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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1913
Page
7
Magistrate John J. Freschi started the discussion this morning with the opinion that marital troubles can be averted only by lying. Women readers of the column were asked to share experiences on whether, apart from morality, spouses ever have reason to lie to each other.
Poem about parting with Highland Mary, love foretold, and the death of the beloved. The speaker recalls the streams around Montgomery, green birk and hawthorn, vows and embraces, then her untimely death. The verses dwell on farewell, sorrow, and enduring love.
A Salem Sister essay argues that many wives lie about their household skills looks and age to preserve a husband’s love and respect. The author confesses daily lies about age and disposition and says a husband’s ideal justifies its continuation.
A reader shares a plea for truth and trust in marriage. She recalls discovering her husband secretly drew extra pay for years, revealing that a small lie erodes faith. She urges wives to insist on honesty in all marital matters to avoid lasting heartbreak.
It is hard to obtain uniform cake results with butter or lard because quality varies. Cottolene is described as always uniform and dependable, producing consistent results. It costs about lard, and its richness means one third less is needed compared to butter or lard. It is never sold in bulk, always in airtight tin pails to protect from dirt, dust, and odors.
A wife argues nagging husbands fuel deceit to hide spending on personal toilet items. She cites disparity between a man’s 25 cent necktie, six month wear, and her own household purchases. She admits deceit but condemns constant faultfinding over trifles.
A trio of letters discusses when to marry the right time for a wife. Opinions split among suitors who marry for opportunity, for love with financial security, or for love regardless of money, plus a view that women cannot know their minds before thirty. Each author shares personal examples of happiness or caution in marriage.
Dear Sewing Circle letter discusses Ida Tarbell style attacks on wives and daughters as grafters. It questions whether wives should work to help husbands save for a home, and whether women should be barred from jobs to keep men as family heads. Country Mother laments farm towns losing young women to cities.
A letter from a woman worker decries wage competition by married and upper-class women who work for less than living wages. She questions future security, threatens poverty or pauper’s grave if she cannot save for old age, and contends that many wives and daughters of well-to-do men push her wage down.
A CLUB WOMAN argues for female self preservation and working to educate children. She asserts women may justify stealing to feed their own under hardship and that subjugation by men means those with power determine who endures suffering.
A reader recalls a postnuptial dispute over maintaining old friendships with sweethearts. She describes popularity in youth, a wealthy background, a controlling husband, a public scene at a restaurant, and finally argues that enduring friendships are sacred alongside marriage and motherhood. POPULAR.
A selection of the Sun Day Post presents some of the most engaging letters from readers, showcasing diverse viewpoints and community concerns in a concise feature.
In a moonlit rural setting Priscilla hopes to spark a proposal from bashful Joshua Brown. A quilting party, ginger tea, and a playful apple and corn exchange culminate as Josh unexpectedly asks, sealing a budding romance in a warm, old house.
Kansas City dispatch reports Chief of Police Griffin asked to watch for Harkness Kountze seven and Thomas Kinsley twelve who were said to be kidnapped in Omaha yesterday. Harkness is son of Luther Kountze Omaha banker and member of Kountze Brothers of New York. Omaha police had believed the boys ran away in a spirit of adventure until today.
William Banks of Newton challenged the divorce of his wife Hortense Banks, now in Waltham. Judge Hall in the East Cambridge divorce Court sustained the objections and ordered the decree nisi to be vacated yesterday.
Recipes from MRS SHAW MRS P BINT SILVER LAKE and LILLIAN SCHULER share preserved kitchen tips. Currant preserves require sugar vinegar spices and boiling guidance. Another entry outlines corn croquettes with celery egg and flour and deep frying steps. A final note covers oatmeal bread with yeast and rising instructions.
Washington Feb 18 A bill introduced by Senator Kenyon would set an eight hour workday for women workers nationwide in interstate commerce. The measure would also ban railroads in interstate commerce from handling goods from firms that violate the limit. A Senate committee already agreed to report favorably on the eight hour standard for the District of Columbia.
A 88 year old man asks how to prompt a 22 year old fiancée to answer letters promptly. The columnist suggests mirroring her pace, reducing letters, and delaying replies to trigger her concern, then hints marriage as a cure. The tone blends advice with humorous moralizing on romance.
A free exhibition of paintings by Professor Louis Ransom in Room 15 of the Studio building draws visitors from near and far. About 40 canvases are on display, including a striking 6 by 10 foot work titled Follow Me depicting Christ.
Police in Greater Boston seek Adams express wagon No 390 stolen in Cambridge at 3 15. Driver Cabana left wagon in front of Ashton Valve Company to deliver a package. Load comprised boxes and packages for nearby streets. value and contents largely unknown. Wagon described as green body red running gear black top drawn by a black horse six years old weighing 1200 pounds.
Paraverh reports on the season's trends with yokes on little coats, revived Oriental initials for handkerchief corners, elongated shoulders on lingerie dresses, and Chinese coats suited to slim figures. Soft white embroideries, gold or silver girdles, printed crepe hats, ratine buttons, tan corduroy suits, gun metal shoes, maline ruchings, cashmere revivals, pleated cuffs, silk striped ties, and satin vests with satin skirts mark the lineup for spring and summer.
Burlington agent Alex Stoaks promotes low cost first class express train travel to the Far West and Northwest. He offers berth selection, ticketing, baggage advice, maps, and planning information from Boston office 264 Washington St. Call Main 4387.
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