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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1908
Page
29
A reader reflects on a verse about sacrificing personal wants to ease others' burdens. The piece argues parents must train children to yield personal pleasure for others, noting risks when only one child is taught altruism and stressing shared responsibility within the family.
Christine To Rhune Herrick argues mothers should spare overburdened children from duties and plan small joys. She contrasts caring brothers with a selfish girl Bertha, urging balanced parenting that teaches genuine consideration without making kids into perpetual servants.
A moral essay argues that mutual concessions shape character. It stresses that service for others should be natural to children and that early habits of order, restraint, and thoughtfulness lead to lifelong consideration, with example from a dutiful mother and patient father.
A mother seeks help for lunches since her boy travels far for school. Naomi W advises variety beyond plain bread and butter, using different breads and creative fillings such as ham with butter, chopped tongue or chicken, egg or egg and cheese, and occasional nut, celery, or sardine sandwiches. Include fruit daily and offer a hot bite if meals fail.
A reader asks about age to begin churchgoing and whether to choose church or Sunday school. The adviser argues for starting in childhood, favoring church attendance over Sunday school alone, and suggests ages three to four as suitable, with parents guiding habits rather than granting choice. The tone reflects traditional views on religious instruction and discipline.
A reflective piece argues obstacles shape character and fuel talent. It cites mothers balancing duties with art, women denying limited roles, and individuals rising through crisis to prove latent power. It highlights self-control, resilience, and the value of effort over ease.
Readers ask about a three year old who destroys toys and books and worries about a child who feels unloved. Mrs Herrick suggests withholding tempting items, explaining behavior, and guiding affection to curb hurtful habits and emotional patterns.
Conversation is a learned skill requiring cultivation from infancy. A refined influence shapes speech and behavior, while true fluency comes without strict grammar rules. Many educated women graduate with parchments yet lack basic conversational skill, making social life a challenge. Practice, listening, and adaptability elevate talk to influence and success in life.
The article outlines making oblong ironholders to avoid scorching and smuts. It recommends old stocking legs with kid glove or brown paper, covered by thin light colored material. It notes patent frenholders exist but may heat the panty, and suggests material pre spared from asbestos as a good alternative.
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