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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1913
Page
9
A Boston Post Sewing Circle letter argues for early sex education to protect girls from vice and predatory men. The writer praises the Watch and Ward Society, calls parental duty essential, and warns that ignorance leads to tragedy for daughters and society. Two Canadian sisters also contribute.
Adeline G urges mothers to shield children from indecent talk and gossip, police visitors, and avoid club life. She advocates engaging girls at home, guiding friendships, and mothers finding time for play and crafts with their children.
A Vermont sister writes to Dear Sewing Circle urging mercy for her elderly dog. A reply signs as Lover of Dog friends argues dogs show love, while another signer says dogs act from hunger and fear. The exchange ends with a pointed biblical comparison to babies.
Readers of the Boston Post Sewing Circle defend dogs as faithful friends and critique a letter writer "Lover of Dogs" for judging children harshly. They suggest kindness to humans over pets and argue about motherhood, marriage, and the fate of dogs when useless. They question the author's experiences and imply a harsher view of pets versus people.
A dog owner with six decades of experience defends canine devotion against a piece signed Woman Dog Fancier. The letter argues dogs stay loyal, follow their owner, endure hardship, and prefer companionship over food or warmth when with their human, claiming true dogs worship their owner.
A letter to the Post Sewing Circle argues women should prioritize husbands and babies over dogs, claiming a dog cannot replace human children. The writer warns divine punishment for such views and urges placing family first, with dogs second.
A young country town pianist earning eight dollars weekly asks the Sewing Circle for advice. She works four hours daily, has a comfortable home, and few expenses, but rarely hears first class music. She wonders if moving to Boston would raise earnings and welcomes experiences from others who sought better conditions there.
A reader asks if a wife should object when a husband goes out with other women for dinners or evenings. She defends her generous, affectionate husband and argues life is too short for ongoing quarrels, noting she would not mind if others were less judgmental. One in a hundred.
The Sunday Post highlights engaging letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing reader opinions, anecdotes, and community chatter on craft topics and club activities.
A verse from 1912 by Walt Mason mocks young Abner Wax chasing stage fame over farming. Critics find him amusing yet destined for theater glory, while his parents push drama, hoping for the next Ellen Terry and laments rise of giddy youths chasing arts over honest labor.
Lilla Pierce travels to Pottersville for rest but awakens to a crowing red rooster. After breaking a neighbor’s window with an apple, she confesses and starts a romance with Donald Kirk, a landscape architect. The rooster wins prizes while Lilla’s art and engagement rise, ending in a diamond and a baby.
A 19 year old girl seeks counsel about a steady boyfriend who dates another girl while at college. The advisor notes most youths flirt at this age, advises distance from the popular Don Juan figure, and urges valuing a trustworthy, ordinary partner who remains faithful.
Elbert H. Gary, chairman of United States Steel Corporation, states there is no foundation to reports that the company plans voluntary dissolution or will seek Supreme Court guidance. He says the issue has not been considered by the board of directors, finance committee, or executives.
Mrs. Margaret Zane Witcher of Salt Lake City delivered Utah’s electors vote to the Senate president becoming the first woman messenger from a state. She traveled 2380 miles and was paid 585 dollars for mileage. Advertising note about Red Cross Cough Drops appears.
Secretary MacVeagh appointed a nine member tea board to set standard samples of pure tea free of coloring matter for the 1913 season starting May 1. Members include R C Morrison Chicago Charles B Blatt San Francisco H G Woodworth Boston E R Rogers Tacoma C Wyman St Paul Herbert Perry New York and George F Mitchell Treasury tea expert. The board meets in New York February 3 to select standards.
Advertisement states rheumatism relief with Eimer and Amend N Y 2851. Claims recommended by all who used it and available from reliable druggists.
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