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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
21
A letter from a Sister in the Sewing Circle asks whether to intervene when a friend endures abusive marriage. She fears losing the friendship if she refuses to speak to the husband and pressures to change his behavior. The writer notes lifelong teachings against interfering in another family’s affairs.
A reader seeks guidance on whether to sacrifice personal savings to care for a dependent sick relative. She weighed advice about finances and conscience and shares choosing a path that aligns with a clear conscience, even at personal cost.
A reader advises keeping focus on duty in old age and thanks for offers of help. A correspondent titled His Second Wife seeks guidance on objects of the first wife in the home and the writer suggests removing personal mementos to prevent jealousy and protect peace of mind.
The poem compares war’s trenches to a river winding through springtime fields with poppies and daisies. War’s threat sits over dawn and night as bayonets loom, yet nature’s calm imagery, birds and breeze, contrasts the grim purpose of violence. The piece blends tranquil meadow scenes with stark reminders of maiming.
A gentle greeting is offered to the child with respect and warmth. The remark about mothers avoiding involvement in their children's quarrels underscores supportive, respectful family etiquette.
A reader argues that a widower can love two people at once and remain faithful. She recalls keeping a late wife’s picture in a watch charm and suggests jealousy over memories is unnecessary, urging acceptance and humor. The column prints letters to the Sewing Circle from the Sunday Post.
Two recipes appear from readers Mrs James Prowett of Pawtucket Rhode Island and Mrs Alic h Chaples of Belfast Maine. The goulash recipe uses onions flank steak tapioca thyme flour and water with rice and potatoes. The second pie recipe combines apples crackers molasses cinnamon and spices yielding three pies with eggs milk sugar and flour.
In a reader correspondence, Mildred Champagne counsels a 19 year old office worker to reserve her affections for a true lover. She warns that a man who flirts with others while pursuing her is not a trustworthy partner and urges clear boundaries until he asks for a serious commitment.
Lace is used on hats and parasols. Short circular jackets are in favor. Wedding gowns feature silver lace. Short belted jackets have deep yokes. Beige and blue form a favored color duo. Linen blends with tulle and wool. No girdle should encircle the waist. Gold satin trims blue serge ensembles.
Dorothy describes a turquoise blue taffeta cape trimmed with pink silk and a high standing collar with layered frills and a pink ribbon rose. The speaker recalls a pleasant noon invitation and light social pleasantries.
Leases signed for 2000 of 5000 acres at the Ayer Junction grounds to be used as a concentration and training camp for New England's conscript army. General Ed wards announced the plan at headquarters last evening with advisors Frederick P. Stearns and X. H. Goodenough joining for cantonment construction along with lighting, water and sewer experts.
A reader defends Secretary Baker and Secretary Daniels against partisan criticisms. The letter cites Wood's case, praises the Daniels program reopening government yards, naval powder savings, and the creation of aviation and training schools, arguing public interest outweighs partisan attacks.
I Burt Lazarure cites reforms that revived naval enlistments from 1917 to 1918, noting thousands more recruits and fewer desertions and prisoners. He accuses editors of political bias against the Roosevelt expedition and calls for fair publication from Boston dated May 22.
Francis A. Campbell argues before the public and courts that Mayor Curley uses a technicality to claim capitulation. He contends he followed court orders while defending his office budget and criticizes Curley over juror pay and city expenditures. Campbell remarks on future conflicts if Curley remains mayor. May 28, 1917.
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