Sewing Circle Letters Offer Homemaker Forum at Boston Post
The Sewing Circle in the Boston Post invites home makers of New England to discuss domestic topics from baby care to household economy. Letters may use aliases and address editor for guidance, with advice framed as helpful support. The reader discusses terms like female grafter and cautions about book access.
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United we stand and demand our rights
Dear Sewing Circle women emphasize collective action to demand fair treatment, opposing grafters and arguing that independent women lack sympathy for the poor. They warn charity is often funded by the needy, while the prosperous remain unaware of workers' suffering.
Sewing Circle Letters on Work, Home, and Woman's Role
Readers debate women keeping work after marriage to fund a home and farm, with praise for female workers and critique of tarbell. A reply urges reading Kauffman and warns of life seen in Bohemian and stage worlds. A letter from G A K discusses domestic abuse, women’s rights, and choosing independence over tolerance.
Love marriage freedom in changing land
A speaker argues against a proposed law compelling written engagements noting past arranged marriages in foreign lands. The writer recalls forced unions and unhappy results, claiming easier exit from engagements would prevent misery and reduce future divorce cases. Americanized now.
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Written Proposal to Shield Sons from Breach of Promise
A letter argues for a new law banning damages for breach of promise unless the marriage pledge is in writing. The author warns of deceit by women and male juries and claims the measure would protect sons and fathers from blackmail while not harming daughters.
Lovers of Dogs and an Education Dilemma
A reader defends leaving a husband who would harm a pet dog and praises dogs as listeners. A second letter from a young man laments lost schooling and finances, then counsels self education, libraries, and perseverance to win his love and improve his future.
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Letter to the editor about dogs versus babies from a writer signing as Another Lover of Dogs
A correspondence piece argues that a dog cannot be placed above a baby and critiques the idea of going to heaven with a dog. The writer challenges the notion that animals deserve higher reverence than children.
Letters to the Sewing Circle Featured in Sunday Post
The Sunday Post highlights engaging letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing community insights and wardrobe tips from readers.
Canopie Sails for Mediterranean Ports Next Sunday
The White Star liner Canopie will sail at 7 a m Sunday morning for Mediterranean ports marking an unusual Sunday departure for Boston. This early hour departure is a rare event for a large liner sailing from port.
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