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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1910
Page
11
The Boston Post announces Sewing Circle as a New Department for home and family topics. Readers may write on home life, health, recipes, furnishings, and social questions using noms de plume. Replies run in Sunday Post with space for many letters, aiming to aid home makers of New England.
The writer urges wives to stay hopeful and welcoming when the husband returns, avoid nagging, and accompany him as much as possible. She recounts her own four year struggle with his drinking and claims persistent, supportive effort helped him abstain for nearly two years.
A Maple Leaf letter writer accuses a columnist labeled Profile of sarcasm toward English and American women, noting English women smoke fewer cigars and asserting the piece targets national traits. The writer implies evidence is weak and questions the relevance of private domestic details.
A Winchester woman signing as Broken Heart requests readers to send her address so letters meant for her baby can be forwarded. The plea appears in the local column, inviting correspondence and support from friends and neighbors.
A reader disputes the Profile assertion about English wives, claiming as an Englishwoman married for many years she has never seen or heard of English women engaging in the behaviors described, including smoking, and argues the profile statement misrepresents English women.
A long letter offers guidance to a woman in trouble, urging her to confide in her mother, return home with baby, or, if possible, live independently. It cautions that the husband may be swayed by flattery and advises firm resolve, making plans before leaving and writing to explain. It stresses not returning until he begs and demonstrates changed behavior.
A brief note promotes orange juice as a morning skin care routine to reduce blackheads and pimples. It suggests avoiding creams and promises good results with daily use, calling the method simple and pleasant and attributed to ORANGETTA.
A middle aged woman recalls a long marriage that started blissfully but ended with loneliness after six years of being left alone. She describes shared hobbies, a happy home, and hopes for better interactions, urging kindness and courtesy to improve relationships and homes.
A reader suggests plain sack apron and blue white gingham bloomers for girls ages nine and 11. In winter they wear dresses with matching bloomers and heavy blue cloth bloomers over skirts for rain and coasting to stay dry. Another note advises Pansy Dale to practice reading aloud daily as good exercise.
A reader writes from a long marriage about harmony and routine. She notes her husband handles morning chores, smokes cigars, and kisses the family before leaving. With three children and winter illness, breakfast duties shift, yet they report few disputes and ongoing affection. The letter ends asking if others expect similar devotion in 15 years.
Paragraphs note current trends with pompadour silk tea gowns, popu lar Russian blouse coats, and plaited skirt styles. Bespoke daylight jewelry, velvet handbags, wide leather belts, and large lace hats dominate. Irish and Russian lace trims, bright gloves, soft pliable linens, and silver gold ribbons define the season. Skating costumes feature broad tail coats and velvet skirt accents.
Peter Vanhuysen learns the Meredith farm will be sold for taxes and returns to Elmville to bid. He wins the bid, sees Mildred is the buyer, and reveals his plan to gift the farm to his wife while keeping one appurtenance for himself.
The Post offers a chance for 20 children to open bank accounts next Sunday. Winners will receive $5 gold pieces as originals for 20 pictures published in the issue.
A 22 year old Ware Massachusetts man known as Duprey, injured after his capture, confessed at police headquarters that he held up Mr and Mrs Harry Perkins and Miss Annie Wright at their Lincoln Street home on February 9.
A 17 year old girl writes about loving a peer and the conflict with parents who distrust young romance. Mildred Champagne advises against street meetings, suggests asking for home privileges, and urges labeling the young man as a friend while acknowledging their youth.
A woman writes about an eight year courtship after a recent argument. She seeks guidance on whether to reconcile and whether to return the diamond ring. The adviser urges patience, cooling off, avoiding hasty decisions, and not letting others prejudice her, noting the longtime love should not be cast aside for one dispute.
Henry V W Higginson treasurer of the Paris flood relief committee Massachusetts acknowledges receipts of contributions including previously acknowledged 47 011 05 and 60 00 100 00 and totals 41 181 05 in the record.
At a meeting last night the Mattapan Civic Improvement Association voted to apply for a charter. Officers were elected: President John F. Duffy Treasurer Wilbur F. Beal Clerk Edward L. Britt Directors Wellington Holbrook William R. Landers Charles E. Little Henry E. Keenan Alfred O. Knapp Timothy J. Farrell.
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