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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1913
Page
21
Rosalie Jackson argues with her brother Bob about her engagement to Lee Fenton and the allure of Richard Trevor the matinee idol. She plans to see Trevor in a Wednesday matinee with Vivian Wright, weighing romance against a steadier suitor.
A reader column presents varied views on whether wives should control household funds or share finances with husbands. Letters argue women may earn independently, men manage markets poorly, and some propose taxes on spinsters or bachelors to support mothers and orphans.
Rosalie overhears Trevor boasting of fans and mash notes while at Bob’s stag party. Struck by jealousy she destroys Trevor’s photo and a ticket, writes to Lee about a wedding plan, and hides the truth until a year later after her marriage.
A reader laments young married women chasing pleasure autos theatres and costly living. She warns of future poverty and reliance on luck, recalling a generation that saved for old age and owned homes. A second letter warns about marrying a man deemed not sporty.
Poem describes a daughter’s transformation into a wise woman with spiritual blessing. Imagery highlights singing hearts, eyes full of rapture, and enduring sacrifice. It foresees departures of loved ones, enduring heartache, and eventual peace and divine glory.
A reader from Derry New Hampshire writes that marrying a "sporty" or dissipated man leads to unhappiness. She recounts leaving a husband who claimed reform, caring for his children, later divorcing and finding a loyal partner. She warns girls that such marriages often end badly and that “they never come back.” The letter is shared among Sewing Circle readers in the Sunday Post.
Paragraphs describe Canton crepes in pale tillenl green and new silks with interwoven gold, plus wool plush and silk wool blends for tailored suits. Serge whipcord plain and brocaded poplins velour maire and soft silks appear in winter dresses. Corsets feature elastic bands for easy breathing. White satin or embroidered linen collars preferred over lace. coarse darned net as collar option.
Dry young chickens, dredge in flour and fry in butter and lard until brown. Serve with corn meal mush or fried bread. Tips include making a milk gravy from pan grease. Also includes fried salt pork with flour and milk gravy. Recipes credited to Mrs Frank Flinn and Josephine Davis from Putnam Connecticut.
Chronicles the youth of Richard Brinsley Sheridan and Elizabeth Linley. Details their meeting, Linley’s beauty, and the early ardent verses in The Grotto. Linley’s reply vows eternal affection and longing for more stolen moments together.
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