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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1912
Page
8
The verses describe burying a fallen British soldier at night with bayonets, no coffin, and a martial cloak. Prayers are few as comrades gaze on the dead, reflect on tomorrow, and fear how foes and strangers will tread over his grave. The line about the clock signals retirement and distant gunfire as the soldier is laid to rest without marker.
A young 18 year old asks Mildred Champagne if a man six years her senior can restrict her dating before engagement. Champagne replies that she cannot be forced to change her conduct if not engaged, and asks whether the relationship is worth pleasing him.
A woman contemplates her relationship and asks whether she should pursue harmony by pleasing her partner, praising him as admirable and considering how to behave if she cares for him.
Miss Janet M Cumston granddaughter of the late Colonel Charles Gordon Greene founder and longtime editor of the Boston Post married Ronald Perrins of London England The wedding took place at Episcopal Church of Our Saviour Longwood at 11 am with Rev Dr Reginald Howe officiating The couple will sail to the continent for several months before settling in London
Mrs. A Lawrence Rotch widow of a Harvard professor states she will keep supporting the Blue Hill Observatory as her husband did and that the observatory will eventually be turned over to Harvard University.
A reader argues against marrying cousins citing genetic risks and odd traits in offspring. The letter shares observations of cousins with mixed outcomes and condemns harsh parenting practices while urging nonphysical discipline and patience in guiding youth.
A 17 year old girl writes detailing constant corporal punishment by her mother in the family household. She notes the method is used for misconduct, regardless of age, and claims no favoritism between siblings. The writer says she prefers public striking to scolding and cites her elder sister who faced the same discipline before marriage.
A reader writes about a six year marriage starting on seven dollars twenty five cents weekly. She explains poverty led to hardship but now with two daughters and husband they live on fifteen dollars weekly, owe no one, and feel blessed by their improved finances and happiness.
A reader questions why many New England women stay single and whether they regret it. She recalls a past love who never proposed and reflects that remaining single can feel unstable, preferring a settled home life.
The speaker cautions against marrying for wealth and urges fidelity to self. A bitter view of a scorned, tempersome wife is contrasted with a plea to seek divine blessing before marriage, urging sentiment and genuine affection over money.
A reader laments being considered an old maid and asserts women belong in marriage and home. She argues ninety nine of every hundred marry the first suitor and love may follow or not. A note cites the circle and Sunday Post as publishing more letters.
In London June 10 the Cunard Steamship Company refused any remuneration for Carpathia salvage of Titanic passengers. White Star paid Captain Arthur H. Rostron 500 and 250 to the surgeon purser and chief steward. The remaining Carpathia crew members received a month's pay.
The 1912 booklet New England Vacation Resorts promoted by the Boston and Maine railroad highlights coast lake and mountain summer areas across six states. Seashore spots include Nahant Swampscott Marblehead Gloucester and Old Orchard with Taft summers near Beverly and Cape Elizabeth. Mountain highlights feature the White Mountains with Mt Washington while inland areas cover Winnipesaukee Asquam Sunapee and Deerfield Valley. A free copy is available from the Vacation Bureau Room 954 South Station Boston.
The Milano Brothers of Sweden perform at the Boston Common parade ground at 12:30 this afternoon. The world famous act promises a sensation of skill and daring.
Oscar Mirano and his brother perform a dangerous act balancing a 60 foot pole on the body without using hands. Oscar ascends to the top and executes head balancing tricks, a first in America, after shows at the New York Hippodrome. The feat, once praised by Emperor William in Germany, highlights the risk of lifting 150 pounds atop the pole.
London June 10 Earl Loreburn lord high chancellor since December 190 then resigned today Viscount Haldane secretary of state for war was appointed to succeed the Earl Loreburn is known to have been out of sympathy with much of the recent radical legislation and openly hostile to Reginald McKenna in refusing protection to non unionists willing to take the dock workers' jobs.
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