The Bill Collector by Walt Mason
A light verse extols pleasant service when bills are paid promptly. The speaker praises friendly, cheerful payment as a path to social praise, warning against anger or rudeness when faced with bill collectors.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1911
Page
13
Sewing Circle Opens Forum for New England Homemakers
The Boston Post announces the Sewing Circle as a regular homemakers forum where women discuss home life, parenting, household economy, gardening, and related topics. Correspondents may use pen names and address letters to the Sewing Circle Editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Circle
Boston Daily and
Sunday Post
New England
Boston Post
Discouraged About Clothes Letters From a Reader
A 19 year old writes that her guardian aunt restricts her wardrobe, she outgrows and cannot wear her pretty clothes, though she works and wants to look neat. She asks the Sisters for advice on how to proceed with the guardianship and clothing dispute.
A Sister Seeks Marital Guidance for Early Evening Wedding
A reader requests advice on marrying at 6 PM before a reception from 8 to 10 PM. She asks if a late mother in mourning should wear black and whether a large crowd is appropriate for the ceremony. She signs as Just 19.
Lashes and Brows Growth Tip From October Letter
A reader advises using red vaseline nightly to stimulate lash and brow growth. Rub in well then wipe away any on lids. Growth is slow but may show results after a year. It will not darken hair unless the person has dark hair. Oct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance
Shall I Study or Work
A high school girl, 18, asks for guidance as her mother must work and father deserted the family. She is torn between continuing her education and seeking employment. Her mother wants her to have an education, leaving the decision uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouida
Cry Baby Seeks Help to Control Easily Triggered Tears
A 20 year old girl asks for advice on managing excessive tears that surface even from minor hurts. She describes crying in front of others and seeks methods to retain composure and reduce embarrassment.
Musician Husband With a Temper Seeks Divorce Advice
Dear sisters, I am unhappily married for five years to a musician with a violent temper and extreme laziness. I support both of us by dressmaking for five months and he won’t look for work. I am 1200 miles from home with few friends and an Navy officer offers to marry me if I divorce and pay legal expenses. What should I do. WESTERN GIRL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Wishes to Grow Violets for Winter Bed
Reader asks how to start a violet bed for winter. Seeks advice on using second-hand windows for glass and materials for matting.
Memorial Service for Bishop Mallalieu at Newton Church
A memorial service for Bishop Willard F. Mallalieu of the Methodist Episcopal Church was held at Centenary Methodist Church in Newton. The program featured prayers by Rev. George H. Spencer scripture read by Prof Henry C Sheldon Boston University Divinity School addresses by Rev John Galbraith former Governor John L Bates and Rev W F Warren and a singing of Crossing the Bar by W J Spaulding. The Rev C E Spaulding gave the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard F. Mallalieu
Methodist Episcopal Church
Centenary Methodist Church of
Newton
George H. Spencer
Henry C. Sheldon
Boston University Divinity School
John Galbraith
Newton Upper Falls
C. E. Spaulding
Three New England Men Hurt in Union Pacific Wreck
All the injured in yesterday's Union Pacific wreck at Rock River were brought to Cheyenne last night. Among the hurt are Gus Kardonosa of Manchester New Hampshire scalded Bill Golas of Lowell scalded and A Brinkos of Manchester New Hampshire scalded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.E
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacific Railroad
Rock River
Gus Kardonosa
Manchester
N. H
Bill Golas
Lowell
A. Brinkos
Forgiveness Reconciles Beth and Tom at Moonlit Camp
Tom confronts Beth over distrust after a scolding scene at their lakeside camp. In the moonlight Ruth Wheeler introduces Miss Norris, who turns out to be Beth. Tom apologizes, and Beth explains the misunderstanding about her cousin. he forgives her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Elizabeth
God's
Beth
Tom
Rubinstein
Mrs. Wheeler
Ruth
Norris
Miss Norris
Elizabeth Norris
Ruth Wheeler
Father
Sunbeams and War Notes from the New York Sun
The piece mocks wartime conduct by Turks and critiques U S policy. It questions federal actions under Attorney General Wickersham and satirizes officials including President Taft. A light society note mentions Champ Clark at Chautauqua and a surgical joke about self sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
The
Hague
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Summer Street
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Soupatitiee
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North
Easton, Mass
United States
George W. Wickersham
Champ Clark
Taft
Wickersham
Newport
Ian Bianca
Coe Teed Pines
Ecru
Ium
Russia
Ana
Milliers
Beaver
Navy
Royal
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