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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1917
Page
10
The Sunday Post reports the No Return rule, pressed by newsprint shortages and FTC urging, has proved a notable success for the Boston Post. Sales of both daily and Sunday editions are higher than ever, with thanks given to readers, newsdealers and newsboys for cooperation.
A Harrisburg speech attributed to Ambassador Gerard warns that German leaders planned to attack the United States after the war in Europe. He claims Germany sought an indemnity by defeating the Allies and views the U S as a rich easy prey if Germany prevailed. He says making the war 100 percent essential even for former pacifists.
A preliminary ruling under the new federal statute allows liquor to be shipped into Maine for four uses science sacred mechanical and medicinal. Prohibitionists fear the Maine tradition of bone dry status may be breached by outside supplies framed as medical.
An increase of curable illnesses in that State may be expected as officials anticipate continuing health challenges.
An editorial urges total national effort as the United States enters wartime readiness. Citizens should sacrifice not only money and troop readiness but also daily habits and thrift to boost production and support the war, with England and France cited as models.
A legislative agriculture committee warns delaying action against the white pine blister rust will cause greater long term losses than the proposed 60 000 cost. Massachusetts forests and related industries face $2 000 000 annual growth value at risk if the pest spreads unchecked, with other states already taking steps.
A Copenhagen despatch argues German authorities blanked parts of President Wilsons speech last Monday night. It asserts the Kaiser and regime feared the truth about autocracy and their own weakness, fearing the full democratic appeal in his indictment of Berlin’s rulers. The piece labels the suppression as characteristic of German government insecurity.
Catherine Breskovskaya known as the little grandmother of the revolution arrives in Petrograd from Minsk after 44 years as a convict and exile. The drive of liberty ends old imprisonments and signals further political upheaval in Russia.
A News Cable says Emperor William is in a highly nervous condition near a meltdown with no appetite and insomnia. The writer muses on possible causes from indigestion to conscience and suggests sleepless nights haunt the German ruler.
A Philadelphia parcel addressed to Newton Newkirk is mishandled by the U S Post Office Boston office. The delivery process stretches over hours with a guard from the Secret Service and two signature documents before the package is finally handed to Newkirk, who jokes about potential liability.
The piece reports Mercury's greatest eastern elongation near the Pleiades in Taurus and the April full moon. It also recalls local happenings from Brookline woodchuck sightings to Cape Elizabeth School security, a policing incident, shark study, a Boston politician's death, and war-time civic actions including seed shortages and treasury note designs.
A reflective verse passage imagines future springs and joys after a gray day. It envisions Aprils with rain and sun, violets, birds, maples, and holiest meadows filled with smiles.
A portrait of American-held Caribbean islands notes their scenic value and Columbus connection beyond Porto Rico. It recounts Danish rule in the Virgin Islands, Adolf Esmit’s piracy during the Civil War era, and the 1864 British-backed seizure ending the era of piracy at St Thomas.
Phoebe Shattuck battles moodiness after a tiring night and a missing hair crimp. A lecture plans clash with Horace from the Post, until a package of maple sugar from his dad triggers joy and a confession of love.
A reader asks how many children are born yearly in the United States and discusses the difference between The United Kingdom and The British Empire. Another question inquires about the U S population including territories. An immigration case notes a German couple with a son born in the U S and concludes the boy is a native-born American citizen.
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