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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1913
Page
13
A Boston Post Sewing Circle letter castigates the claim that most wrecked lives of women result from mens wickedness. A mother of six argues mothers fear women casting lines for husbands, not men, noting youths 16 to 18 pursue marriage and warn of scrutiny toward girls at street corners. She defends ordinary sons and calls for balanced view.
A mother laments her daughter drawn to a charming man who vanished to Boston. A correspondent defends Adam, while another signer Described by the Desp ondent Mother warns wives about reckless spending and the value of life insurance. The letters urge prudence and financial preparedness amid troubled marriages.
A mixed set of poems and letters contrasts John Masefield’s London town imagery with modern domestic crises. It includes reflections on London life, social attitudes toward marriage and money, and personal tales of family, work, and temper control.
Next Sunday's Post promises menus for outdoor luncheons and practical guidance on preserving and canning foods. The feature aims to help readers plan seasonal meals and extend harvests with tested techniques.
An old medical ad asserts stomach issues stem from impure blood due to bad habits. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills to cleanse and enrich blood, claiming relief when taken regularly. The ad promises a new diet book on request and notes pills cost 50 cents a box or six for $2.50, mailed postpaid.
The Sunday Post prints some of the most interesting letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing community voices, tips, and shared projects.
A new chapter in the series Revealing the Social Promoter appears in next Sunday's Post Magazine. It describes the fine art of breaking into society and promises further insights.
A collection of simple baking instructions from multiple cooks including Miss Isabel White, Mrs E N Russell Jr, A A Morgan, and Mrs H A Johnson. Recipes feature sugar cake, hominy batter, bran graham biscuits, and parsnip cakes with ingredients and steps. Includes addresses in Attleboro South Dartmouth Manchester Bradford.
In a domestic tale set in New Hampshire, Ruby Gray seeks harmony with husband Jack through a necklace of three beads—faith hope and charity—shared by Aunt Wells. The charm quiets Ruby's temper and tempers Jack's sharpness, shaping a hopeful, quiet night and a Sunday at the farm.
A Sewing Circle letter argues against giving wives control of family funds without training in economy. It recalls a man who trusted his wife with earnings, only to have her spend on dinners with friends, leaving little for essentials and prompting harsh questions about modern female financial “education.”
Dear Sewing Circle recounts a moral warning about kissing customs citing a letter signed Believer in Harmless Kissing and a personal tale of marital breach sparked by a kiss. The writer warns against casual affection and urges readers to consider consequences.
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