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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1913
Page
11
Senator Hersey of Aroostook introduced a bill to amend the Maine ballot law to conform to Massachusetts style of voting separately for individuals. The measure, the session's sole major item this afternoon, was referred to the judiciary committee.
Picture number two in the series that made Gibson famous is shown again in the Post for next Sunday.
An advertisement claims a recently published book shows self help to strengthen eyes, reduce or avoid glasses, and improve health. It cites testimonials of people who avoided blindness and wearers of glasses now seeing well, urging readers to request the book from Okola Laboratory Rochester NY Dept 750 in plain wrapper postpaid.
The Sewing Circle letters debate a recent proposal that couples prove health before marriage. A reader argues heredity fears are overblown and children prove resilience, citing personal family anecdotes and urging practical parenting over scientific theory.
A reader laments a hypothetical law requiring proof of fitness for parenthood before marriage. She recalls a mother told her children would be blind, blaming the father and a dissipated husband. She urges sisters to cast off unworthy men and choose spinsterhood over cursed offspring.
A letter from CAMBRIDGE argues mothers should shield daughters from bad influences rather than instructing about the facts of life. A former mission worker cites that ignorance fuels female ruin and cites Boston statistics, urging pension support for elderly mothers and questioning old-age safeguards.
A reader questions how daughters of wealthy fathers should pursue useful work without harming women’s wages. The piece cites Tarbell urging women not to work unless necessary, and asks about pursuing nursing or similar paths.
A lament in verse on a young woman who dies by river plunge, calling for compassionate care and human dignity. The poem contrasts fragility with the harshness of neglect, ending with a plea to lift her gently and honor her memory.
In Back Bay a speaker laments limited employment options for women and the clash between earning money and supporting families. She argues society punishes women who work while blaming ministers for condemning idleness and hints at class-driven scandals among the rich.
The excerpt weighs if New England social reserve shows real neighborliness or if Western hospitality equals intrusive overfamiliarity. It contrasts local friendship choices with Western ease in making acquaintances and questions regional reputations for cordiality.
In a 380 year Texas memoir the author recalls warm neighborly sharing of food and aid, while recounting cold reception in New England. She notes local women were distant at first, needing time and a politician husband to build friendship. She ultimately admires New Englanders as true friends.
A selection of notable letters to the Sewing Circle appears in the Sunday Post, offering readers insights, anecdotes, and opinions from circle members. The column highlights community voices and practical tips shared by readers.
Dr. I. R. Miranda of the Grove Hall Improvement Association announces that the Grove Hall waiting station in Roxbury is about to be realized after a three months campaign. Boston Elevated officials have promised to accede to the demands.
Red Cross Cough Drops offered with throat clearing benefit noted in a small common ad. The item name appears in vintage style, price listed as five cents.
Dear Miss Champagne I am a 21 year old man who loved a girl two years younger since age 15. She briefly left for another man but regained you after she broke with him. You advise to trust her, accept her sacrifice, and avoid doubt to strengthen your bond.
Sue Perkins recounts Betty and Dick Robbins in a canoe mishap after many marriage proposals. Harry Dart loses false teeth during a capsize while the group roars at Betty and Dicks comic exchange. Betty jokes about a church wedding as she and Dick shrug off the splash.
Thickened gravy turned into cakes fried in butter with onions and spices. Cocoanut Custard Pie combines milk eggs sugar nutmeg and grated coconut baked in two crusts in a quick oven. Peel and chop fruit skins then simmer with pepper salt sugar and butter to finish.
Gold tissue and velvet trim appear on gowns and suits. Ermine fur trims blouses, cretonne embroidery decorates hats, and white lingerie cuffs accent spring tailored pieces. Three quarter sleeves, ramie and French linen frocks, feathered collars, and pierce silver umbrella handles mark the season.
The Post promises next Sunday's issue will include favorite recipes from New England housewives along with valuable housekeeping shortcuts.
An advertisement touts a doctor endorsed cure for rheumatism using Toris compound and syrup of Sarsa parilla mixed with whiskey. It claims relief after the first dose and advises requesting the original sealed Toris compound. Also promotes Calocid foot bath for foot ailments.
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