Daughters of poor parents should not be educated above their station
A reader questions a newspaper line claiming education harms daughters of the poor. The Sewing Circle column responds with defense of compulsory education, praising equal opportunity and the benefits to society, while urging readers to support working women and family stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
You
MATER
Sisters of the Sewing Circle
Sewing Circle
Jack
Mary
Amia Goose
Cinderella
Queenie
Household recipes and ingredient lists from local homes
Fragments describe simple dishes attributed to residents such as Mrs Bertha Follansbee and Mrs Pierce. Recipes include a milk thickening sauce with carrots and peas, lemon bread dessert and a beef onion tomato fricassee served on toast, with author details and addresses.
Sewing Circle Letters Highlighted in Sunday Post
The Sunday Post features a selection of the most interesting letters sent to the Sewing Circle reflecting community interests, opinions, and homemaking topics from readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Post
New England
Household hints and weather memories lead column
A reader explains how to fix a stubborn oil stove wick using a threaded needle. A tip adds salt to water to keep a cracked egg from leaking. An elderly observer recalls November 22 weather history in Boston with past record highs and lows and notes storms in 1906 and 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah M Carrier
Fayette Street
East Lynn
Boston
Lavish Ivory Satin Blouse Wows Lucille at Tea
In a chatty afternoon note, the writer recalls meeting Lucille who wore a charming ivory satin Georgette crepe blouse with a satin deep yoke edged in skunk fur. The full crepe sleeves end in lace frill, crosswise lace accents, a wired collar, and neckband with skunk trim flowing down each front. The gathering ends with a polite farewell and request for forgiveness for a missed meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille
Georgette Creperas
Fads and Fashions Preview Bright Winter Styles
Fancy colored neckbands appear in new shades with Roman coloring. Big black velvet hats demand a poised air to be called successful. Simple chiffon gowns gain richness from bead embroidery. Young girls wear fur coats with flaring skirts and skunk fur bands. Skating caps and wool scarfs in soft matching tones are among the season's prettiest items.
When Life's Lessons End We See God's Plans Are Best
A reflective poem on patience and faith, suggesting life’s trials align with a wiser divine design. It contends that apparent reproof is love and that future clarity will reveal God’s benevolent purposes. The poem invites obedient grace and quiet trust in hardship.
Mildred Champagne on Love and Sentiment
A reader asks for guidance from Mildred Champagne on kissing games at socials. The adviser urges avoiding games, suggests socializing with well bred peers, and warns that such games can erode a girl’s bloom and innocence, whether innocent or not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Champagne
Miss Champagne
Frayed Codes of Honor in a Seeker's Tale
A reflective line on how casual flirtation can erode perceived value and respect, warning that cheapened affection devalues both giver and receiver. The fragment suggests social judgment hinges on sincere intent and restraint rather than playful behavior.
Hamburg steak loaf with pork and tomato gravy
A recipe combines two pounds round steak with one pound pork shoulder to form a loaf. It is seared in butter, baked with seasoned tomatoes, then finished with a light gravy. Recipe credited to Mrs. H. E. Farwell of Franklin road, West Fitchburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Farwell
Franklin Road
West Fitchburg
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Ically
Boston Daily
Bante, Post
Cine Makers
Boston Post
the Press Publishing Co
Lam
Maurice Ketten
Bertha Follansbee
Grove Street
Manchester
N. H
Pierce
Gerry Street
Cambridge
Fridgadiera
Philip Mann
School Street
Athol
Paris
Blake Sample Shop
Blake
Temple Place
Frazars
Tuli
Sudbury Street
Water Street
National Security League
Massachusetts
Special Aid Society For American Preparedness
Barrett Wendell
Richmond Fearing
Harold Murdock
Wirt Dexter
Ee Ne
George
Dorothy
Huyler
By May Riley Smith
Sa Brand
Valihy
Chase & Sanborn
America
Preent
FOX Bakery
General Baking CO
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