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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1917
Page
15
A reader blends letters from the Sewing Circle about husbands earnings and allowance. A court lawyer's stenographer cites domestic law on family rights and duties, urging trust, home harmony, and prudent spending while debating male headship and wives budget oversight.
A reader letters section discusses gender roles and household finance. Contributions critique parental and marital budgeting, warn against overbearing control of a husband’s spending, and advocate mutual trust and shared money management. Community voices emphasize frugality, care for children, and practical economy.
The Sunday Post highlights intriguing letters to the Sewing Circle with selections printed for readers to enjoy. The column showcases reader opinions, tips, and community perspectives on sewing topics.
A veteran notes that this date in Boston saw a record low of one degree above zero, with 3 above in 1875 and higher values in 1887 and 1905. He recalls warmest ever for the date at 59 degrees in 1884 and 56 in 1890, and lists rain or snow occurrences in 1908 1909 1911 1915 and 1916.
A reflective poem recalling Grandmother's faded valentine tucked in a tattered hymn book. The speaker imagines a romantic past, sees ghostly figures from old portraits, and kneels in memory beside the cedar chest. The piece ends with the line that grandmother’s valentine endures as enduring love.
The letter discusses whether finnan haddie is a fish variety or preparation and asks about mice prevention in stored blankets. It also covers life insurance after marriage and bank account ownership with surviving spouses, clarifying beneficiaries and joint account implications.
A dated domestic feature presents a pumpkin pie recipe with detailed measures and a second section offering three methods for cooking cheap cuts of beef, pork, or veal including rolled flank, a tomato and vegetable bake, and a simmered shank preparation. The piece also includes a personal note about a Valentine and a dance outfit description.
A fragmentary verse rallies resolve and duty for men to face conflict with honor and bravery. It speaks of bearing the nation’s trust, serving in the land’s need, and lifting the flag without fear, with freedom burning as a crest.
The report highlights refined garments with trimmed silhouettes and oriental colorings for ribbons. Coral ornaments enhance millinery and skirts trend longer while pastel silk crepe offers sheer, quality waists.
Question and answer column covers Wilson’s rumored salary of seventy five thousand dollars a year and disputes on the Nobel Peace Prize timing. Readers seek clarity on wills and inheritance when a spouse benefits, and on the Suez Canal nationality and English influence.
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