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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1913
Page
11
A collection of letters debating love, marriage, and gender roles with references to Sarah Bernhardt and European versus American marriages. Readers recount personal shifts after age 50, praise for demonstrative affection, and views on marital respect and discipline.
A verse celebrating a garden path named Forgiveness Lane where lovers find shelter and softness. The speaker notes hedged flowering thorns and white doves as guiding symbols. Some avoid pride but many kiss where doves hide, blessing the lane with heaven’s closeness.
A mother recalls sacrificing for a sickly daughter including mortgage of the cottage for education and dress. The daughter later works but refuses to contribute, plans no marriage, while the father remains barely able to support the family. The letter argues such women should be taxed to ease paternal taxation.
A young woman asks if she may marry at eighteen despite parental refusal based on age. The adviser notes legal right but questions morality, urging parents to consider the suitor’s worthiness and happiness, while condemning a family feud as undue influence.
Letters from the Sowing Circle members recount experiences of young women earning wages and sending money home to mothers. One writer notes a daughter supported her mother while a brother spent on himself, and a daughter who left to live with a friend sent money back and later paid her mother’s hospital costs. The exchanges discuss whether a daughter owes a parent for upbringing and education. A second writer shares a 17 year marriage and 19 year motherhood with a small weekly income, illustrating family dynamics. Also included is a children’s poem about moving to a new home, reflecting nostalgia and change.
The Sunday Post prints some of the most interesting letters to the Sewing Circle with contributions from readers. The feature highlights reader opinions, tips, and anecdotes on sewing topics.
Circulated are several kitchen recipes with names and addresses. Scalloped oysters layered with crackers and oyster liquor baked until light, then a maple syrup custard chilled in a mould with whipped cream. A third recipe makes a chocolate vanilla milk dessert using eggs, sugar and chocolate.
Afternoon frocks of crepe de chine charmeuse and silk crepe grow lovelier and in demand as season advances. Jewelry hosiery girdles buckles and buttons complement the wardrobe. A strawberry pink cheviot suit features pale pink tissue epange cuffs. Dolly Varden hats wear garlands of flowers or satin rose. Lingerie blouses remain essential with tailored costumes.
The American Unitarian Association and liberal religious bodies begin a week of events in Boston with Ex-President Taft in the city to participate. He will speak at Tremont Temple and attend other ceremonies including the Lend-a-Hand Society unveiling and public meetings in Ford Hall.
The Rt. Rev. Joseph G. Anderson announces priest reassignment across parishes. Patrick D. Meagher moves from Sacred Heart Roslindale to St Benedict Somerville as assistant to Garret J. Barry. James A. Sherry leaves Somerville for St John Peabody as assistant to Nicholas J. Murphy. Newly ordained Edward O. O Bryan joins Sacred Heart Groton as assistant to Charles A Finnegan. James F. Lynch serves as temporary assistant at St Margaret Lowell. John A. Coughlin becomes temporary assistant to J J Lyons at St Raphael West Medford. William D. Keenan is named temporary assistant to Henry T. Grady at St Mary West Quincy.
Goff's Falls New York May 16 Superintendent Herbert F Walker announced the Devonshire Woolen Mills will shut down next Tuesday for an indeterminate period. The plant, employing 200 workers, cited business difficulties as the reason for the closure.
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