Sewing Circle continues to discuss pensions for widowed mothers
In the Boston Post regular column the Sewing Circle invites women to share advice on home life, parenting, and household management. A reader signed "Cold Logic" argues that pension rewards should reflect parental responsibility, noting talent and virtue come from God and circumstance rather than mothers, and that great geniuses often come from modest backgrounds.
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Ney
Sewing Circle
Boston Post
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Pinex Cough Syrup Recipe Promises Fast Relief
A home remedy combines one pint warm water with sugar, plus two percent ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle, then sugar syrup to make a potent cough syrup. Claims it eases deep coughs within 24 hours and helps whooping cough bronchitis and throat troubles. Promotes cost savings over $2.50 store products and offers satisfaction guarantee.
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Propose Pension Aid for Widowed Mothers Not to Punish Them
A sympathetic reader argues against harsh welfare practices that split families. The letter urges pensions equal to the cost of child support in institutions, plus strict accountability, rather than removing children and exploiting the poor. The writer asks readers to consider humane alternatives to state intervention. SYMPATHIZER.
Tarbell critique on wage costs and female labor pull
The letter argues married women keep wages down by competition from married and single young women. It contends men lose ground as young women fill male roles for half or less pay, forcing men to accept lower wages to retain positions.
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Sewing Circle
Miss Tarbell
Bookkeeper's Wife Reflects Struggles of Dual Earners
The brief passage notes how wages force wives to work to raise family income to a respectable level, illustrating economic pressures on working families and the social expectation of both spouses contributing to the household. It highlights gendered labor roles in a historical context.
How I Found My Mate in a Strange City
A reader recalls moving to a strange city and finding a husband by joining a church, Sunday school, youth societies, and the local grange. She explains meeting people through friends, introducing herself to brothers, and realizing many nice singles are also seeking partners. The letter concludes that one must start the journey herself.
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Granger
Prodigal Grown Austere and the Sewing Circle Tale
A reader notes that women who lived wild lives may become model wives once austere but unforgiving to others of their sex. A prodigal daughter who reforms marries money and shames a young girl, only to be rebuked by a censorious old society woman who prefers the sinned against. Mrs. Prim.
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Sewing Circle
Prim
The Babies of the Future Dear Sewing Circle
A correspondent signing as Wellesley 80 argues for marriage health certificates to ensure fit parents. The writer recalls her own healthy appearance yet suffered multiple infant deaths, asserting Nature will determine outcomes and praising traditional marriage over fitness theories, ending with a confident secular signoff.
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Sewing Circle
Wellesley
Harvard
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Washingtons
Lincolns
Fair Radcliff
Smith
Radcliff
Lonesome in a Crowd in New England Neighborhoods
A reader laments the erosion of neighborly ties in New England towns. She notes distant towns still have the phrase neighbors in title, while real nearby acquaintances vanish. She recalls attempting friendship upon moving East, met with snubs, and only one visit for soap.
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Sewing Circle
New England
Sewing Circle Letters Highlight in Sunday Post Feature
A selection of engaging letters from readers appears in the Sunday Post, showcasing popular topics and community voices. The published notes reflect local interests and the week’s reader reactions to ongoing issues.
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Sunday Post
Poems for Your ScrapBook
White little hands Pink little feet Dimpled all over Sweet sweet sweet What dost thou wait for The unknown the unseen The ills that are coming The joys that have been Cling to me closer Till the pain that is purer Hath banish'd the grosser Drain drain at the stream love Thy hunger is freeing That was born in a dream love Along with thy being Little fingers that feel For their home on my breast Little lips that appeal For their nurture their rest Why why dost thou weep dear Nay stifle thy cries Till the dew of thy sleep dear Lies soft on thine eyes
Twins Run Away to Adopt Grandmother for Christmas
In a yearned for Christmas escape, Emily and Bobby Bruce flee their divorced reality aboard a train to Brookfield. They decide to adopt Mrs Porter as a grandmother, write parents with their plan, and are met at Brookfield by a puzzled father and frightened mother seeking reunion. The note to parents and the telegrams reveal their hopeful bid for a home and a sense of belonging.
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Andrew
Lexington
Burlington
Hamburg
Emily
Bridget
Brookefield
Goodby
Mother
Brookfield
Lttle
Robert
Emily Bruce
Mass
Porter
Bobby, JR
Emily, JR
Robert Bruce, Sr
Burlington, Vt
Hackman
Miss Champagne on Love and Education in Romance
A 19 year old writes seeking advice about an educated woman dating a less educated man earning 18 to 20 dollars weekly. Dorchester explains a true gentleman is defined by honor and kindness, not schooling, and urges weighing affection over neighbors' judgments. The page also tackles whether a fraternity pin signals engagement, noting pins symbolize trust and choice but do not bind via contract without clear understanding.
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Dorchester
Household section previews in next Sunday's Post
The Post announces a feature on cooking recipes household helps and latest fashions to appear in the household section next Sunday. The notice hints at practical tips and style guidance for readers planning weekly tasks and attire.
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