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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
11
A fragment from a comic or social column shows a misread line about a mother’s objection and a playful clash with a tsar figure. The piece appears as a humorous, unnamed vignette likely from a domestic column.
A narrator recalls discovering a remarkable boy singer in Rome in 1900, and later meeting Signor Campanini and his wife who fled Italy to pursue art. The singer plans to bring the wife to America, but she must sing with him, prompting a clash of duty and desire as they seek a future beyond Italy.
The Sewing Circle in The Boston Post invites homemakers of New England to share domestic questions and tips. Members may use pen names and ask for help on family, babies, budgeting, gardening, and household management with one-sided letters addressed to the editor.
A columnist offers sharp feedback in a mock correspondence style. The reader is urged to improve mental development while the boyfriend receives etiquette guidance about postage stamps. The tone is brisk and satirical, reflecting a period newspaper flavor.
A wife boasting of a good natured husband laments she wishes him to engage with her children on the floor all night while not bothering her. She criticizes a correspondent who suggested divorce and defends her spouse, Marie.
A Boston mother of ten writes about shared duties with her husband. She notes their 18 year marriage, a younger appearance, and the family routines. She praises teamwork, good cooking, and a harmonious household led by the mother.
In a correspondence to the Circle I group the oldest member asks for a fitting name for a club of nine young married women. A distressed mother writes of her son entangled with a widow over twice his age, pleading to steer him away from a dangerous influence.
A correspondent fears a boy of 18 may elope with a woman at a boarding house. The writer notes the father is away, no male relative to advise, and urges seeking another boarding place. The letter asks for guidance from the circle as their cases are similar. Tears.
A young wife asks for guidance about her husband who has become surly and morose after the birth of their child. She suspects nothing wrong financially, has consulted a doctor who found him physically healthy, and notes possible heavy drinking. She seeks a compassionate, prudent path to help restore his former jovial disposition.
A 22 year old girl writes as A DISTRESSED MAIDEN asking for advice on removing facial hair that makes her self conscious. She seldom goes out and desires practical hints from sisters.
A reader argues that husbands deserve credit for their work and support in marriage while a young wife, Alice Lee, expresses happiness with married life and appreciation for the column, noting she has much yet to learn. She empathizes with men's contributions and signs off warmly.
The ad touts Pape’s Diapepsin as a fast safe stomach remedy that relieves sour gas indigestion dyspepsia and gastritis. It claims millions of cures and urges readers to keep a fifty cent case at home for quick relief from upset stomachs.
A Boston Post reader asks if taking another girl’s friend is honorable. The columnist advises evaluating the lover’s feelings, clarifying the girlfriend’s stance, and, if love exists both ways, erasing personal interests to put the friend first.
A recipe passage lists steps for a steamed mutton rice dish with seasoned filling and a buttered paper wrap, served with tomato soup. It includes two home bakers Annie F. Whnham of Boston and Christina Martin of Chicopee Falls, plus a cornmeal biscuit recipe by Agnes McLellan of Waltham with quantities and preparation notes.
The article describes dressy waists with three quarter sleeves and soft pleating, occasional full length styles, and fullness at the elbow tapering to a snug wrist. It highlights evening slippers in black brocade with emerald and gold, ribbons around the instep, and ballet-like straps. Dutch child bonnets with puff crowns and prominent sides are noted, with contrasting ear details and metal laces.
A 1912 verse by Walt Mason celebrates cozy home life during a winter storm. The speaker prefers reading a shilling shocker and singing with friends by the fire as harsh weather rages outside.
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