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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1914
Page
11
Letters from Boston women argue for state involvement in teaching life truths to children, defend morality laws, and critique parents neglect. A college woman supports protections against unfit marriages while contrasting real love with infatuation and warning from Allston.
Letters to the Sewing Circle discuss marriage finances lessons learned by a 17 year old bride, debates over debt versus cash purchases, and views on courtesy among New England men. A Brockton reader defends local courtesy, while other correspondents question male behavior and protection dynamics. The column also covers a high profile will dispute in which Howard left large bequests, a contested estate, and ongoing jury hearings with testimony on will creation and witnesses.
The Sunday Post features a selection of the Sewing Circle’s most engaging letters. Readers share opinions on craft trends, club activities, and community sewing efforts, reflecting the group’s lively local culture and practical tips.
Henry Dunst er, executor of Horace W. Howards will with Mrs. Sarah J. Burns, testified that neither he nor Burns exerted influence over Howard. He said Burns, himself, and a Mr. Holton helped Howard to a sitting position so he could sign the will at the Brockton hearing.
Under Miss Margaret Wilson, now an officer at the National Library for the Blind, arrangements are made for an interstate exchange of literature printed for the blind. The library will honor applications for literature from blind people nationwide.
Paris designer Roizot creates an evening gown with simple lines, high pointed girdle in brocaded satin, and mousseline de sole corsage. Skirt matches, train hangs separately, satin rose accents, elbow sleeves, square neckline.
In Rome on January 16, a majority of the city’s aristocratic women agreed with Cardinal Bailio Pompili vicar-general, who issued a pastoral letter denouncing the tango. The cardinal, speaking for Pope Pius, called for an absolute prohibition of the dance in the capital.
Dr W B Fernald of the Massachusetts School for Feeble Minded urged early state supervision of mentally defective children to prevent crime. He categorized criminals into three groups with 26 percent inheriting mental defects and not being responsible. He favored supervised aftercare over prison release and rejected final institutional solutions, stressing childhood detection and ongoing help.
Next Wednesday afternoon at 4 o clock the Massachusetts Automobile Club invites ladies accompanied by members to the new club house. A reception will be served and an orchestra will be in attendance as decorations are prepared for the opening evening.
Noonday addresses at St Pauls Cathedral Tremont Street run Monday to Friday with five speakers including Rev Edward S Drown and Rev Frederick W Fitts. Morning services at First Presbyterian feature hymn My Heavenly Home linked to Elder A McWilliams and J Henry Ripley. Christian Endeavor week February 1 to 8 observed statewide with daily programs. Dean Rousmaniere of St Pauls will be at Emmanuel Church tomorrow at 1 pm replacing ill Rev Elwood Worcester.
Twelve members of the Kenebec Division 1 AOH contributed 6.50 to the O Donov an Rossa fund through the Boston Post columns.
Directors of the New England Milk Producers Association gathered at the American House to launch a campaign of education and publicity and elected officers for the year ahead.
Richard Pattee, secretary and veteran newspaper man, outlined an education and publicity plan adopted in part. A campaign will inform consumers of milk production costs to gain cooperation of buyers. Over 50 members from New England attended as reports on the Meaney milk bill and pricing were reviewed. Officers elected include President Henry A. Bullard, vice-presidents J. K. Mills and Harry Dean, treasurer H. L. Webster, and secretary Richard Pattee. directors span New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Connecticut.
A letter writer questions why a young woman rejects two suitable suitors in favor of a much older, stingy man. The piece explores concerns about maturity, finances, social pressure, and possible delusion, urging guardians to intervene.
A poem asserts a living friend survives beyond mortal paths and that, though believed dead, they may meet again after life’s final bend. It speaks to reunion and the temper of faith in companionship beyond mortality.
Thousands of Holy Name members will attend masses tomorrow and union services in the afternoon and evening led by Monsignor Splaine, with an estimated 60 000 men. The Guild of St Luke holds a quarterly meeting next Wednesday at 8 15 pm at the Cathedral school hall to discuss Social Service with Helen McCaffrey, Margaret Alvaney and James E Fee. A concert at Boston College High School tomorrow night raises funds for a Loyola Guild scholarship, featuring an 80 piece band under Michael J Devine. A 40 hour devotion is planned to begin Friday next week at St Casimir's Roxbury and the German Home Chapel. Dr John A Horgan will lecture Tuesday on State Care of Inebriates at Boston College High School.
Freeport Illinois January 16 Naaman Spencer aged 9 claimed to be the inventor of the gang plow. He killed himself at his Eagle River home by rifle shot, ending his life.
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