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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1912
Page
13
A reader recounts breaking off an engagement after meeting another man. She wed the new partner secretly, sparking scandal but describing happiness with the husband she chose. The letter defends love over prior arrangements.
A dated exchange discusses romance and caution for an 18 year old. A 22 year old woman offers skepticism about love at first sight and advises staying single, noting flatterers and the value of independence while praising bachelor maids. The text reflects social norms and gender expectations of the era.
A voice urges reconsideration of marriage at eighteen noting that relationships have ups and downs and may not be lovely. The speaker signs as Gwendolyn and advises careful reflection before commitment.
A reader writes about choosing to maintain close friendships with former male companions. She defends her loving marriage while recalling affectionate pasts from school dances and parties. She explains her husband knew of these friendships and kisses before marriage and would not demand renunciation. The note closes with a personal sign off from Bunker Hill.
A young woman asks the Circle for guidance on accepting a marriage proposal. She notes her age is unclear but feels young and fears a short remaining life. She says she and her suitor are well off and wish to live quietly together if they wed, seeking prompt council.
A reader seeks advice on whether a self respecting woman should permit a kiss only from fiancé or relatives. The letter asks for discreet, practical guidance on social boundaries and propriety in romantic etiquette.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the largest selling stomach regulator offering relief from indigestion gas heartburn and sour stomachs in minutes. It claims a money back guarantee with fifty cent cases and promotes home use anytime.
A West woman visited a couple four weeks ago and asked the husband under forty to be her escort to a party. After the event she kissed him and sent three postcards, including one with the line The heart that loves truly never forgets. The writer asks the Circle if jealousy is warranted.
An English woman of 50 defends Boston as respectful to women, contrasts it with the South, and criticizes loud female behavior on streetcars and theatres. She notes travel across the United States and Mexico and says Boston is the best city for decent women.
A reader describes an uncomfortable moment when a smiling man blocked her path and blocked her path with a handshake and a rude comment. She notes such incidents arise unexpectedly for a businesswoman and vows to stay cautious and unafraid.
Some of the most engaging letters to the Sewing Circle will appear in the Sunday Post. Readers can anticipate personal anecdotes and community insights reflecting sewing, crafts, and daily life in the era.
A reader asks how to respond to a wedding announcement and suggests sending a note of congratulations and a small gift with the card. The reply notes tone depends on intimacy, and applies to both forthcoming and past weddings.
The writer agrees social clubs are needed and states the matter will be taken up at a later date. The note addresses A. K. L. and confirms ongoing consideration.
A playful verse set under a greenwood tree depicts girls chewing gum with exuberant zeal as they pass, pausing only to reflect that chewing gum is a trivial aim. The piece credits Walt Ason and notes a 1012 copyright by George Matthew Adams.
Ada J. Powers of Allston denied rumors she secretly wed Arthur L. Bascomb or planned to marry him. She stated she would never marry Bascomb, declaring she has a will of her own. William H. Powers also dismissed the rumors as false.
Becker’s defense argues it is a psychological impossibility for Justice Goff to be unprejudiced after presiding at the John Doe investigation into the police situation. They plan to file a motion to oppose Goff sitting when the case is called Monday.
A collection of old household recipes includes slow boiled eggs served with a butter flour sauce seasoned with parsley salt and pepper. It lists MRS F GRIFFIN of Medford and MRS CHARLES H POTTER of Southbridge with apple sauce and spice cake ingredients, then MRS CLARENCE J LASBURY of Woonsocket with tomato preserves and vinegar.
Paris reports the French government purchased the marble bust of American Edward Tuck by Massachusetts sculptor Andrew O Connor. The sculpture will be placed in the Luxembourg Gallery in Paris. It marks the third time government buyers acquired O Connors works exhibited in the French salon.
An advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a cure for faded gray hair and thinning hair. It claims quick color restoration, dandruff control, and stronger growth using garden Sage and Sulphur, recommending a fifty-cent bottle from druggists for noticeable results.
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