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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
5
A reader shares views on marriage and finances from a New England circle. She recalls an engagement ended over an allowance dispute and notes how she chose independence after witnessing a former fiancée’s marriage. The piece argues for self reliance rather than financial control in relationships.
A reader titled One Who Won’t "Obey" laments distrust in men's fidelity suggesting the vow to obey should remain and noting a bridegroom seen kissing the maid of honor before the ceremony as evidence of shifting moral standards.
A woman laments loving a silent office colleague who never spoke to her or noticed her, deeming her an old maid for not pursuing romance. She notes societal rules force restraint and cause bitter tears, lamenting the cruelty of conventional expectations on decent women.
A reader explains rejecting a two-timing suitor who married another woman and laments spinsterhood while valuing marriage and motherhood. The note also introduces two letters about how small a sum is safe to start married life for a young couple.
A letter notes financial strain after marriage as the writer recalls going into debt for a wedding gown that also served as travel attire and mentions her husband pawning it.
A Brookline bride recalls wedding gifts funding a wedding tour, a home loan from her father, and a life of debt yet relative comfort. She notes never fully escaping debt, owning a touring car, and choosing not to have children due to finances, arguing about the fuss of debt worries.
A columnist cautions newlyweds about marriage on twelve dollars a week. She cites poverty as a major strain on affection and finances, arguing love wanes when money runs short and that a steady balance in the bank is crucial to a happy home.
The Sunday Post will feature some of the most interesting letters to the Sewing Circle, offering readers a peek at community voices and practical tips from readers.
At noon today the White Star liner Cymric sails from Charles Town to Liverpool and Queenstown with a large number of passengers. In the saloon section 270 are booked making this one of the season's biggest first cabin lists. Notables aboard include Michael J. Dwyer James McLaughlin Hugh Osborne F B Forbes and Professor J M Aldrich.
Jeremiah G Hurley and James E Flemming of Brockton received two and three and a half to four and a half year terms in state prison after being found guilty of robbing William M Jones. William Fenn, a cripple from Brockton, was fined 100 dollars and given one month in the house of correction for liquor offenses. The trial also involved Thomas J Dwyer and Patrick Barry over a Brockton grocery store fire.
President William D Gibbs of New Hampshire College will resign effective September 1. Trustees received the letter at their meeting but announced the move today while a committee is formed to locate a successor. Gibbs, inaugurated October 28, 1908, has overseen new buildings and a student rise from 112 to 328.
Mrs. Susan M. Stuart daughter of the late Arioch Wentworth and wife of Wil loughby H. Stuart has won another suit over notes signed in 1902 totaling $32,000 held by Newton Centre Savings Bank and Newton Centre Trust Company. She has repeatedly claimed her name was forged in similar actions.
In Manchester New Hampshire on June 17 Arthur Lemieux six year old son of Mr and Mrs Raphaele Lemieux of New Mast road drowned while playing near the Piscataquag River. Two companions Louis Lemieux his brother and George Champlain ran for help but the boy was dead when retrieved from the stream.
Massachusetts Medical Society officers debunk claims by Milwaukee physicians that kissing is a disease. They say a proposed bill to prohibit kissing is inappropriate for a family practice and would not work, noting cultural norms and that affectionate cheek contact is common and harmless.
Dr. George B. Shattuck of the Massachusetts Medical Society declines comment noting public discourse. Dr. E. M. Buckingham doubts passage while Dr. Burrage deems kissing not a disease and a natural act, not generally health threatening.
In foggy conditions a yacht believed to be Nour mahal collided with the Rockland ferry between Tarrytown and Nyack, tearing a large hole above the waterline. The yacht sailed away, while the ferry carried its passengers to slip without incident.
Grace Benson claims fame for the beauty of her hands and arms and offers a published beauty prescription. The formula uses Kulux Compound, witch hazel, and water to produce a transparent skin effect and remove freckles, tan, sun spots, and roughness with a single application.
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