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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1912
Page
9
A Boston Observant Citizen reflects on reliance on thermometers, icy sidewalks, and civic neglect like snow on walks. He observes subways cleaning, new fire pails, and grave markers at Charlestown, while praising Father Fitzgerald and noting winter to Florida climate plans for railroad officials.
A humorous verse by Walt Mason from 1912 parodies many medical cures for a knee spavin. Each dubious remedy mocks doctors who claim to heal pain while promising strange treatments from skunkrootade to blistering and powders in shoes. The speaker remains calm amid the chorus of dubious solutions.
A city story describes Chief Bowen’s security as detectives monitor hotel foyer crowds awaiting his appearance. It notes churches aiding the homeless during a cold snap and Boston social scenes including Attorney Morse’s sleighing trip and Tyre Secord’s warm departure from the city.
In Worcester a romance dating from three years ago in Canada ends in a wedding tomorrow. Miss Eva Fuller of Montreal, 22, and Patsy Riano of 23 Lyons Street will wed by a local justice of the peace. Fuller initially refused but later changed her mind.
The writer advises Patsy to follow her own heart while noting her mother overreacts. The letter argues love survives ups and downs despite her mother’s opposition. It stresses that a young man’s behavior with other girls isn’t proof of future infidelity and that trust matters in choosing a husband.
William Hilton aged 94 died in Haverhill on January 14 1818 birth date 1818 his 94th birthday. He was made postmaster of Bradford by Abraham Lincoln and served three years during the war and again from 1879 to 1896. He left a wife and son and enjoyed sea tales and discussions with youth.
Burlington, Jan 14. Cold weather dropped the thermometer to 15 below zero. Adolphus Grovereau, 76, was found dead in his back yard, apparently having fallen there last night and frozen to death.
A letter from NEGLECTED asks if a 21 year old wife should confront a husband who earns $30 a week, gives her $15 for the household, and spends the rest on himself. She complains of nightly club outings, loneliness, and endless lectures when she is away. She seeks guidance on whether a frank talk is needed.
A reader signs as Helen asks in the Post for recommendations to make eyelashes grow longer. The brief inquiry invites tips or remedies from readers.
A reader named Irene from Vermont asks the Sewing Circle for guidance on making an Arabian costume. She seeks advice on suitable materials and where to find a pattern. Any helpful information is welcomed.
A reader from a young woman writes that after recovering from typhoid fever she is losing her hair and asks for advice. She asks for methods to treat the hair rather than cutting it.
A reader signs as Hayseed pens a satirical note to the Sewing Circle letters. He mocks the fixation on marriage, using a candle in a window image to describe courting and the futility of desire among girls and women.
Dear Sisters comments on uncommon girl names Mary Imogene Ernestine Geraldine Amnora Electa Marie and Marjorie and for boys Paul Roger Karlide Kenneth Leroye Ingomar and Francis. The letter urges wives to support husbands and praises a good man despite faults.
A letter from William asks if married men may contribute to a women’s sewing circle discussion. He wonders about opposing views and whether male readers should be invited to share opinions before the circle proceeds. He promises to accept the group’s decision.
A reader named Keith mails that his new spouse would never ask her to wear his first wife’s clothes, saying the idea creeps him out.
In Pittsfield on January 14 a domestic nurse Mrs Edward F Dudley 61 Adam Street was severely cut scalded and bruised when the cook stove exploded she was thrown across the room and unconscious later the kitchen was wrecked and a water front door was blown off its hinges the house shook but she is expected to recover
A collection of kitchen notes includes making a pork pie with blade meat and potatoes, warming for meals, plus tips for baked potatoes and a rich fruit meat pie using raisins currants citron and liquor. Contributors include Mrs M Labints Worcester Mrs George W Carlil Waterboro and C M Simmons Duxbury.
Miss Annie Merrill aged 76 died from burns at her residence 7 Silver Lake Park in Lynn. The body was found seated in a chair by tenant James Minchin after noticing a burned odor. Clothing was burned off and three rooms showed flame contact. investigators noted incipient blazes.
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