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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1912
Page
15
An advertisement extols Cottolene as a frying fat that heats to a high temperature without burning, fries quickly with little fat absorption, and results in less greasy food. It claims health benefits over butter or lard and notes Cottolene costs one third as much as butter, offering greater economy. The ad is attributed to the K Fairbank Company.
A Boston Post Sewing Circle column invites Newland homemakers to share domestic questions and experiences. Readers describe marital money norms and kiss etiquette, urging modest allowances, devotion over wealth, and caution about social kiss etiquette among friends and husbands.
A humorous travel through breakfast talk ends with an ad for Aunt Jemima's Pancake Flour. The sister references Aunt Jemima's mix and offers a silly incentive with a kids' prize bag.
An ad extols three grain hypoallergenic tablets as increasing red and white blood cells, improving complexion, and adding flesh. It claims physicians prescribe them, yet many people self-administer after buying from apothecary shops.
A reader in the Sewing Circle criticizes the Dorchester voice on a husband who withholds wages. The writer asserts five sons and five judgments would demand fair division of earnings and insists on equality in support.
A Telegrapher's Wife advocates daily small home improvements to beautify the house and strengthen family life. She compares urban and farm households, urging wives to invest time and pennies to improve their homes as the base of happiness and virtue.
A sister writes of marrying a man in a social group where members of opposite sexes kissed in greeting and parting. The town club, with many middle aged schoolmates, welcomed spouses as they married and kept up broad friendly kisses among couples.
A reader in her eighties warns that New England men sometimes glare at modestly dressed women in public, blaming immodesty as a cause. She notes fashion copied from showgirls and chorus girls provokes attention, and she concludes that public harassment likely comes from a lunatic or a drunk.
A reader known as Old Granny responds to Two Sisters about husbands staying away at night due to crying babies. She, mother of ten, recalls never being left alone and urges Hazel to seek solutions, arguing that the birth of a child should bring couples closer and share parenting duties.
The Sunday Post previews notable reader letters to the Sewing Circle, promising a selection of engaging notes and community reflections. Readers are invited to submit further correspondence for future editions.
The speaker bids a loved one not to ask for outcomes for their relationship. He claims fate is sealed and he desires release, saying he will yield at a touch and let the current take him to the main. The verse expresses resigned love and refusal to prolong the struggle.
Dear Miss Champagne advises a 20 year old beauty who enjoys many male friends to avoid stringing along multiple lovers. She warns that attention from men follows reciprocation and that a reputation for many lovers harms future prospects.
Two pounds of steak are simmered in thickened stock with onion cloves lemon peel and forcemeat balls then baked two hours and served with strained gravy. Marble Cake uses butter sugar milk egg whites vanilla cassia nutmeg cocoa baked thirty minutes. Stewed grapes with sugar spices vinegar is bottled when cool.
A Private Marine writes asking if he should rise from the ranks to wed an officer's daughter. The columnist urges self improvement, arguing love levels ranks and a man who earns respect can offer marriage to any woman, regardless of station. The reply stresses self worth and honest proposal.
Paragraph outlines accordion pleating for evening gowns and hints dark seal brown hats with lingerie dress accents. Venetian ecru trim and fur borders appear on demi saison gowns, while velvet ribbons and simpler, smaller hats dominate. White satin gowns with black Chantilly lace and draped black messaline note current style.
In Dublin on October 3 Gladys Evans was released on license after authorities were urged by prison doctors to grant parole due to her grave health from a hunger strike. The move follows another militant suffragette's release on parole.
Summer residents and Hull officials protest the Nantasket Steamboat Company plan to end service after Monday cutting 24 days from the summer season. Company cites federal lifeboat regulations requiring more boats than available. Street Commissioner James Gallivan leads the dissent as year round residents note the town will be practically closed early.
Handbills appeared in conspicuous spots announcing a chief cause of concern, arriving without warning and stirring immediate public attention. The fragmented notice hints at a broader issue but provides few concrete details or names.
Boston Elks member Jacob Swartz announces engagement to Melanie Brand of New York. Brand, graduate of the School of Ethical Culture, daughter of Herman and Mrs Brand. Swartz, active in Odd Fellows, is brother-in-law of Representative Burroughs of Ward 38.
Harvard plans a new music building with start contingent on funding. Professor Walter R. Spalding has secured $25,000 in subscriptions and additional $25,000 is sought to commence construction.
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