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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1910
Page
11
The Sewing Circle is launched in the Boston Daily and Sunday as a woman’s own forum for New England homemakers. Topics include home care, family management, health tips, baby care, domestic economy, gardening, and simple remedies. Correspondents may use pen names and write on one side of the paper.
Step by step guidance to boil brown sugar with milk and butter then fold in chopped nuts until creamy and firm. Pour into a pan or drop spoonfuls onto a plate for candy. Ends with the remark Pussy Willow.
A reader signs as Blondie Rose sharing a home remedy for a difficult husband. The plan suggests staying out each afternoon and returning about an hour after he comes home, repeating for a week, feeding him Bakers food for a spell, then resuming routine. The letter asks for reader feedback on whether the method works.
A letter to G. M. B. urges self disciplined behavior and acceptance of corporal chastisement. It argues that a warm hearted but wilful girl will deepen affection through voluntary punishment and asks for a response about a prior published piece titled Believer Comforts G. M. B. in the Sewing Circle.
A message from Surrey England expressing deep sympathy over the death of the beloved King. The author asks God to bless England and its people, sharing the national grief and solidarity with English sisters.
A letter from Helen Be who says she plans to visit Roxbury and seek bakery work. She requests a girl companion about Miss E. E.'s age, values outdoor activities and theatres, prefers watching dancing to participating, and may arrive in the fall depending on circumstances. She asks Miss E. E. or another sister to respond if available.
A reader signing as GREEN MOUNTAINS asks sisters for garment guidance on boys white blouses. They have used galatea cloth before and seek a different fabric suggestion and recommendations.
A reader chides the opposing view on woman suffrage for narrow mindedness and name calling. He mocks the liberal stance while challenging the logic behind the anti suffrage rhetoric, urging clear reasons to support the stance.
A reader voices strong disagreement with corporal punishment of a 14 year old girl by a high school principal. The writer argues such punishment is improper and suggests alternative disciplinary methods suitable for a young student.
A letter praising Susie Sunshine for bathing her husband's tired feet after a 16 hour shift. The writer suggests adding salt to ease tired feet and defends the Sisters from snobbery, saying only a suffragette might object.
Fred Maynard returns home to see Grace and Marion Durnham, twin sisters whose close bond challenges his feelings. As Marion falls seriously ill with pneumonia, he grapples with whether his affection for both twins equals love or mere brotherly care, while fearing the inevitable end of their inseparable companionship.
A bearded sage laments finite life, praising 200 year dreams to pry secrets from nature. A weary man envies no effort and calls life a bore, while the Cheerful Jay defends life as a long summer day, urging work, rest, and contentment.
Fred returns as a senior to find Marion and Grace alongside his future spouses. Grace’s quiet vigil and Marion’s sickness shaped his affections, and now two suitors stand beside Marion and Grace. Gardner and Ellis present themselves as fiances, reshaping Fred’s long awaited reunion.
A collection of vintage recipes details coffee jelly with whipped cream, mildred a spargo and others from Ashmont Springfield Camden and Hampden Highlands giving steps for gelatin coffee jelly, lavender grape shebert and a coffee custard with baked cups. The notes attribute the recipes to several home contributors including milled a spargo mrs h w parsons julia m annis and mrs a m mayo with their addresses.
Paragraph notes belt pins in gilt or silver with a gold red rooster head in half relief. Coats run 32 inches or to Russian blouse length. Waistlines trend higher, buttons scarce and carefully chosen. Chantecler suede purses echo Rostand, rooster motif etched in leather. Draped overskirts and lingerie colors feature vivid trims and collar accents.
Dear Notlin writes of intense affection for a young man who shows cautious commitment. The columnist urges patience, warns against waiting in isolation, and suggests signaling interest by showing others are pursuing her to spur a decision.
A 17 year old writer replies to Miss Champagne praising her piece and argues for girls to pursue schooling, self respect, and personal happiness without kissing. She notes mothers and brothers may guide choices and defends enjoying sports like basketball and tennis while keeping character intact. She asks for more advice columns. SUNSHINE.
A butterfly stencil design and a device for holding spools appear alongside a simple broom holder and plans and designs for a cottage in the upcoming Homes Page of next Sunday’s Post.
A Boston Post feature invites schoolchildren to identify themselves in a Neponset photo and claim a $5 gold piece at the City Editor’s office. Last Sunday’s winners, Mildred Cassens and five others, received prizes and planned to bank the money. Children named include Mildred V Cassens of Winthrop, Margaret Murphy of Dorchester, Ethel Freeman of Newton, Katherine McElroy of Boston, Rosada Ingalls of Linden, and Sven Carlson of Cambridge.
The Malden Sunday school district will hold exercises at First Baptist Church Malden with sessions morning afternoon and evening led by Rev Dr F B Meyer. Boston clergy and laymen participate in Hartford peace congress with speakers including Rev Dr Samuel M Crothers Rev Dr O P Gifford Mrs Lucila Ames Mead Mrs Fannie Fern Andrews Edwin D Mead and Rev Dr James I Barton. May supper by Dudley Street Baptist Ladies Benevolent Society to follow vestry addresses by officers and guests.
By order of Captain John C. Fremont the Charlestown navy yard will be open to visitors on Sundays beginning next Sunday. This marks the first time in years the government property has granted ready access to the public on a Sunday.
The Sunday Post announces exclusive publication of embroidery designs with a new transfer process not needing tracing paper. A dress sacque design is planned for next Sunday, promising easier handiwork for readers.
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