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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1912
Page
11
In the Boston Post Sewing Circle, readers debate pensions for aged widowed mothers and the double morality in New England. Contributors argue mothers deserve consideration, blame societal fashion and parental duty, and urge caution in marriage while urging solidarity among women.
A Cambridge reader argues for pensions for mothers, contending the public benefits from mothers' work while criticizing a senator's wife for judging mothers. The writer insists pensions are deserved, even small ones, reflecting on children who do well or go astray and urging support for mothers.
A widow with seven children details the hardship of supporting them after eight years with only one child able to work. She argues widows with dependent children deserve pensions, noting many are forced to place their offspring in institutions. She emphasizes personal struggle and lack of spousal support.
A Beverly correspondent argues that civilians who snub sailors lack breeding and patriotism. She cites her father, a soldier, and her brother who died in the U S 8 Maine. She praises sailors and vows to marry a seaman after his Cuba cruise, urging respect for the navy and army.
A reader reflects on expectations of daughters and sons from a mother’s viewpoint. She recalls sacrificing for her boys and notes many mothers hope for support in old age, yet may face disappointment or gratitude as sons strive to care. Charity Ann notes the Sewing Circle letters in the Sunday Post.
A 1912 verse mocks critics and asks how givers truly act. It notes philanthropists who fund with both hands, while the right hand works, signaling the press to print favorable news, questioning transparency in charity and publicity.
Gloucester dispatches report five men from the gasoline fishing boat Madonna were rescued by the revenue cutter Androsch zin after Madonna sank following a collision with the fishing craft Margaret T in the outer harbor during a thick fog.
A heartfelt letter urges against shaming sailors wives and sweethearts, asking how sailors differ from others who love and endure separation. It asserts sailors have hearts like any man and calls for pride in Uncle Sam's blue-clad soldiers, urging readers to support them.
The dainty messa line silk waists in pink white and sky blue with fine net yokes and high collars and new long sleeves are packed in festive holly boxes ready for presentation. Available today at a holiday price of $1.98 with Double Stamps equal to a 5 percent discount at Houghton & Dutton's.
A 1912 verse urges readers to curb sins before the New Year rush. It imagines the Recording Angel overwhelmed by vows made in a single day and calls for reform before January 1 to ease the heavenly ledger. The piece reflects on licentiousness, grace, and self-improvement through the poet Walt Mason.
A man and Eleanor Gilmore, misidentified in a city train dispute, clash over a loose mesh bag and a dropped card. After a chaotic scene and an officer’s confusion, the pair reveal the truth, leading to a laugh and an eventual two weeks of stenography before marriage.
A 22 year old woman asks whether to marry the persistent suitor or wait for the more loved but silent partner. The columnist advises weighing the risk of losing both men, noting the steady suitor may not remain silent forever, and urges her to signal interest to the chosen partner.
The full length fur coat is the height of fashion. The chasuble collar stands high in neckwear fashion. Huge bows of sapphire and blue velvet trim luxurious scarf and muff of ermine. There is a fashion of combining civet cat and seal and leopard and seal. The latter is strikingly effective. Some long Russian blouse tunics over plain velvet are ribbed gauze and velvet printed in bright shades. White fox turbans trimmed with a single flower are worn by Parisiennes.
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