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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1913
Page
13
In the Boston Post Sewing Circle column a reader laments a widowed mother who yoked her sons to never marry. The editor rebukes the plan, urges the sons to marry, and highlights grandchildren, family reunions, and shared home life as sources of happiness.
The reader columnist Portia asks about the best time to marry. The reply favors marrying quickly if the man has good morals and means to support, warning that long engagements often end in broken engagements. A reader shares that she married at 15 and never regretted it.
A Cambridge letter argues that women should postpone marriage until after enjoying freedom of youth in their teens and twenties. The writer says the welfare of children should drive marriage, not a woman's selfish pleasure, and notes that educated, refined women resist immediate motherhood.
In a column by LOOKING BACKWARD the author argues that healthiest, brightest children come from parents over 35. She urges young women to enjoy youth, attend dances for suffrage, and focus on family once mature, noting a good job and stable habits trump romance in life’s mission.
The writer quotes Claudia asking if a woman who marries for money can be as happy as one who marries for love. The letter continues with a personal anecdote about two suitors a few years ago, one wealthy and moral and the other a plain working man who loves nature, as the writer recalls learning drawing.
An advertisement extols fried potatoes made with Cottolene claiming crisper rich texture without greasiness. It urges switching from butter or lard to Cottolene, noting lower cost and endorsement by physicians and domestic experts as more digestible and better quality food.
A woman recounts how a modest rich suitor failed to win her, while a humble working man showed honest affection. Ill for weeks, she found love with the poor suitor who visited with fruit and kindness. They married and now celebrate their second baby, proving wealth not needed for happiness.
The discussion centers on whether women should keep dogs, arguing some become so infatuated with pets that husbands and babies are neglected, highlighting concerns about balance in household duties and affection.
In a bitter scene a mother, whose crippled child lay dying in a hospital, angrily left after officials barred bringing her dog into the ward. She had earlier robbed her baby's bottle to feed the dog, a detail recalled in the Sewing Circle.
A reader argues against neglecting children to care for pets, urging more love for all living things. The letter emphasizes kind, loving training for children, and says homes should balance children and animals, with a hopeful note about future family life.
The speaker recounts deep attachment to a dog she cared for as if a child, noting the dog slept beside them, received medical care, and cried upon departure. She emphasizes continued love for her three children and a kind husband, seeking readers' understanding.
A correspondent named spond Mother explains how she placed her husband’s mother in a charitable home to save funds for her children’s education and luxuries they otherwise could not afford.
A letter disapproves of a sister's harsh stance toward her brother's wife and mother, noting a couple with summer and winter homes who neglect his mother despite her past care. The writer accuses them of chasing wealth and social status, claiming brains are dislocated.
A reader letter argues against treating mothers poorly and questions using charity homes. The writer defends family sacrifice, noting a college freshman who works after school, and ends with a call to value education and responsibility.
A remark on modest women who avoid discussing life’s vital questions yet take action, challenging the stereotype of pure minds. The note implies practical ladies influence events beyond talk, reflecting a cultural norm of the era.
A mother reflects on discussing mature topics with her children at the right time. She recalls telling truths early, notes her daughter’s school influences, and urges mothers to prioritize parenting over social clubs. The writer recalls personal childhood missteps and cautions against rash judgments by mothers.
The Sunday Post prints some of the most interesting letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing reader views, anecdotes, and community fabric craft discussions.
Recipes for ham burg steak baked in loaf tin with sage and pepper, a milk sugar butter vanilla cake filling, clam mashed potato batter, fried clams, meat and parsley jelly mould, tapioca fig nut dessert. Names and addresses included for Ora Knowles Manchester and Grace Osterhout among others. Instructions read like old household recipes from Jay Maine Providence Rhode Island and Everett Washington area.
A 21 year old suitor writes of in love with a young woman 30 miles away and earning only 15 dollars. He fears proposing Tiffany before meeting her family and questions how to support a future home. The columnist advises meeting her relatives for a year, addressing doubt, and letting the housekeeper decide if salary suffices while improving prospects.
Paragraph overview notes petticoats and pints on fashions with slashed side details. Foulards show chintz patterns and white blouses feature contrasting trims. Spring suits display vestee effects and long shoulder lines, with small hats and turned-up brims. Coats measure about 45 inches, hats use ostrich plumes or satin roses, crepe de chine favored for petticoats, and tunics with pleated silk skirts appear in afternoon frocks. White batise embroidery will feature in summer gowns.
The Sun Day Post publishes competition rules for the Short Story writers in the pasterior page. Read instructions, eligibility, and submission deadlines, with emphasis on originality and format guidelines for entries.
A young narrator describing her nerve and cunning recounts a nighttime burglary scare. The piece follows her feigned incompetence, staged sobs, and careful movements to outwit a burglar in the house. She phones for help from the cook’s telephone, signaling a daring rescue attempt.
The poem in verse notes gloomy thoughts cannot ruin a cheerful day and mocks grim forebodings. It contrasts visible hardships with inner resilience, praising those who endure with quiet strength despite disability or sorrow. The speaker cites Walt Mason’s verse on coping with misfortune and mental strain.
A narrator hides as a door opens revealing a man and then police. Father enters, asks how the act was done while a library skirmish erupts. The captain’s call ends the tension as the father reveals mixed emotions and relief.
Miss Mabel G Smithwick of Malden tied the knot with John S Allen a prosper ous Everett produce merchant on Thanksgiving Day. The secrecy held until yesterday when the groom disclosed the wedding to a Malden customer. Smithwick has worked at the Malden telephone exchange for years and remains active in local social life.
Mrs Delia A Ness of Somerville won a verdict of 3675 in a suit for 25 against the Boston Elevated. The jury in the Superior Civil Court East Cambridge found she suffered permanent injuries after being thrown to the Haymarket square subway platform when a car started suddenly on May 10 1911.
The Rev. Frederick R. Griffin preached at King's Chapel urging a return to childhood faith. Hon. Samuel W. McCall will address the Unitarian Club on Lincoln at the Hotel Vendome. First Parish Medford marked its 200th anniversary with Rev. Henry C. DeLong participating. Rev. Francis B. Boyer and Mrs. Boyer visited Atlantic City for a fortnight. Rev. Guy C. Lamson remains as missionary secretary after declining Dorchester Temple call. Chauncey J. Hawkins lectured at Brighton Congregational Church. Lincoln exercises for deaf mutes at Warren avenue Presbyterian Church. Grace Episcopal Church Newton plans a new rectory costing about 20 000 dollars with a granite and limestone design. Building committee named.
Announcement that another famous Gibson picture from the series A Widow and Her Friends will be shown in next Sunday’s Post.
Local ad snippet advertises Red Cross cough drops priced at five cents per box. Brief promoting line echoes vintage storefront copy with product and price.
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