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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1910
Page
9
A brief notice for the Sewing Circle in the Boston Daily and Sunday issue. It invites home makers to share problems on home management, health hints, baby care, gardening, and domestic economy. Correspondents may use pen names and address letters to Sewing Circle Editor, Boston Post.
A reader recalls a teacher copying a poem titled Wheat and Tares onto a classroom blackboard before a fire destroyed their home. The excerpt includes lines about wheat and tares and mentions a request for the book My Danish Sweetheart. Another note lists old fashioned flowers including Scotch pinks and damask roses.
A letter from Rosenthal praises a voyage across water to a land famed for flowers. The writer dislikes travel yet longs for the ride and to stay there forever praising those who do right. The note closes with a call to virtue and a nod to unity.
A reader praises a letter urging kind treatment for animals and promises to keep a yard faucet pail clean for animals. The correspondent signs as TIGER LILY and asks for future correspondence, expressing love for animals and flowers.
A reader from Near Swede replies to a Sewing Circle request for Swedish Christmas rice pudding. The method uses 112 cups of rice soaked, then cooked with gradually added milk totaling about 3 quarts. Boil milk separately for richer flavor, keep stirring, and serve hot with melted butter sugar and cinnamon.
The letter writer signing as F. W. R asks how to mix bay rum oil and quinine to thicken and revive thin dry hair. She mentions her English hometown St Helen's Lancashire and her marriage to an American, sending warm wishes to the sisters and mothers.
A collection of home recipes lists layered vegetable salad with mayonnaise and eggs, rhubarb strawberry preserves from Roxbury and East Boston, plus several baking mixtures. Included are 1920s era instructions for folding, frosting, and quick oven-baked oat cookies and bar cookies from families in Portland and Somerville.
Dear Sisters I am a newcomer who enjoys your letters A friend of mine had a girl with adnoids removed in Boston The lady who requested an address will receive it If any sisters have children with nosebleeds burn alum on a stove then snuff the powder The writer nearly lost her own boy She invites poems set to music and shares her verse Beautiful Gates Ajar showing a glimmering light and beckoning loved ones from afar
A reader identifies as BUTZBACH and praises the Post Sewing Circle correspondence with Rosenthal Friedberg. The writer recalls a trip to Friedberg, notes consistency with a prior letter, and says they will watch the Post Sewing Circle for future replies.
A writer recalls a previous 13 month family voyage ending in Liverpool and paths diverging. The note expresses warm regard for Friedberg and Rosenthal, hopes to visit Wilbel, and signals delaying travel until children are older while acknowledging urgent invitations from relatives.
A Boston kindergartner reports on local options and admissions. Miss Laura Fisher, former Boston Normal School teacher and director of Boston kindergartens, leads a training school at 292 Marlborough Street. She studied with Susan B. Blow and is a key local adviser.
A heart broken lover asks for guidance after a Dorchester girl rejects his marriage proposal due to religion. The columnist replies that resolve comes from within, advises not to blame the situation, and notes the money saved is not lost while humorously remarking the dating market favors moneyless men.
A young woman seeks guidance about an 25 year old man from another town who drinks heavily, associates with several women, and has caused her distress. The writer describes his behavior, his claims of being “old friends,” and fears for marriage prospects, asking for urgent counsel.
Betty plans to escape a dinner with Billy Morris to hide from Jack a visiting Western cowboy. Betty recalls her Queenie days on the Crescent X ranch and a past love, Jack, who returns to win her. Billy learns Betty fled, then invites Jack to join the dinner as she runs back to him.
Portsmouth New Hampshire July 4 Old Home Day drew many visitors, mainly locals and their descendants, with a large contingent arriving by a special train from Boston.
Skirt hems widen by two inches this summer while one seam bishop sleeves top tailored shirtwaists. Pumps with bows buckles or rosettes and high canvas or kid boots define white footwear. Paisley ties add sheen to midsummer outfits. large rhinestone buckles and flowing veils finish evening looks. Coin spotted foulard revives and patterned fabrics trend over solids.
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