Miss Pellico Finds A Beaux Mystery In Village Post
In a small village Josiah Doolittle obsesses over blue letters from Miss Pellico. He plots to win her heart while gossiping at the post office and watching Miss Pellico grow pink and radiant from the letters. A late reveal hints at visiting relatives and a possible rival.
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Josiah Doolittle
Farm Journal
White House
Rose Arbor
Miss Pellico
Josiah
Pellico
Mirandy Sears
Miss. Pellicd
Encouragement Uncle Walt on praise and work ethic
A reminiscence contrasts harsh treatment with praise from two employers. The narrator recalls loyalty from Mr Deans who valued him, versus Mr Knox who offered no praise, prompting envy and eventual vengeful actions. He details early pay and eventual earnings, praising upbringing and respect for parents.
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Mr. Knox
Waltason
Sewing Circle Readers Share Home Tips and Advice
The Sewing Circle in the Boston Daily and Sunday Post invites homemakers in New England to discuss home and household topics. Readers may use pen names and ask each other questions on issues from family management to baby care and garden care.
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Sewing Circle
Boston Daily and
Sunday Post
New England
Boston Post
Letter on family finances and duty to parents
A reader chides Angela E for seeking public opinion on keeping $15 a week while the writer earns $18. She details her own contributions to the household and gifts to family, arguing that daughters should support their mothers and families rather than keep money to themselves.
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Angela E
Just A Girl Voices For Married Women Working
An editorial tone discusses the morality and practicality of married women working. It argues that economic need can drive employed women and that love and care across class lines justify work. The writer asserts personal willingness to work if needed and challenges the idea that employment is a crime.
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Ella
Temptation tale from a reader to a column
A reader writes of marital strain after her husband’s drunken relapse and her brief attraction to another man. She admits she misread her feelings, praises her husband’s reform, and urges Galatea to stay loyal and be a good wife, ending with affectionate sentiment.
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Galatea
Halloween entertainment ideas for society group
A new member seeks suggestions for a Hallowe'en program for a society. The note requests information on what to do and what to have, indicating a lack of ideas and asking for patronage or guidance.
Training for Child Care Sought by Post Sewing Circle
A letter from M., I. asks readers if there is a Boston place to train for caring for children. She requests information on suitable courses or programs and welcomes any guidance from readers of the Post Sewing Circle.
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The
Post Sewing Circle
Boston
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