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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1913
Page
11
The Sewing Circle in the Boston Post hosts a discussion on living with $15 weekly. Advice emphasizes debt avoidance, careful budgeting for rent, food, coal, gas, laundry, insurance, and a shared fund for essentials, with a call to save for emergencies and a critique of excessive frugality.
Readers debate female obedience in marriage sparked by the White House wedding pledge. One letter urges mutual respect and love to prevent divorces, while another argues wives may justify deceit to secure a husband and later boss the home if the husband is inferior.
A lyric passage expressing deep romantic love. The speaker vows possession, unity, and devotion, claiming the beloved as mine and urging closeness and shared breath. The verse emphasizes intimate imagery, eyes as twin stars, and lips under a fragrant hair cloud.
A YOUNG BUSINESS WOMAN argues that promises made before marriage should be kept only with mental reservations about postmarriage feasibility, depending on circumstances. The remark highlights prudence in commitment reflecting practical considerations.
A correspondent signing as S recalls a man’s blunt view on women’s winter fashion. He says exposing health for fashion distracts, that men want brains in a wife, and notes many women’s attire draws more laughter than lasting admiration.
A 15 room summer residence once owned by Simon Vorenberg was moved by water from Swamp Scott to Point of Pines. The old house was loaded on Lighter No. 4 and towed by the tug Channing, then eased ashore at its new lot, as part of a planned cement replacement.
Councillor James A. Watson fiercely attacked the Finance Commission, blaming it for the Mayor’s illness. McDonald won approval for fireproof roofs on new and reroofed buildings and a five foot setback for wooden structures in the metro district. Debate over a $2000 probation officer salary for Victor Vance Anderson followed, with the measure referred to the executive committee. A list names 22 grand jurors for the Superior Criminal session starting Jan. 6 from various streets and addresses.
A reader in the Sewing Circle argues that sensational claims of harassment by men harm decent relations. She cites women claiming being pursued by white slavers and poison needle scares, urging men to avoid courtesy to prevent misinterpretation.
The commission appointed by Judge Edgar Aldrich to study Harry K. Thaw asked William Travers Jerome to supply certified copies of all Matteawan State Hospital records for Thaw since his commitment. The request aims to obtain comprehensive hospital documentation held by New York State.
Mrs. John Ahearn, a Baileyville widow, and her 12 year old son Daniel were struck by a Maine Central passenger train at a crossing in Bering on their way to Qala is for Christmas shopping. Mrs. Ahearn died instantly from a crushed skull while Daniel survived only a few minutes.
A Boston council meeting features sharp criticisms of the Finance Commission led by chair John A. Sullivan. Speakers allege the panel delayed matters, inflated costs, and hindered political reform while supporting downtown interests. The council approved school, hospital, park, and road funding, and urged federal officials to back a battleship project in Charlestown.
The Sunday Post prints a selection of letters to the Sewing Circle, highlighting reader views on craft, patterns, and community activities.
Charles D. Nichols of Springfield and Herbert E. Wade of Northampton were discharged by Judge Morton in the U S District Court after pleading guilty to stealing tobacco in interstate transit from New Haven freight sheds at Springfield. They were released on promise to return home for Christmas and avoid further trouble.
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