This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1912
Page
5
A letter from Maude of Malden condemns a butterfly wife who dances frequently, insisting a wife should support her husband and avoid sowing resentment. The writer praises her own harmonious marriage and cautions against couples who accompany dancers without the spouse’s knowledge.
A reader argues nine marriages succeed on practical grounds rather than romance. She married the best earning suitor among four hopefuls, now enjoys wealth, a car, a fine home, and stylish attire, and rarely sees her sisters who cannot mingle with her husband’s circle.
The speaker warns that a girl should marry only if a man can support her in good style and not expect to burden a wife with housework. The message stresses practical prudence and mutual financial responsibility in marriage.
An old maid recalls love choices across life stages from 18 to 57, noting unsuitable matches, a heavy drinker, a bald widower, and eventual contentment with life. She compares educated women like Helen Gould and Clara Barton as better citizens and reflects on happiness beyond marriage.
In a searing letter to Sewing Circle Sisters, the writer mocks wives who claim hardship while praising independent wealth. She urges husbands to flee troubled marriages, questions self reliance, and ends with a call for self reflection.
A reader advises Maude of Malden to value her husband and seek rest after work. The letter suggests staying home and skipping evening dancing or cinema to improve their happiness.
A letter from Rose D Amour urges girls to marry the first man who loves them praising a happy marriage with her traveling salesman husband. She dismisses delaying marriage after multiple divorces and claims their happiness proves early marriage works.
A columnist shares prudent home counsel urging women to manage marital strife, avoid provoking partners, and seek harmony. The writer recalls personal lessons from previous marriage and warns that wealth or popularity do not guarantee a good husband, citing alcohol issues and temper.
Reader letters feature notable pieces in Sundays Post, showcasing community voices and discussions on sewing, crafts, and local interests. Contributions reflect personal opinions and practical tips from residents.
The Senate approved Senator Tillman’s Terror Battleship resolution to push a maximally capable warship. It directs naval committees to explore how far builders and armorers can advance, naming the ship the Terror and calling it the peace maker of the world.
A letter to BY THE POST from a reader titled A GIRL WITH A GOOD TRAINING argues against paint, powder, and tight dresses. He favors former styles and calls schoolgirls in dance outfits foolish while noting some boys refuse to dance with rouge-adorned girls. a 16 year old writes about affordable, modest styling.
A Boston banker writes to the editor urging reform of stenographers office attire. He argues current outfits blend evening gowns with street clothes and bathing suits, condemning both for work. He insists women should appear neat and modest while staying comfortable, praising earlier summer styles.
Letters to the Post argue about fashion and modesty in girls attire. Mrs E H B maintains hoopskirts are gone and modern styles are comfortable and not immodest while another writer defends makeup as practical for shop and factory workers under harsh electric light and heat.
A chorus girl writes to the Post asking whether the phrase painted like chorus girls refers to stage or street appearances. She notes stage makeup is common in rehearsals but rare in public, having worked seven years on stage and observing few performers wearing makeup there.
Liberal MP Joseph King asked Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs about British shipping through the Panama Canal. Edward Grey cited the Hay Pauncefote treaty ensuring free and equal access for all, and noted U S Senate bill provisions may conflict with it.
Superintendent of Schools F B Dyer of Cincinnati is not a candidate for Boston’s superintendent post, though board members hint he might accept if offered. Chairman Ellis says the situation remains unsettled and no offer has been made. Dyer left the Brunswick Hotel and traveled to Pigeon Cove to visit his daughter.
The newspaper previews the Kan tin Kiddo adventures the Westinghouse inventions and the luck of Muggsy in the big comic section of next Sunday's Post.
A remarkable colonial dresser in quartered oak mahogany tuna mahogany or birdseye maple is advertised for a wonderfully low price of 25 dollars in New England.
Paul Rothmann a Grand Rapids brewer killed himself by jumping overboard from the Kai ser Wilhelm II as it left Bremen. He went overboard near the English Channel on the evening of July 10.
The Aristocrat of Soaps Possam Soap claims improved skin color and texture, soothing effects, protection against infection, and suitability for babies. It is promoted as a pure, large lasting shampoo for dandruff and scalp issues, priced at 25 cents and sold by druggists with free samples via the Emergency Laboratory, 32 West 46th Street, New York City.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.