Yes I am a Snob and Other Sewing Circle Letters
A reader defends snobbishness as protection against intrusion by outsiders, recounting how she and neighbors excluded a vulgar family. The column then features several letters praising wives, mothers, and husbands, with contrasts on money, roles, and the value of domestic labor. The voices urge women to insist on respect, while urging men to support their families and assert rights.
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Sewing Circle
Bacup
Sisters
Boston Weather Extremes From History
The speaker cites Boston temperature records with past lows of 12 above in 1876 and 14 above in 1895 and highs of 66 above in 1913 and 62 above in 1912. They note rain or snow in Boston during the years 1907 1908 1911 1912 and 1916.
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Boston
Whistle Tune Encourages Cheer Amid Grumbling
A lighthearted lyric urges a cheerful whistle despite critics and grouches. It celebrates youthful joy, popular airs, and the troubadour spirit warming listeners, promising toil forgotten as melodies rise.
Dear Miss Champagne Love and a Sister in Law Dilemma
A reader asks if a man who loves her can marry and live with his sister in law who helps with his finances. The columnist notes the sister’s support role, questions the viability of cohabitation, and suggests the couple could adapt if married, urging awareness of obligations and affection.
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Champagne
No title derived from fragmentary dialogue.
A friend counsels siblings on love and duty, arguing that if both love deeply they should sacrifice to marry, while noting that a sister-in-law is not a mother-in-law.
Green Peppers Stuffed With Oysters Recipe
Remove stems and seeds from six green peppers parboil two percent oysters in their own liquor and season with salt. Chop finely half of a large pepper and one very small onion and fry in butter. Mix the fried pepper and onion with the oysters and add bread crumbs until the stuffing is of a suitable con-
Remarkable Pinex cough remedy sold in bottles
A home made cough remedy using 2% ounces of Pinex with sugar syrup bottled to treat severe coughs throat tickle and chest cold. Pinex blends Norway pine extract with guaiacol and is touted for rapid relief with many users worldwide. Seek “2% ounces of Pinex” and full directions to avoid imitations.
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