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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1910
Page
9
A new department named the Sewing Circle invites New England home makers to discuss domestic matters health tips child care household economy and garden topics. Correspondents may use pen names and write on one side of the paper addressing letters to the Sewing Circle Editor at the Boston Post.
A middle aged mother asks for room in a kind home. She offers to dust wash dishes fill lamps mend a little in return for shelter. She will do heavy work if necessary but seeks a calm, small burden free of rush.
A letter from LAUGHING WATERS admires pretty room decor and asks Lady Isabelle about sources for ideas. The writer notes staying at home, mentions friends prefer travel, and references Longfellow and Hiawatha as inspiration. The tone is intimate and literary, inviting further correspondence.
A reader asks how to use pink satin scraps for home decor and craft projects. She suggests a sofa pillow front and seeks guidance on embroidery designs and where to place a head motif, plus advice on glass for passe-partout framing.
Viola asks where to buy broken glass for a tape bound item and whether a frame shop is cheaper. She notes the satin features imported lace that was discarded after sale and seeks low cost, pretty ideas to reuse materials without spending.
A letter from an English sister signed Cradley Heath thanks Guerida for a hair wash product. She reports her hair 40 inches long, used the wash with no foam, cooled water, and improvised a bath spray by directing water from a hose on the faucet.
A letter to the Sisters of the Sewing Circle praises Lilac and White Daisy pen pals and suggests mixed marriages can be safe across nationalities but not religions. The writer hopes the Sewing Circle grows like the Post and signs as Lily of the Valley.
A reader from Lewella complains of a beetle infestation in two front rooms with no elm tree nearby. She reports killing hundreds and asks how elm beetles enter the house, wondering if they come down the chimney.
The reader Peggie A asks where to obtain the old piece titled Prayer and Potatoes. She hopes to help readers by locating the work.
A letter to the Proud Suffragist debates insults and stereotypes about Yankee women. The writer proposes culinary arbitration, offering samples of pies and doughnuts to settle claims of culture and thrift between regions. The tone is provocative and confrontational.
A Sterling reader asks for advice about a toddler nearly two who toes in while walking. They note stiff ankle shoes worsen the condition and seek guidance on remedies or treatment.
A reader from Brookline asks which products can safely destroy poison ivy in a lawn. Recommend using labeled herbicides containing effective ingredients such as glyphosate or triclopyr, applied to all plant parts following label directions and safety precautions.
Madame F notes seersucker for easy care and affordable cost with gray white and cream options. She mentions silk for Sundays and special occasions, describes making two pairs of drawers for each dress with knee elastic cover, calling them bloomer suits. She cites compliments from wealthy readers on the sensible attire for her five daughters.
Paragraphs describe bathing suits inspired by princess and Russian blouse trends, with gold and silver slippers and blacks remaining popular. Laces dye over white silk, black and white outfits appear in dinner gowns, and veiled waistlines complete dressy suits. Painted ribbons, crystals, pearls, turquoise stones, and metallic ribbons top accessories for bandeaus and coiffures.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr will wed Miss Eleanor Alexander of New York in a cutaway suit rather than a frock. The ensemble features wide braidings, flaring tails, a new white waistcoat, and London fashion. The couple are seen frequently at Miss Alexander's home at 42 West Forty-seventh Street where Roosevelt carries flowers for her.
In the Church of the Sacred Heart on North Square yesterday the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was observed with five masses celebrated during the morning hours.
A reader asks Miss Champagne for guidance on a long romance with a man eight years older who has never spoken of marriage. The exchange covers intentions, financial standing, and how to encourage openness while maintaining dignity and proper etiquette in social walks.
A reader asks etiquette questions about walking positions. Should a married man walk on the outside with his wife, or is the inside acceptable? When a girl walks with two gentlemen, should she take the inside or middle position? And when a gentleman walks with two ladies, what is proper?
Beth Israel Synagogue in Baldwin Place hosts the Theodore Herzl School graduation Sunday June 5 at 2 pm with hundreds of Boston Hebrews expected to attend. Noted Boston Hebrew businessmen will address students and the Hon. A Hurwitz will lead the program.
The ram Hatahdin, sunk recently near Indian Head, has been emptied of water by naval tugs. The shot hole will be patched and trials will resume.
A Mansfield reader shares a muffin recipe using oatmeal flour salt baking powder lard eggs and milk. Mix sifted dry ingredients rub in lard beat eggs add milk combine to a smooth thin batter fill muffin pans bake hot until nicely browned.
Slice bread and fry in butter then toast. Mince cold meat and cook with eggs butter salt pepper milk until thickened, add tomato sauce and meat. Pour over warm toast and serve immediately. Mrs Whitehead 295 Lexington Street Auburndale.
Take a shank of beef and cut the meat in fine pieces. Remove the marrow. With butter heat and brown the meat, then add the bones and enough hot water to cover. Boil four hours, strain and set away to cool. Mrs J W Gilbert 66 Greenleaf Avenue Medford.
A printed recipe documents a cream mayonnaise dressing by Mrs. F. Chadbourne of 7 Gibbon Avenue Meaford. It lists eggs cream vinegar salt pepper mustard sugar and butter with instructions to beat eggs and add ingredients, finish over boiling water until creamy.
Charles F Chapman of Boston argues in a letter to the Post that Massachusetts should mobilize militia units for Memorial Day activities. He suggests a common drill after a midday lunch, criticizing waning militia interest and proposing stronger state involvement to honor veterans.
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