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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1913
Page
11
A Boston Post Sewing Circle column presents letters on the dangers of seaside freedom for young women and mothers guiding marriage prospects. Readers recall romances at resorts, warn against chaperone neglect, and recount personal losses from elopements and deceptions.
Varney of Lynn announces a public meeting at Riker Jaynes Drug Store 50 Washington St to explain the Varnesis remedy. Washington King testifies of dramatic rheumatic improvement after trying the medicine and urges others to attend for details and testimonials.
The letters argue that families live on $10 to $12 weekly only when other income exists. A reader notes children aid the very poor, while a physician explains owning a home with land cuts rent costs. She recalls eight months under $1 weekly by living on own produce and asserts renting drives hardship.
Eunice fights for a vacation to cure her headaches and save her health. Dr. Morton urges air and country work. she secures partial pay and rents rooms to fund time away. She and her mother improvise, and Eunice ends up picking berries and teaching at a country school.
In this letter a reader urges wives to avoid demanding wages or control of family funds, arguing such demands harm marriage prospects. The writer notes rising marriage ages from 22 to 25 for men and 20 to 24 for women, and points out increasing unmarried women. He cites his bachelor brother aged 45 earning $25 weekly, unable to marry under current expectations.
The Sunday Post features several engaging letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing reader opinions, crafts tips, and community voices in a lively section.
Dr. Morton seeks accommodations for Eunice as Mrs. Duncan offers part of her house rent free. Eunice embraces the outdoors and people, saying she feels larger and wants to stay forever, while pondering what she might do next.
A recipe instructs layering sardines in a dish with oil vinegar and finely chopped chili pepper, letting it stand in a cool place for several hours, then draining and serving with pulled bread or crackers and lemon quarters. It is attributed to Catherine E. Howe of Burlington, Kansas.
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