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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1912
Page
9
Fragmentary notes show a Boston Pos editor urging readers to join a sewing circle to save money and support families. The item hints at collective action, use of shared resources, and practical tips, with stray words suggesting letters and discussions.
A reader chastises a spouse who controls a husband’s time and earnings, arguing that a hard working man deserves personal freedom. The letter suggests trust, fairness, and a more liberal approach to leisure and spending without constant surveillance.
A local appeal urges parents to avoid drugs for child colds and promotes HYOMEI a eucalyptus based remedy. A Hartwick New York reader claims HYOMEI saved her family doctors bills and keeps a child well at home. The ad notes the HYOMEI kit costs 1.00 with inhaler and extra bottles 50 cents and is guaranteed.
An advertisement touts a chemical treatment for obesity claiming a great chemist's research enables over-fat people to shed weight quickly and stay normal. It prescribes mixing at home and taking a teaspoon after meals, then two teaspoons, with a 4 oz bottle mentioned.
A terse note questions fashion and indulgence with a defiant tone. It challenges conventional restraint, framing dress and sweets as personal rebellion rather than propriety.
A reader argues that true love grows from friendship and mutual understanding rather than formal proposals. They suggest a relationship deepens through companionship and plans for a future together rather than courtship rituals. The letter emphasizes love before legal union and signs as OLD FASHIONED.
In a provocative piece by Mrs. H. K. P describing women as man’s inferior in brains, steadiness, and social standing, she nonetheless supports votes for women. She argues politics could train women in wit and citizenship, while claiming current conditions render proposals presumptuous.
A 24 year old woman asks if differences in daily habits and tastes outweigh love. She and her partner differ on breakfast time drafts, room temperature, food choices, hair care, and clothes, yet she believes love can bridge non essential points. She seeks guidance on long term compatibility.
A reader voices opinions on marital mail privacy and trust. She notes she opens her husband's mail but rarely, advocates mutual reading, and warns against gossip and impropriety. She says couples should follow the Golden Rule and criticizes discussing cigarette etiquette in the circle.
Last evening street car trolley men urged a nine hours in eleven work day bill before the labor committee. Room 240 at the State House was filled to capacity for hearings on two nearly identical proposals, with the state branch of the A F L focusing the discussion.
Senate Chairman Ross opened debate on a Bay State nine hour day bill amid divided support. Union leaders and locals from Worcester to Lynn reported strong backing while opponents warned the plan could restrict overtime. Proponents urged health and safety gains and fairness for public servants.
Lowell reported 1599 in favor to 165 against the trolley bill. Witnesses including John Bendie of Salem a 26 year Bay State motorman and Walter Baker of Taunton a 19 year conductor opposed limits to nine hours citing long runs and pay by the hour. Others said their divisions were satisfied and the hearing closed.
Members of the Vermont Veterans Association will hold their annual banquet at Young's Hotel this evening. Governors Foss of Massachusetts and Mead of Vermont will attend along with a distinguished guest list including Hon. Felix W. McGettrick as toastmaster and speakers such as General Granville C. Fisk and Colonel Melvin O. Adams.
Max Manastersky 21, arrested Tuesday at the Hotel Victoria Back Bay, became violently insane before arraignment in Malden District Court. Doctors committed him to a hospital for the insane after examination. His brother Abraham lies critically ill at Malden Hospital. doctors fear he will not live.
Letter to the editor defending Miss Rabell matron of a home in East Cambridge. The writer, Ww IAM Barr of Maplewood Mass, asserts no abuse occurred at the home, describes his ten year acquaintance, defends staff discipline and denies begging by boys, praising Miss Rabell as a good Christian.
Administrators for the Watts H. Bowker estate filed in Norfolk Probate Court include widow Mrs. Julia Bowker and sons Edwin P. Bowker Arthur Bowker and Dr. Everett M. Bowker. Sureties set at $1000 with $720 real estate and $12,000 personal property listed.
In Dedham court a will disposing a 36000 real estate and 10000 personal estate was read. Miss Mary Benson a 55 year old longtime maid of Miss Joanna Rotch of Milton receives 15000 for her devoted service and care. The Rothh Hospital gains 1000 and the Associated Charities of Boston 200 as legacies.
The narrator recounts birth in St John New Brunswick, early schooling in Jamaica Plain and Milton, work as a maid and companion for Miss Rotch and her sister, and nursing Miss Rotch before her death. After Miss Rotch’s death she stayed at the Rotch home and later moved to Mrs. Cushing on Central Avenue where she has lived for three months. The will of Miss Rotch was allowed yesterday.
Former Senator Frank J. Linehan begins a two year sentence at Deer Island House of Correction and starts work in the carpenter shop. He remained quiet on arrival, expressing satisfaction with the assignment and noting his familiarity with the trade.
An advertisement touts Saxolite with witch hazel as a wash lotion to tighten loose skin and reduce wrinkles. Claims immediate results and advises asking the druggist for powdered Saxolite for quicker dissolution.
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