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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1911
Page
7
In a Boston Post Sewing Circle column, readers express how patience and tolerance help them cope. A writer from Winona admires spring as the season of renewal and contrasts it with a dislike of winter, sharing personal reflections and cheer.
The Boston Post presents special despatches from March 1861 detailing Fort Sumter tensions. Reports from Washington clash over reinforcement and withdrawal, while Southern secession dynamics unfold. The era’s news values differ from today, with front-page material relegated to inside pages.
Major Robert Anderson reports from Fort Sumter on March 10 1861 that his command is in good health and high spirits, with two active work parties at new battery near Fort Johnson and Morris Island. He addresses Colonel Cooper as Adjutant General urging no drastic action.
Despatches from Washington dated March 10 1861 discuss whether to withdraw all troops from Fort Sumter except a few rather than risk bloodshed. They note bread shortages at Sumter, imply heavy future costs if reinforced, and suggest Southern Congress sources show readiness for war while the North debates avoiding conflict.
Reports from Washington dated March 10 1861 note several more resignations in the army amid growing disaffection on the frontiers. Southern forts held by federal troops drew attention from General Scott and other high officials. Secretary of State Seward will resume duties tomorrow.
In Montgomery on March 10 1861 the new Confederate government shows energy and capability. Secretary L P Walker quietly reinforces Fort Morgan Fort Pulaski Forts Jackson and St Philip with 1000 men each and places 5000 more at Pensacola under Captain Bragg now Brigadier General Beauregard assumes Charleston harbor command. The article notes a push to strike at Northern business pockets.
Charleston S C March 10 1861 The Governor of Georgia attaches all stock worth millions owned by Northern men in the Macon and Western railroad.
Montgomery March 10 1861 The new flag of the Southern Confederacy was unfurled to the breeze by Miss Lilly in a ceremonial display marking the formation of the new government and symbol.
The account explains a flag design attributed to a daughter of an ex President Tyler. It features a red field with a central white stripe, blue union extending through the white, and a center circle of white stars matching the Confederate states.
Cabinet agrees party tests shall not apply to Southern appointments. Applicants must furnish evidence of unconditional Unionism. Offices to be thoroughly swept to make way for new comers.
Boston fire department member William T. Condry of Cen tre Street West Roxbury is sued for 10000 by his daughter-in-law Frances V. Condry of Dedham claiming alienation of affections. She says he influenced her husband John H. Condry to abandon her, aiding a disappearance six months ago.
Clarence A. Gleason faced a hearing over a complaint of neglect of duty in entering asses on his route contrary to rules. The trial board found him not guilty and dismissed the complaint yesterday.
An anxious reader asks if condensed milk can be prepared for a three month old baby and what to mix with it to promote bone development, noting that milk alone may not build bone.
A 16 year old boy seeking a training ship or school ship asks how to join the navy and what age is required. The message comes from a concerned mother of ten requesting guidance on opportunities and eligibility.
A reader promotes borax chips for boiler and tub whitening with cheerful claims of snow white garments. The note encourages others in the Circle to try borax and report back on its effectiveness.
A neighbor who is well off visits my home begging and takes items I need. I am asking Circle Sisters for advice to keep her from coming and taking things. I feel overwhelmed and seek practical steps to set boundaries.
A member of the Sewing Circle asks how to handle baby announcements and card etiquette. She seeks guidance on proper forms and procedures for notifying friends and relatives after a birth.
A Circle 1 member asks how to remove mud stains from the lining of a fur coat. The yellow color shows prominently and she seeks advice from fellow sisters on stain removal techniques.
A motherly exhortation urges sisters to show love and kindness to aging parents. The author recalls a mother who cared in sickness and a father who provided, sharing personal happiness from caring for them and urging actions to make their final days joyful.
Advice columns suggest peroxide use, sage tea for darkening brows, and salts of tartar for lightening hair. Emphasis on cleanliness and simple remedies to look younger, with cautions to avoid overprocessing and to sun dry hair.
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