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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1912
Page
15
Stary The Sewing, Cireie introduces a regular department in the Boston Daily and Sunday Post as a woman’s own forum for New England home makers. Topics include home management, family needs, baby care, gardening, budgeting, and advice exchanges. Correspondents may use pen names and write on one side of the page.
A reader署s letter criticizes women seeking more money from husbands, urging them to support families and keep homes tidy. The writer endorses male responsibility, modest outings, and healthy friendships with men rather than pursuing finances or clubs.
A young girl writes that kissing should depend on the girl and that a gentleman should respect her choice. She argues a clear yes or no should decide a kiss and favors a handshake when parting as a sign of favor.
A reader argues the blame for a young man’s wasteful spending falls on girls. She says men with limited funds should save for a home and that couples can enjoy affordable outings, advising honest talk about budgets and avoiding lavish expenses.
A 17 year old girl from a convent background argues for cautious kissing within romance. She challenges strict views on keeping lips sacred for a future husband, noting many men kiss without prompting and that appearances of restraint may mask different behavior.
A sister aged 75 writes that age should not bar love and marriage. She argues hearts can stay young with affection, notes children marry for love, and urges persistence in pursuing companionship even in old age. A. S. signs the letter.
A reader voice questions the purpose of mourning attire asking if it softens grief or pleases society. It wonders whether outward tokens honor loved ones or simply reflect sorrow, urging brighter apparel and music of love as tribute. Sojourner.
The Sunday Post will feature some of the most interesting letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing reader opinions and community craft insights. The column promises varied topics and personal reflections from contributors.
At the first table a transient guest laments an unusually pessimistic crowd in the boarding house. An old boarder agrees, joking that even the milk tastes sour.
Full page of recipes credited to Stindey Post prompts readers to consult the page for a complete collection. The note indicates a broader feature remains on the publication’s continuation.
A collage of kitchen guidance includes recipes for meat loaf with suet, croquettes from sweet potatoes, beet and cabbage preserves, steamed chocolate breads, and coffee custard moulds. Several homemakers provide measurements and method steps, with names and addresses from several towns.
A reader seeks guidance after a girl at a resort kissed him publicly and later appeared in his hometown. The columnist rebukes bashfulness and urges the man to accept lighthearted teasing, defend the girl, and act as a gentleman to avoid shaming her.
A narrator reflects on travel delays and assorted preoccupations aboard a crowding train car. He notes paying rent, reading a newspaper, Roosevelt cartoons, his teeth, a deceased fellow passenger, coal for winter, and finally reaching the city amid clatter and racket.
Subscribers may apply by October 19 to L. H. Mudgett at Symphony Hall for seats. General sale starts October 21. Single tickets available from November 1. Concerts set for November 6 December 3 January 4 and March 18 at Steinert Hall.
The speaker bids farewell to baseball as the season ends. He laments wasted hobbies and argues daily labor outshines sports talk, promising to return to farm tasks and household duties while critiquing umpiring and the glamour of pitchers and hitters.
Councillor J Stearns Cushing, now a grandfather, was presented a silver bread and milk set with gold lining for his grandchild by Governor Foss and the executive council. The meeting approved Abraham K Cohen’s appointment as justice of the Municipal Court.
A reader asks if a young woman can develop her bust. The answer prescribes venosol with directions and 3 grain Hypo-nuclane tablets, claiming bust growth begins in 3-4 weeks and can reach 6 to 8 inches. The treatment is marketed as inexpensive and reliable.
Floise asks about persistent pimples and greasy skin despite washing. The reply promises quick improvement by taking a one grain tab “lets pies” per directions to purify the blood and whiten the skin, then follow “Maudie” advice previously given.
A home hair treatment recipe suggests using one half ounce of powdered hairwand mixed with soft water in a pint bottle. After shaking and resting an hour, apply twice daily to the scalp for intense natural color and lustre at low cost.
The article promotes five grain phythyrin tablets as a single reliable harmless fat reducer. It claims a three week treatment per sealed tube reduces body weight to normal with no known adverse effects and states both men and women use it.
A reader asks about removing facial and arm hair without an electric needle. The answer praises plain flavel powder, sold in sealed vials, calling it harmless and painless with quick, splendid results in several cases.
The author cautions against strong astringents after shaving and recommends lightly applying a mild emollient, rubbing it in, wiping with a soft cloth, and lightly powdering to avoid shine. This skin food approach maintains natural secretions and can prevent pimples and tenderness rather than using harsh pastes.
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