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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1916
Page
17
Readers share home management tips and personal troubles in the Sewing Circle column. A Dorchester woman offers guidance to a despondent writer, a mother seeks better parenting, and a Bride of nineteen asks about earning at home.
A reader describes a recently worn outfit from Marjorie’s bridge event. The dark blue crinkled cloth suit features a four-point coat with embroidered basket motifs in dull gold thread, a cape-like collar, V pockets, and a high waisted skirt with wired-out pockets lined in gold satin.
The excerpt provides two dessert recipes: Real Southern Sweet Potato Pudding from Mrs W H Follett of Loxley Alabama and Pineapple Pie from Mrs F E Trelegan of Jefferson Massachusetts. Instructions detail ingredients and steps for baking, including milk or water substitutes, spices, and crust yields for two pies.
In a tale of loneliness and betrayal, Evelyn endures a demanding boss and a predatory suitor in New York before finding solace. A letter from a friend reveals Evelyn’s marriage to a good man, proving not all men are vile and that love can endure.
Four parts finely sifted coal ash to one part powdered soap makes a strong scouring powder for iron tin or porcelain ware. From Mrs A H Knapp Colebrook New Hampshire.
A lyrical piece describing the transformative power of motherhood. It envisions a future in which a woman carries singing in her heart, rapture in her eyes, and peace within, even as sorrow visits through parting and sacrifice. The poem contrasts heartache with divine glory and enduring love.
Mildred Champagne advises a 21 year old woman on private affection and public restraint in a long term romance. She urges keeping love discreet, preserving self respect and the lover’s respect, and arguing for private demonstration over public display to maintain balance and protection.
Letter asks how to obtain a medal for a deserving young man through the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission. Reader directs to write the facts to F M Wilmot secretary and manager, Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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