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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1912
Page
15
A reader in the Sewing Circle column describes upwardly mobile courtship in Boston and laments that young women demand theatre games and expensive outings. She warns that greed for a good time pushes suitors away and recalls jealousy from her own marriage while advising practical homekeeping and frugal habits.
A wife writes to the sewing circle about lacking affection from her husband who provides well and outfits her but never shows romance. She seeks guidance on whether a contented marriage should omit kissing, caressing, or companionship and expresses longing for mutual love in her home.
A bereaved mother asks the Sewing Circle for help with two daughters one loyal 22 year old and a rebellious 18 year old who works as a stenographer in Boston. The 18 year old flouts fashion norms wears low necked outfits and hobble skirts and attends cheap clubs with several young men, provoking the elder sister. The mother pleads for guidance to reform her wayward daughter and ease her distress.
A reader warns about revealing a prior engagement to a jealous husband. She recalls how, as a young woman, two admirers courted her and an engagement to one man ended when she fell for the man who became her husband. The tale cautions against disclosure and the ensuing regret.
A wife describes the grind of supporting five children on scarce income. She recalls washing, scrubbing, and bread and butter meals, contrasting sewing circle complaints with her struggle to provide amid gratitude for health and work. She warns sisters about life in her place and expresses pride in her family.
A letter argues that nine of ten women manage the family income and blames working women for lack of income. It asserts men and women have fixed roles from the Creator and criticizes street protests for women’s rights. November.
A reader from a two year marriage recounts hosting a boarding lady after her honeymoon. The woman taught cooking and helped with new wife troubles, acting like a sister when the baby arrived, though she notes risk if the helper flirts with the husband.
The Sunday Post previews a selection of notable letters to the Sewing Circle column. Readers can anticipate personal anecdotes, practical tips, and community updates reflecting crafts, fashion, and domestic life.
Malden votes establish a first municipal primary on November 19 with candidates rushing to file preliminary papers before tomorrow night under the primary referendum law approved by voters.
Ruth Arnold and Jack Lord confront a four year delay to marriage over a family veil as a village fire traps belongings in Ruths home. Amid the chaos Ruth discovers long unseen attic items and an abrupt turn in their plans after a sudden blaze distracts the town.
Ruth and Jack rejoice as neighbors rescue the veil from the ruins of a fire. Ruth proclaims the veil a sacred treasure and suggests marrying that very afternoon, provided she can wear the veil for the ceremony.
Letter from Mrs Bowman of Watertown describes her husband remaining sober after using Renova. She claims two bottles cured him and he travels and stays in hotels without drinking. The Renova Co invites readers to request a free sample and proofs of its effects at 204 Broadway, New York.
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