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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1904
Page
4
Post readers share views on marriage finance and suitability with letters endorsing Father Walsh’s idea that marriage can be managed on twelve dollars a week. Roxbury and Dorchester correspondents discuss frugality, responsibilities, and choosing a partner with high aims over frivolity.
A 20 year old Catholic man writing to the editor seeks an honest partner who can live on 12 dollars a week. He has lived in boarding houses since his parents died ten years ago and asks readers to verify his statements before replying. He emphasizes good character and no bad habits while noting past dating expectations for piano and similar luxuries are beyond his means.
A reader from Roxbury May 20 agrees with Father Walsh that a 35 year old man should hold a permanent job and a couple can live on $12 a week if the wife keeps house and meals ready. The letter supports marrying for a steady life and a good start for young men.
A letter to the editor by an unmarried 25-year-old man explains his life since age 14, caring for a widowed mother, holding a responsible job, saving money, and feeling loneliness. He sympathizes with J. P. and hopes for a future home with a supportive partner.
Dorchester May 20 reports a reader defending male workers in traditionally female roles and attacking the idea that women dominate business life. The letter argues men lack patience or means for professions and mocks the notion of employers considering wives and families in wages.
Max H. Newman of 24 Davis Street Boston argues that success comes through facing difficulties and not dwelling on gloom. He urges marriage and raising children as a noble duty, stating patriotism includes fighting for country and supporting a family despite low wages of 12 dollars a week. Dated May 20 1904.
A Constant Reader asks if a married woman should keep her job when her husband earns enough to support both. He notes this issue in city departments and seeks the Post's guidance as the people’s paper.
The United States government lost its first case in the alleged smuggling ring tied to the port customs. Charles Osgood of Osgood & Bray was acquitted by a jury after a trial that began Thursday before Judge Lowell. The defense denied the undervaluation charge, and jurors deliberated 75 minutes following 16 minutes of jury instructions.
Governor Bates vetoed a bill to exempt call men in fire departments from civil service rules. Originated in New Bedford by Representative John B. Lowney. House sustained the veto, with committee proposing a general bill for all cities and towns.
The Evangelistic Association of New England holds the closing session Saturday May 21 at 2 30 in Park Street Church. Illness prevents leader Dr William T McElveen. Rev James M Gray D D fills in after returning to Boston from a campaign in the South and Middle West under the Presbyterian Evangelistic committee. Mr Lewis E Smith will sing.
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