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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1915
Page
17
A series of letters from Boston readers discuss work as housemaids, marriage on low wages, trust in spouses, and parenting logistics. Respondents advise, comfort, and share personal stories about domestic life, finances, and social circles in a candid, community voice.
The Sunday Post prints several engaging letters to the Sewing Circle. Readers share tips opinions and anecdotes about sewing projects and community life.
Mildred Champagne answers SPHINX who asks if a platonic friendship with an older woman is possible when romantic feelings exist. She argues such a friendship cannot work if both minds are not aligned and suggests ending meetings for peace of mind while warning that shared interests can blur lines and threaten true friendship.
The speaker lists December 16 temperatures from 1874 to 1911. Coldest on record 2 below zero in 1874, with 14 degrees high in 1874, one degree above in 1888, and recent ten year highs of 8 and 9 above in 1905 and 1910. Warmest dates range to 59 degrees in 1897 and 63 in 1906, with four stormy 16ths in 1906 1907 1910 1911.
Lily Ann and Jimmy navigate jealous Family dynamics to seal a romance. After dad’s watchful eye and a squeaky Christmas gift, Jimmy proposes with a ring as Lily Ann agrees. Dad licenses the engagement but demands they live with him as the condition.
The cheerful cherub returns in the color section of the next Sunday Post as the Colonel enjoys his Christmas turkey. This installment adds more humorous adventures for the beloved character.
A narrator plans a handmade Christmas gift for Grace. Using two pieces of green velvet, they intend to sew a bag with embroidered trim, skunk fur borders, bright silk lining, and a jade ornament with imitation jade bracelets. The design includes a green silk tassel and a velvet strap that snaps into place.
Household hints describe stain removal for fruit stains with lemon juice and oxalic acid, carpet freshening with salt water, leather care with beaten egg white, and polishing zinc with kerosene or weak sulfuric acid. Miss Laura A Currie lists address 60 Donnybrook Road Faneuil.
Grace Sartwell Mason presents a Christmas tale in which a daughter discovers what her father wishes for. The story titled Something for Father appears in the next issue of the Sunday Post Magazine.
A simple sponge cake recipe combines sugar with egg whites and yolks, flour, cream of tartar, salt, water and soda. Beat times are given, fold in remaining egg white, and flavor with lemon or lemon vanilla. Advice warns against overbeating to avoid toughness.
Sewell Ford and Torchy tell of a surprise pivot by Tom in a Sunday Post Magazine feature. The article hints at a bold move, framing it as a pivotal moment and the ensuing reaction among readers.
A reflective poem recounts weariness yet urges resilience amid despair. It speaks of enduring heartache, fear, and social pressure while urging faith to hold on and preserve inner spirit despite low fortunes.
Spangled and metal-decorated scarfs lead trends with tiered skirts showing drooping spangles. Ribbons dominate both afternoon and evening gowns. Golf suits appear in wool jersey with yokes and large pockets. Warp print ribbons feature maire stripes and garlands. Half belts of the fancy type are evident in new styles. Separate capes may be favored next spring.
Jimmy Whitcomb visits the household and Lily Ann sits by the fireplace as tension flares over a potential romance. The man of the house intercepts the moment and Jimmy departs abruptly, leaving questions about affection, loyalty, and family boundaries unresolved.
If your friend has sung a song that has filled your heart with cheer or has righted some sore wrong at the cost of many a tear Pat him on the back. If he falters in the face for the nobler things of life look with pity on his case help him in his manly strife. If he falls beneath his load and is struggling to arise do not censure do not goad casting on him scornful eyes. If he has been led astray into ugly paths of shame win him to the better way use no bitter words or blame. If in far off country he has been eating husks with swine make him a jubilee. When his sins he shall resign never utterly forsake one you cherish as a friend. Follow closely in his wake. Though at times he may offend
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