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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
15
A Boston Post department invites homemakers to share advice on domestic topics. Correspondents may use pen names and ask each other questions. Submissions should be one side of the paper and addressed to the Sewing Circle Editor.
A series of letters argue for fair share of earnings for wives, weekly half-holiday, and mutual respect in marriage. Advice ranges from joint finances before marriage to resisting coercive rules, with a Lexington correspondent proposing legislative action and an old fashioned voice praising frugal living.
The Sunday Post prints a selection of engaging letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing reader opinions, tips, and community chatter on crafting, events, and local culture.
A full color page features the Van Loons in a Fourth of July celebration with family scenes and humorous sketches. The Sun day Post highlights their adventures, listing playful events and community cheer.
Bertha confronts poverty while her five year old daughter Jessie wanderers from a country aunt’s home into an unfamiliar farmhouse. Mrs Leighton and her husband, a childless couple, invite Jessie to stay and visit, offering a possible new home.
Premet designs a champagne colored taffeta afternoon dress with a snug basque. The skirt shows three tiers of black lace flounces edged with black satin bands and lace at the neck and elbows. A black satin hat features a large champagne bow.
A young girl Jessie is returned home by Mr Leighton with the help of Toby after getting lost. Jessie remains fond of the Leigtons as summer passes. Mrs Leighton falls ill and dies, followed by her husband. Jessie grows old and recalls the generosity behind the money and houses said to be hers.
Henry J. Burton, a colored youth from New Jersey, confessed writing letters to Cunard officials threatening to blow up the Aquitania unless paid $10,000. He was arraigned in New York and held in $10,000 bail for trial after extradition from New Jersey.
Achille Forte a noted Boston Italian and city tru ant officer and former treasurer of the Italian Mutual Aid Society was held in 1500 for Superior Court by Judge A K Cohen. He is charged with misusing about 1400 of society funds. The society, headquartered in Boston, counts members nationwide.
Forte, treasurer in 1909, faced a $1952 debt to a society after his term ended. He claims $500 was paid and the balance covered by a promissory note, with the society voting to accept. The case moved from Municipal to Superior Court with Forte held for $1500 to ensure appearance. He has long resided in Boston and is active in Italian affairs.
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