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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1911
Page
9
An elderly woman struggles through a long church service as ministers convene for a unifying meeting of Christian churches. She battles fatigue and sleep, recalling a preacher’s line “Ask and ye shall receive,” then laments her search for faith and guidance, calling out for Frank.
An elderly mother, long separated from her son who vanished years earlier after becoming a missionary, is found by a visiting minister in a church. Hearing his voice, she recognizes him by feeling his forehead and hair, tears and joy erupt as they embrace and vow to be together again.
A kitchen note details making devilled clams by chopping clams with cayenne salt lemon juice and egg yolks to a batter like mix, spooned into small dishes topped with butter and baked until browned. It suggests serving on crisp crackers as an alternative.
Make crust from drippings and use a deep pie plate. Slice salt pork thin and mix with chopped apples. Pour 3 4 cup molasses over the filling. Bake slowly until thoroughly done. Serve hot. Mrs Frank D Aldrich Box 111 West Upton Mass.
Soak one pint split peas overnight. In the morning simmer peas with two quarts water a ham bone or salt pork and onion for four hours. Rub through a sieve, return to boil, stir in butter and flour until thick, season, then add one pint hot milk. Laura A Humphrey Dorchester.
Advice to husband and wife to preserve privacy and stay united. Keep affairs private between you two, seek mutual help, heal alienation quickly, and renew vows daily to strengthen a bond stronger than death. Emphasizes trust, confession, and lasting harmony at home.
A reader writes to the Sewing Circle saying she enjoys the column, loves greeting her husband with breakfast and a cheerful hello each morning, and urges others to cherish their spouses while alive. She asks Querida to write more often.
A young married woman with six children shares how she keeps her husband loving her. She greets him at the door with kisses and hugs, never lets him go out alone, attends outings together, and enjoys gifts, music, and family time. The note ends with wishes of good luck.
A reader shares fern care advice including slug prevention pruning fronds, generous watering and saucer standing water, ample light with indirect sun, and avoiding rough contact with fronds. Also mentions a Sewing Circle reader and a letter from Evelyn offering guidance and health note.
A fragment from a dialogue questions living by New England ideals versus simpler fare as one character jokes about preferring doughnuts over heavy burdens and strict instruction. The exchange hints at regional cultural contrasts without a clear narrative arc.
A reader comments on habit versus contract, arguing wives favor strict liquor limits for men. The letter praises the editor for space to air opinions and suggests a colleague start a men’s column to discuss troubles, ending with a casual critique of drinking.
A Sewing Circle letter argues against cosmetic changes. It defends having a double chin, claims it can attract mates, and condemns dyeing gray hair as vanity and deception. The writer insists age remains fixed regardless of dye. No deception.
A letter argues that biblical texts show man created in God's image and given dominion, condemning evolution and human philosophy. The writer cites Genesis and Luke to claim Jesus reflects the Father, asserts ape likeness is inappropriate, and urges readers to seek wisdom in scripture. Alpha says readers should search the Scriptures.
Minerva urges serious reflection on the fable The Grasshopper and the Ant and notes the proverb The worm will turn at last. She warns that Hubby may tire of chores such as washing dishes and predicts the last state could be worse than the first.
A man writes seeking help after a Charlestown woman spurns his attentions. Mildred Champagne counsels ignoring beauty and improving mind and business to win lasting regard, noting popularity with many women often clashes with a single beloved. The letter emphasizes inner qualities over appearance.
The Bos tonian Society left its president position vacant at yesterday's annual meeting in the Old State House. A special directors meeting will name the new president to fill the vacancy caused by the death of James E. Hunnewell.
A marriage license was issued to William De Milne Elliott an English actor and Miss Augusta Belasco daughter of David Belasco. Miss Belasco is 28 and Elliott 31. The wedding will occur this month.
Every family should keep Pape's Diapepsin for indigestion stomach distress. The ad claims relief in five minutes from heartburn belching gas and nausea, with a 50 cent case said to cure most chronic dyspepsia and indigestion.
The latest knitting and crocheting styles highlight the Co ed coat now in sweater form. Its trim youthful lines enhance the Co ed look, turning it into a popular fashion statement among young people.
An advertisement touts Fleisher's Knittin Worsted yarn as durable with elastic thread for perfect protection and fit. It invites readers to consult the eighth edition of Fleisher's Knitting and Crocheting Manual for full making directions and a complete instruction course for beginners and experts.
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