Mothers and chaperons in courtship debated in letters
A "Young Mother" letters section weighs whether a mother should chaperon a daughter during courtship and whether a young man should surrender his earnings before marriage. Respondents warn against overreach, urge balance, and advise assessing finances before tying vows.
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Ried
Peggy
Vera
Green Plaid Taffeta Gown by Andree in Paris Fashion
Paris reports a green plaid taffeta gown by Andree drawing favorable attention. The ensemble features an empire surplice blouse with a full shirted skirt plaited from the hips to the feet, double ruffles, wide ruffles on the blouse neck sleeves and belt, and a marine frill hat under the brim.
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Andree
Paris
Family quarrels amid shared homes warn of unrest
A nurse notes that when two families share a home they quarrel over coal light rent and bills. Conflicts rise from mothers arguing their children are best and the other family’s kids are troublemakers. She urges secrecy to preserve peace.
Letters to the Sewing Circle Featured in Sunday Post
The Sunday Post prints some of the most engaging letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing reader opinions and community flair in a format that highlights home crafts and social exchange.
Mrs Shaw elected president of Boston suffrage group
Mrs. Quincy A. Shaw was elected yesterday president of the Boston Woman Suffrage Association at the Twentieth Century Club. Other officers named include vice presidents Mrs. Charles G. Ames Miss Emily G. Balch Miss Alice Stone Blackwell Mrs. Louis Brandeis and several directors.
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Quincy A. Shaw
Boston Woman Suffrage Association
Twentieth Century Club
Charles G. Ames
Emily G. Balch
Alice Stone Blackwell
Louis Brandeis
James T. Fields
David Hunt
John Lindsey
Lucia Ames Mead
Mary Hutcheson Page
Francis H. Williams
J. Dellinger Barney
Clara 8B
Recipes from New England Housewives
A Sunday Post feature presents two recipes. One mixes oatmeal flour sugar and milk to form squares baked in a hot oven after overnight stirring. The other combines corned beef potatoes onion juice butter and seasonings to toast with poached eggs and parsley.
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Winter Street
Lewiston
Parisian fashions change silhouettes with spring gowns
Smart Parisiennes debut hair styles that expose the ears while silk calling gowns feature carrick capes. Silk or cloth capes pair with double and triple tunics to refresh last year’s gowns as Spring coats for young women adopt straight backs, new length, and raglan shoulders.
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