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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
11
Readers share home life worries and budget tips in a Sewing Circle column. A long list of illustrated painting subjects follows a query about sociable art pieces and a letter from a wife seeking independence from her husband.
A reflective poem on labor and fatigue ending with evening as rest and renewal. The speaker contrasts harsh daytime toil under a burning sun with serene twilight and sleep, then shifts to a chorus of modern social commentary and sports notes about races, international games, and a Cambridge marathoner.
Roger Cartwright traps a burglar in his aunt's parlor. The masked thief confesses a plan born of need and offers a payoff. Roger gives money but the visitor leaves a note claiming there is honor among thieves and a surprise gift.
A young 18 year old man seeks advice on winning approval from his girlfriend’s mother. The writer says her mother may deem them too young and suggests he wait, work hard, save money, and prove readiness. He should ask the mother if this plan is acceptable and remain patient.
Dear Miss Champagne the writer a 19 year old asks how to end a two month relationship without hurting the young man. The advice urges honesty at once even if painful and warns that delaying only deepens hurt and damages his trust. It stresses bravery and consideration for his feelings and future goodwill.
The Rt. Rev. Joseph G. Anderson assigns nine priests to parishes: Daniel F. Desmond to Our Lady of Lourdes Beachmont. William P. Drennan to Immaculate Conception Salem. Joseph H. Filton to St Joseph French Salem. Joseph M. Fitzgibbons to St Anthony Cohasset. Robert E. Lee to St James Boston. Henry C. Reardon to St Margaret Lowell. Eugene A. Twomey to St Ann Neponset. Thomas J. Dixon to St Joseph Kingston. Charles A. Johnson to St Paul Cambridge.
Sewell Ford submits a “Torchy” tale for the Sunday Post Magazine $10,000 short story contest set for next Sunday. The piece is touted as a gem readers should not miss.
A reader lists numerous girl twin names and asks the value of a U S 10 cent piece from 1858. The note signs SWEET MARIE.
A letter suggests using a horsewhip on both spouses to curb infidelity. The writer urges not to divorce for the sake of children and promotes harsh punishment as a solution. The missive reflects period social attitudes on marriage and misconduct.
A wife laments thirty years of marriage with only paltry stocks yielding $18 yearly. Her husband earns $10,000 to $12,000 and withholds spending money despite buying her clothes and running the household with one servant. She sold clothes and family jewelry to buy necessities and cannot visit kin due to lack of funds. He claims kindness but she cites isolation and lack of liberty.
A letter questions Mrs. O. T. Hemall about German nationality and accuses tradespeople of deception. Another reader seeks wart removal remedies from hands, asking how long turpentine treatment should be continued to shrink warts and expresses gratitude to any helper.
A recipe for a baked oyster cracker dish with butter milk and eggs, and notes on drying celery tops for future use. Includes names and addresses of MRS ANNA DOTEN of Brockton and MARY E MORAN of Norwich. Also a fried asparagus recipe by MARYETTA BAILEY of Winchester Highlands.
A vintage custard method uses two eggs sour cream vinegar sugar dry mustard salt and pepper melted butter finish on stove to soft custard. Producers claim unmatched smoothness and long shelf life with options to thin or thicken with dairy additions. Edith A Rogers 18 Washington Street Quincy signs the note.
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