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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1912
Page
9
A young wife, 21, writes that her husband forbids visiting relatives or neighbors, keeps her at home, and reacts with jealousy and temper. He drinks with coworkers when she disobeys and asserts control over money and business. She seeks guidance.
A 15 year sister-in-law writes for help lamenting an unhappy marriage. She pleads for kindness and non drinking from her husband who is ardent and possessive, expresses fear of disgrace, and signs herself DESPAIRING seeking advice from the circle.
Peggoty writes that a real man must have a healthy body big mind big soul and heart and a fair sized pocket He argues most men are merely male of the species and that few contemplate the duties of marriage while she herself has never married due to other interests and financial limits
A reader advises couples to hold property as joint tenants to ensure survivor ownership. The letter notes joint bank accounts and shared assets, reflecting a two year marriage, contentment, and a wish for children, signed Turquoise.
Primmy asks for guidance after two years married and alone at home. She wants to work with her husband in his shoe factory, believing she can earn over 154 dollars weekly and be content, despite his disapproval. She dislikes children and previously worked in the same factory.
Corporation Counsel Babson, in a Mayoral submission, reaffirmed that the city cannot legally restrict public work hires to unionists. He stated contractors on city projects may employ anyone they choose. A previous court ruling echoed this opinion.
At the Columbus Avenue Armory home of the First Corps Cadets M V M a large gathering of cadet supporters enjoyed the third of five promenade concerts about 600 attendees listened to the cadet band under Band Master John B after the concert a dancing session lasted until midnight many military men from other outfits and society circles attended
A young woman seeks guidance about a timid doctor who once drank, then showed affection but kept it professional. The columnist advises that family prejudice may block his advances and urges the woman to encourage him openly to restore his confidence and pursue the relationship.
An ad touts TIZ foot bath claims to cure sore feet with corns bunions and blisters. It describes a tired shambolic walker transformed by a TIZ bath and promotes 25 cent boxes sold by Walter Luther Dodge & Co Chicago Illinois.
Thomas Yingling a wholesale butcher enraged by his wife's social aims entered his home drawing room where she hosted a card party and began washing the family linen with a washing machine attached to electric fixtures. The Euterpe Club members left as rumors spread of a possible feud leading to a rival butcher shop.
Mark J. Myette and Joseph Fostello, co partners in the Boston & Quincy Express Company, were petitioned into bankruptcy yesterday by creditors in the United States District Court. The petitioning creditors are Israel Goldstein Stillman Bottling Company and Co. F. & G. W. Eddy, with claims totaling $1586.
A set of household recipes includes: pare and steam tart apples with cocoa nut icing and a nut center, signed by Mrs J F Harris of Roxbury. Also a constipation relief gem recipe by Mrs D of Haverhill using bran, molasses, and milk, plus a oat and raisin gem mix from Clara M Adams of Lynn.
A Boston Beagle item reports Rep Alfred Tewksbury's bill to license lodging houses boarding houses and tenements by local boards with fees potentially from 1 50 to 50 cents. The measure targets landladies and apartment owners and seeks public input on license sizes and who pays.
The passage notes thousands of lodging houses and apartments in Poston would be covered by the new law along with boarding houses and tenements. It also states the Tewksbury bill applies statewide.
Albert Smith of Otis slipped from a haymow and was impaled on a bull horn. He suffered four broken ribs and a perilous wound on his right side. Dr. John Ja Fassett, delayed by snow, reached Otis eight miles away then walked to the farm to treat him and save his life.
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