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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1912
Page
11
A Boston Post Sewing Circle feature discusses the double standard of morality for men and women. Readers argue for maternal loyalty to daughters, critiquing mothers who forgive sons but not daughters, urging women to support fellow women to improve society. Cedar Cottage.
Dear Sewing Circle I address a moral dispute over a wife and husband’s conduct and its impact on business. One writer argues a true moral standard for both sexes and laments breaches that cause heartbreak, urging moral restraint to spare mothers from ruin and sorrow.
A letter to the Circle uses a 19 year old prodigal daughter to argue for forgiveness. The writer recalls a Maine case where a father welcomes his daughter back after a disgraceful act, contrasting shunning with mercy and urging compassion over judgment.
A letter writer defends women who seek sympathy for troubles and rebuts a scornful correspondent. The author, weighing over 200 pounds, describes severe stomach trouble that can disable work for days and wishes the scoffer similar affliction to understand the need for sympathy.
A recent communication denounces women who seek sympathy for their sorrows from neighbors or casual acquaintances calling such behavior wrong and labeling sympathizers as women drugged with self pity.
A circular discussion urges wives to study legal rights and wage needs. The author compares wives to hired girls and argues for financial independence. The piece encourages women to secure savings and consider supporting an invalid husband in the future.
A reflective poem contrasts memory and legacy with a rising Mountain as symbol of defiance. It ponders what future generations will recall about wealth, power, and faith, while praising the Mountain that breaks chains and marches. The speaker invokes Mahomet and a looming end, urging toward a vindicating, enduring sunrise.
The speaker urges readers not to complain and to be grateful for their troubles. They challenge readers who claim to avoid whining and suggest optimism despite difficulties.
A brief note seeks advice for a young spinster to enliven life for herself and others. The writer, a book lover with a few friends, confesses a sense of emptiness in a life without purpose and wonders how to find meaningful fulfillment.
A letter from a 25 year old bachelor girl asks for guidance after three broken loves. She feels life is dull without marriage and seeks sensible companionship and purpose, noting that good men often seek unsuitable partners and vice versa. The column invites readers to respond with counsel.
The Sunday Post prints notable letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing reader perspectives and community chatter on crafting, fashion notes, and practical tips. The feature offers a glimpse into local conversation and hobbyist interests.
Delegates at the building trades department convention of the Federation of Labor hear the rules committee report and adjourn to allow committees to prepare their reports.
The Post promotes Mike Slannery's upcoming Sunday humor piece titled Methods of Office Seekers, promising continued mirth and sharp satire from the veteran performer.
A college entrant asks if parents are right to forbid a steady romance to focus on studies. The adviser urges four years of undivided effort, postponing steady dating, promising that success will attract the right partner later.
A 23 year old man asks whether to pursue a girl who does not seem to care for him. The response urges steadfast, polite persistence, becoming indispensable, then stepping back to allow her to miss him. If she notices, a return may win a cordial welcome.
Maude Radford Warren delivers a compelling new serial with each chapter. Next Sunday offers an installment and a synopsis of earlier chapters for readers who have not started yet.
John Weldon a 40 year old bachelor merchant prince seeks marriage as a business decision. He selects Elizabeth Crewe after meeting her, discovers her feelings long held, and after walks and talks with her and her father he learns she has loved him for years. They confess love and plan to marry with blessing.
Governor Colquitt of Texas and his staff led a procession of 18 000 turkeys through Cuero as the crowd prepared them for slaughter for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
Arthur asks if two can live as cheaply as one. Leila replies that two may exist as cheaply as one could live, implying shared expenses lower overall costs.
A collection of household recipes include Isabell Pfieffer’s spiced green tomato mincemeat with beef suet and raisins, Alice Macdonald’s butter lard pastry mix, and Miss E. E. Pratt’s grape jelly process. The notes show home canning and confection ideas with period ingredients and measurements.
Riooses and fur trimmed items appear as novelties. Two toned mirror velvets suit draped costumes while striped ribbon outfits jaunty street hats. Moleskin coats and jeweled filet set with evening coiffures. Palm leaf beaded bags gain popularity and Scotch plaid bath robes debut.
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