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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1914
Page
13
Readers of the Boston Post Sewing Circle discuss homemaking topics from family finances to marriage. A mother and Boston wife recount personal trials over deception and trust, warning about costly dress and secrecy impacting marriages.
A reader signing as Bride of 6 laments brides who accept small incomes, noting hardship after babies. She argues good homes need more than $15 weekly and shares personal steps to cope, warning discontentment harms families and marriages.
A correspondent argues a wife may deceive a husband to protect him from harm. The writer recalls her own finances and her sick child during her husband’s business crisis, claiming truth could worsen the family’s plight.
A neglected wife laments desertion by richer friends and the loss of life’s refinements. She pleads for sympathy after a harsh response from husband and mother, urging readers to offer kindness to those seeking comfort. The note accompanies Sewing Circle letters printed in the Sunday Post.
William Windrich, 74, of 277 Sullivan Street, was seriously injured when a heavy double runner coasted down a hill and struck him as he crossed a street near his home. He suffered a deep gash above the right eye and severe shock, with possible fatal consequences due to his age.
Old fashioned health ad claims headaches, dizziness and biliousness stem from a lazy liver. Cascarets supposedly stimulate bile and bowel movement to remove poison from the system. A 10 cent box promises relief by morning and months of improvement for adults and children.
Washington February 4 Democrats open conflict over federal woman suffrage action with Representative Underwood Alabama House majority leader opposing federal legislation and urging states rights. The party lines up against national action leaving suffrage to individual states.
In the House debate on immigration, Rep Lenroot argues the Democrats defeated a plan to create a new woman suffrage committee, denying women a hearing. Rep Underwood replies the judiciary committee already handles suffrage hearings, defending state control and local self government.
Fashion notes show lasting interest in new styles materials and colors for children and women. Canaries yellow greens blues pinks and corals top preferred hues with figured maire silks boudoir caps and light gowns trending. Lingerie gowns feature tulle batiste foundations resembling Turkish trousers.
Dr. Charles E. Prior, Malden Board of Health chair, sued in Suffolk Superior Court for $12,000 by Boston plaintiff George W. Kabley. Accuses Prior of improper treatment after a June 2, 1913 leg fracture, alleging failure to set the bone due to careless and unskilled conduct.
From Roxbury’s Egleston square comes Nero a bull terrier who for nine years acts as his master’s agent carrying the Boston Post from a store to the table and even buys a copy each morning. He once refused a substitute and tore up the dealer’s paper. Readers with clever pets may send stories and photos to the Post Feature Editor.
A Feb 4 report notes many Americans at the German Emperor and Empress court ball in Berlin. Attendees included Ambassador James W. Gerard and wife, embassy staff, Harvard professor Archibald Cary Coolidge, Paul Shorey, Roosevelt professor, Mrs Shorey, Countess Sigraw, Mrs Cassatt, Miss Margaret Luce, and several New York residents. The piece also mentions upcoming Sunday Post children features The Tiny Tads and The Wishing Wisp.
The $75 000 breach of promise suit of Sarah A. McDonald against employer Frank A. Messenger, a 62 year old wool importer, was settled out of court after being called for trial yesterday at Suffolk Superior Court. McDonald, 28, had alleged Messenger became engaged to her before shifting attention to a Western girl, ending her ten year employment. Messenger’s wife died in 1910. Details of the settlement were not released.
A vintage advertisement promotes Knowlton's Danderine for dandruff and itchy scalp. It claims one application doubles hair beauty and dissolves dandruff, promising soft lustrous hair with no dandruff or shedding, urging purchase of a 25 cent bottle at drug stores or counters.
A reflective poem traces a maiden singing Rock of Ages then a woman in sorrowful tones near a coffin. The refrain Let me hide myself in Thee appears as the mood shifts from innocence to mourning and prayer.
A brief food notice describes slicing peaches possibly caned, layering in a dish, sprinkling sugar, baking quickly, and serving with thick cream. Signed by Mrs Dorothy Hall of 1415 Pine Street Manchester New Hampshire.
In Boston, Harry Douglas Holyoke testifies in a contest over lumberman Frank H. Holyoke estate. He recalls working for $1.90 a week after his parents split, later earning $18 weekly with his wife supplementing income. Sydney Archibald Holyoke also appears as the case centers on the will leaving most of the Bangor, Maine, estate to two nieces, despite questions of blood relation.
The American naval tug Potomac reached within three miles of trapped fishing schooners in the ice near Curling Nova Scotia as ice pack thickened inshore making progress slow and difficult for the rescuers.
A Brattleboro Vermont recipe outlines preparing oysters with butter salt paprika and oyster liquor then folding in soft cheese and eggs to form a creamy bake. An additional sugar butter mixture with milk eggs flour baking powder and vanilla appears for a second shallow tin bake.
Chemist D. J. Lane of 632 Lane Ridge St Marys Kas claims a simple home asthma remedy. He says tested on patients with forty years of suffering and cured. Lane offers a $1 bottle by express to any claimant and asks that the results be reported within ten days. No payment required until cure is verified.
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