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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1910
Page
9
The Sewing Circle in the Boston Post invites women readers to discuss home life health and family topics. Correspondents may use pen names and write on household issues recipes garden care and social questions. Submit letters to the Sewing Circle Editor with one side of paper.
A midcentury style guide urges expectant mothers to bathe with tepid water, dress loosely, and breathe deeply each morning. It favors natural eating, rest when tired, and avoiding corsets after three months to prevent spinal issues in babies. Best wishes from June 22.
A letter urges a young woman to cope with indigestion through daily walks and medical aid. The writer advocates trying milk of magnesia and consulting a doctor if necessary, insisting a bottle may help and progress depends on consistent exercise and perseverance. Peggy signs the note.
A young Somerville resident18 writes offering a simple economical cake recipe. The letter explains ingredients for a one egg cake including sugar butter egg milk flour salt and baking powder with steps on mixing and beating to ensure a good rise. The writer asks for more recipes.
Reader asks if winter chills coursing up and down the back could be malaria or a chronic issue. For three winters the chill runs despite warmth and flannel wear, prompting concern and a request for guidance.
A poem urging action and duty, calling on readers to help others and bear burdens. It references the fleeting nature of life and the need to act, with a closing note about Therona Thalea and a forwarded letter for a person nicknamed Loyal Bluenose.
A reader letters praise a Sewing Circle article as a noble representation of humanity and a call for empowering women. The writer argues women deserve 200 years of rights and could lead with superior judgment, justice, and diplomacy, citing a seat etiquette anecdote on a Neponset Elevated Car.
Anxious guidance urges parental support for high school attendance. Advocates insist students contribute to their costs to foster respect for peers and reduce self-importance.
Beaumont's experiments with Alexis St Martin laid the groundwork for understanding gastric juice and digestion. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, sold nationwide, promise digestion aid and relief from dyspepsia, offering a free trial package by mail from F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall Michigan.
In Miriam Edholm's drawing room Ralph Stowell confronts Grafton over a past life while Miriam asserts her faith in Stowell's reform. She writes a final letter to Grafton urging forgetfulness and happiness as Stowell wrestles with duty, love, and truth.
Paragraph outlines a spring fashion forecast with thin fabrics white buckskin high shoes and round bolster muffs. It notes the Russian blouse new hats with tulle and lace marabout handbags matching turbans and embroidered linens for waists.
A letter asks about candies at the theatre and napkin etiquette. The reply says no fixed custom for candy. men should consider the girl and finances, best to give flowers or send candy home. At meals, place the napkin orderly beside the plate after finishing, not folded for reuse or strewn about.
A young man asks if he should call without consent or write a note and perhaps send flowers to a widow he has known since childhood. He insists his intentions are serious and urges not to let money influence her decision. if he cannot support her, he has no right to ask her to marry him.
Recipes describe hollowing large potatoes and filling with seasoned minced meat then baking an hour with tomato sauce. Also included is a parsnip and cream mash to make croquettes fried to a rich brown, suited for luncheon or dinner.
A recipe notes a mix of egg and milk with salt and pepper baked in a pudding dish topped with bits of butter. Bake about an hour and serve with cold meats, roast beef preferred. From M. S. Jones of 155 Trenton Street East Boston.
The Supreme Court confirmed the referee’s decision denying an absolute divorce to Mrs. Alatta Thompson Benton from Lieutenant-Commander Frederick R. Benton, executive officer at the naval hospital in Brooklyn. Mrs Benton challenged the referee’s findings, claiming the evidence supported divorce. She alleged improper conduct with a waitress at the officers’ mess.
The Rev. Edwin H. Byington was installed as pastor of the South Evangelical Church in West Roxbury after a 3:30 pm examination. Installation exercises followed at 7:30 pm with an address by Rev. A. J. Timan of Brooklyn, NY.
Rev Edwin H Byington was installed as pastor of South Evangelical Church West Roxbury last evening. Present were Dr Bridgman Dr Merrick Springfield Dr DeWitt S Clark Salem Dr Campbell West Roxbury and Rev F B Richards South Boston who gave the right hand of fellowship. Dr Merrick former pastor delivered the charge to the pastor and Dr Clark the charge to the people. Byington was born in Turkey in 1861, his father a missionary.
Henry Tl Higginson treasurer of the Paris Flood Relief Committee of Massachusetts acknowledges contributions received. Previously acknowledged totals Charles P Bowditch 46755 08 1 90 190 00 total.
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