Sewing Circle opens as Boston Post women readers forum
The Boston Post announces a new Sewing Circle department in the Boston Daily and Sunday Post for women readers to discuss home life health hints recipes furnishings and family matters. Correspondents may use noms de plume and submit questions and suggestions aimed at home makers of New England.
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Advice for Discontented Readers on Nerves and Health
A reader named Discontented seeks help for nerve and health issues. Berenice recommends a second medical opinion, nutrition with eggs milk and cream, outdoor activity, and daily rest after lunch. She notes personal experience with treatment and hopes for improvement.
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Nothing the Matter With Her To Discontented and Others
A letter from Princess urges self care for women with large families. She recounts a 20 year marriage, four children, and a plan to rest two weeks after meals, avoid morning lying, and take up outdoor activities like bird-study. She stresses self discipline, courtesy, comfort over fashion, and pursuing health for a contented mind and well body.
Anxious Mother Advice on Education for Daughters
A columnist urges mothers to educate their daughters and prepare them for a rapidly changing world beyond their town. She stresses understanding from the girls’ perspective, balancing friendship and motherhood, and offering support to improve future generations.
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Remedy for baby hand sucking with ribbon restraint
A parent advises tying two white ribbon pieces to the baby’s wrists with safety pins to keep hands at the sides. This simple method allegedly stops hand sucking and may require initial resistance before the habit is forgotten. The letter-writer, BLOSSOM, says the technique cured their own baby.
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Insomnia Tips From Mrs G B C
A brief note advises using a glass of hot milk and repeating the Lord’s prayer to aid sleep. It also warns against tea coffee or stimulants and ends with a whimsical line about imagining air castles with a large sum.
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Indifferent husband seeks affection and advice on love
A Dorchester wife aged 30 laments her indifferent husband of five years who works long hours and neglects her. She confides in a new companion who offers passion but raises fears of leaving, divorce, and ruined future. She asks readers for guidance from Hungry Heart.
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Real Lady Worker Responds To Society Critic
A waitress from Amaica Plains writes to defend domestic workers against a harsh critic. She argues the night outings of a certain girl are exaggerated and urges respect for her feelings, noting her own respectful position serving a "real lady."
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Independence Letter Voices Sympathy for Family and Factory Labor
A reader named Independence voices sympathy for a discontented husband and children. The writer urges Roslindale to accept a housemaid who can work evenings after work and Sundays, arguing fair conditions over rigidity. The note defends reasonable labor expectations while praising work, urging tolerance of schedules if duties are met.
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Readers urged to contribute to Sewing Circle letters
Women readers are invited to contribute to this column under pen names. Real names and addresses will not be printed without permission. Letters may be addressed to other correspondents, but envelopes must be addressed Editor Sewing Circle, Boston Post, Boston. The column appears in both daily and Sunday Post with larger instalments on Sundays.
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Yes Freddy I’m a sick man in Silhouetteville ae
The segment presents a humorous dialogue with Freddy claiming illness and a quip about refuse to chop wood after a meal. The speaker jokes that working on a full stomach harms health, poking fun at medical authority and language.
Ugly Girl Finds Love in a Movie Studio
Nancy, a plain girl who answered a news clipping for an Ugly Girl role, endures rejection and mockery until Bruce, a humane director, recognizes her inner worth. He transforms her outlook and, with a chance at love, reveals the beauty within.
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Test of Wealth Sealed by One-Year Trial
A multi millionaire questions whether a nobleman can support his daughter as she is used to. The nobleman offers a one year test to judge compatibility and support. James the footman suddenly releases a $5000 bulldog, shifting the moment.
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Sarcastic remark questions hobo on job status
A sharp voiced woman mocks a husky hobo asking about work. He meekly replies he just finished a 30 day spell, implying recent confinement and scarce prospects.
A Born Diplomat
A light exchange reveals domestic humor as a wife reminds her husband it was her birthday and he replies with a witty aside about appearance and age. The dialogue highlights a playful marital dynamic and humor centered on birthday expectations.
Nettleton and Appleton Letter Duplication
Nettleton questions why duplicates exist for letters sent to Miss Jance ham. Appleton replies that if another girl is involved he would not need to compose new letters.
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