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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1911
Page
6
A reader advises Lost Youth to seek reconciliation and mental effort to restore a wayward husband. The letter urges addressing the wife, maintaining dignity, and pursuing personal improvement while awaiting a better outcome. It endorses Patsy B.'s advice and asks for updates on success.
A 24 year old farmer's daughter recounts her life on a country farm. She describes overcoming a fragile youth at 16 and now performing duties such as splitting wood, crosscut sawing, whitewashing, painting, stable work, grooming, haying, riding, dancing, sewing, piano playing, and cooking.
A farmer's daughter writes about farm life. She claims she can carry grain on her shoulder and is refined. She describes her height weight hair teeth and features and notes dancing skill and admirers. She mentions yearly trips to Boston, beach and mountains and daily travel.
A young 18 year old single woman shares housework duties for a family of three and asks about vegetable stain remedies on hands. She praises Happy Thoughts and Muriel's letter while urging Patsy B to write more as Harvest Moon signs off.
A reader letter from Colby confirms she was not Prince Edward Island or Nova Scotia by birth. She states she was born and raised locally, clarifying an identity question raised in the Sewing Circle.
A woman from New Hampshire writes that she and many wives work to support their families. She defends her husband as ambitious and hardworking and says she helps with chores to ease his burden after long factory shifts. She urges others to value domestic effort and family care. NEW HAMPSHIRE HILLS.
A reader argues against leaving home to join her husband on a farm. She shows that staying and paying existing housing and living costs totals about $50 monthly, compares to rent and travel, and urges firm budgeting and unity to keep the farm plans on track.
Mildred Champagne counsels Runshine on resolving quarrels with her sister’s suitor Jo. The tone advises forgiving minor injuries, avoiding cross purposes, and keeping a bright, amiable outlook to restore friendship and romance.
A letter to Mise Champagne urges Violet to avoid a man in a cautionary tale. The writer recounts being left in a strange city with little money and discovers the man she trusted is already married. She warns that her life is wrecked and emphasizes the value of family and choosing single, trustworthy partners.
Daniel Durand aged 25 of 8 Moody street Waltham and lodger at 198 Friend street was found unconscious in bed by the landlady early yesterday. He died at the relief station with the cause not yet disclosed as investigators review the case.
Recipes and cooking tips from Worcester to Auburn list apple steam pudding with nutmeg and vanilla sauce, oyster croquettes with mustard crust served on lettuce, caramelized sweet potatoes, and spiced raisin pie mix. Each entry credits a Mrs. with street address.
Edwin P Wentworth resigns as superintendent of the State School for Boys in Portland Missouri after 32 years of service citing poor health. His resignation will take effect April 1.
An advertisement offers Electro-la a hair removal remedy claimed to work on face neck arms and body without irritation or burning. It promises permanent results and refunds money if claims fail, inviting readers to mail a trial coupon with a two cent stamp.
A Boston Postoffice Merks Mutual Benefit Association meeting at the Quincy House set plans for its annual reunion at Mechanics Hall on Tuesday Feb 7. The death benefit rises to 1000 dollars and sick benefit is 5 dollars per week. Most supervisory staff and clerks across 68 stations join, pledging strong cooperation to ensure a successful event.
A letter from the Carrier Protest Committee criticizes post office officials for fining three letter carriers $200 each after a coffee episode. It argues demerit rules were applied unevenly, notes deliveries were complete, and condemns inspector actions and the suggestion of discharge. The letter cites past postmaster actions and urges adherence to rules and fairness.
Collector Curtis announced that the Boston Custom House total receipts for the just-ended calendar year reached 27,114,516.11 dollars, as released yesterday by Auditor Salmon.
An old ad-style claim offers a homemade laxative cough syrup said to loosen even tight coughs within an hour and cure colds quickly. It instructs mixing granulated sugar syrup with Essence Mentho Laxene, then dosing by teaspoonfuls hourly.
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