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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
9
A reader shares a personal letter about revealing family insanity to a fiancé. The fiancé responds that the disclosure deepens trust and love, boosting confidence. The writer reflects on moral advice urging careful handling of such confessions.
A reader speaks as a 26 year old stepmother with a 9 year old, an 18 year old, a 7 year old, and a four month old daughter who died. She argues a mother’s duty is to stay up at night for an infant while a working father rests. She signs as a constant reader of the Post Circle addressing Once Bright Eyes for guidance. She ends noting she is an expectant mother and asks for advice.
A brief note on marital arrangement where a wife declares she will not disturb her husband at night while he supports the home. She mentions two marriages and experience with a callous partner, reflecting themes of endurance and domestic duty.
A letter counsels calm parenting advice arguing a baby needs regular feeds and comfort, and that the mother should avoid night awakenings. The author shares personal experience of a one year old who stopped waking after his seventh month and urges firm training.
A mother writes pleading for help about her seven week old cross-eyed baby who cries constantly. She laments her police husband’s long hours and lack of sympathy, seeking advice on coping with the baby and marital strain.
A message from a happy mother advises letting a crying baby cry it out to avoid fatigue. She notes feeding when needed and prioritizing rest for the mother and father, suggesting persistence leads to months of restful sleep.
An anonymous letter scolds an anti gossiper for condemning women who gather at doors and windows. The writer seeks a handshake and defends social behavior amid sharp critique.
Observant notes a long standing complaint about women leaving babies and carriages in doorways to obtain news. The writer condemns the practice as bad for daughters and future generations and urges nobles to despise such behavior. The piece contrasts crowded front steps with vacant own doors and chalk stained walls by children.
A letter writer describes a man ten years older but under 28, who is settled like an old man. She claims to have found her mate and asks sisters for advice, not sermons. She wonders about leaving her husband to facilitate a divorce and signs off as Dearite.
A reader laments “gos siping mothers” and nuisance behavior in Boston in 1915. The writer urges teaching mothers to discipline children, stop waste dumping, and curb loud nighttime noise to improve neighborhoods.
A reader asks what it means to be truly loved by a man and whether a mate exists for everyone. She wonders if people recognize their soulmate, what happens if one is already married, and laments being hurried into a marriage without loving the right partner first.
Walt Mason argues against wasting time on political debate asserting the nation will proceed regardless of who is elected. He jokes about domestic chores and pumpkin vines to illustrate steady country life, expressing calm confidence in the future no matter the outcome.
A Cambridge reader writes of repeated domestic violence by her husband within a year of marriage. She describes four black eyes and multiple bruises, fear of running away, and fear of cruel retaliation if discovered. She asks for advice on what to do.
Several engaging reader letters appear in each Sunday issue of the Post, sharing sewing tips, project ideas, and community insights from devoted hobbyists.
A young man aged 26 seeks guidance about courting a girl 23 whose mother forbids a relationship. The writer asks if their union is proper and notes the mother’s desire to keep her at home. The column responds that a daughter has natural rights to love and questions the mother’s motive, urging consideration of any good reason for objection.
Advertises Nurito a nitrite based remedy for rheumatism sciatica neuritis and gout claiming almost immediate relief or money back. Promotes Riker JAYnes Drug Stores selling a one dollar box compounded by Magistral Chem Co New York with felt effects.
A critic condemns a mother who sacrifices her daughter’s desires to prevent a destined marriage. The daughter loves a good, honorable man who can support her, and the essay argues such a mother is unfit for motherhood and undeserving.
A reader asks if he should drop his distant sweetheart after eight months of correspondence and a quarrel that led him abroad. The column notes fidelity varies with distance and emphasizes engagement fidelity is higher while short attachments are rarer.
The text argues that choosing the safer bet is wiser and suggests that if a rumor proves true the girl would respond to letters, implying a cautious approach to a romantic situation. It presents a proverb like contrast between rumors and direct action in courtship.
Judge Irwin ruled the city not liable for about four dollar menu cards used at a 1910 Common Council dinner. Sagguiel Ward Co produced the menus which cost more than the dinner, priced at 1.25 per plate. Verdict favors the city and its committee. case proceeds to the Supreme Judicial Court.
An old time method using sage to restore hair color is modernized into Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. The product promises youthful color and scalp benefits including dandruff relief and reduced itching. Available from druggists in fifty cent bottles with a money back guarantee.
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