Debating House Money Rules in the Sewing Circle
Readers weigh whether a husband should keep any portion of his weekly earnings for personal spending. Letters argue both for and against allowing spending money, praising frugality and noting risks of waste. Many writers discuss walking to work, English tradition, and marital equity.
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Justice
Brighton
North End
Roosevelt
Boston
Dear Miss Advice on Reforming a Laziness Issue Before Marriage
A reader asks how to reform a young woman who shirks work and sleeps late, hoping to marry her. The adviser notes that pre marriage laziness may persist or change with circumstances, and stresses that success depends on love and personal effort.
Sliced bread layered pork chops bake in hot oven
Instructions describe layering moistened bread slices with pork chops in a deep pan. Each layer is seasoned with salt pepper and seasoning, repeated until all chops are used, then covered and baked in a hot oven. The note calls the dish appetizing.
Slip-on blouses admired like Mrs Weigh wears
The speaker requests Madame to sew slip-on blouses resembling Mrs Weigh’s showcased designs. One white wool Jersey blouse features a round neck, old gold Jersey trim, turn back cuffs, belt, hem band, pocket trimming, and gold soutache braid on sleeves and skirt. Other color silk jersey versions pair with white or colored silk skirts.
Post letters on masks, war starts, and alimony queries
A reader asks about private party mask rules with no permit needed, while public events ban masks. The page covers who started World War I, notes European and Asiatic Russia areas totaling one sixth of Earth's land, and explains alimony in divorce cases including will and inheritance implications.
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European
Russia
Poland
Vinland
Sir-A
England
Germany
Begium
Hwngland
Austria
Serbia
Belgium
France
Fashions Move Through Simpire Trends for Frocks and Hats
Paragraphs note that Simpire effects are mainly seen in young girls frocks with occasional adult wear. Dresses often remain untrimmed except for a polka dot sash, hats focus on line and color, and white collars fade as small colored collars or no collar appear in fashion.
Boston’s Coldest Feb Seventh Records Recounted
The record notes Boston weather extremes for February seventh with 5 below in 1875 and 3 below in 1910 as the coldest moments. It cites 9 degrees on the 1875 date lasting 24 hours, 66 degrees warmest in 1878, and 48 degrees in 1900s and 1916, plus rain or snow on the date in select years.
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Boston
Mercury
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Mildred Champagne
New England
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Post
Europe
Wentworth Institute
Longfellow
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Jordan Marsh Company
Piccoli
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New York
Wilcox
Koehler
U.S. School of Music
Fifth Ave
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M. F. Allard
Caraquet
Melvin Vreeland
Macopin
Kaason Swan
Denmark
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Nova Scotia
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Jefferson, Neosha