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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
9
A reader to the Sewing Circle objects to proposals to pension mothers from the public treasury. She argues motherhood is a sacred duty not a political or military entitlement, noting the security of old age comes from raising children well and that failure should merit punishment, not a pension.
An old professor in a forest studies wild animals and claims women show no respect or sympathy for their daughters. A doctor recalls his cat devouring three daughters but caring for two sons, using it as a harsh comparison to a woman forgiving a son over a daughter.
Dear Sewing Circle argues tens of thousands of neglected children in the state wander streets and learn vice due to parental neglect. The writer asks whether such parents should receive pensions or be punished for bringing children into the world as a menace to public welfare.
A mother of seven sons compares her sacrifice to a pensioned brother who killed in war, asking if it is nobler to give life than take it. The column continues with a debate on a double standard of morality for men and women and reactions from professional men.
A former Westerner praises mothers who protect their children and condemn those who abandon theirs. The writer recalls a mother's creed of safety and forgiveness, contrasting fierce maternal care with rejection. The letter emphasizes unwavering maternal duty as a divine trust.
A letter to a mother argues that daughters are unfairly punished and imprisoned at home while sons escape consequences. The writer, a 17 year old factory girl, urges forgiveness for girls, condemns harsh judgments, and calls for stronger upright values and openness with children. The text links to a broader discussion on encouraging women who go about.
A reader counsels neighbors on coping with self pitying women described as chronic whiners. She recalls past sorrow and illness, shares moving recovery, and notes how she rebuilt a home with a relative, garden, and hard work, ending as a healthy elderly woman.
In Social Exile Red Locks relates a wife’s letter about living with a husband who lacks common language etiquette and cleanliness. She married a morally good man who but is old fashioned in manners such as using a knife instead of a fork. She asks if happiness can persist despite his habits.
A correspondent of the Sewing Circle writes on male fidelity and female trust. She recounts personal ties with family and lovers, argues that women should trust unless proven otherwise, and suggests letting unfaithful partners go rather than dwelling on doubt.
The speaker explains keeping a child substitute for his dead daughter Anna Jane, splitting time with many replacements to ease grief. He recalls forty years since her death in Heathen, noting angels count years differently and time treats all.
A reader asks about marital dancing borders as a wife, a better dancer, is urged to limit others. Helen counsels balance, noting etiquette favors sharing dances while respecting a spouse’s confidence and affection, and suggests potential explanations for the husband’s stance.
The text discusses how a man’s effort rests on a woman’s belief in him, noting the common encounter with the “average man.” It mentions a widow and highlights that the Sewing Circle letters in the Sunday Post include many of the most interesting reader messages.
The piece notes larger buttons on car coats, accordion-pleated skirts gaining favor, and new muff designs resembling pillow slips. White plush fur-trimmed hats look smart, draped fur mantles are loved, and dark blue wool velvet suits appear. Velvet skirts show black lace petticoats, serge in black or blue stays in fashion, Ola gold charms charmeuse gowns, with wrap linings also highlighted.
A selfless 16 year old Jennie from a rural family longs to buy Christmas presents. After her mother’s injury she covers chores, then receives a letter from Uncle Tom with two $10 bills and a plan to fund Jennie’s future education. Her acts transform a hard season into a hopeful future.
William B Watts describes an upcoming installment in his series My Battles With Crime to appear in next Sunday’s Post. The piece promises more suspenseful crime narrative and a continuation of Watts’s investigative storytelling.
Two egg yolks juice and grated rind of 1 demon 1 cup of sugar 2 heaping tablespoons of flour Butter size of walnut 1 cup of milk Beat whites of eggs and stir in last Bake like a custard pie MRS S B LEWIS 255 Blossom street Fitchburg One and one half cupfuls sugar 1 2 cupfuls sour milk 4 teaspoonfuls melted lard or butter 1 egg 1 tablespoonful water 1 tablespoonful corn starch salt cinnamon and nutmeg 2 level teaspoonfuls of soda 1 of cream tartar Flour to mix MRS F E Hartford Rockport Me
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