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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1911
Page
18
Miss Champagne dislikes all music while the correspondent loves it deeply. Responses argue a lack of musical taste may hinder harmony, invoking Shakespeare and poetry to defend music as essential to marriage and happiness.
Three colors dominate millinery coronation purple empire green and raspberry red. Young girls ward robes emphasize coats and tailored walking skirts with side slashes and square train sashes. Military styling appears in braid buttons coats and wraps with left shoulder fastenings and high collars. Handbags now match hats and are often made of felt.
The Sewing Circle is a Boston Post department serving women by discussing home and household topics. It invites readers to share advice on domestic perplexities, family management, baby care, gardening, and related issues using noms de plume if desired.
A poem and notice recount a harsh public feud as boosters burn a grouch at the stake over sport boom dissent. Walt Mason signs the verse with a 1811 copyright claim, while mentions of Horatio Parker and Tchaikovsky follow.
The writer asks whether women with college education face higher divorce rates than less educated women and wonders how upbringing affects marital stability. They cite examples and seek evidence to support or refute the idea.
An 18 year old schoolgirl reports sudden under eye puffiness that appeared in recent months. She notes classmates ask if she feels ill and seeks remedies or reassurance from the Melrose area column.
A reader asks for affordable gift ideas for Christmas. She recalls forming a five-person Christmas club last year and notes they remembered 2380 people, signed Vishnu.
In this brief note KIT CARSON asks readers where to buy a bead called Woonstone. He invites tips or locations from the readership.
A reader asks for linen shower entertainment ideas beyond music for a sister’s shower with about 50 guests all adults. Suggestions include party games, interactive activities, and simple party favors to keep guests engaged without overdoing activities.
To the Sisters I wish to clean a porcelain bath tub and sink. Both are badly discolored with the smooth surface dulled by
A reader asks if using acid followed by enamel is advisable for cleaning. The query concerns safe chemical order and potential damage to surfaces.
In a dismissive letter, a suffragette argues that suspicions of husbands having an affinity are unfounded moonshine. She contends a good provider and fair treatment suffice, rejecting romantic ideals and claiming personal happiness remains unaffected by such rumors.
A brief note advises that if the intended husband wants a quiet wedding, a large crowd should be avoided due to the mother’s mourning. It suggests the mother wear a black dress and reflects on propriety in early 20th century social norms.
A desperate mother asks the Sewing Circle for a free, long term home to care for her three daughters aged nine seven and four. She does not want private placement and wishes to keep the children together near her if possible.
Readers of the Sewing Circle discuss whether a 65 year old widow can secure a $12 monthly pension. questions arise about eligibility and steps to obtain relief and a modest living.
Instructional note advises washing rubber plant leaves monthly with warm soap suds and drying before rubbing with olive oil to improve shine and promote growth.
A newlyweds plea about budget constraints asks if a $13 weekly allowance covers rent fuel gas and table for four rooms while they plan to furnish and live decently on $17 monthly rent. The letter seeks practical guidance for early marriage housekeeping.
A collection of home kitchen receipts from Mrs Henry Fhelwis and Mrs G C Wendell in Boston area includes preserved pears with lemon and ginger, fried oats and a corn cake mix. Also notes a twentieth wedding anniversary for Rev and Mrs James A Francis and upcoming revival and laymen campaigns in Boston churches. The Union Congregational Church hosts the first choral vesper and a 36-voice oratorio chorus from Boston choirs.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a blood enriching nerve tonic. It cites a Union Street resident from Stoughton Massachusetts who claims recovery from debilitating nervous weakness and describes broader uses for headaches neuralgia dyspepsia and other nervous disorders. The text promotes purchase through druggists or mail order from the Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY with prices listed.
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