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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1912
Page
7
Margaret hides her longing for Robert Briggs after discovering a photo. Grace and Mary sense her distress and fear for the sisters as Margaret contemplates telling them the truth. A letter arrives promising his return, but she ultimately confesses and accepts the real thing.
A reader asks about the term puppy love or calf love. Mildred explains it denotes young immature affection often scorned by elders, but notes many enduring romances start in schooldays and can lead to lasting devotion despite mockery.
Dear Sewing Circle questions the idea that wives should be paid for housework arguing husbands gain little beyond wages. A Canton sister recalls her husband giving all earnings, while stressing shared home duties and financial dynamics.
The passage counsels women to be honest with their partners about pasts explaining that men often harbor hidden chapters. It warns not to press men too harshly for fear they may face similar scrutiny and require forgiveness someday.
A Sewing Circle letter column republishes reader views on confessing past flirtations before marriage. Believers urge silence to avoid jealousy and unhappiness, while others argue truth builds trust and forgiveness. The exchange features letters signed SECRECY CLIO and ONE WHO TOLD advocating different stances on disclosure.
A letter from a nearly 80 year old woman disputes palmistry predictions claiming lifelong happiness and no major illness, noting the palm and wrist lines contradict the foretelling. A schoolgirl gypsy reading, predicting sickness spinsterhood and death, is dismissed by a 47 year old respondent who cites her health and facial lines as more telling.
A correspondent named B. M. laments reader opposition to a woman kissing any man outside her husband or close relatives. She insists she will reserve her affections for her future husband, while a brother urges hands off and warns that girls might misstep if male opinion is ignored. A married friend reflects on visiting summers and reconnecting with old friends.
A Plain girl recounts social pressure in her town. She notes refusing kissing games and escorts, then describes meeting a New York man who became her fiancée. She claims rivals tried to pursue her, but she stays firm in boundaries. The letter hints at society's expectations and the Sewing Circle letters.
Picot edged ribbons are in great demand by milliners. Velvet ribbon flowers adorn the new long round muffs. Designs of negligee sacques remain practically the same. For aigrettes bands and facings are much used on the new hats. Magpie Shetland veils remain popular though white veils are less desired.
For a limited time only an allotment remains for sale of 7 percent preferred stock at ten dollars per share. Buyers receive a bonus of 50 percent of common stock free with each preferred share purchased.
Advertisement promotes the Massachusetts Vacuum Gas Heating Company as a futuristic heating monopoly. It touts high profit margins, strong dividends, and a rapid market in Massachusetts, citing California results and a $600,000 capitalization with $300,000 common and $300,000 preferred stock. Investors urged to visit offices and assess the system.
A Boston reader at 91 Bedford Street seeks information on Vacuum System of Heating by Gas from Massachusetts Vacuum Gas Heating Co. The inquiry asks about profit possibilities from investment and states no obligation. Name and address to follow.
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