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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1912
Page
9
A controversial letter argues that marriage success hinges on mutual training and choice, not domination. It urges women to recognize their roles in pairing and to maintain practical routines as a path to harmony. Therona Thatia signs the piece with candid guidance.
A reader letters segments criticizes married women branded as frivolous as a cause of divorce. The writer notes 24 years of marriage and says her husband and children come first, urging forgiveness and forgetting perceived folly.
A Victorian style suggestion urges women to value intellect and personality over appearances to keep their husband’s affection. It counsels cultivating inner grace before roses fade and offers heaven as the reward for kindness.
The letter writer asks whether she should forgo pretties to dress her young daughter properly for a good marriage. She seeks guidance on maternal sacrifice and social expectations in marriage prospects.
A reader dismisses the extended letters on the Middle-Aged Mother problem, noting much of the discourse resembles familiar traits and familiar arguments. The tone is analytical and cautious, urging careful consideration of practical family realities.
Urico promotes a six day free trial to Rheumatism sufferers, offering a large bottle if mailed today. Mrs Amelia Brish of Smithport Pa credits Uric O with relief, and the Urico Company invites applicants to send name and address to 165 State St Binghamton NY with 10 cents to cover mail costs.
A 25 cent bottle promises to stop itch in two seconds with the D D D Prescription for Eczema. The ad claims thorough satisfaction for eczema psoriasis and all skin diseases and notes Riker Jaynes New England Drug Stores and Houghton and Dutton Drug Dept carry the remedy.
Clementina argues against treating daughters as mere options in marriage. She warns that prioritizing wealth and status leads to unhappiness and a squandered family income. The piece critiques unselfish mothers who limit genuine happiness and urges focus on lasting family wellbeing.
An 18 year old writes that her husband sometimes adopts “back to nature” behavior after reading journals, dressing eccentrically and eating raw foods at night. She pleads for advice, hoping to save their marriage while noting he remains a good provider and otherwise fine. She signs as DISCOURAGED WIFE OF 18.
A reply letter describes Alice attempting to curb her husband’s late hours by staying overnight with a girl chum. The plan backfires as the husband becomes furiously angry with her and the situation persists.
Advice column urging Alice to ignore social shaming for spending an evening with a friend. A letter-writer contrasts a husband's late returns with a wife's patience and a friend’s tale of similar behavior, urging fair play and self-respect.
A reader argues two people can live on six dollars weekly by boarding in a cheap house, cooking in their room, skipping theatres, wearing thrifted clothes, and risking health. The writer cites Lawrence mill workers and South End couples as examples of frugal living.
In a letter from Sister Mary a family describes surviving on under six dollars weekly for over a year. Two meals daily came from canned goods with one breakfast item daily, and no money spent on entertainments. A hat was handmade for six cents and the husband wore a fifty cent cap for three years. They report nearly one hundred dollars in the bank.
A batch of notable letters to the Sewing Circle appears in the Sunday Post, offering reader responses, community views, and personal anecdotes. The edition showcases varied voices and practical craft tips shared by subscribers.
United States ambassador to France Robert Bacon and Mrs. Bacon received a farewell luncheon in Paris from the Society Round the World founded by Albert Kahn. About forty guests attended the Boulogne on the Seine clubhouse event promoting international understanding and student world travel.
A 9 year old boy Billy Ford frets over lost love and a missing mother while a village expressman returns his straw hat. Mr Ford and Sue Ford search the countryside as night falls, and Billy is found by his soon to be mother who cradles him in her arms.
A cherry colored straw hat features a purple ribbon crown bow. A new green tuscan straw hat shows a high crown and rolled brim with a gray green plume. Taffetas changeant fabric offers iridescent stripes and figures. Spring hats display bold trims with aerette accents projecting from the back.
A recipe note describes making potato yeast starter, bread dough, and baking instructions. It provides quantities for flour sugar salt yeast and water, plus steps for mixing kneading rising and baking. The text also lists two example meal ideas with rabbits bacon onions rice and potatoes for a family dinner and includes two writers and their addresses.
A strongbox in Old Colony Trust vaults owned by Mrs Georgia M Stuart was opened in court presence and found empty. A second box in State Street Trust vaults also yielded nothing as the receiver sought funds related to Arthur W Shaw embezzlement case.
John B. Lunger of Hartford was elected vice-president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society by the directors to fill the vacancy after the death of Paul Morton. William A. Day became president, succeeding Morton, with Lunger previously serving as vice-president of the Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford.
Patrick Tonmey, a% years old, was caught in the rag cutter belt at Smith Paper Company's Columbia Mills. He was hurled from the shafting and his right arm broken in three places. Mrs Margaret Kennedy directed frightened workers while a doctor used skin grafting to stem bleeding. Dozens of women offered skin to aid his survival.
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