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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1911
Page
7
The Sewing Circle section in the Boston Daily and Sunday Fest offers a woman’s forum for New England homemakers. Topics include home management, family issues, child care, household economy, and simple remedies. Correspondents may use pen names and write on one side only.
The author extols powdered charcoal as non toxic and safe for daily use. It is described as antiseptic and a blood purifier aiding digestion and liver health. A sea captain’s cholera prevention routine with charcoal salt and cayenne is cited as successful, claimed to prevent illness and cure some infections.
Mrs Harriet E Vanpler of 5248 Ransom Street Ottumwa Iowa declares long suffered female trouble relieved by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after trying many doctors. She urges others not to submit to surgical operation before fair trial and notes widespread testimonials as genuine.
Mary G explains a soap recipe using lye grease borax and liquid ammonia for a smooth white soap. She notes adding citronella for fragrance and states the soap improves with age and is better than store bought.
A reader asks if an 18 month old is too young for a Russian suit and requests guidance on suitable white cloth. The note from Juanita seeks sewing advice from the Dear Sisters and Sewing Circle community.
Dear Lady Ellen, the letter explains a home method using green tea and sage to stain hair. Boil two ounces each of green tea and sage in water then reduce to one quart, steep 24 hours, strain, bottle, and apply each morning to hair. If ineffective, consult a hairdresser or use a dye matching hair color.
A letter from Minnie asks for guidance on trimming a bassinette. She requests details on methods colors needed and whether a mattress or pillow is appropriate at the bottom.
A letter discusses how to introduce teenage guests ages fourteen to seventeen at a home party. The writer asks whether to use Miss and Mr titles or first and last names for the group of young sisters and brothers and notes the gathering is for fifteen.
Sadie warns new renters to expect two rooms and a two-burner gas stove, avoid onions, and keep windows open during cooking to prevent odors. She advises not to hire the first place and to understand privileges, noting gas charges vary from 25 cents a week to being included in rent.
A young mother asks the Sewing Circle for guidance on how to clothe her nine month old in rising heat. She worries about all wool causing sweating and wonders if silk bands could keep the bowels warm, seeking safe timing for any change and reassurance from trusted sisters.
A reader signs as Ellen warns Mary to seek urgent care for a child she describes as having scale ringworms. The writer shares a relief story of her own boy who improved after treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital.
The War Time Post extracts from the Boston Post reveal sidelights on the Civil War era as 1861 approaches. Read about contemporary opinions, events, and notable figures shaping the early days of the conflict.
Fifty years ago today the steamer Brook lyn began a mission to secure Key West Havana supplies for Fort Pickens Florida. Captain Wedges warned General Scott of dwindling fort and naval supplies, while Beauregard reported Anderson in Fort Sumter nearly out of fuel and provisions and Confederate batteries ready within days.
Despatch from Washington says evacuation of Fort Sumter will occur immediately after yesterday's failure to evacuate. Administration circles attribute delays to technical reasons. Later years reveal Lincoln's iron backbone prevented Sumter's fall, suggesting a very different history if a more pliable president had sat in the White House.
The Montgomery-based Southern Congress publishes a permanent Confederate States constitution. It largely mirrors the US framework but bans protectionist measures, forbidding bounties and duties on imports to foster any industry, a point noted in The War Time Post.
A decided movement among military men in the city’s volunteer militia aims to form one or more battalions or regiments considered highly reliable and efficient. The Fourth Battalion begins with the essential elements for success.
A despatch from Gloucester reports the fishing schooner Colonial driven ashore in a heavy gale off Burgeo Newfoundland. Captain Fred Upton and his 18 crew members reached shore safely, with the vessel deemed unlikely to be saved.
Next Sunday's issue of the Sun day Post Magazine will be well worth reading with two entries in the $10,000 short story contest, an instalment of Mark Lee Luther's serial The Sovereign Power, a Torchy story, and other articles and sketches.
The All Sorts column recalls 1861 Florida politics with Union strength in Jacksonville and secession in East Florida. It notes 32 bushels of endorsed office applications filed in Washington, including a young lady asking for her lover’s lighthouse keeper post to unite them. The appointment was ordered forthwith.
Houston and the Texas Secretary of State refused to appear before the secession convention to take the loyalty oath. Other state officers took the oath. Lieutenant Governor Clark would assume governor powers on the 16th as Sam Houston protested Confederate rule and Northern troop interference. Clark is cited as saying Houston aimed to make Texas an independent republic.
An editorial tone from the Boston Post on March 22 1861 notes a rising public mood. It reflects optimism about political stability and citizens’ engagement, urging unity and steady leadership amid tumultuous times. The piece emphasizes the value of public virtue and national harmony.
A historic note offers a night before prep plan for a wedding breakfast. It suggests serving cold scalloped oysters tongue and hot biscuits, shaped and moulded with butter, grated cheese, and baked 1–2 hours before guests arrive. Include coffee tea and cake or homemade doughnuts.
A reader thanks a contact named Bab for answering a plea about a seven month old baby. She recalls losing another child years ago to brain fever and expresses relief at the baby’s good health and stable nights. The message praises the circle’s ongoing activity and strength.
An advertisement claims Paso Ointment cures itching bleeding and protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee from the druggist if the treatment fails. The copy emphasizes rapid relief and refund policy.
The 1911 Easter opening of the R H White Company millinery department fills a quarter of the second floor with a vast display. New colorings include king's blue cerise purples and coral. Hats range from small helmets to large picture hats with materials such as tagas hemp ramie and Neapolitan braid.
Harold M Grath the novelist is a clever billiard player. Ex Governor Frank S Black of New York was a newspaper reporter at Albany. Edward Penfield the artist originated the art poster in America. Cyrus Adler of the Smithsonian is an Oriental student and authority on Jewish history. Parson Davies promoter was praised by William H Vanderbilt at Madison Square Garden. Vanderbilt noted Davies looked more like a parson than a sporting man. Edwin Lefevre writer born at Colon Panama in 1871.
Five individuals including three women and two men pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to shoplifting from department stores. One woman paid a $25 fine, another was sent to Sherborn, and a third had her case continued with increased bail for next Thursday. The men paid $10 fines. Mary Brown of Chelsea paid $25 for items valued at $10. Hattie Williams of Roxbury was sent to Sherborn after police noted prior probation. Myrtle Anderson of Mt. Vernon Street had her case continued after pleading guilty as police sought more time to finish their investigation.
Hunnewell Kansas women meet in caucus to nominate candidates for city offices. Mrs J H Wilson is pitched for mayor and Mrs G A Osborn for police magistrate as they accuse men of running the town in a wide open style.
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