Sewing Circle Reveals Mother's Pension Debate and Editorial Exchanges
The Boston Post Sewing Circle prints readers letters and commentary on whether mothers should receive pensions when widowed or elderly. One correspondent argues filial duty to mothers, while another defends traditional family roles and urges training of sons. A third writer cautions against legalizing written marriage proposals, recounting personal deceit and urging caution over such laws.
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Powins
Boston Daily
Bost
New England
Houseadt
Boston Post
She Comes First Dear Sewing Circle
A widowed mother in her sixties writes about her sons, now grown and living at home. She notes they remain single by choice while one son had been engaged to a promising young woman for several years, though the engagement ultimately ended without marriage.
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Wan
Sevral
Debate on Teaching Life Truths to Young Children
A continuation of a discussion from a symposium of national educators on whether young children should be instructed in the great vital truths of life for safeguarding them in early life or left in ignorance as modesty dictates.
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Marlboro Street
A Woman From Bunker Hill Reflects on Ignorance and Growth
A letter from a Bunker Hill woman recounts growing up in ignorance about life and sexuality until age 24. She describes starting work at 17 as a stenographer, attending dances for fun, and resisting temptations with modesty as her safeguard. She proudly notes a happy home with two daughters and rejects outside claims that ignorance harms.
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Bunker Hill
Safety in Ignorance Dear Sewing Circle
A mother writes about maternal duties and upbringing of daughters teaching vital truths of life at a young age. She notes no mysteries were discussed in her family, emphasizing openness and duty to educate children.
Two Kinds of Friendship in a Dog Lover Debate
In a sewing circle exchange Dedham Sister argues dog mistress love stems from food and loyalty, while Woman Dog Fancier insists dogs love their mistresses beyond mere need. The tale recalls a retired family dog Leo condemned by a doctor, illustrating canine loyalty versus human sacrifice.
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Nero
Leo
Dedham
Dear Sewing Circle Opinion on Dogs as Companions
A letter from Mrs. L. W. praises dogs as loyal friends, noting dogs greet owners after absence, understand speech, and deserve kindness. She cites Roosevelt and Talmage as dog lovers and asserts she never whips her dog.
Female Grafter Term Describes Wives in Tarbell Essay
Ida Tarbell labels wives and daughters of wealthy men as female grafters for working when not forced to and for suppressing wages of other women workers through needless competition. The remark frames a critique of social class and labor dynamics in her analysis.
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Ida Tarbell
Female Grafters and Birthrate in Factories
A female physician argues that birthrate is lower in towns with many married women working in factories and shops. She notes wage competition and weekly pay envelopes as part of the discussion.
The Wailing Place by Walt Mason
A 1912 verse laments gender roles and economic strain as men blame the slump and women bear the burden at home. The speaker calls readers to a village pump where graybeards rail at work, marriage, and national doom while women toil to feed children.
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Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Cash inducement for childless women in mills
A Miss Medico column discusses how employers pay women a weekly wage to remain childless, citing a milliner who would lose her job if she had a baby. She notes her husband’s good salary and questions the motive of working, suggesting later adoption if older.
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Miss Medico
Interesting Letters Highlight Sewing Circle Notes
The Sunday Post prints a selection of letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing readers’ tips, anecdotes, and opinions on craft topics. The column highlights community voice and practical advice from dedicated hobbyists.
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Sunday Post
Cupid's Assistants at High School Romance
A group of five girls observe a romantic link forming between Miss Gray the French teacher and Mr. Fenton the new mechanical drawing instructor. They discuss discreetly how to help the couple progress while maintaining their positions at the school.
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Martha Breslin
Miss Gray
Mr. Fenton
Fenton
Cupid
Plan to Watch Fenton Love Miss Gray Fizzles in School
Martha arranges a Sunday meeting at Bob Breslin's house to surprise Mr. Fenton and Miss Gray. Envelopes reveal the girls' pact and affection, ending with a romantic kiss as the chorus sings School Days.
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Martha
Bob
Mr. Fenton
Miss Gray
Bob Breslin
Fenton
Hollis Leads on Pro Forma Ballot in New Hampshire Senate
In the pro forma ballot for U S Senator in the New Hampshire Legislature Henry F Hollis Democrat led with 7 votes while Edward N Pearson Republican had 6 and Robert P Bass Progressive 2 Thomas Chalmers Republican 1 Adjournment was declared for lack of a quorum.
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Concord
N. H
United States
New Hampshire
Henry F. Hollis
Edward N. Pearson
Robert P. Bass
Thomas Chalmers
Grand Duke Attends Luncheon at U S Embassy
Curtis Guild hosted Grand Duke Alexander Michaelovitch at a luncheon in Washington D C the first such tribute to a Russian imperial member in years. Attendees included Kokovsoff Witte Kovalevsky Konovaleff and Edward G Acheson Jr with embassy staff and Consul Conner. The Grand Duchess Vladimir may join a future embassy dinner signaling eased tensions over the Russia U S trade treaty.
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ST. Petersburg
Curtis Guild
United States
Alexander Michaelovitch
Alexander
Edward Goodrich Acheson
Imperial Technological Society
Alexander Nicholaievitch Kokovsoff
Finance
Serge Witte
Prince Orbellani
Maxim Kovalevsky
Konovaleff
Jacob E. Conner
Edward G. Acheson, Jr
Vladimir
Russia
Mattapan Express Service Denied by Transit Officials
A Boston Elevated Railway official denied plans for an express trolley in Mattapan between Dudley Street and Grove Hall. He said the matter is under advisement with no decision reached and noted past refusals to implement such service.
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Boston Elevated Railway Company
Mattapan
Dudley Street
Grove Hall
Vintage Poultry Mold and Desserts From Dorchester Homemaker
Instructions describe cold meat moulds from chicken or fowl with gelatine and steamed rice or macaroni and cheese. Also includes carrot potato pudding with suet raisins molasses and a wine or hard sauce, plus cranberry raisin biscuits with whipped cream.
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Alice C. Baldwin
Melville, Road
Dorchester
A. Lawton
Walnut Avenue
Roxbury
Will Carleton Poet Leaves Estate To Nephew
Will Carleton the poet who died December 16 1912 left personal property valued at 5000. His will filed for probate today bequeaths all estate to his nephew Norman E Goodrich of Brooklyn.
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New York
Will Carleton
Norman E. Goodrich
Brooklyn
Mrs Glover Denies She Has Wed Again
Mrs Lillian M Glover of Waltham denies she has remarried. She says she has stayed at home despite reports she wed in Norwich Connecticut last week.
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Lillian M. Glover
Waltham
Norwich
Conn
Sterilization Law Delayed After Governor’s Pause
Governor Fletcher, returning from a governors conference, announced postponement of executive action on a sterilization bill for defective criminals. The Senate passed it by a large majority, but the House vote was close with 66 abstentions. Medical, religious, and scientific groups are expected to present views. The bill raises questions about constitutionality.
Clapp Plan Aims Expanded Probe Into 1912 Campaigns
Senator Clapp proposed extending the Senate contingent expenses probe to include general election costs of 1912. The Senate committee approved the idea, having already covered 1904 1908 and the 1912 primary campaigns but lacking authority for the presidential race ending November 5. If approved, the committee will summon financial representatives of the parties.
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Washington
Clapp
Senate
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