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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1912
Page
8
Letters pour into the Leap Year Editor’s office on proposed leap year rules. Citizens of all ages express views while the Post prints selections daily. The messages advocate independence for women and discuss proposals and social expectations amid a lively civic discussion in Boston.
Chelsea argues that love should not be a money driven contract and that men should lead in courtship. The letter asserts nature and tradition favor male pursuit, warning that romance would falter if women sought men.
A reader argues for women taking the lead in proposing during leap year. He recalls his wife proposing to him four years ago and asserts equality in partnership. He praises decisive action and equal rights in marriage decisions.
A reader argues for women proposing in leap year, defending the idea as proper and sensible. The letter suggests some resist the practice but warns against undervaluing women’s dignity and notes risks of ridicule.
Letters from readers discuss whether leap year should encourage shy or bashful lovers to propose and seek marriage. A married woman urges women to express love openly while a bachelor notes men also deserve a chance. Brighton February 2.
Mrs Margaret Jordan celebrated her 97th birthday with an informal reception at 63 Fairview Avenue Malden. A few friends gathered to offer felicitations to a woman with all her faculties and good spirits.
Garden and vegetable seeds are priced higher than at any time in the past 80 years. Dealers attribute the increase to economic conditions and deny mob action or monopoly.
Dealers say three dry years caused a global beet crop failure and rising prices. Beets, carrots and teas top the list with steep increases. seeds also show material price jumps as shoppers face higher costs and limited supplies.
Mayor Fitzgerald announced the Finance Commission will investigate charges by the Cloak and Shirtmakers Union against Building Commissioner Everett. The union accuses lax enforcement of building laws and fire protection standards on several properties.
An old advertisement from Metcalf Co Reston promotes relief for rheumatism using a remedy named Ame Seene and Amend. The brief notices a 2861 code and directs readers to contact the Reston firm for more information.
Mrs. David Sweeney of 91 Arlington Avenue Charlestown appeals to the Post for help locating her husband who disappeared November 11. Destitute with six children she struggles, is taken ill, and fears eviction as she pleads for his return to keep the family intact.
Weather and high tides melt ice in basins allowing many schooners tied at T wharf to depart. A few remain as vessels prepare for grounds with favorable weather expected Tuesday and Wednesday. Icebreakers work along Long wharf and in Fore River while cargo ships bring haddock cod hake and potatoes from wrecks and new arrivals.
Shipping items list ships steamers tugs barges and bargeload movements across Boston Philadelphia New York Norfolk and Baltimore ports. It records arrivals departures to and from Newport News Portland Newburyport and other East Coast harbors with vessel names owners and routes noted in a dense roster style.
A special Young People's Evening drew a large women-led turnout at Temple Shalom Union Park. Rabbi M M Hichler preached on The Jewish Gospel of Success and his New Decalogue for Young Men urging hard work, virtue, respect for elders, and avoidance of luck, sin, drinking, gambling, flirting, and coveting others’ possessions.
The 71 year old editor of the Iowa Methodist died at his Iowa City home after slashing his throat. He had served as a minister for fifty years and left letters in the hands of authorities.
A mother from Winterpock Virginia reports her baby's facial sores improved after using Resinol Ointment and Soap. The ad extols benefits for dermatitis, itching, eczema, cradle cap, and other eruptions, urging mothers to bathe babies and use the soap daily. It promotes product samples from Resinol Chemical Co. in Baltimore.
A series of religious events including lectures at Franklin Union building and Hatl Lane and services at several halls. Speakers include Rev. H. Robiin and Dr. A. A. Berle, with topics on The Supreme Life of Man and Man a Higher Up. Also notes on New Thought and Buddhist club meetings with times listed and no collections.
The notice lists numerous Boston church events with ministers, service times, sermons, choirs and special features across Dudley Street Baptist, Tremont Temple, Park Street, Shawmut, First Free Baptist, First Baptist Jamaica Plain, Christian Scientist, Union Congregational, and other congregations, including communion services, Sunday schools, and youth programs.
A long list of spiritualist meetings and healers is announced across Boston and nearby towns. Joseph Marchand and other mediums will host sessions at multiple venues including 540 Columbus and 39 Dover street. Public invitations highlight messages from departed loved ones, healing, and demonstrations with prominent speakers and musicians.
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