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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1910
Page
11
The Sewing Circle is a new Boston Post department for homemakers in New England. It invites topics on home life, family care, health hints, remedies, gardening, and household economy. Correspondents may use pen names and should write on one side of the page.
A fragment catalogues quirky household guidance and etiquette notes. It links letters, maternal rights, nail biting remedies, and cosmetic tips with playful pseudonyms like Worried Mother Snow White Beauty and Lover of Beauty. The tone imitates newspaper filler with compact moralizing lines.
A letter from Dorchester Lou suggests a 300 acre New Hampshire farm offer for health seeking camps. Proposes camps beside pine grove and high land near a farmhouse to ease loneliness with free fuel fruit and berries for picking.
The column notes a reader request for the song T Allie Dale and offers to send a cent payment if Ali Dale cannot forward funds, inviting further notice in the column.
A reader recounts a conversation among six women about a popular man as a presidential candidate. Some back the idea, others doubt his experience, and one admires the wife more. A nearby town’s school committee vote shows women’s voting can strain friendships. The Arbiter questions whether fashion followers would vote wisely.
In reply to Viola asking for ideas on a pink satin sofa pillow, the author says they have designed many items from Sun day Post patterns and added their own flourishes. They offer help but lack time to write in detail. The signature reads The Original Daisy.
A reader signing as South Framingham from the Sewing Circle offers a plain salad dressing recipe. It uses one beaten egg, sugar, dry mustard, salt, butter, vinegar, red pepper, and rustarch with milk to thin, cooked in a double boiler and cooled before serving.
A note invites the author of the poem Prayer and Potatoes to send full name and address for forwarding. The editor requests the writer provide their address in the initial letter.
Inquiries seek the age of a person born in Lismore County Tyrone Ireland christened at Bellemuckleroy Church between 62 and 1 percent years ago. Cambridgeite requests guidance on the correct recipient to contact.
Alma Mater quotes a letter opposing critics of women with progressive views. The writer urges action, argues that past improvements came from dissatisfied people, and predicts suffragists will win the ballot and improve conditions for mothers and children.
A reader from LAUGHING WATERS shares a home method for blond hair enhancement. Dissolve a teaspoon of saleratus in water and comb through hair occasionally to create natural varying shades. The note claims the mix is harmless and superior to peroxide blends, and requests reader feedback on rosy cheeks.
A correspondent signs as Edith M No 2 debating a mother reading her daughter's letters. She insists letters are personal property once opened by the writer and questions Rebecca's stance on parental access. She asks Edith M about her occupation as a stenographer and expresses interest in the Sewing Circle.
A reader from Openshaw asks about the old English song Grandfather's Clock sung in infants class. She recalls the first six lines about the clock in the corner telling time and swinging its pendulum, and asks if others remember the rest.
Maude N advises a younger lover may suit, sharing personal experiences of two marriages where younger husbands proved devoted and generous. She urges wives to work to keep their husbands, arguing many troubles stem from neglecting that effort.
A reader asks how to prevent printing from showing through plaster pictures. Suggest using a proper transfer method, smooth backing, and consistent moisture control. avoid wetting the image after transfer and ensure correct alignment before casting.
A reader from a town about 60 miles from Gloucester writes to join the Sewing Circle and makes friends in Gloucester. She notes Gloucester as a lovely place and mentions Edith M. view on opening mail and a wish to hear from others, signing off as MABEL.
A 24 year old writes Mildred Champagne seeking guidance about a 17 year old girl he dated 18 months ago. He pursued her, stopped after leaving, and despite confessing love she stopped replying. He plans a summer visit and asks whether to write or see her. Champagne notes a personal interview can help, and urges restraint.
A compact editorial urges writers to act with direct observation and decisive action. It emphasizes knowing the local terrain to avoid missteps and rely on practical persuasion rather than indulging in elaborate overly poetic rhetoric.
The article surveys revived oblong gold buckles for gowns, crepe blouses in Paisley prints, blue tulle with silver embroidery on house gowns, and metallic slippers in copper tones. It notes seed pearl bangles, glove rings in Paris, black white violet heliotrope and greens in millinery, wooden bead hats, raffia belts, mob hats, bathing fabrics like sergé mohair taffeta and satin, gilt button fastenings on white linen Russian blouse suits.
Simple recipes from home cooks share a fish casserole with butter, flour, milk and eggs baked golden, a pork leg in crust with turkey dressing approach, and a vanilla tapioca dessert with meringue accents. Includes contributor names and addresses in Newport East Boston and Woodfords Maine.
Verse by Walt Mason contrasts two boys Willie who hustles to work and earns praise with Johnnie who performs chores with gloom and delay. The boss reflects on their differing attitudes and futures, imagining Willie's rise while Johnnie loses out. Copyright 1910 by George Matthew Adams.
Simple home kitchen notes share sweets and beans recipes from Roxbury Worcester and Lawrence cooks. Instructions cover sugar butter potatoes walnuts and marshmallow layer cake, spongy doughnuts, baked beans with salt pork and molasses, plus tips on greasing and pot cleanliness.
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