Boston Sewing Circle Circles Women for Advice and Virtue
A Boston Post reader writes about a women’s forum called the Sewing Circle where topics on home life, child care, and moral duties are discussed. Letters reveal opinions on modesty, marriage, age gaps, and eugenic ideals, with voices from a veteran nurse and young wives weighing in on propriety and partnership.
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Ircle
Boston Daily
Boston Post
Sewing Circle
Sunday Post
Dear Sewing Circle Letter Reveals Enduring Romance
Amusing missive signed by an unnamed contributor recalls a long marriage and affectionate bond. The letter notes no quarrels and a sentiment of lasting companionship despite years together.
McCall Patterns Bargain Bazaar Ad in South Boston
Advertisement lists McCall Patterns with regular price 10g each at a bargain bazaar on Broadway in South Boston. Details promote latest numbers and assist buyers with pattern selections and pricing.
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Broadway
South Boston
Dear Sewing Circle Letter on marriage money and duty
A reader argues against harsh views on wives spending, recounts leaving her job in August after earning ten dollars weekly to share gifts with her husband. She notes his higher income, insurance payments, rent, and meals while affirming love and duty without complaint.
Making a New Woman of Her and the Average Woman
A self described average woman with one child writes about balancing domestic duties and leisure. She details a cottage with seven rooms and a large piazza, weekly chores, and a husband who funds the home. She urges sisters not to let work weary them and to seek ease.
Catholic Clergy Retreats and Notable Clergy Moves
Clergy retreats and appointments fill this notice. Rev. John O'Donovan conducts a clergy retreat at Holy Cross College Worcester through July 13. Notre Dame Alumnae elect officers for 1913 led by Mrs. Martin Flynn. Rev. Charles Lane begins a retreat at the Convent of the Good Shepherd Brooklyn. Rev. Daniel Cronin on retreat at Keiser Island with Boston College faculty and Rev. William Brett. Rev. Peter Doyle stays at Roxbury rectory as guest of Rev. James Hayes. Rev. Francis Connell to celebrate his first solemn high mass at his parish church next Sunday at 1 30 PM.
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Diocese of
Springfield
Holy Cross College
Worcester
John O'Donovan
Charles E. Lane
S. J
Boston College
Convent of the Good Shepherd
Brooklyn
N. Y
Daniel Cronin
Neil A. Cronin
Keiser Island
South Norwalk
Conn
William P. Brett
Peter Doyle
C. SS. R
Saratoga Springs
United States
Mission Church
Roxbury
James Hayes
Francis Connell
Timothy Connell
Michael Sheehan
Be a New Woman in Two Weeks Says Mrs Go Easy
A letter advises women to simplify chores during warm weather. It suggests easy meals, sending washing to the laundry, reducing ironing, and being out of the house when possible. The writer promises personal renewal within two weeks.
Protestant Churches adjust services on Independence Day
On Independence Day many churches skip Friday praise services or shift them. Barnard Memorial Warrenton Street suspends Sunday worship until Sept 7. Rev. B F McDaniel will be reachable at 21 Edson Street Dorchester. Death announced July 1 of Rev Dr Develle Z Sheffield longtime North China missionary and college president. Park Street Church plans July Friday services led by assistants, August by several pastors. Somerville’s Rev Charles R Crossett joins Bethel Advent Church next Sunday. Chautauqua Institution features five sermons by Rev Dr Samuel M Crowthers July 20-25. Summer Union services planned by First Baptist First Congregational and Trinity Methodist-Episcopal in Charlestown.
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Barnard Memorial
Warrenton Street
B. F. McDaniel
Edson Street
Dorchester
American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions
Develle Z. Sheffield
North China
North China Union College
Tungchow
American Board
College of Liberal Arts
North China Educational Union
Wnnglish
Medical and Theological Schools
Woman's College
Pekin
Park Street
Alden M. Cleveland
George P. Tupper
Clarence R. Preston
Charles M. Ellinwood
Henry W. Broughton
Chautauqua Institution
Samuel M. Crowthers
Cambridge
Union
First Baptist
Pirst Congregational
Trinity Methodist-Episcopal
Charlestown
Weems For Your Scrap Book Waiting for the Bugle
A wartime poem expresses longing for revival as soldiers await the bugle. It contrasts the cold bivouac with a hoped awakening when the call sounds. The speaker envisions regained courage and youth despite aging and losses.
Short Story Competition Rules Promoted by The Post
The Sunday Post urges writers to read the Short Story Competition rules on the editorial page. It outlines submission guidelines and reminds readers to follow the contest terms.
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The
Sunday Post
Fourth of July misfire and social debates in a small town
Mr. Davidson plans a fireworks display with dynamite that backfires, leaving a ruined street hole and a laborious cleanup by 3 pm. Mr. Bell enjoys the day. Davidson reflects that the noise was costly and instructive. The piece also offers readers a Q A on courting etiquette advising direct invitation over parental permission.
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Mr. Davidson
Mr. Bell
United States
John
Mustard Aids Digestion from Stickney & Poor’s
Purported health claim for pure mustard improving digestion. Describes finely ground mustard from blended seeds, hulls removed, sold in 1% and %lb cans at 10c and 20c. Promotes a recipe book and lists Stickney & Poor’s line of spices and flavorings.
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Stickney & Poor
Stickney & Poor Spice CO
State St
Boston
National Mustard Pot
Dear Miss Champagne on Love and Rivalry
A reader asks whether to give up B to a friend or try to win B while preserving a childhood friendship. The adviser notes the friend’s influence has shaped shifting affections and urges caution about changing partners.
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Miss Champagne
World's greatest spendthrift cities ranked in Norton's remar article
Roy Norton argues in his remar article that the most extravagant spenders are not American and that Paris does not top Europe in extravagance, previewing next Sunday's magazine feature.
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Paris
Europe
Roy Norton
Next Sunday
Sagazine
Patriotism Emphasized At St Josephs Banquet
The annual banquet of St Josephs T A Society of the West End drew about 250 members and many distinguished guests, who shared in the festivities and the celebration of patriotism.
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St. Joseph’s T. A. Society of the
West End
Community affair honors sobriety and patriotism at Blossom Street
Last night in the Municipal Building on Blossom Street a sobriety society event featured a decorated hall and many flower bouquets. Rev. Peter J. McCormack presided as toastmaster and prominent figures including Rev. Lawrence W. Slattery Frank J. Donahue Congressman Curley Sheriff Quinn Judge Sullivan and others attended. Slattery lauded parish members training in sobriety as citizens and contrasted their Fourth of July observance with others lacking occasion.
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Blossom Street
Peter J. McCormack
Matthew
Lawrence W. Slattery
Frank J. Donahue
William H. Cuddy
Curley
Sheriff Quinn
Charles Sullivan
Councillor Watson
White House Bride Jes sie Wilson Expected as 13th First Lady
Miss Jes sie Wilson, second daughter of the President and Mrs. Wilson, will be the 13th White House bride, illustrating the belief that the number 13 is lucky for the Wilson family.
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Washington
Jessie Wilson
Wilson
White House
13 Lucky Number and White House Weddings Highlight 1913 Tale
The 1913 engagement of Miss Wilson to Francis B. Sayre is linked to President Wilson's claim that 13 is his lucky number. The piece notes prior White House weddings across administrations and lists notable brides including Miss Roosevelt and Miss Folsom, reflecting on the era's royalized society and the recurring symbolism of the number 13.
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Wilson
Francis B. Sayre
Lancaster
Penn
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