Early Marriage and the Sequel Chaperon for Young Men
A Boston Post Sewing Circle column invites New England homemakers to share advice on domestic life. Readers write in with experiences of early marriage, jealous spouses, and child care, offering support and solutions.
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Interesting Letters From the Sewing Circle Highlighted
The Sunday Post features several engaging letters to the Sewing Circle, showcasing reader opinions, crafting tips, and community news. Readers share personal experiences, project ideas, and reflections on sewing trends with local flair and friendly tone.
Fads and Fashions in Autumn Dresses and Coats
Dene RAPH points to the new princess robe with a normal waist line and full gathered skirts. Dark plaids faced with scarlet and bolero bodices appear with long sleeves and slight puff at the elbow. A turban with velvet crown and jet flower trim is popular. Astrakhan and gray ermines feature in new Russian blouses and triple shoulder capes appear on autumn coats.
The Gift of the Sea
Betty rejects marriage to Harry who is weak and sickly but loves her. He travels as a stewards on a steamer to grow strong enough to wed her. In moonlit pursuit, Betty recalls their vows as Harry confesses his struggle and sea-borne effort to become her husband.
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Harry Lake
Betty
Betty-girl
Wise Boys Uncle Walt Satirizes City Slickers in 1915 Verse
The poem parodies urban gullibility and rural wisdom as a speaker mocks city folk who fall for scams and flashy schemes. Walt Mason’s verse condemns graft and moonshine investments, contrasting rural shrewdness with towny credulity.
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Walt Mason
Adams Newspaper Service
Sea Gift Sparks Tender Confession on Deck
The exchange between two lovers unfolds aboard a ship where one companion thanks the sea for a precious gift. A warm embrace follows as the couple speaks of strength and gratitude in a moment of intimate closeness.
Clam Digging Raid Affects 13 Italians in Boston
The Fisheries and Game Commission charged 13 Italian men from Boston with digging clams on Moon Island, a restricted site. All pled not guilty. 12 cases filed on $8 costs each, one man discharged after a chase by Boston police boat and court action in Quincy District Court.
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Boston
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Longshoreman O Grady Dies After Stairs Fall at Lodging
Patrick O Grady, 88, slipped on stairs at 55 Liverpool Street East Boston and fractured his neck. Miss Esther French alerted Patrolman Driscoll, who took him to East Boston Relief Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. He was unmarried.
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Miss Dorothy Foster Weds David Slade Fitz at Beach Bluff
Miss Dorothy Foster daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E Foster of Cambridge married David Slade Fitz son of the late Judge Frank E Fitz at the groom’s mother Adeline Frances Fitz summer home Beach Bluff The ceremony was assisted by Bishop Cameron Mann of the Southern diocese of Florida and Rev J J Cogan of Wakefield.
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Charles E. Foster
Cambridge
David Slade Fitz
Dartmouth
Frank E. Fitz
Adeline Frances Fitz
Beach Bluff
Cameron Mann
Southern
Florida
J. J. Cogan
Wakefield
Over the Wire By Dorothy A New Idea in Style
A note describes Janet wearing a striking London smoke chiffon house dress with a matching crepe de chine skirt. Beaded satin back panel forms a collar, violet beads and a sash create decorative detail. Janet plans a future house party and invites the writer to a club visit.
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Dorothy
Janet
London
Recipes for Baked Fish and Pineapple Omelette
Economical fish baking method using haddock with brown gravy and tomato liquid, seasoned with cracker crumbs and butter, yields flaky fish and green garnish. Also an omelette with pineapple topping demonstrated, using eggs sugar lemon juice pineapple juice and butter.
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Martha S. Hussey
Court Road
Winthrop
Mrs. How
Then what end in life? A moral poem
An old man questions a youth about life goals from learning to law, fame, wealth, and retirement. The youth imagines a legacy of fame, then asks what comes after. The lordly elder points to God and a final beyond. The piece ends with a moral prompt about meaning beyond earthly success.
Churches Prepare for Fall Reopening and Services
The Rev J Cromwell Hughes returns home for special services at Emmanuel Baptist Dorchester while the Rev Herbert R Wittelock takes charge at Brighton Avenue Baptist. Bethany Congregational Church hosts Dr Wallace Nutting in Framingham and Christ Church Needham resumes evening services and Sunday school. Mrs George C Raynolds, longtime Van mission worker, dies in Tiflis after suffering a broken limb.
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J. Cromwell Hughes
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Dorchester
Hughes
Lake Sunapee
Herbert R. Wittelock
Maine
Brighton Avenue Baptist Church
Wallace Nutting
Framingham
Bethany Congregational Church
Quincy
Christ Church
Needham
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Tiflis
George C. Raynolds
Van
Armenia
Raynolds
United States
Widow Sues Over Theatre Property in Brighton
Ellen E. Woods of Brighton widow and administratrix of late Councilman William H. Woods files a $3000 attachment against Anna A. Murphy of Boston in Suffolk registry of deeds. Attorney Declan W. Corcoran represents Woods. Suit relates to a theatre property in Brighton in which Woods was interested.
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Ellen E. Woods
Brighton
William H. Woods
Suffolk
Anna A. Murphy
Boston
Declan W. Corcoran
Woods
Edson Named Smoke Inspector In New Appointment
Deputy Smoke Inspector W. A. Edson is appointed to replace the late William H. Gerrish at a salary of 2800, subject to Governor and Council approval. The executive secretary of the Governor's Council received notice from the board of gas and electric light commissioners yesterday.
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W. A. Edson
William H. Gerrish
Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners
Six Months For Handkerchief Game Con in City
John Galleano and Joseph Barton were sent to the House of Correction for six months for executing the handkerchief game in this city. They allegedly collected about $204 from their victims.
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John Galleano
Joseph Barton
House of Correction
Parish mission at St Columbkille's focuses three weeks
Parishioners of St Columbkille's Church Brighton attention on a mission that opened last Sunday and runs three weeks with daily children services this week. Vincentian priests lead, next weeks focus on women and then men.
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St. Columbkille’s Church
Brighton
Storrow Challenges Watson to a 20 Mile Hike
City Councillor James J. Storrow challenged Councillor Jerry Watson to a strenuous cross country hike of 20 miles. Watson agreed in principle but, after Storrow laid out the course and fixed a day, indicated he would attend only by proxy, citing uncertainty about his participation.
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James J. Storrow
Jerry Watson
Watson
Mr. Storrow
Councillor Storrow
Mr. Watson
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