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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1914
Page
13
A poem sequence reflecting parental devotion to a child, asking what matters beside a child's love. The verses describe nighttime arms cradle, dusk hours, and lullabies, emphasizing affection over toil and strife. Copyright 1914 Southern Press Syndicate.
Recipes from New England housewives include Shapleigh Omelet with potatoes and crisp bacon, Creamed Chicken in white sauce with celery and pimentoes, and Fruit Cookies with raisins and cream of tartar. Names and addresses: Mrs Leonard Shawcross Henniker NH Mrs Adolph Cote Worcester MA Mrs Eb M MacNichol East Lynn MA.
The Sewing Circle is a regular Boston Post department inviting New England homemakers to discuss home life, domestic problems, childcare, budgeting, and gardening. Correspondents may use pen names and seek practical advice to help one another. Letters should be written on one side of the paper.
A Victorian reader letters section debates sensible gifts for children versus the joy of Santa Claus. Respondents defend imagination, criticize puritanical limits, and urge kindness, generosity, and empathy toward children and families during Christmas.
Poem expresses a pledge of unity and perfect harmony. It envisions shared days blissful and calm with Earth blooming and skies holy while lovers find pure joy and music in perfect union.
A 40 plus writer argues that the notion of pure friendships between married men and women is a delusion. She criticizes sensational novels and advises strict social conduct, urging women to avoid male attention outside the family and to require presence of husbands. She cites chaperonage and a strict, traditional code.
The Sunday Post prints a sample of letters to the Sewing Circle showcasing reader insights and community anecdotes. Many correspondents discuss patterns, fabric choices, and DIY projects that reflect local tastes and hobbies.
The oldest Boston resident recalls the coldest December 22 in memory, 1879 and 1883 at one degree above zero, and the warmest on December 22 in 1905 at six above zero. The remarks reflect historic temperature extremes for the date in Boston.
A reader seeks advice on marrying a man ten years younger amid parental opposition. The columnist cautions age maturity matters and suggests the couple must be old enough to decide themselves. The letter praises the woman's qualities and predicts a happy home if both are appropriately aged.
Paragraphs describe guimpe velvet dresses for children and simple French shirt waists. Fur-trimmed millinery and a bright velvet rose on velvet suits highlight the season. A green corduroy skating costume trimmed with white fox is noted as exceptionally stylish.
A tale of Aunt Jane's $1000 gift to the most deserving nephew prompts Betty to plan a lavish dinner for her guest. A kitchen disaster ruins the feast but moral wisdom prevails as Aunt Jane views frugality and kindness as true indicators of prosperity. The couple learns a larger lesson about contentment and generosity.
A light verse extols Myrtle the mare as a reliable cart animal. It contrasts old time steadiness with concerns about cars, noting she is safe, sane, city broke, and never reckless despite a changing era. The piece is a 1914 copyright Adams Newspaper Service verse by Walt Mason.
City Clerk Frederico W. Cook of Somerville was unanimously elected president of the Central Club. Assistant City Clerk Howard S. Wemyss was re elected secretary and Robert I. Loring is treasurer. Directors named are George W. Harvey J Freeman Saville Richard F. Churchill and Dr Féward L. Newton. The two vice presidents will be elected by the board.
Practical domestic tips cover egg freshness gravy cautions olive storage in the refrigerator and table cruet use. Guidance includes boiling vegetables in salted water drying starch on irons with salt on brown paper and ironing gingham by salt soaking to set folds and prevent color run.
Article extols Holstein cows milk as a primary food for both adults and infants. It notes its high nutrition, finer fat globules aiding digestion, and adoption by institutions for milk supply. The piece suggests consistent consumer demand despite higher cost and invites readers to request the Holstein story.
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