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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1912
Page
9
United States Steel Corporation releases quarterly statement for quarter ending March 31 1912 showing earnings of 17826972 and a deficit of 6292134. Comparison with prior quarters lists mechanical and chemical segments with figures.
For sale a block of stock in Randall Tel ephone Manufacturing Company parent of United Telephone Company. Make offer. Address D 150. Barry W. Jacobs & Co 54 a erent at ton MA stock broker call or write for particulars. BAZ unclear text mentions Medicare practice commission Adel de Pont.
Norfolk county issued a temporary loan of 100000 dollars to Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company at a 3.625 percent discount maturing December 15. The St Louis and San Francisco Railway sold eight million dollars of 5 percent gold bonds to Speyer and Co with 2 year maturity and all were resold in Paris.
William L. Raymond, formerly with N. W. Harris & Co for 11 years, starts a new business at 36 Congress Street Boston. The firm will deal in high grade state county and municipal bonds steam railroad and public service company bonds under the name W L Raymond & Co.
The tenth annual report shows net income of 804,560 dollars, earnings 2.04 per share, with production of 29,310,579 pounds of copper from Baltic, Tremount ain and half of Champion. Average price 12.54 cents, total gross proceeds 4,655,? and mining costs 8,447,099 dollars. yield 20.87 pounds per ton.
The battleships South Carolina and Kansas sailed from Norfolk to Newport Rhode Island as first and second Atlantic fleet squadrons assemble for a return to Hampton Roads for a German squadron entertainment in June. Nine submarine torpedo boats and two tenders joined today for practice despite poor weather. Many battleships now carry lifeboats.
The Sewing Circle is a regular Boston Post department serving as a women’s forum for home and household topics. Homemaking tips, family management, baby care, and household economy are welcomed with advice and questions addressed to the editor.
A score of sisters ask for particulars about the Government Cook Book. The Post previously republished it in full, but its edition is exhausted. Inquiries should be directed to the Department of Agriculture in Washington.
The Harvard Co operative of Dorchester offers help to couples seeking to buy land and build. Banks may lend beyond building costs and cover cellar work. If paying 20 dollars a month rent, a 3500 to 4000 dollar home is affordable with no extra commissions beyond statutory ones.
A first person lament from a writer over 49 sharing breakfast routines and a desire to look good for her husband. She notes a morning rush at 5 o'clock with her husband asserting control while she plans to handle other tasks and keep up appearances. She dismisses external judgments as common to anyone in similar domestic duties.
A reader rebukes a married couple who prefer dogs to children, calling them peculiar and lamenting the absence of children. The writer, a mother, shares personal experience of waiting eleven years for a first baby and praises the love that children bring to marriage.
A letter explains buying a house by monthly payments. The writer cites a $1500 loan at $15 monthly, with $8 principal and $6.88 interest, totaling ownership after $1500 paid. They compare this to rent and emphasize long term gain and tax and insurance costs. A Lover of Home.
Readers propose practical uses for a bus in the sewing circle circle. Members discuss potential trips to markets, outreach at local events, and transportation needs for group projects. The note invites sisters to share plans and opinions.
In a harsh portrait F Greenland writes about a husband who treats his wife as inferior. He demands she beg for money and restricts payments, even sending the meat man or grocer to his workplace to collect on his terms. The piece prompts readers to consider the wife’s feelings in this mistreatment.
A letter to a sewing circle urges wives to honor marriage vows, resist thoughts of other men, and keep the family intact. It argues women should use tact and self denial to maintain home life for the children's sake, citing James Whitcomb Riley as a coping example and signing off with Toodles.
A reader recounts saving $20 weekly from a $35 income after a promotion. The couple, with three children, chose thrift over indulgence, investing the extra money to secure a comfortable old age instead of pursuing luxury. Prudence signs the letter.
A reader argues that most working men hand over their entire weekly pay to wives for spending as they please. The writer cites neighbors who give $18 weekly and must beg for change, while wives respond with scorn and insistence on beer. The letter concludes with a sharp note about thrift and control.
Readers of the Sun day Post share engaging letters to the Sewing Circle highlighting craft tips, personal stories, and community bonds. The correspondence reflects hobbyist concerns and practical advice from local contributors.
A letter from KK G asks if a 22 year old should continue with a 26 year old who visits often and values control. Advice says the man is not a true fiancé and urges clear boundaries, fair conduct, and preserving self respect amid a small town’s gossip.
A message from a 24 year old woman living in a small city describes recent times and personal sentiment. The note references age and circumstances in a concise personal context.
A lyrical piece expresses deep yearning for May and summer. The speaker’s heart longs for pleasant rambles hawthorn blossoms woodbine and seaside scenes as winter fades and life remains weary. The verses contrast spring hope with ongoing fatigue and longing.
Angela sits near the stage at a college glee club event where a stranger with a captivating crooked smile draws her attention. After a dance and a cautious departure, she meets Philip Winton aboard a train. He introduces himself, reveals his Salem roots, and proposes after a brief two week visit. Olivia praises the smile that led to their romance.
The torpedo boat destroyer Beale was launched at the Cramp shipyard today. Mrs. John P. McLean of Washington christened the vessel, daughter of Lieutenant Edward Fitzgerald Beale, after whom the destroyer is named.
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