Prices and notices in Boston Post issue of April 7 1914
The Boston Post issue outlines subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, including U S Canada foreign payments, per-copy costs, and mailing details. It lists postal rules, office address at 259 Washington Street Boston and payment instructions for money orders, checks, and cash handling.
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Commissioner ends deceptive ounce pricing in silk threads
The State Commissioner of Weights and Measures urged manufacturers and sellers to stop labeling silk thread packages as eight ten or twelve ounce pounds. The move targets the practice of calling fractions of pounds pounds as a curb on misleading packaging.
Representative Rogers Critiques Diplomacy Amid Donations
A columnist notes Representative Rogers challenges U S diplomatic appointments, arguing patronage taints foreign posts. The piece cites Wilson era errors including Leishmann in Berlin and a Rome affair that led to dismissals, contending the implicated envoys were not true Democrats.
Why Any Evasion In New Haven Railroad Publicity
The New Haven railroad promised open publicity but officials refuse to provide papers and records on the Billard transaction with the road and the Boston and Maine stock. Subpenas are needed for the Senate investigation to obtain the facts. If there is anything to hide the public should know it now.
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New Haven
Mann Critiques Wilson Policy With Vague Demands
In a recent speech Congressman Mann, Republican floor leader, claimed he could instruct the President on grave foreign policy. He urged Wilson to act with justice and firmness to defend American rights, but offered no concrete next move or specifics. The press views his rhetoric as general and noncommittal.
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Wilson
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Rebuff from Massachusetts House Speaker Sparks Party Rift
Speaker Cushing lashes the Massachusetts House over laziness dilatory tactics and inefficiency. He delivers a biting rebuke aimed within the Republican ranks amid a GOP led body facing charges of frivolous roll calls and overlenient reconsiderations.
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Cushing
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Speaker Pressure Could Change Lower House Affairs
The passage notes lack of quorums in committees and various sins of commission and omission. It argues the chamber’s unsatisfactory state could shift at any moment, and after the Speaker's remarks it is probable the situation will improve.
Navy Drying Out On Shipboard Liquor Ban
The Navy will prohibit possession of alcoholic beverages on ships and Navy yards after July 1 on Surgeon General Braisted's recommendation. The rule applies to officers and enlisted men alike, aiming for fair treatment and improved morale, with the option for future revision if needed.
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Braisted
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All Sorts by Newton Newkirk and Verse Satire
A humorous verse about Newton Newkirk who meddles in town affairs. The butter-in narrator praises him as handsome with two brown eyes but recounts a misstep leading to one eye being blue and the other black. An epigram by Alpheus Allen notes a University of Hardnax graduate is not a knocker.
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E. E. Chipman
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Beginning One Plan Ends Well Says Old Doc Duty
A pamphlet style note urges starting on a cherished plan saved for someday. It emphasizes finishing strong with a high standard of endeavor and worthy means to ensure a well ending and worthy outcome.
Beavers and bone heads in business effort
An old proverb contrasts persistence with stubborn folly, saying a man who quits only when he accepts failure is a beaver while one who persists after failure is a bone head. The tone reflects practical rustic wisdom on perseverance.
Cat Cemetery Stir Sparks Town Wide Laughs
A humorous letter from Binghamton reports a proposed cat cemetery and laments noisy backyards. The writer describes neighbor cats Stealthy Steve and a rival tiger cat, debating ethics and scraps on a narrow fence as dawn chorus and nocturnal serenades disturb sleep.
Immigrant Arrivals Highlight Halifax Port Figure
A Halifax official notes 11 288 immigrant arrivals at the port in the past month with most heading to Northwestern farming districts. The item also mentions community events and local figures including John D Long Derby Academy and Madam Derby’s 200th birth anniversary in Hing ham, plus social observations on hospitality and spring dandelion pickers.
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A Mediterranean Trip and Oblique Civic Tales
Dr. Anna Howard Shaw cites a school election dispute as proof that two poll tax failures did not affect the result. Judge Bruce in Malden pushes juvenile reform with garden hoeing as a remedy. The column blends salon politics with humorous animal banter and notes on farming, theater history, Harvard discourse, and local book trade, mentioning Henry Hollis, Dionysius theatre, and Boston trustees Francis Welch.
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Anna Howard Shaw
National Woman's Suffrage Association
Shaw
A Fruitful Life of Mrs. Lilian M. N. Stevens
Mrs Lilian M N Stevens dies at age seventy leaving a legacy in temperance reform A Maine native she helped organize the Womens Christian Temperance Union in 1874 and later served in the world wide W C T U leadership Her influence aided Maine prohibition and she played a leading role in national women’s work and animal protection studies.
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Floretta Vining Bewai
Hate's
Lilian M. N. Stevens
Maine
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Stevens
Chicago election tests woman suffrage in city governance
The Chicago mayoral and aldermanic race marks the first test of emancipated Illinois women in municipal politics. With registration over 200 000 and about 175 000 voters expected, the outcome could influence roughly 500 000 potential votes. Eight women run among 154 candidates, including veteran alderman Bath-house John against Marion Drake.
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New York Voters Set To Decide State Constitution Revision
A statewide vote probes whether to call a constitutional convention next year amid apathy and low expected turnout. Officials project about 25 percent participation, with New York City turnout possibly around 200000, and election machinery costing roughly 400000.
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New York
Two Thomases Fall In Ground Confrontation
The scene describes two Thomases collapsing after a dull thud and scratching each other until they feel honor fulfilled. Later Steve returns to the house in a cautious, chastened mood with a mournful brow, expressing relief at not being a cat.
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Steve
Dohanian Babigian Wed in Lowell Home Ceremony
Miss Esther K. Babigian daughter of Kevork and Mrs Babigian of Lowell and Hagop M. Dohanian of Somerville were married at the bride’s parents home 86 Third Street Lowell in a ceremony with many guests Miss Elizabeth K K Babigian served as maid of honor and Senekerim M Oi was best man
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Esther’ K. Babigian
Harvard Trophies of Hunt and Travel Shown
A Harvard Travellers' Club exhibition at Copley Hall displays hunting trophies and travel souvenirs from Alaska, Hudson Bay, Mexico, Peru, South America, Africa, India, and more. The triennial show opens yesterday at noon and runs through Wednesday evening, praised as among the best outside major museums.
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Bertha M. Clay Mystery Revealed by Uncle Walt Mason
A humorous 1914 verse fragment claims Bertha M. Clay was actually a man named Thomas. The spoof notes Bertha died a month ago and, in a reveal tied to Nick Carter, mocks readers with gender switch accusations.
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Nick Carter
Walt Mason
Fads and Fashions Highlight Short Skirts and Vibrant Stockings
Paragraph points on fashion describe circular-cut founces and skirts narrowing around the knees. Short skirts showcase fanciful stocking effects with bright color shades. Velvet mantles, check patterns, silk coats, and wall-front tunics appear among new models.
Dance Seeking Girl Advised to Socialize and Dance
A reader asks how to attract a gentleman friend at dances. The reply urges joining socials and parties, going with friends, staying hopeful, and presenting oneself as a good dancer. Persistently attend events and let interest grow naturally.
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Misa Champagne
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