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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1911
Page
11
In Hawaii during the insurrection Yatsu toils sewing a kimono while longing for Kahala. A dragon screen seems to move and then Kahala is seized by soldiers as Fuji watches. Yatsu laments betrayal and vows, while dragons glare from the doorway as the sun sets.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as curing the worst cold or grippe within hours. It promises relief after the first dose and asserts three doses end misery, noting no quinine and a low 25 cent price after three years of research and over fifty thousand dollars spent.
The Sewing Circle in the Boston Daily and Sunday Post invites homemakers of New England to discuss household matters. Topics include family management, baby care, domestic economy, gardening, and flowers. Correspondents may use pen names and should write on one side of the page.
Amelia writes to a reader about discovering a friend's hateful disposition and advises relying on a husband for support. She argues the confidant was unworthy, warns that sorrow would reveal true nature, and urges moving on with the husband as trusted confidant.
A 69 year old woman asks for guidance on leaving a long settled marriage. She describes an ideal husband with steady support and help at home but fatigue from his frequent gospel singing. She requests advice on what to do regarding divorce.
A reader offers blunt guidance about jealousy and sisterly rivalries within a household. The letter counsels removing a disruptive sister to protect marriage and notes the affected woman earns a living by dressmaking while the other sister remains in the former home.
A reader counsels a wife concerned that her husband pays too much attention to her sister. The adviser urges calm actions to protect the home and happiness, stressing that any changes should come from necessity, not anger, and expresses sympathy for the situation.
Household advice outlines keeping fires burning overnight in a furnace and kitchen range. Tips include opening dampers an hour before bed, adding coal to create a steady bed, sweeping ashes, and restarting in the morning to heat the house.
The narrator extols a pragmatic approach to household work detailing morning routines. She describes managing seven rooms for six people, cooking cereals overnight, preparing breakfast, and arranging fires and chores to ease the day. White turnips are mentioned.
A humorous note argues in favor of rouge use amid protests about cosmetics. The writer claims to be healthy, insured, and part of a large family, boasting pale cheeks and denouncing a character described as an old maid. Arlington's mother is praised as "OK A."
In a column response, Adeline counsels a wife with four children to temper praise for her husband and avoid idolizing him. She warns that excessive flattery can inflate a man's ego, leading to domination and neglect of shared responsibilities, urging restraint and balanced praise.
The note previews a feature on Sewing Circle letters planned for tomorrow's Sunday Post, highlighting reader submissions and community interest in crafts.
Advertisement bluntly promotes a rheumatism cure from a druggist claiming it’s the best and that trying it once ensures lifelong use. No independent verification or testimonials are provided.
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