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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1910
Page
13
The excerpt extols well bred young orphans reared by sewing classes who become respected professionals. It urges adopting a child, noting the author’s sister would never abandon her own offspring and promising divine reward for kindness. Laurel appears as the place or signature.
A letter from Swampscott admonishes a young wife about household labor and servant care. It urges gloves for hands, respect for a husband, and warns of potential infidelity if meals and duties slip. The writer defends domestic roles and questions the wife’s choices.
A collection of light letters from readers describing coffee breaks and domestic tasks. Advice on gifts for men like tie clips and pins appears beside humorous takes on marriage roles and daily routines. RED WHITE AND BLUE.
Dear Sewing Circle asks how to fix a range that bakes top faster than bottom. A young housekeeper reports bottom crusts stay soggy while tops brown well and bread bakes fine. she seeks remedies to prevent soggy pies.
A letter describes a sister who adopted a girl two years ago and notes many children at the Little Wanderers' Home on West Newton Street, Boston. The writer mentions a woman who adopted four children and highlights Harvard-educated boys among them.
A letter from Little Italy asks Sisters to swap roles for a few days to feel the burden of waking at 4 or 5 AM and building fires. It praises working women as sensible and argues men cannot rest without punishment from a boss. The writer advocates women setting the table and making breakfast before stepping out into a cold day.
A reader asks for values of several coins. Items include a thin brass irregular coin with a helmeted Roman head and Alex Magi legend, a dove with olive branch reverse reading Reche Peenang, two large copper cents dated 1816 and 1818, a George III silver coin 1816, and a silver dollar 1806 with Carolus Till Dei Gratia and Hispan et Ind Rex on the reverse plus a mint mark HIRAM.
A request to locate an old English silver coin size just under a dime. One side shows a crown and shield with PHS and V. D. G. HISP. ETIND. R. The opposite bears a smaller crown above twin trees and the date 1746 M within encircled letters. The note ends with a harsh personal remark about a Sewing Circle.
Dear readers, Winthrop asks if the remedy she found for chilblains will be shared with the circle. She describes lasting relief and seeks guidance on circulating the cure to others who suffer from this ailment.
A reader asks how oil stove ovens affect food flavor. She notes no gas smell in her oven and wonders if gas odor in oven cooked food is common, seeking experiences from other Circle writers.
The embroidery made easy design in next Sunday's Post offers a beautiful shirt waist decoration, among the prettiest in this notable series. It transfers simply with soap and water.
Mrs. Rachel Watkins aged 43, a cook at the Essex Spa in Cambridge, was badly burned when a gas range exploded in the lunch room after she turned on the gas and tried to light the fire. She suffered burns to the face head and arms and was moved to Cambridge Relief Hospital.
Theodore H. Bauer defends tenor Constantino against claims of a claque aimed to silence other artists. Bauer cites support from Henry Russell and Boston Opera House management, asserting those charges are untrue and urging fair space in the Transcript’s columns. The letter defends Constantino’s merit and requests rebuttal publication.
Two full-blooded tiger cats named Miss and Tom, owned by Miss Helen Hagar and Mrs. B A Hopkins of Peabody, weigh 12 and 10 pounds. They jump fences on cue, bow and offer their other paw, Tom rattles a door knob to enter, and perform several tricks.
New York December 16 Count Jacques de Lesseps declared he was finished with aviation saying marriage plans force a change. He is engaged to Miss McKenzie of Canada and will wed in late January in England after joining her in Paris. The count played a leading role in the Belmont Park aviation meet.
London dispatch reports a circulating rumor that the coronation may be postponed due to an "interesting event" in the royal family. The royal children include Edward Albert Prince of Wales aged 17, Albert Edward aged near 16, Princess Mary 13, Henry 10, George 8, and John 5.
Robin Cooper, son of Col Duncan B. Cooper, who faced murder charges in the Carmack case, married Eva Lee Smith, daughter of Milton H. Smith, president of the Louisville & Nashville railroad, in Louisville Tennessee.
Aunt Delia Torrey, Taft's aunt, sent a large case of home made jelly to the White House as the president receives many Christmas gifts. The article notes Taft's fondness for his aunt and her cooking and states a policy of declining valuable presents to presidents since Washington.
The article lists forthcoming church activities in the Boston area including Rev John L Campbell delivering a dedication address in Scranton and Rev Albert Edwin Bowles to be ordained in Boston. It also notes a Dickens dramatization at Chanling Unitarian Newton, and peace service at Trinity Church with speakers Elder and Mann. Further remarks quote Cortland Myers on Carnegie peace donations and a January 2 day of prayer by World Stewards at Emmanuel Church Newbury Street.
The piece outlines shifts in dress and jewelry with peasant sleeves, high cut skirts with knotted cords, and baroque Bohemian designs. It notes blue grosgrain handbags, velvet pile fabrics, and tight silhouettes with Empire girdles. Shorter sleeves and lace cuffs redefine waistlines and outerwear for motoring wear.
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