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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1913
Page
11
The Sewing Circle letters discuss changing norms for women and smoking, noting many respectable Boston women smoke and drink in public with their partners. They argue old restrictions have faded and warn against pretentious infatuation with high society.
A Salem sister condemns public school efforts to teach about life’s “great truths” arguing that constant parental oversight suffices for female youth. She laments modern immodesty, urging modesty through natural intuition and avoidance of “plain speaking” and certain dances and fashions.
A letter replies to a prior communication asserting that much of the high cost of living stems from women buying out of season foods and fruits, and paying high prices for meats and fish when cheaper options are available. The response defends or challenges that view.
A reader accuses the writer One Slave of the Styles of blaming women for high living costs. The letter questions who funds clubhouses, conventions, and luxuries while women buy modest items like hats and strawberries. The exchange edges toward gender roles and financial burdens in modern life.
A fragment from a local page notes a discussion within a community group about gender roles and domestic responsibilities. The readable text hints at a debate over whether the male or female household member should manage purse-related tasks in a family setting.
A selection of the Sewing Circle letters appears in the Sunday Post, showcasing reader opinions, tips, and anecdotes related to crafts and sewing. The page reflects community interest and practical insights shared by local residents.
Deborah Randolph buys a blue silk dress to please Ernest Foss and his grandmother. A crowded street car swap leads to the loss and surprising recovery of the box with the dress. Ernest’s grandmother confesses misplacing the package and apologizes, praising Deborah’s kindness.
Deborah remembers a charming old lady and a blue silk dress as she and Ernest walk home. He hints at a future talk, promising to return tomorrow night to share news if she desires. Deborah feels flattered and hopeful after the pleasant social evening.
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