Sewing Circle of the Boston Post welcomes home makers
The Boston Post invites women readers to discuss home and family topics including health hints, recipes, budgeting, child care, and kitchen economy. Readers may use pen names and send questions to the Sewing Circle Editor. no sewing is required, only practical suggestions for home life.
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Married Man and Wives Clash Over Household Roles
A reader letters section shows a feud between a wife and an angry correspondent on domestic duties. The writer mocks a lazy husband while praising a spouse who handles chores, coffee in bed, and income. The exchange implies marital strain and social judgments about gender roles.
Shame on Hungry Heart for Destructive Marriage Talk
A harsh vent condemns the ethos of Hungry Heart urging a husband to return home to discipline his wife with weekly beatings. The speaker argues the woman deserves such treatment and imagines the husband away at work while she remains unwell and receptive to abuse.
Married Man of 50 questioned for home and family ethics
A reader blasts a married man of 50, questioning his character and fitness as a husband and potential father. The critic ridicules his supposed “instructions” to Jare of Allston, labeling him unfit and hypocrisy, and argues that such behavior threatens home life and society. The letter cites tradition and the idea of being tied to one’s name.
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Jare
Allston
A Successful Husband and the Role of Women
A reader argues that real success hinges on partnership with a wise wife who inspires a man to work. He condemns male vanity and urges that lasting achievement comes from being a good husband and father, not mere worldly triumphs. The piece advocates guardedly for shared domestic duties and respect for women's bearing in family life.
Spanking Three Saucy Girls Seeks Better Discipline Advice
A worried mother asks how to handle three daughters aged 14 18 and 10 who are disobedient and free after school. She tried reasoning and Saturday grounding with little effect and describes spanking the 10 year old as effective but wonders if the older girls are too mature for corporal punishment and asks for alternative correction ideas.
Husband aloof and disengaged prompts unhappy plea
A reader asks for guidance about a husband who rarely speaks, only calls for breakfast, does nothing for the family, avoids friends, and shows no interest in life. The correspondent describes isolation and a harsh, unloving pattern and seeks advice for being unhappy in the marriage.
Sympathetic note advises diet and outdoor activity
A brief message to Janice dated January 29 suggests careful eating and ample outdoor air and exercise, especially walking, to help the "cold sores" and red nose disappear. The tone is sympathetic and encouraging.
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Janice
Cambridge Housegirl’s letter on servants and union call
A Cambridge housegirl writes about years of service and a boss named Roslindale. She urges sympathy and questions keeping a servant girl in check while hinting at amusement, a beau, and possible union joining. The letter ends with a plea for workers to wake up and join the union.
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Roslindale
Cambridge
Advice on guiding a stubborn 14 year old boy
A father advises widow readers to allow social freedom but counsel the boy privately. He shares personal success with a headstrong son who became an industrious athlete, noting a model from Harvard College and citing Theodore Roosevelt’s distant example, urging steadfast effort and confidence.
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Oyster Bay
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Theodore Roosevelt
Africa
On Verge of Nervous Prostration Advice to a Reader
A letter-writing exchange in the Post offers guidance to a reader on nervous strain. One correspondent urges rest and travel to recover, while another counsels shifting focus from self to family. Both stress mental health and practical steps for recovery, urging care for well being.
Mildred Champagne on Love and Sentiment in Advice Column
An Englishman seeks Miss Champagne’s view on a Boston lover’s dilemma. A young woman, five years his junior, admits she cannot vow eternal constancy while recognizing others may enter her life. The columnist argues that true love should be open and plain, and warns that extreme caution signals weak commitment.
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Miss Champagne
Boston
ST. George
Dear Miss Champagne Should I Write to an Unrequited Love
A young man writes seeking guidance on whether to write a former office colleague who left his workplace after about a year of friendship and gifts. He says the woman showed no clear romantic reciprocation beyond a Christmas present. He asks if he should explain his feelings or move on without contact.
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Piscontented
Miss Champagne
Dorchester
Whose Child Is This Another School Child Photograph Tomorrow
A local feature highlights a school child portrait set to appear tomorrow in the paper. The item notes community interest in identifying the young subject and invites readers to respond with information.
Whose Child Is This we feature more photos
The Sunday Post continues its popular photo feature with two more identifications. Annie Haskell, 12, daughter of Mrs. Annie Haskell of 6 Davis Street Cambridge, attends Roberts School in seventh grade under Miss Poole and will spend $5 on shoes and a bank account. Grace George, 8, daughter of Samuel C. George of 654 Broadway South Boston, attends Gaston School in fourth grade with Miss Williams and will save her $5 in the bank.
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Davis Street
Cambridge
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Boston
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Dorchester Advice on Young Men and Sweethearts
A kindly letter urges restraint and patience in courtship. It counsels a young man to avoid explanations to a young lady until turning 21, arguing that greater accountability and calmer judgment are needed in such relationships.
Baking Recipe Note From Mrs A E Perkins Cambridge
Melt lard in hot water and mix with salt sugar and molasses. Add dissolved yeast, flour to mix with half white and half rye flour. Let rise overnight, shape into leaves, rise again and bake in a moderate oven. Signed Mrs A E Perkins 620 Putnam Avenue Cambridge.
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A. E. Perkins
Putnam Avenue
Cambridge
Clam Chowder Recipe From Elizabeth Welch
A recipe describes boiling 1-2 peck clams with water, removing shells, preparing chopped onion and salt pork, boiling potatoes, mashing and adding milk and clam liquor, clams, pork, and onions, then butter and crackers. Serves as a dated home kitchen instruction from 65 Central Street Wellesley.
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Elizabeth Welch
Central Street
Wellesley
Oyster Fritters with Mashed Potatoes Recipe
A late 19th century style recipe details batter from milk flour eggs and stiff egg whites to fry oysters in hot lard. Serve arranged around a mashed potato mound with butter center and parsley garnish. By Nellie E Zackular of Everett at 144 Baker Road.
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Nellie E. Zackular
Baker Road
Everett
Cherry Sauce Recipe Note From Laura Humphrey
Two cups water thickened with corn starch, sugar and butter with cherry syrup simmer eight minutes then finish with vanilla or almond and chopped almonds. Laura A. Humphrey 42 Sanford Street Mattapan.
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Laura A. Humphrey
Sanford Street
Mattapan
Decoration features in Sundays Post lighting and Flora MacDonald
Housekeepers drawn to interior decoration will find next Sunday's Post a treasure with pictures of the latest lighting fixtures and a pretty brass candle shade design. Flora MacDonald offers hints and advice on interior decor.
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Flora MacDonald
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