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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1910
Page
9
Lois Winthrop, a struggling writer, finds a hidden drawer in a mahogany bureau and uncovers a pen written manuscript titled The Jester's Mirror. She reads late into the night, convinced the unknown author is a genius, as the story ends abruptly.
Lois H. Winthrop hides her role as Rupert Dane while a manuscript titled The Jester's Mirror gains fame. Letters from Hudson Farrington and L. H. Winthrop reveal a shared inspiration and a past effort, ending with Farrington's marriage to Winthrop.
A young woman with a high school and business college background seeks readers’ advice on advancing from her current stenography job to a private secretary role. She requests insights on experience education and steps to secure such positions, aiming for top-tier success in the field.
A reader recounts a beach incident at two so called sanitary drinking fountains. Two girls use shoe polish to contaminate the fountain opening while two boys contaminate the top with grimy fingers. The writer prefers carrying a personal cup over using modern fixtures.
A speaker recalls opposing a sister's view to let a crying baby cry. The child suffered health harm, later diagnosed as caused by crying, costing $35. She reflects on a two year old wearing a truss for six months and notes a better life with her husband and home now.
A letter urges that mothers name newborn girls, listing favored options such as Annette Barbara Beatrice Blanche Corinne Dorothy Edna Evelyn Gertrude Grace Geraldine Felicia Elaine Eleanor Henrietta Kathleen Leanore Margaret Marjorie Norrine Pauline Ruth Mildred Rhoda Vivian Wilmer Marian and Inez signed by A LOVER OF CHILDREN.
A reader seeks guidance from sisters about her husband who smokes cigars, spending about four dollars weekly on medium quality cigars. She notes an otherwise good marriage and asks for practical steps to address the habit.
The article discusses Emma as a name with meanings like grandmother or the great, its historical associations with Emma of Normandy and Queen Emma of the Netherlands, and notes various related names and literary uses. It also includes reader letters about personal finances and relationship strain seeking advice.
The sisters provide thoughtful, practical encouragement and suggest you clarify your needs. They invite you to share more details so they can tailor supportive suggestions and direct you to appropriate resources.
A new sister asks why her fingers crack and stiffen after washing powder exposure. She notes initial pain on one finger then spread to all, seeking advice and lasting thanks from kind sisters.
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