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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1921
Page
10
Advertisement lists subscription prices for Boston Bost issued April 9 1921. Rates cover Daily US Canada and Foreign options with annual six month and monthly amounts for Daily Sunday and combined options. Postage adds one cent per copy in the Boston Postal District.
Former Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary comes back to Switzerland after a bungled bid for a throne. He is restricted to stay in Lucerne, banned from interviews and travel, effectively imprisoned while awaiting Allied governments’ stance on any future trip to the home folks.
The legislature defeats a bill to amend last year’s judges salary increase, preserving pension rules. The writer argues the dispute is unresolved and will return next year, urging a change in sentiment among lawmakers to avoid pension forfeiture for raises.
Wartime passport control in the United States is praised for its thoroughness and effectiveness despite slowness. The removal of compulsory regulations by Attorney General Daugherty is noted, with a call to preserve the framework and its international respect.
A skeptical view questions sending a diplomat far afield to satisfy a supposed slacker. The author doubts the benefit of travel when the target may not be worth the effort or risk.
Bradstreet's reports the average price of 96 commodities fell 4.1 percent in March to a new low since last year’s drop, yet the pace has slowed since January. From 1913 to 1921 the index shows a move toward stabilization with some prices continuing to adjust, balancing declines and recoveries toward firmer confidence.
A humorous column replies that pumpkin pie flavor does not improve with the word punkin and that a dog wags its tail from joy, a natural sign of happiness. The piece playfully explains tail signaling as a canine smile and welcomes readers’ curiosity.
The article notes Myron T Herrick will return to Paris at President Harding's request to “fill the bill.” It highlights that Herrick must personally pay his embassy rent after Congress cut the salary and expenses, criticizing the system as a national disgrace and calling for remedy in the next appropriations bill.
An editorial defends Boston public school janitors, noting their pension rose from 360 to 500 a year per state law, accepted by the School Board and City Council but vetoed by the Mayor. It argues the cost is small across all janitors and urges Boston to join Massachusetts cities in granting the higher pension.
The Boston Post extols ex Mayor James M Curley in announcing that his wife gave birth to twin sons yesterday. It compliments Mrs Curley and her eight future voters and jokes about supporting her for Mayoress when possible.
For sale a combination wringer with bench, bureau, sideboard, chairs, tables, enamel beds, springs, mattresses, toilet sets, water sets, lamps, sectional bookcase and a heater. Good as new. Call after 5 p.m. at N. H. Newspaper.
A reader writing from Boston questions Professor Wells referencing newts and salamanders in the Later Palaeozoic and warns of libel actions if Wells damages the writer's forebears or pet bear. The letter cites Mayflower ancestry and seeks clarity and possible damages.
The era features a vogue for three piece coat dresses with a low dome straw crown. Street frocks favor straight silhouettes while suits use heavy Canton crepe in black and coral. New hats display fluted or cleft brims with irregular width and black satin charmeuse decorates afternoon wear.
Harvard men and mourners filled Arlington Street Church for the funeral of George Harrison Mifflin, president of Houghton Mifflin and Riverside Press. Floral tributes framed the pulpit. Riverside Press book opened at the center. Burial followed at Mt. Auburn.
The Boston observer recalls the warmest April Sunday readings by official figures 66 in 1916 and 65 in 1887 and notes coldest 24 above in 1888. Rain or snow occurred on this date in 1912 1914 1916 1917 and 1919 with nine inches of snow in 1917.
Miss Mary Peterson elected mayor of Red Neb by seven votes in Tuesday election. Belated returns disclosed today. She is the first woman mayor in the state and a part owner of an fee plant.
The sky tonight offers a close view of Jupiter and Saturn above the eastern horizon if clear. Saturn’s ring appears edge on and nearly invisible, with its bright satellites along the same plane, while Bar ton notes the ring will take four hours to cross the sun’s diameter. Nearby notes mention early apple blossom week, Bar Harbor concerts, and a planned 1926 Philadelphia world fair anniversary.
Nim and Bink argue over Madame Nonsense and a distant Big Idea as they chase a plan to win Nim’s affection. Bink dodges Nim’s suspicions, kisses tempers, and the trio collides with a comic mishap on a hill as Nim demands truth and Bink pushes for partnership.
Early Edison Company sketches amused audiences with a sneeze gag and a boy peppering a man. The 800 foot Great Train Robbery cost 400 dollars and earned ninety thousand with no title. Actors doubled up, tights ran short, and a paint solution sparked a riot of complaints. Tomorrow's Picture A Camera Man previews a restaurant close-up.
Printed linen dresses emphasize a black and white scheme with full bishop sleeves and elbow length gauntlet cuffs.
In a letter to the editor the writer traces slang use of sinker from a heavy dumpling to a butter cake and notes most slang experts do not apply it to a doughnut though the Century Dictionary does.
A letter asks editors to settle county size claim. Aroostook County covers 6453 square miles, while Cumberland County, home to Portland, has the larger population at 124,376.
The article notes starting batteries perform variably with temperature, citing Dyke's Automobile Encyclopedia. It explains low temperatures weaken batteries by reducing chemical activity and performance, with cold effects described as temporary as the battery regains function when warmer.
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