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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1913
Page
11
Three girls leaped from the fifth floor of the Bur dell Sweat Pad Company plant during a blaze in Columbus Ohio into the Geloto river. They swam to shore and were rescued with others assisting from fire, police, and nearby bystanders as the river ran at flood height from heavy rains.
A Boston Post Sewing Circle letter argues for pensions for widowed mothers to prevent choosing between mothers and children. The writer contends that children should not be obliged to support mothers, fearing ruined family plans and poverty if such support becomes required. The piece also condemns teaching sexual hygiene to youths, calling it dangerous and inappropriate for innocent children. BABY'S MOTHER.
Mrs Mae Martyn extols at home shampooing saving time and improving results. A teaspoon of canthrax dissolved in hot water produces a rich lather that cleanses hair and scalp while neutralizing oil and dust. Rinsing leaves hair clean and promotes healthy growth and natural tint.
A Boston widow near sixty recounts her ordeal as her Harvard funded son ignores her after his marriage. She supported herself by sewing and laments her son's failure to provide while his wife flaunts wealth. The piece debates pensions for widowed mothers and filial duty.
The article notes a continuation of debate on whether parents should educate young children in what are described as vital truths of life. It references a recent symposium by leading educators of the country that raised the question.
A letter criticizes sermonizing to children about sin under the pretense of moral instruction. The writer warns against cultivating guilt and fear rather than guiding prudent, age-appropriate religious education.
A reader criticizes mothers who shield children from life’s truths arguing that avoidance leads to later grief. They urge parents to answer questions openly and tell the truth to prevent children from being misled by older playmates and stories. Truth.
A Medford reader argues over a wife leaving her husband to end an ailing dog named Nero. Sisters in a sewing circle debate dogs loyalty versus babies, with harsh irony about care, loyalty and the afterlife. The letter urges empathy for the dog and mocks cruelty.
A reader praises Mrs. F. A. H. for a common-sense dog article and contrasts dogs with humans. The writer cherishes dogs as truthful and faithful and denounces cruelty to any animal, invoking personal affection for a dog named Laddie and a cited poem from Dumb Animals.
A letter laments choosing dogs over a baby, stressing cherishing infancy. The writer says even a beloved dog cannot replace a child's arms and hopes a year old girl will grow into a fine young lady. Ends with a caution about forgetting we were babies.
Readers write in with quirky anecdotes and practical sewing tips. The Sunday Post features a selection of these letters from the Sewing Circle, showcasing community voices and fabric craft insights.
Michael White presents an oriental tale in Post Magazine next Sunday. The piece promises lyrical scenes and a sweeping narrative set in distant lands.
A 1912 verse contrasts Sam Swat earning eleven bits daily by sawing wood to support twenty seven hungry children with a rich plutocrat who envies simple joy. The poem praises health and effort over wealth and questions material happiness.
A reader asks how to show a male coworker she likes. The advice urges confirming his feelings before acting, suggesting she invite him to her home and become a steady caller to learn his intentions. It emphasizes honesty about a girl’s habits and home life.
A reader chides a man for claiming an inside track with a woman and urges him to confess his love openly. The letter suggests the girl may be dating someone with “the sounds” and emphasizes clear communication and funds as irrelevant to true affection.
The article describes new collar styles with half standing-up effects to keep the throat open, soft crepe collars edged with lingerie frills on silk suits for southern wear, and a fashionable doe skin handbag with white moire. It notes button trims used as garlands and embroidery radiating stitches, plus sheer heavily embroidered collars on many new waists.
The article urges older adults to use Cascarets to keep bowels active, comparing aging to reduced elasticity and recommending this gentle, nightly tonic. It stresses safety, continual use, and a low cost of ten cents per box from drugstores.
A collage of old recipe notes lists ingredients and methods for sweet yeast cake with dates, lobster croquettes, hot milk gems, and spiced fruit cakes. Each entry includes contributors and addresses such as Mrs George F Pfeiffer 211 Webster Ave Providence R I Mrs Mabel Flood 9 Thayer Place Brookline and Miss Laura Ewen Whitefield N H.
A lyric poem where the speaker hears flowers speak of a beloved beauty. White rose, red rose, lily, and hair are praised while birds and the sea echo the same compliment. The speaker recalls long ago loving the beloved and withdraws to return to her feet.
Mrs. Frederick Dodd of Winthrop called the pardon of her husband the happiest moment of her life after Governor Foss freed him from a two year sentence for stealing from the American Express Company. Dodd’s wife had offered to sell her hair to help repay the loss. At six o’clock last night he arrived at the wharf to be greeted by his wife and their six year old daughter Grace.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a quick hair cleanser that removes dust oil and dandruff while invigorating the scalp. It promises noticeable new hair growth after weeks and urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle at drug or toilet counters.
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