Sewing Circle Opens as Homemakers Forum in Boston Post
The Sewing Circle debuts as a woman’s own forum for New England homemakers. Topics include home management, family life, health hints, baby care, remedies, gardening, and household economy with anonymous questions and friendly advice. Correspondents write on one side of the page to the Sewing Circle Editor.
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Sewing Circle
Boston Daily and
Sunday Post
New England
Boston Post
Parlor Decoration Ideas Shared By Lady Isabel
In a letter to the Circle Lady Isabel expressed interest in parlor decorating ideas. She plans to use pink in a spare room and closet shelving, seeking low cost enhancements to make her parlor warmer and more expressive.
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Isabel
Circle
Fiartford
Thanks to Golden Rod Dear Golden Rod
A brief note thanks the Golden Rod for a kind suggestion. Signed by a friend.
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Golden Rod
Mill Girl Seeks Hair Remedy Trial Advice
A reader argues that a proposed hair remedy would not darken hair. She notes many users saw no color change, recommends applying at the roots, massaging in, and cleansing weekly with borax water to remove oil buildup. She suggests continuing a few weeks to judge results and stopping if darkening occurs.
To Fathers and Mothers Be Kind to Children
A brief admonition urges fathers and mothers to avoid harsh words and actions at home and in public. The author warns that children imitate parental behavior and urges patience and gentleness to prevent abusive patterns. The piece emphasizes calm, compassionate parenting based on experience.
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Ewear
Wives and Husbands Roles Prompt Domestic Debate
A reader named Delia B argues that men should not be expected to do housework after hard labor, and that some wives demand too much of their husbands, reflecting a domestic role debate.
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Delia B
Waists and Skirts Ad From Meyer Jonasson Co
Linen collars and laundered cuffs waists in striped madras Gibson plait with pockets offered at reduced prices. Messaline and checked taffeta waists open front back trimmed in odd sizes and colors. Skirts in mixed gray worsted panel pleated with tabs and button trimming in all sizes belt 23 to 29.
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Messaline
You Should Arrive Early for These Fine Bar Gains
The note urges arriving early to enjoy advantageous bar gains, highlighting anticipation of favorable returns.
Relatives Editor Seeks Missing Brother in News of the World
Advertisement invites women to help locate their brothers by sending the brother’s name and last known address to the Relatives Editor of News of the World in London. The paper offers to search free of charge.
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News of the World
London
Letter recalls Victorian era and English grief in Surrey
The writer in Surrey recalls living in Croydon on Sydenham Road when Queen Victoria died and describes the nation’s sorrow. He notes King Edward VII’s passing would be likewise missed and offers to meet, leaving his address with the editor near the Christian Science Church in Boston.
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Sunday Post
England
Queen Victoria
Croydon
Sydenham Road
Hwdward
English Daily Mail
Boston
Christian Science Church
Surrey
How to Wash and Iron Linen Suit Without Shrink or Fade
Malden reader asks for careful methods to launder a natural color linen suit. Advice covers washing with mild soap, cold water, gentle agitation, air drying away from direct heat, and ironing when slightly damp using a warm iron to avoid shrinking or fading.
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Boston Post Sewing Circle
Malden
Rules on Dress Length for Daughters and Mothers Letters
A letter discusses age based dress length guidance for girls ages 14 to 18 and compliments a mother's involvement in her children's correspondence. Another note, signed Rebecca, supports parental oversight and reading letters to seek family opinions. The exchange reflects early 20th century etiquette on propriety and youth appearance.
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Edith M
Eleanor
Rebecca
Classic Lobster Timbale And Meaty Breads From Boston Recipes
A collection of old Salisbury style recipes detailing lobster timbales with mushroom almond filling baked in timbale molds and served with tomato sauce or mayonnaise, plus Boston area breads and croquettes, rice croquettes with eggs and beets, and a strawberry short cake with layered berries. Recipes attributed to Mrs. Richmond Mrs. A C Roberts Mrs. C H Blaisdell Mrs Annie H Quile and Mrs E L Bracy with addresses listed.
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Richmond
Woodcliff Street
Roxbury
Annie H. Quile
Adams Avenue
South
Portland
Advice on Rompers and Salad Dressing Recipe
A reader suggests rompers for girls and shares a homemade salad dressing recipe. Instructions: melt butter, then add eggs mustard sugar milk and vinegar to thicken in a double boiler. The writer endorses home hospitality and signs as CLARITA addressing Trixie.
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Clarita
King George and the Austin Poet Clash in Rhyme
In a 1910 verse by Walt Mason the imagined king vows to guard his realm while urging harsh treatment of poet Alfred Austin. The satire portrays royal pressure against verse that could rattle the crown.
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London
Austin
Alfred Austin
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Ministers' Union Summer Meeting set for King's Chapel
The 16th annual Ministers' Union summer meeting will be at King's Chapel on Monday June 6 at 10:80. Albert Parker Fitch D D president of Andover Seminary will address the gathering.
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The
Ministers’ Union
King’s Chapel
Albert Parker Fitch
D. D
Andover Seminary
Fashions and Fads Highlight Summer Attire Trends
Paragraphs describe sleeveless coats of diaphanous fabrics likely to be popular this season. Small boy suits use banding piping or feather stitching while bridal hosiery features wreaths bows and roses. Embroidered parasols pair with linen or cotton dresses as Chantecler coloring appears across hats coats and suits.
Dear Miss Champagne Advice on birthday and Christmas gifts
A 25 year old man asks how to show his fiancée love while separated by 1000 miles. He is advised to send a solitaire for her third finger of the left hand and, later, reinforce it with a plain gold band for Christmas, noting women may start preparing gifts in July.
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Miss Champagne
Daily Post
Miss Champagnie
Confession Sheds Light on Womanhood Standards
The line questioning the heart confession as inconsistent with proper womanhood reflects era norms. It frames gender expectations through moral judgment and social roles, suggesting tension between personal feelings and communal ideals.
How to Censor the Moving Picture Shows
A Rochester congress topic on June 7 1 will discuss regulating moving pictures. Experts note great educational potential but warn of danger if left unrestricted. John Collier led New York City censorship, to be explained by him at the congress.
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Frederick C. Lauterburn
St. Stephen's Church
South End
Europe
Lauterburn
Drury
St. Paul's School
Concord
N. H
St. Agnes’ Chapel
Trinity Parish
New York City
Congress of the Playground Association
Rochester
John Collier
Collier
Congress
Belmont clothing salesmen entertained at Payson Park home
Mr F Garman manager of Leopold Morse Company hosted the store’s clothing salesmen at his Payson Park Belmont residence on Wednesday evening. All attendees spent a most enjoyable evening.
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Mr. F. ©. Garman
Leopold Morse Company
Payson Park
Belmont
Hot Wave On Way East Heads Toward Coast
A southwest hot wave moves eastward through the Gulf States and is due on the Atlantic coast in two to three days. Until arrival, Eastern States can expect cool, fair conditions, while Texas reports 100 degree heat inland as the system shifts from the Lake region and Canadian border.
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Washington
Gulf States
Atlantic
Lake
Canadian
Texas
Cunard Defends Mauretania Speed Record
A. A. Booth of the Cunard Steamship Company refutes Atlantic Monthly claims about Mauretania's 1909 voyage. He states the ship's speed was 26.06 knots on the northerly course, not 26.08, and that the 2784 mile distance and observations confirm the record.
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A. A. Booth
Cunard Steamship Company
Atlantic Monthly
Charles Terry Delaney
Cunard Company
Delaney
13th Anniversary Events for Foresters Group
Announcement notes events for Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters next week. Our Lady of Lourdes court in Jamaica Plain marks its 18th anniversary Friday in Arcanum Hall with Co M. Duggan and B N Clancy present. Sancta Maria court in Everett holds a class initiation with Mra Julia Walsh and St Augustine's staff. A new branch opens in Mansfield Sunday afternoon.
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Order of Foresters
Our Lady of Lourdes Court of
Jamaica Plain
Arcanum Hall
Co. M. Duggan
B. N. Clancy
Sancta Maria Court of
Everett
Foresters Hall
Mra
Julia A. Walsh
St. Augustine's Court of
South Boston
Order
Mansfield
Pension widow of General Howard to receive monthly pension
Washington June 2 widow of General 0 0 Howard will receive a pension of 100 dollars each month as ordered by the House today.
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Howard
Washington
General
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