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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1911
Page
11
John Brooks bids Marcia farewell amid Sunnyside lilacs as she wrestles with ambition and love. Marcia later returns to the farm after a city struggle, sensing lilacs calling her home and the ghost of her dreamer beside her.
A young man asks how to handle a girlfriend who meets him and other suitors. The advice notes that young women seek attention and that he should not demand exclusive devotion yet. It suggests sharing her attention for now and waiting until he is older to solidify commitment.
A brief poetic exchange recalls lilacs inviting the speaker back home. The speaker declares intention to stay with their beloved and the familiar garden, framing a heartfelt reunion.
A young woman asks if sending music and cards to a fickle lover is forward. The columnist advises against further advances, noting the man’s petty, untrustworthy conduct and urging her to detach rather than pursue reconciliation. The reply emphasizes self respect and warns that any victory would be poor.
A letter to the editor questions Massachusetts legislators and urban experts on solving the milk supply issue. The writer argues for expert input with practical farming experience and criticizes past methods as fruitless and costly.
A 1911 verse by Walt Mason recounts two feuding neighbors hurling insults and rocks until the peacemaker steps in. He narrates his bemused attempt to calm them, suffers a beating, and vows to let neighbors quarrel but still promotes calm and restraint.
Otis Skinner the actor is the son of a clergyman. Many clergymen's sons go on stage and many American actresses were born in Canada. Former Congressman J C Sibley of Pennsylvania is now a gentleman farmer. Owen Wister the novelist is a member of the Philadelphia bar. Edgar Saltus the author is a descendant of Admiral Kornelius Evertson who recaptured New York in 1673. William Henry Goodyear curator is a son of Charles Goodyear. William L Washington retired New York capitalist is a descendant of John Augustine Washington and served as aide de camp to General Joseph E Johnston in the Civil War.
A collection of old fashioned cooking notes describes ham preparation with cold water overnight soaking and vinegar boil then simmer. Also pork and onion fry up, grated cheese dough strips baked in a quick oven and a prunes bread yeast batter with detailed steps from several women including Mrs Joseph Auger Mrs F F Lane Mrs Co Temple and Mrs Grunnee.
Fancy and useful parish articles sale today at the parish house from 10 a m to 6 p m to aid Trinity Church Home for the Aged Rachael Allen memorial. The Boston Special Union meets next Monday at Ford Hall with Rev Clarence A Bar eur to speak. Parishioners plan a memorial silver flagon for Rev Henry A Metcalf died recently in New York. The flagon design is by a parishioner and costs 200 dollars. President Locke announces April Sunday conferences for four weeks on What Do We Owe. Rehearsals for Darkness and Light pageant begin at Mechanics building in advance of the exposition opening April 22, with a North Episode rehearsal at Pilgrim Hall last night.
The Sewing Circle invites homemakers of New England to discuss home life, domestic problems, health hints, baby care, gardening and household economy. Correspondents may use pen names and ask questions. Mail letters to Sewing Circle Editor Boston Post.
An old guidance note suggests postponing weaning until fall and using bottle feeds by day while preserving night milk, emphasizing rest, nutrition, and doctor directed care. It warns a second summer brings illness and that strong nursing skills comfort the child and aid recovery.
A reader asks for ready made options for a summer wedding gown and travelling suit. Questions cover dress length versus train with veil, fabric choices satin or kid slippers, veil material, color for going away outfit, and whether silk with a pongee coat or a suit suits blue gray eyes. Also asks about a suitable hat color, footwear, and serving refreshments for a six guest dining room amid family illness.
A letter from SHUT IN describes a five month fever, a knee bent backward, an operation with a stiff knee despite various treatments. The writer asks how Ever Smile’s knee recovered after cast removal, as a mother of five seeks to get well again.
The writer Irene suggests colors to suit a dark complexioned person. Browns suit most shades, dark red complements the skin, with turkey red as a sash color and bright orange or dark buff for trimmings.
Jeanette asks sisters for help planning a first anniversary Mars marriage celebration. She will host a dinner party in early April and wants a discreet way to announce the occasion to guests unaware of the event.
A married woman explains how she arranged life insurance by naming her mother in law as payer and beneficiary, then shifted payments to her husband’s estate to avoid sharing with her own spouse. She notes adopting a firm “mother first” rule and keeping relatives from intruding on their finances.
A reader named Greenhorn thanks Good Mamma and Marion plus others for light housekeeping advice. He asks Marion to confirm if she has an oven for oil stoves to bake successfully and mentions preferring not to use the landlady's stove. The note ends with circle approval and reading.
Dear Bride asks Sewing Circle readers about the age for dressing children in short clothes. The query appears in a women’s page column seeking fashion guidance.
Readers are asked if it is acceptable to rub a child’s gums with a coin to aid a tooth eruption. The notice also notes a reader’s recent marriage.
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