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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1913
Page
11
Readers debate dissipation versus home life in a community column. A 72 year old man criticizes dissipated husbands while urging freedom, while a Dorchester housewife argues for paid male domestic help and shared chores to ease labor.
A New Hampshire reader shares letters to the Sewing Circle about adopted children versus pets and the loyalty of a family dog, recounting a daughter’s departure and a widow mother’s hardships, then asks what a son should do for a mother who raised and educated him while living independently.
A reader questions the claim that a woman's work is harder than a man's. She argues that a man's labor is harsher under a foreman, while a woman at home can defer tasks when unwell, challenging the sewing circle correspondent.
The Tremont Street Boston shop Green & Braen announces originators of the $9.00 suit made to order including material linings and workmanship. Prices list long coats eight dollars skirts two fifty to three dollars one piece dresses five dollars with two fittings in one day for out of town patrons. Open evenings until nine except Fridays.
A reader cites a Circle suggestion that couples should vacation apart to ease marital strain. The writer recalls early married bliss when her husband adored her outfits, then growing tensions, a friendly separation, and later missing his affection and daily good mornings.
In a reflective note from The Sunday Post a Maine reader recalls a surmised path to lasting marriage. After a quarrel they reconcile and maintain healthy space by summer vacations apart with friends, a routine they credit with saving their marriage from divorce and unhappiness.
Fashion notes describe fall costumes using gibelines and velours with bandeaux over eyes, skirts in zibeline velour and mousseline, and fine undergarment fabrics of cobwebby textures and Valenciennes. Rich fabrics like white tussore with embroidery suit evening wraps, with browns and pinks favored for dances and events.
Aunt Ruth advises a wife to withhold affection to teach her husband selfishness, but Amy’s silent protest escalates until Fred returns to a loving realization. He apologizes and vows to change, signaling a fresh start in their marriage and rekindled companionship.
Vittoria Colonna and Michelangelo shared a late life bond rooted in friendship and artistry. Their surviving exchange centers on 1545 letters, with Vittoria gently limiting their correspondence while Michelangelo seeks to honor her with intimate verse and gifts. He gave her a final kiss on her dying hand.
Amy tells Fred to hang the dishes while he claims he will do them later. He gently escorts his contented wife to the living room, indicating a domestic moment of calm and cooperation.
Tomorrow brings a record influx of 3561 passengers from European ports as four liners arrive at Boston. The Cincinnati will host 1381 travelers, the Canopic 1561, the Parisian 0 and the Menominee 119, all passing through immigration and customs in one day.
The Vorwaerts reports the Socialist National Committee has elected Deputy Friedrich Ebert the party leader to succeed August Bebel. Bebel died at Zurich on Aug. 13 last.
A 21 year old girl asks for advice about keeping company with a man four years her senior. The columnist warns she must be clear about her feelings and end the arrangement if she cannot return his affection, noting the danger of becoming a “female grafter” by accepting gifts without honest reciprocity.
Commodore Perry's flagship the Niagara and accompanying fleet arrived in Cleveland for the Perry centennial celebration. Mayor Baker and others welcomed the ships during a dockside ceremony as electric decorations illuminated downtown streets tonight.
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