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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1911
Page
11
A Boston Post Sewing Circle column invites homemakers to share problems and tips. A reader recounts a cross-eyed girl corrected by a quick eye surgery for 25 dollars, while others advise on marriage and domestic duties with blunt, judgmental tone.
A collection of kitchen recipes includes pink raspberry cream dessert with almond sponge cake, lemon cream topping, and sugared cur rant jelly, plus beef pudding with suet crust, a rhubarb custard pie, and a chocolate milk custard filling with optional white frosting.
On a calm summer day Iris famed as Tris paddles the river to the boathouse. She helps the exhausted Winner after his canoe overturns, then reunites him with the float as Mr. Morse the boathouse owner smiles at the successful ruse.
A letter-writer asks how to win a favored office colleague. The advisor suggests inviting him to the home, becoming attractive, and building a habit of regular calls, noting men often act from habit and may be drawn away from another romantic interest by clever planning and sustained friendship.
A reader asks if 25 is a suitable age to marry. The columnist says once a man reaches adulthood, meets the right girl, and can provide happiness, any age can be right. If he hesitates at 25 with steady wages, he likely has not found the right partner. The main concern is the time and the girl, not the exact age.
An American archaeologist argues the Maya of the Yucatan, Guatemala, and Honduras built a civilization as advanced as many early peoples except the Greeks. He notes sophisticated city planning and cultural achievements as evidence.
A mother of six appeals for guidance on treating rickets in her three year old daughter whose legs show severe bowing. She asks for practical remedies and experiences from other mothers to help her child walk properly.
A widow writes about remarriage and conflict after marrying a man with a 12 year old daughter. She describes favoritism toward the girl and overwork for her two sons, with the husband siding with the girl and scolding the boys.
Peggie asks if the Golden Rule formula can be used on dark hair and whether a switch aids gray coverage. She notes early greying, thin hair, and two unusable options due to rapid graying, seeking guidance on suitable use and remedies.
The letter recounts a home remedy to gain weight using sherry and olive oil, plus a small amount of wine, with advice to drink before meals and before bed. It also mentions malt for strength, raw eggs with milk and brandy or vanilla, and stresses reducing worry and ensuring rest to improve health.
Cecilie offers ideas for a social gathering including a penny for your thoughts game with a list of 10 clues and answers such as cent shield bean date temple brow tulips spears wreath united. Also suggests basket memory game with 12 to 18 items and prizes like candy pictures. Recommends pink and white decor and varied refreshments by night or day.
A dated exchange discusses Muriel and a man warned to either break you in or break you up. The speaker laments past warnings ignored, noting the husband does not earn enough to support a house girl and referencing money previously available.
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