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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1911
Page
7
The Sewing Circle is a regular Boston Post feature for homemakers to discuss family, health, baby care, gardening, and household economy. Correspondents may use noms de plume and ask questions. write on one side of the paper and send letters to the Sewing Circle Editor.
A letter urges Girls to cultivate a loving spirit at home rather than pursuing distracting vacations with mothers or married men. It warns that accepting gifts from married men leads to romantic entanglements harming wives, and suggests avoiding such candy offers and dinners to protect homes.
Grandmother advises Pilgrim in a letter to the Sewing Circle. She suggests the mother’s fashionable resort trip will not miss the pilgrim, while the husband will feel the absence at the first meal at home. She notes some married men prefer solitary trips and urges going together.
A correspondent recounts a dream warning a widow about a fiancé named JT. The writer recalls a past experience where a dear friend deceived them, sent a prized ring, then failed to appear, and later confessed time with another woman. The letter urges caution and promises eventual happiness with a trustworthy partner.
Woman urges a stenographer to stop accepting candy, echoing a playful workplace exchange. The brief line captures a moment of light humor in an office setting.
An advice note urges a woman to remain at home with her husband and act as wife and companion. It counsels avoiding conflicting duties and stresses honesty while suggesting a substitute accompany her mother to assist with plans.
A 20 year old woman asks for advice between two candidates. One is a widower with two children who is handsome but cold and grouchy. The other is a cheerful bachelor who lives near her and plays with neighbors' children, with a widowed mother dependent on him. Both are about 35 and well off. Which would make the better husband for happiness.
Davis, an engineer for a renowned firm, endures seasickness to test a submarine signaling bell for a battleship eight miles offshore. A dark haired girl at the wheel helps him keep the demonstration on course, and after a grueling session he achieves a successful readout. He wakes to find her comforting him and confessing affection.
Separate the yolks and whites of 4 eggs then beat yolks with 1 cup sugar until light. Fold in beaten whites, add 1 2 cup potato flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder, bake 30 minutes. Grace Adams Brookline. Tea mix: pour boiling water on 1 heaping teaspoon tea, stand 5 minutes, strain, add juice of 2 lemons, 4 1 4 cup sugar and 1 quart cold water. Mrs F N Healey Brookfield.
Provincetown dispatch reports U S customs official Admiral Badger's fleet visit with three battleships the South Carolina New Hampshire and Kansas arriving from Kiel Germany. The customs officer searched for contraband but found none as torpedo boat speed tests promise a high pace and sailors flood town for liberty amid naval maneuvers and salutes to Admiral Badger's flag.
Collector Atwood joins the admiral's launch for a 9 a m visit to Vermont Admiral Badger's flagship. Navy officers explore Province town ties as ships linger at port and sailors frequent Grace restaurant while stunts, goad mascot, and field outings unfold.
Beginning today more than 2600 naval militia officers and men from states along the Atlantic seaboard start a 14 day tour of duty under the navy department. The Massachusetts reserves commanded by Captain Daniel M. Goodridge aboard the U S S Chicago sail on the squadron flagship carrying 8 percent of enrolment. A mimic war game at Long Island Sound will feature seven militia ships with the Salem and Chester, while about 18 torpedo boats and destroyers defend Narragansett Bay against the Atlantic battleship fleet.
Seabright New Jersey July 14 M H Long of California and N W Niles of Boston began the challenge match for the Adhelis cup on the turf courts but rain forced a postponement. Niles won the first set 10 8 with hot volleying while Long led 8 7 in the second set before rain ended play. The match will resume tomorrow morning and the doubles final will be played with the Larned brothers facing Long and Gardner.
Thomas M. Sherman son of the Vice President won the American Golf Association of Advertising Interests tournament in Bretton Woods New Hampshire defeating A H Johnson of Scarsdale seven up at the 36 hole final. W J McDonald of Midlothian won the second division by defeating W C Freeman of Fox Hills two up and one hole.
A tar boil over at the American Tar Company plant on Commercial street Malden yesterday badly burned Peter Skerry of Emerald Street Malden assistant fireman He was rushed to Malden Hospital for treatment.
The subway merger bills were postponed until Monday after debate in the House. White of Newton noted the Senate bill had not been printed, and Underhill urged sticking to business. Washburn urged delaying for proper handling while Saunders supported postponement. the House carried the matters over by voice vote.
Paragraph points note a narrow black velvet band with jeweled clasp popular in Paris with collarless necklines. Cotton marquisette and voile fabrics top new collars for wrinkle resistance, some with Bulgarian embroidery. Evening wear shifts away from short skirts to long trains, with gowns featuring a square-back hemline touching the floor.
Senator Tinkham remains close behind the subway merger legislation as lawmakers move toward a vote. The debate centers on consolidation, potential fare implications, and regional transit access.
A playful verse recounts Peter and his wife in a domestic scene. He buys Fels-Naptha to motivate her chores, claiming easier washing with water and proper scrubbing. The couple’s routine improves and the wife performs tasks well.
A 1930s style testimonial asserts Fels-Naptha Soap multiplies cleaning power like extra hands. It claims dirt is eaten and dissolved without boiling, with soak times around thirty minutes, using cool or lukewarm water and following wrapper directions.
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