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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
11
Walter M. Lowney Company of Boston and Mansfield distributed a substantial profit-sharing sum to about 4000 employees for 1913. A roll of honor grew, with more names than last year, and employees received a letter from President Walter M. Lowney accompanying the gift.
New York city announces a December 23 order requiring all local streetcar firms to fit brake shoes with a lubricating device to prevent screeching. By March 1, 1915, the entire system must be equipped with the device.
Four trumpeters from the First Corps of Cadets will perform Christmas carols from the Old State House balcony starting at noon for about 30 minutes. The noon concert will feature traditional carols in a ceremonial city setting.
Malden fire department Commissioner Campbell and Captain Butler announce a $25 reward for inducing conviction of a false alarm ringer. Posters advertise the incentive to curb repeated false fire alarms.
A wife asks how to win back a formerly forgiving husband after a year of separation and renewed affection. The columnist advises repentance, time, and rebuilding trust, noting the husband's quiet sorrow and the need for mutual adjustment before harmony returns.
The Boston Post Sewing Circle column explores whether a small family can live on 15 dollars weekly. Letters share frugal living: renting cheap rooms, avoiding debt, and budgeting groceries, rent, coal, and clothing while stressing love, shared work, and practical economy.
A correspondent calling herself An Independent Wife argues against a wife promising to obey her husband in marriage. The discussion centers on the idea of obedience in a wife, prompted by a recent instance involving President Wilson's daughter.
A reader argues for landlord discretion in letting apartments, noting the clash between childless tenants and families with children. She describes preferring a well behaved collie over a noisy child and questions why childless people lose rights to quiet when paying higher rents.
A reader advocates joint control of household finances with mutual consent and a shared common fund. She keeps written housekeeping accounts to curb waste and argues she earns no extra wage for housework, noting the home is equally hers since the deed is in her name.
A Christmas poem urges the Yule log to kindle in every heart and home. It speaks of carols and cheer, a divine fire guiding good deeds, and the hope that all lives, rich or poor, may share in faith and love to bless the earth.
The Sunday Post prints several of the most interesting letters to the Sewing Circle, with residents discussing self sufficiency, home care, and maintaining own meals and a pretty little house.
A collection of home cooking tips and methods from Mrs E H York, Mrs Agnes Burkh, and others. Includes a steamed bread crumb and suet pudding with lemon, a turkey liver stuffing with apple and pork, and a nutty fruit loaf with walnut, fig, raisin, date, prune, and citron mix.
Satin faced silks hold first place while double net frills finish sleeves. Jet cut seen on shoe buckles. shaded velvet roses brighten muffs. White pleated tulle for sleeve frills. broad hems on handkerchiefs. Narrow fur bands on children's coats. fur cloths remain in vogue. Colored velvet fruit for spring hats. flounced tunics and tier skirts lead. Flesh colored blouses popular. printed cottons rise for spring. Black velvet suits with green velvet girdles. shadow laces form stocks and jabots. Lynx fur stick ups for hats. Cherry blossom parasols appear in quaint designs. Flowered taffeta tasteful for tango dresses. Baby lamb cloth skirts draped like broadcloth. Silvery hairseal favored on automobile coats.
Mrs Hazel Baker Stuetzel of Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, says her broker deserted her and she may sue for divorce. The notice hints at possible court action and cites a photo credit.
Mrs Hazel Baker Stuetzel of 1367 Commonwealth Avenue announces intent to pursue a divorce from her husband Richard A. Stuetzel a curb broker. She alleges cruelty and non support and says he disappeared two weeks ago claiming he would go to mines in Arizona.
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