Sewing Circle Letters From a Boston Post Page
A Boston Post Sewing Circle column gathers letters from readers on marriage secrets and domestic life. Women share regrets over disclosure of past romances and advise silence as a protective code, while others urge fairness and practical household finance.
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Quit Meat For Breakfast and the High Cost of Living
An essay argues people eat too much for health and money reasons. It suggests reducing meat at breakfast to cut living costs and improve well being. It critiques excess consumption and links diet to finances.
Wages for Wives Debate Within Married Life
A letter argues both sides of a wives allowance plan. It urges that mercenary rules suit spendthrift or selfish husbands, while true love makes wage systems unnecessary. It favors shared ownership and mutual respect over rigid weekly allowances.
Too Good to Be Kissed and the Party Kissing Games
A letter writer argues about past relationships and kissing games at parties. The author supports participation in games while condemning being forced to kiss, recounting a party where refusal halted games and noting sisters who view women as too refined to be kissed. STENOGRAPHER.
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Tom
Harry
Palm readings debated in the Sewing Circle letters
A reader argues palmistry cannot predict death or fate and cites experiences of widowed friends and a 65 year old who never married. Other correspondents defend palmistry citing biblical quotes and Newton. The letters reflect shared skepticism and belief in palm lines as life indices.
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H. M
Isaac Newton
Dear Miss Champagne on Love and Morals for a Young Couple
A 19 year old asks for advice about a loving partner who withholds social life and dances. The columnist argues morals trump manners, urges honest discussion about loneliness and social needs, and warns that good morals do not excuse bad manners. The letter contrasts jealousy and stinginess and notes some so called good men lack desirable qualities.
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Miss Champagne
Daily. Post
Bobbie
Lord Chesterfield
Oyster Pie and Oat Bread Recipe Traditions
Two historical recipes are shared. Oyster Pie details a crusted, buttered filling with oysters and juice, baked until golden brown, attributed to Mrs Samuel A Armstrong of Worcester. Oat bread outlines a yeast-raised loaf using oats lard sugar salt, water, a full yeast cake, and overnight rising by Mrs L M Moore of Nerh Whitefield Maine.
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Samuel A. Armstrong
Stafford Street
Worcester
L. M. Moore
Nerh Whitefield
Woman Uses Renova To Curb Husband Drinking
Cobleskill woman writes that Renova reduced her husband’s drinking and improved nerves disposition appetite. Daily testimonials praise rescued men and happy women. Get Renova at Riker Jaynes or request a free sample and proofs from Renova Co. 204 Broadway New York.
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Beveridge to Talk in Campaign Probe Hearings
Washington report says H. C. Pettit of Indianapolis and former Senator Albert J. Beveridge were summoned for tomorrow as the Senate campaign contributions committee expects to close its hearings. Beveridge was urged to appear, but if delayed he will be examined Saturday morning.
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H. C. Pettit
Indianapolis
Albert J. Beveridge
Senate Campaign Contributions Committee
Beveridge
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Fast Grippe Cure
An advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound cures colds and grippe quickly. It states two hourly doses, then a third, will end symptoms such as headache feverishness stuffed nose and sore throat. The 25 cent package is described as superior, safe, and tastes pleasant.
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Service Squad Man Gets New Orders
Patrolman John F. Eagan, long a member of the Board of Health service squad, was transferred to the Broadway station at South Boston. The transfer was announced by Police Commissioner O'Meara in a general order read at roll call.
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South
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Rear Admiral Chagin Dies by Own Action in Love Tragedy
St Petersburg Oct 24 Rear Admiral Chagin commander of the Emperor of Russia's yacht Standart died by his own action at his residence yesterday. Family statements attribute the death to a love affair impacting his state of mind.
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Chagin
Standart
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