friendship as in a sisterly dispute over a suitor.
A collection of letters from readers explores whether women can be as true friends to each other as men. Stories include a lifelong invalid who thanks a generous friend, a woman who offered equal partnership only to be accused of stinginess, and reflections on friendship, love, and jealousy among women and men. A middle aged observer admires hotel tea room scenes and a young flirt in a walking note.
The Sunday Post prints some of the most interesting letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing reader correspondence and community craft tips. The column highlights reader opinions, project ideas, and shared experiences from local sewers.
A reflective poem urges confession as relief from heavy thoughts. It argues every person reaches a day to tell a trusted friend about burdens and secrets. Without a confidant, the soul bears a torturous weight and cannot find relief.
A 20 year old asks whether to heed her brother's disapproval and continue seeing a steady young man. The columnist warns against blind obedience and urges the sister to evaluate the suitor's character, noting familial protectiveness should not block happiness without a valid concern.
A poetic exhortation to rise above hardship. The speaker urges the reader to lift their head and seek brighter paths where love and harmony abound. It contrasts trivial woes with the need for resilience and a brave spirit.
Captain and Mrs Manuel P Vallane marked fifty years of marriage with 11 children and eight grandchildren attending at their Stockbridge Street home in Cohasset. Scores of local residents called to extend felicitations.
Readers discuss nationality and nicknames in letters to the editor. Topics include whether Canadians are Americans, name meanings for Daisy Elizabeth, and popular nicknames of New England states. The exchange mentions state mottos and questions about terms found in seals.
Reader asks if placing an auto title in a wife’s name avoids liability. Could an injured party sue and attach property in the wife’s name, arguing it is actually the husband’s, to collect damages after an accident.
Clement Cyr aged thirty of 482 Moody Street Lowell died by his own action in the Pawtucket channel near the Pawtucket bridge. His body was found after being in the water about two hours.
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