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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1910
Page
11
A letter from Surrey England argues English women dress according to their means and duties rather than chasing trends. It contrasts American and English attitudes, notes suffragists as non working-class, and endorses modest, practical living over costly fashion.
A light verse from Mrs. Post Jester invites the Post Sisters to join the Post Club with warmth and humor. The poem celebrates belonging, shared troubles, advice, and friendly critique within the group. It salutes married, single, fat, and lean members in a cheerful chorus.
A husband recalls adopting a six week old girl to raise as his own after years of childlessness. He explains the bond grew strong as the child aged to fourteen, noting how earlier adoption deepens love and integration into the family. Purple Lilac.
A Yankee Sister writes praising the sentiment in Vermont Hills and asks for more letters. She questions the gentleness of men like "the husband of Merry England" and asserts a worker can also remove his own shoes.
A mixed excerpt opens with Walt Mason satirizing a vain woman who fusses with hats and self adornment, arguing inner wealth beats outward show. The scene shifts to Austin Poole and a visitor recounting a tense family confrontation about money, loyalty, and a failed loan attempt in the West then East.
In a bitter scene a desperate father offers wealth and social ascent to win his future son in law. The young man accepts a price for his independence, leading to a society wedding that exposes the groom as merely Austin Poole’s son. The newspapers later crown Poole’s son with his father’s name and power.
Charles R. Saunders of Boston commends the Post for supporting direct election of U S Senators by the people. He notes 1900 Massachusetts actions: 8 to 3 in federal relations committee, 92 to 6 in the House, with 47 Republicans, 43 Democrats, 2 Socialists. Senate rejection 11 to 24. He argues broad voter support shows the reform’s appeal.
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