Sewing Circle Forum for Boston Post Readers
The Sewing Circle is a regular department in the Boston Daily and Sunday Post for homemakers in New England. It invites discussions on home and household matters, domestic perplexities, family issues, health hints, baby care, economy, flowers, and gardening. Correspondents may use noms de plume and pose questions to each other.
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Sister's Letter on Curing Bow Legged Children
In a letter to the circle a sister asks for a copy she previously wrote about curing bow legged children. She has lost it and desires to receive it again, noting she reads daily and has found the ideas helpful. The writer signs as More Than Anxious.
Warning about marrying a red headed man
A Jamaica letter warns Jennie to beware of red headed men and observe temper and disposition before marriage. It cites a violent temper in some and describes a wife living in fear of her husband’s cross talk and outbursts.
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Jennie
Jamaica
Billing Machine Woes A Former Operator Warns
Gwendolyn recalls leaving a good bookkeeping post to learn billing, lasting six months before health failed. She notes weight loss, low pay, and regrets the field, urging others to consider health and seek safer, smaller-office advancement or stick to current job.
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Gwendolyn
Washing White Net Dress and Lace Hat Tips
A reader seeks advice on cleaning a white net dress with a white lawn slip beneath, mentions neighbor tips about gasoline, and asks about cleaning a white lace hat trimmed with pink ribbon. The inquiry asks whether to dye the faded ribbon and how, praising the Sewing Circle for guidance from sisters.
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Sally
Care of Coon Kittens
A reader asks for advice on caring for two young raccoon kittens. She seeks practical guidance from experienced owners on feeding housing and general care for thewild animals.
Caring for a Pet Goat or Sheep at Home
A reader asks which oil to mix into milk for a pet goat or sheep and whether weekly baths are beneficial. Advice seeks practical, safe care tips for keeping small ruminants healthy as household companions.
Tells Her Marry That Red-Headed Dear
A reader of the Sewing Circle urges Jennie to marry her red headed fiancé, sharing personal experience of a decade with a cheerful husband and advising to wed if in love. The note argues the partner has the best disposition and ends with a positive sendoff from a happy wife.
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Jennie
Advice for Muriel From a Spouse in a Housekeeper Vote
A letter urges Muriel to stop laziness and selfishness and to take charge of her home. It urges she manage the household, prepare breakfast for her husband, consider hiring help on busy days, and make herself indispensable to his comfort while forgetting herself. The writer insists she act grown and thoughtful, and to accept kindness in the tone of a stern but caring message.
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Muriel
Criticises Muriel's Husband Over Maid Dispute
A reader named Marie critiques a letter about a maid, stating she would dismiss the maid herself and hire another if needed. She argues the husband oversteps by siding with the maid and should defer to the wife in household decisions.
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Muriel
Marie
Inexpensive collations for an at home wedding reception
Question about a budget friendly collation plan for a home wedding reception. Seeks guidance on space considerations and whether catering is the best option.
Broken-Hearted Letter Suggests Eye Operation Relief
A reader letter from Annie M explains her childhood eye surgery in Boston under ether, noting it took under half an hour with no pain afterward. She recalls paying nothing then and urges the recipient to undergo the same quick, inexpensive treatment and report back, stating relief once the healing is complete.
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Boston
Annie M
Crystalis hair growth claims spark bold Boston Post promo
An actress now in London reports dramatic hair growth from Crystalis claiming over ten inches longer and styled hair earns compliments. A London reader and others describe rapid black hair growth after six weeks, with the Crystalis creators offering $1000 for proof against their claims and inviting readers to request free information via a coupon.
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London
Mrr. M. Orden
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Cresto Laboratories
Crystalis
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Oresto Laboratories
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Scranton
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Boston
The Memory Of A Gardener And A Chance Meeting
Mrs Pierce believes herself youthful yet struggles with memory while a gardener's name haunts her thoughts. On a city street a guilty man contemplates confession as fate brings Mr Hawes into view, prompting a shiver of relief when his name is called by coincidence.
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Mrs. Pierce
Mrs. Curtis
Love and Sentiment Advice From Mildred Champagne
A 20 year old named Madeline seeks guidance on three suitors: a 23 year old man with a mother and sister to support who intermittently visits since high school, a 25 year old friend who cares deeply for her, and a third man two years older who seems to vow strong affection. The adviser argues the first man is best if obstacles are overcome, dismisses age concerns, and urges choosing the suitor most capable of supporting and caring for her.
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Miss Champagne
Tyes
No. 1
Madeline
Frank E Weedon Dies in New York Textile Executive
Frank Everett Weedon, 53, well known in the textile trade across New York Boston and Providence, died at a New York hotel on Saturday. A longtime superintendent of Weybasset mills for the American Woolen Company he later led plant supervision at Fulton New York and served as manufacturing inspector for all company mills with Boston headquarters. The body was sent to his cousin’s home in Providence. He leaves a widow.
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Providence
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Weedon
Weybasset Mills
American Woolen Company
Fulton
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Sidelights From The Days Of '61 In The War Time Post
A concise extract from the Boston Post during the Civil War era presents brief sidelights on events and daily life in 1861. It offers snapshot observations, public notices, and notes on local morale, transport, and wartime measures that shaped early war public sentiment.
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Boston Post
Fifty Years Since Civil War Naval Clash at Gloucester Point
On May 9 1861 North communities had subscribed 23 277 000 to fund the Federal war effort. Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Gloucester Point bombardment on the York River where the Yankee steamer met three Confederates guns. After exchanging shots the Yankee withdrew, marking the first bloodless naval encounter of the Civil War. Tomorrow's Post promises coverage of the St Louis riots.
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Gloucester Point
York River
Yorktown
Deerekes
Fortress Monroe
St. Louis
Frigate Minnesota Sails as Union Blockade Flagship
Fifty years ago today May 1861 the steam frigate Minnesota sailed from Charlestown Navy Yard to join the Union blockade. Crowds lined wharves from Constitution to India as the lone rigging was manned and bands played. The Minnesota carried the American ensign as Flag Officer Stringham wore a blue pennant. Fort Independence fired 13 guns in salute. Dorchester votes 20000 for war and war pay. Woburn adds monthly allowances for married and single volunteers. First Massachusetts regiment prepared to march, but war-deployment rules limit recruitment to three-year terms.
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Charlestown Navy Yard
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Colorado
Ohio
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Stringham
Department
Smooth bore muskets delivered in Boston May 9 1861
The Boston Post reports that the city currently has only smooth bore muskets on hand and describes the delivery situation as of May 9 1861. The note highlights the limited armament and the urgency of procurement for local defense.
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Boston Post
Senator Bayard Arrives in Philadelphia Amid Threats
The Boston Post reports Senator Bayard of Delaware reached Philadelphia fearing danger at Wilmington. He was detained at the city depot then released by Mayor Henry with no charges. A hanging rope with a “Death to Traitors” label was removed by police from a street lamp.
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Senator Bayard
Delaware
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Del
Henry
Child Burned After Falling Into Scalding Tub
In Newburyport on May 8 four year old Margaret E Foley daughter of Reserve Policeman John Foley moved backward from a door into a room with a still-hot bath. She toppled into a washtub of scalding water. She suffered severe burns and was hospitalized at Anna Jaques Hospital.
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Newburyport
Margaret E. Foley
John Foley
Anna Jaques Hospital
Be Cheerful and Bright Always Says Uncle Walt Mason
Uncle Walt Mason urges readers to stay cheerful and joyous despite others sharing troubles. He mocks gloomy talk and insists on sunny, humorous attitudes, noting how persistent storytellers of sorrow drag one down. Reflects early 20th century comic persona and advice column voice.
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Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Onions Stuffed with Tomato Breadcrumb Filling
Instructions detail preparing stuffed onions with bread crumb mixture, tomatoes, and butter, baked in individual casseroles, with brown gravy. Includes address and name Mrs Mary G Bunney, Norwood for the recipe. Also presents orange dessert with custard and frosting by Mrs J J OConnell, Washington DC, plus tapioca with strawberries by Miss Maryetta Bailey, Winchester Highlands, and a layered raisin filling recipe by Mrs George Fritz.
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Mary G. Bunney
William Street
Norwood
Maryetta Bailey
Winchester Highlands
Fashion trends in corsets belts and hats in high fashion
Coronation red and blue ties set the mood as tailored styles dominate in motoring imports. Emphasized are embroidery, natural effects in corsetry, silk elastic belts, striped sashes for children, Trouville collars, and varied coats from bolero to hip length, with stripes declared paramount.
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Diabetes Herb Offer From Whitney Point Man
An宣 old advertisement promotes a herbal diabetes remedy claimed to cure the disease. The note, signed PF. M. AMES of Box 50 K Whitney Point New York, offers one week’s supply for 25 cents and a diet list, asserting the vegetable treatment relieves symptoms, reduces sugar and restores weight, urging urgent responses for the gravest cases.
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Tropics
PF. M. Ames
Whitney Point
N. Y
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