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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1917
Page
16
Dear Sewing Circle replies argue over shares of a husband's income with one letter urging no limit and another demanding all earnings for the wife. A masculine reader criticizes a dying husband promise and recalls a woman's breach of fidelity in a moral tone.
A column of letters discusses romance and breaking promises in marriage. Readers urge practical duty over whim, note aging parents, and defend children as central to family stability. The exchange praises the “Mother of Five” and cautions against prioritizing dogs or wealth over offspring.
A fashion note details a frock described by Jack as a grass widow gown made of French gray voile with violet trim. The full skirt features violet taffeta bands, pi cot edging, and a belt tied bodice with long gathered sleeves. A violet silk bag hangs from the belt and pink silk roses with green leaves trim the collar point.
Readers ask when Daniel O Connell was elected to Parliament and his oath. They note his later seats and Dublin representation. Other letters discuss the most musical word cellar door and tax on funds sent to relatives, plus citizenship rules for a child of a widow who marries an American.
A reader asks about docking wages for time actually lost and cites a legal view. Another inquiry notes the drinking fountain for horses in Postoffice square was discontinued to prevent contagious diseases. O Leary, a John Redmond candidate, defeated Healy in West Cork. Beaded effects and spring fashion trends are outlined, including cords, stockinet, lace, and silk jersey options.
A reader asks which rule governs lateness and docking pay. The exchange states two views: one minute late docked for 15 minutes, another says only actual time lost. The column notes absence of contract provisions as a factor in determining lawful deductions.
A poem by Denis A. McCarthy contrasts Spring in England with longing for the fields of Ballyclare in Ireland. The speaker recalls England yet feels pulled homeward toward Ballyclare, expressing wistful yearnings for open skies and Irish landscapes.
Protestant church classes tomorrow in Boston begin at 10 15 am at St Paul Cathedral with a 11 am communion and Palm Sunday confirmation to be led by Bishop Lawrence. Public Unitarian mass meeting Sunday in Symphony Hall closes a liberal evangelism drive with Elliott presiding.
Recipes from Miss Ida M Davison Leah Morse and G D Crowell share feather dumplings apple sauch cake and eggless bran gem. Dumplings require uncovered first 15 minutes then covered. Apple sauce cake uses currants raisins spices and lemon extract. Bran gem uses bran sour milk sugar and melted butter baked in gem pans.
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