Statue of Sarmiento to be erected in Boston
A movement led by Argentine Minister Romulo S Naon and the crew of the training ship Presidente Sarmiento seeks to present Boston with a statue of late Argentine President Domingo Sarmiento. The effort, supported by Mayor Fitzgerald, aims to cost about 50000 dollars, inspired by a prior George Washington statue gift to Buenos Aires.
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Charlestown Navy Yard
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Mayor hosts Argentine minister amid statue talks
Last week Mayor Fitzgerald entertained Minister Naon and the Argentine ship officers at a banquet. Naon asked whether Boston would accept a statue of Presidente Sarmiento for a public park or square.
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Naon
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Presidente Sarmiento
Advice on Love and Rivalry in a Young Couple
A 22 year old asks Mildred Champagne how to win back a lover who balked after she suggested an out of town friend be present. The response cites pride and warns against playing rivals, advising she avoid competing with other men and to consider his temperament and seriousness.
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Miss Champagne
Four Women Ask Advice on a Flirtatious Clerk’s Proposals
A noted flirt in a office has proposed to four female coworkers aged nineteen. The writers seek guidance on who should accept while noting the man’s lack of seriousness and the gravity of marriage, urging caution and sensible humor.
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Miss Champagne
Sanatorium Burns. Fifteen Patients Safe
Fairfield Mo July 14 Fifteen patients were made temporarily homeless by the burning of the Chase Me memorial Sanatorium today All escaped without accident and a large portion of the furniture and interior fixtures were saved The fire is believed to have started from hot ashes in the basement The loss is estimated at $10000.
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Fairfield
Chase Memorial
Somerville Girl Injured in Fall at Prospect Hill
Ethel McCarthy seven is at Somerville Hospital with a fractured skull after a fall yesterday afternoon while playing near the tower at Prospect Hill. The accident's exact cause is not known and she cannot speak.
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Ethel McCarthy
Somerville Hospital
Prospect Hill
Somerville
Sewing Circle Discusses Marriage and Homemaking Advice
This Boston Post Sewing Circle column invites homemakers to exchange tips on home life budgeting marriage and child care. Readers share questions and answers proposing practical living advice and personal experiences within a yeoman forum style.
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Boston Daily and
Sunday Post
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Boston Post
Marriage Vows: Should Sisters Write Their Own Texts
A reader argues against universal adoption of self written marriage vows. She warns it could lead to unrealistic provisions or removal of core vows. She suggests mutual agreement only for mature couples and favors keeping the traditional service.
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Sisters of the Sewing Circle
Dear Sewing Circle In Looking Over This Column
A brief column note reflects on checking a sewing circle page for answers and hints at insights or solutions discussed in prior installments. It hints at readers’ curiosity and seeks to guide or engage the group.
Two Dollars From $26.50 Dear Sewing Circle Sisters
A Bride of two years asks the Sewing Circle for advice after her husband earns 26.50 weekly but gives only 2 to spend. She recounts tapping shoes and his growing anger and asks whether to leave him or seek guidance from the group.
Asks Advice in Home Management from Charlestown
A reader appeals for practical tips on living on a small wage. She asks “Gather the Fragments” for exact figures on rent fuel gas groceries car fares and how to provide for clothes and leisure. The letter requests cost breakdowns and budgeting guidance.
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Charlestown
Discarding Poor Suitors Dear Sisters of the Sewing Circle
A reader argues that economic factors should guide marriage choices. She urges poor girls to seek wealthy husbands and men with little means not to marry those without money. She cites personal experience, noting her 4000 year income and regret about love versus financial prospects.
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Massachusetts
Letters To The Sewing Circle Highlighted In Post
A preview notes that some of the most interesting letters to the Sewing Circle will be published in Sunday's Post, promising reader insights, craft tips, and community voices from the column.
Ranger arrives in Naples with cadets for 10 day stay
The Massachusetts training ship Ranger anchored at Naples today carrying about 100 cadets. It will remain for ten days before resuming its voyage.
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Naples
Ranger
Misunderstandings In Love Cause Teacher’s Summons Home
Dorothy Lee, a village schoolteacher, faces a torn romance with Ralph Fiske as rumors swirl about another man and a family picnic ends with Dorothy quitting her post to marry Ralph and run his home.
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Dorothy Lee
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Ralph Fiske
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Miss Grace
George West
Miss Lee
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Aliso
Fashions Spotlight Frocks Hats and Fabrics
Paragraphs describe trends with ratine frocks, tulle and net vogue, square jet buckles on skirts, and all white hats dominating. Dolly Varden coats pair with crepon and chiffon dresses, tunic draperies form points, silk fringe and beads finish ends. Sheer gossamer hosiery completes the look.
Imperatrix Poem Fragment From Oscar Wilde
Fragmented lines from Oscar Wilde reflect on Cromwellian England and the cost of empire. The speaker laments ongoing wounds and loss as English fortunes spread worldwide, urging reflection on the price paid for conquest and the unhealed scars within the nation.
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