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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1912
Page
8
The Sewing Circle in the Daily and Sunday Post offers a women’s own store style page on home management, parenting, and household economy. Readers share questions and tips, with anonymous letters and coy illustrations, urging caution about jealousy and romantic temptations.
A reader questions the notion of wives earning wages or being paid a salary within marriage. The letters argue most women see matrimony as relief from work, preferring a husband who can support them, with only a minority pairing for love and mutual devotion.
Reader urged to try Pyramid Pile Remedy for piles claiming rapid relief from pain and congested veins. Ad touts a free trial package and a low price for regular use, urging immediate action by sending in a coupon.
Public health notices highlight Exckmen's Alterative as effective against night sweats fever and loss of appetite in tuberculosis patients. A testimonial from Green of Philadelphia claims three weeks of use brought relief from cough night sweats and weakness, restoring health and household duties.
A reader from Tama asks the Sisters of the Circle for real remedies to harassment by men in public. She dresses modestly and keeps to her business yet faces daily unwanted conversations. She notes polite refusals often end conversations, except when the man is intoxicated.
A young waitress in a restaurant recounts being harassed by a married man who used endearing terms. She confronts him, is defended by her employer, and the man is asked to stay away. The account ends with the note that boldness paid off.
Some of the most interesting letters to the Sewing Circle will appear in the Sunday Post, showcasing reader views and community humor. The feature highlights diverse opinions and anecdotes from local readers.
The second week of Siegel’s Women’s Handiwork Exposition opened with paintings and drawings. Five first prizes of 10 dollars each were awarded across oils, water colors, china painting, ink and pencil drawings to works by St John 6277, 6230, 5555, 6218, and 5779 among others. Next week features paper work, burnt wood and leather, metal work, basket making, willow work and wood carving with a two-woman Siegel’s and two newspaper committee judging the entries.
A married woman, supporting an invalid husband, writes to Sewing Circle about a male office clerk who kisses her despite protests. She fears losing her job or harming her husband and asks if enduring the unwanted kisses shows greater love and sacrifice than speaking out.
A distorted, partial reminiscence discusses jealousy of a husband’s friendships with former lovers and young women. The speaker admits envy and uneasy feelings about intimate chums, hinting at past relationships and warnings about trouble.
The courtroom buzzed as judges and lawyers argued over a bill of particulars in the Ettor Caruso Giovannitti case. Defense sought specific acts and dates cited in the indictment arguing fair play and illumination of charges. The court weighed limiting details while preparing for a high profile trial with over 100 spectators present.
Sallow mucous and bilious headachy symptoms blamed on torpid liver and clogged bowels. Cascarets marketed as a 10 cent remedy to cleanse bowels, improve digestion, clear head and skin, and refresh mood by morning. Appeals to parents to buy for children.
The Mechanics building hosts a feature for women attending the opening Saturday. The complete electric home showcases appliances from the electric Mary Ann to ranges, water heaters, refrigerators, warming pans, grids, flat irons, toasters, ice cream freezers, and dining room pieces. The living room offerings include showcases and more.
Nearly 3000 piano makers in New York quit work today to demand a 15 percent wage increase. The walkout affected large factories and some houses suspended operations. Union leaders predicted the strike could spread while the Piano Manufacturers Association said it did not warrant organizational action.
John Popper cheese manufacturer was robbed by two men in a red touring car on West Seventeenth Street. They escaped with a valise containing 800 dollars in cash and 1000 dollars in checks after a pursuit by about 500 pedestrians and a pursuing officer who were fired upon. No license number was found.
Frederick J. Driscoll, a Dorchester insurance man famous as the mayor’s lookalike, married May Bateman at St. Angela’s Church Mattapan. The ceremony was led by Rev. Fr. Francis J. Ryan. sister Lillian Bateman served as bridesmaid and Charles Bateman Jr. was best man. The couple plans a two week honeymoon in Maine and will reside at Broadway Newton after November 1.
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