Sewing Circle of Boston Post opens home matters forum
The Boston Post announces Sewing Circle a women readers forum on home life health recipes and household questions. Correspondents may use noms de plume and address items to the Sewing Circle Editor. The department aims to serve home makers of New England and asks writing on one side of the paper.
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Teething Lotion Endorsed by Frаляnces M
Frances M states she used a teething lotion for two children and observed soothing results with no discomfort during teething. The note describes a personal recommendation from a mother to soothe infant gums.
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Frances M
Sleep that knits up the ravell’d sleave of care quote
A reader correction notes the Macbeth line in Act II Scene V should read Sleep that knits up the ravell'd sleave of care. The editor signs Newton and sends best wishes to Circlé for the column.
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Newton
Pillow from gingham squares by Valentine
A letter notes making a small pillow from one yard of green and white checked gingham by sewing opposite corners of each square with silk and finishing with a matching border. The writer asks for a reply and signs VALENTINE.
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Valentine
A Dutiful Daughter Letter Attacks Aged Father Care
A reader attacks a daughter for publishing a letter about her elderly father aged 60 forced to light the fire sweep and wash dishes and even wash clothes in the Sewing Circle. The writer questions the daughter’s nature and says she should be ashamed for letting her father perform such work and ends with a harsh blessing for the husband she may marry.
Diet free from starch suggested for diabetes
A reader asks about a starch free diet for diabetes. The reply explains washing starch from flour to make gluten bread with little starch, advises high meat and fat intake for balance, suggests S&C charine as sugar substitute, and urges medical supervision as diabetes treatment advances.
Freckles on two girls prompt home remedy tips request
A reader asks for safe bleaching advice to remove facial and body freckles on two daughters aged 12 and 15. She notes fair skin and few eruptions, mentions previous attempts with lemon juice milk and peroxide, and hopes for a recipe to enable summer dresses with short sleeves and low necklines.
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Sewing Circle
Permanent hair removal method advertised by Caroline Osgood
A letter from Caroline Osgood claims a simple soluble liquid permanently removes facial and arm hair after failed depilatories and electrolysis. She offers full details by mailing a reply for 2 cents with her Providence address, asserting privacy and no pain.
One Way to Solve Breakfast Question Quiet Smile
A reader offers practical advice for marriage harmony in a humorous column. The writer commends Quiet Smile for waking her husband and urges sharing chores, suggesting a three burner blue flame oil stove to cook breakfast in twenty minutes. Be tactful, avoid quarrelling, and be considerate to keep peace and happiness at home.
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Husband Gets Up Too Early Wives Seek Sleep Help
A wife married two years to a man six years younger complains he rises at 4 AM, harbors coffee habits, reads yesterday’s papers, and keeps quiet yet disturbs her sleep. She asks readers for remedies to curb the early rising and preserve harmony.
Marriage on a 100 Acre Farm Proves Successful
A 12 year marriage on a 100 acre farm shows success through shared goal of farm ownership and open communication. The busy mother notes no secrets, warns against outside influence, and urges couples to avoid gossip that can wreck otherwise solid unions.
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How She Makes Doughnuts
An old recipe outlines a doughnut method for sisters. It lists ingredients including flour sugar cream of tartar soda egg milk salt melted butter and vanilla. Instructions: sift dry ingredients twice then beat egg with milk, combine, roll, cut, and fry in lard. The key tip is not to overuse shortening. COOK
Treatment of Housegirls in a Domestic Work Dilemma
An American domestic worker describes harsh attic living conditions and substandard meals while earning five dollars for seven family members. She questions the fairness of class and labor in her town and seeks readers’ views from the Sewing Circle about union joining and treatment behind stairs.
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Caledonian
Sewing Circle
Helen
Addresses Sought for Wheatley Sisters Letters
Short notice in Medford asks for addresses of the Farmer's Wife Cheerful Wife and Faithful One as letters addressed to them arrive at the department. Ed. notes suggest sending receipts to the circle to aid other sisters and the “hily of the Valley.”
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Medford
German Rosie’s Opinion On Emma K Letter
German Rosie responds to Emma K on marriage dynamics and American wives. She argues some husbands rely on wives as both valet and spouse, condemning lazy partners while praising industrious Americans. She notes many housemaids would not swap places with those who spare effort for monetary pay and critiques the home life expectations.
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Emma K
Rosi
The Girl at the Wheel by Miss Ruby H Martyn
Martha sails with a mutinous ship engulfed in fire. Facing death and danger, she takes command at the wheel to save the vessel and life, proving her strength and winning Hal Alden’s love as the blazed ship nears port.
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Oeer
Kabo Corsets Promote Style Comfort and Durability
In corsets the questions of style comfort and durability have been solved better by the Kabo Corsets than by any other. It's hard to say in which of these things Kabos are best, but you are safe in all of them when you buy a Kabo Corset. Guaranteed not to rust nor break. Stout women should wear a Kabo Form Reducing Corset adjusted quickly after it is on. Kabo Maternity Supporters are the greatest blessing for mothers to be. Chicago.
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Bertha Brooks
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Dear Miss Champagne Admonishes Silence and Self Regard
A young 18 year old writes about loneliness and shyness in social company. Mildred Champagne counsels self confidence, noting modesty is good but underestimating oneself harms progress. She urges the reader to view herself as bright and engaging and to value her own qualities.
Do Not Marry a Divorced Man Warns Young Reader
A reader asks if loving a 24 year old divorcee is wrong. The columnist warns against marrying a man with a former wife, notes immaturity at 18 risks divorce by 24, and advises waiting to understand his character and the facts before commitment.
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Miss Champagne
Janicda
Cupid's Fault Year Miss Champagne Is It Proper to Talk on Street
A reader questions who is to blame for a three hour street conversation in winter. Both agree Cupid stirs mischief and keeps them talking. The exchange ends with inquiry about blame and a playful note of romance.
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Cupid
Real shoe value in Boston at clear price points
Advertiser touts superior value in footwear with price emphasis on $3.50 $4.00 $5.00 and $6.00, claiming better deals than any other Boston retailer.
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