Street Talk on Elections and Idle Talk of Politics
A poem reflecting public obsession with politics and elections. The speaker laments the endless chatter about candidates, caucuses, tariffs, and party rings, longing for calmer topics like literature, sports, or leisure activities instead. The piece ends noting the year 1912 and the author Walt Mason.
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Bacon
Swinburne
Dr. Cook
Gunness Farm
Woodrow Taft
Walt Mason
Practical recipes from readers for salmon loaf and desserts
Recipes share steps for salmon loaf with crackers butter egg and bacon crumb topping, ham and bread cups with milk and egg, cherry tart with meringue, strawberry shortcake with biscuit base, peach tapioca pudding with cream sauce, and reader C Hathaway contributions from New Bedford.
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Mary E. Russell
Bertram Street
Neponset
J. F. Meade
Hanover Street
Boston
A. P. Blakeley
Linden Street
Chicopee Falls
Dark Hour of the Nervous Young Man in the Library
A tense scene unfolds in a Colonial library where a pale, determined young man sits at a desk writing as a storm of worry and longing presses in. The arrival of a nurse with news of a healthy baby restores hope and ends the crisis.
Ambassador Reid Hosts Lunch for An ticular Artillery Officers
London July 29 Ambassador Reid hosted a luncheon at Dorchester House for officers of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston and the Honourable Artillery Company of London. A reception followed with both corps present in full uniform. The Boston artillerymen had recently arrived in London after a continental trip.
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London
Ambassador Reid
Dorchester House
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of
Boston
Honourable Artillery Company of
Visits by Mothers-in-Law and Daughter Homes
A reader argues that mothers should visit their married daughters to support the daughters and ensure proper respect from sons-in-law. The letter also notes a mother limits visits to her son's home for peace and questions the unnaturalness of mothers avoiding their sons' households after marriage. ANOTHER MOTHER-IN-LAW.
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London
Jaime
Victoria of
Spain
Henry of Battenberg
Isle of Wight
Alfonso
England
Dear Sisters of the Sewing Circle
Advice on marriage and jealousy from a columnist named Philosopher
A reader called Deject ed asks about a husband's social outings. The columnist advises accepting a spouse as a chum, avoiding jealousy, and trusting him to share details if he wishes, suggesting kindness and tolerance as the path to happiness.
Advice to a bachelor sister in law about living with newlyweds
A guidance note tells a sister in law to stop interfering in her younger sister's married life. It urges her to live separately, respect the couple's autonomy, and return to her trade while paying board. It warns that marriage changes duties and that two people and a guest may become a crowd.
Rules That Work Both Ways In The Sewing Circle
A reader criticizes defenders of the word Successful and argues a double standard for women with wealth and independence. She condemns a woman who abandons her husband for money and contemplates reciprocal expectations in a husband leaving a wife who becomes a burden after a fire.
Berkshire Hills Note on Husbands of Successful Avilon
A brief remark from Berkshire Hills notes concern over the husbands of the figures labeled Successful and Avilon. The author expresses regret and sympathy for those men amid ongoing troubles.
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Avilon
Berkshire Hills
Advice to Sister-in-Law End Relationships for a Job
A reader advises a sister-in-law to leave the sister and her husband as soon as possible and secure any job. The note claims married life is hard, and being bossed by a spouse plus a sister-in-law is intolerable. It suggests visiting occasionally and taking a back seat for happiness.
The Work of the Home M aker To Old Maid
A column encourages a young girl to remain hopeful about marriage and home life. It notes how a girl's role as future mistress of a home can be valued beyond office work and urges socializing with brothers and their friends for future opportunities.
Letters From Sewing Circle Highlighted in Sunday Post
A selection of the most intriguing letters to the Sewing Circle will appear in Sunday's Post, offering readers a glimpse into community concerns, hobbies, and local voices in a periodical feature.
Dear Miss Champagne Am a Young Woman Seeks Advice
A 22 year old writes asking if she is too old to date multiple men, how old one should settle down, and whether to return a token given by a 20 year old companion after ending their relationship. The columnist affirms her can enjoy social life with multiple suitors, discusses settling down by temperament, and advises returning the token.
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Miss Champagne
Naas
Gift Unneeded and Undignified Says Reader Question
The speaker states there is no reason to keep his gift and calls it undignified. They defer the rest of the question to Post readers for an answer.
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Post
Child Takes Up the Gasolene Habit
Rosalie Sosa a nine year old girl from Covina is described as addicted to sniffing gasoline. For more than a year she has inhaled fumes until dizzy and sees visions. Two weeks ago she was found by the roadside pouring gasoline and inhaling it, then confessed to her mother.
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Los Angeles
Rosalie Sosa
Covina
Poslam Skin Remedy Promises Fast Relief and Beauty
An advertisement touts Poslam and Poslam Soap as quick fixes for inflamed complexions, sunburn, pimples, hives, rashes, itching feet, and minor skin troubles. Claims include overnight results, benefit in hot weather, and curing long standing eczema and other conditions. Free samples offered by Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
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West 25Th Street
New York City
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