Boston Post announces subscription rates and postal notes
The Boston Post issue provides subscription prices for daily, Sunday, and foreign editions, with rates for U S Canada and abroad. It notes postage in the Boston postal district and cautions about payments, urging recipients to send money by checks drafts or money orders payable to POST PUBLISHING CO.
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Canada
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Boston Post telegraph and subscription notice
Subscriptions must be prepaid and will stop upon expiration if not renewed. Contact the Post via postal at 1383 Main or by phone 1004-1005-7400 for service. Publisher Edwin A. Grozier leads The Boston Post with Associated Press rights and international file locations in London and Paris.
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Associated Press
Boston Post
Cockspur Street
London
Avénue de l'Opera
Paris
France
United States
Fourth Estate
Amherst Wesleyan Telegraph Athletic Meet Proposed
Plan from Middletown calls for an Amherst Wesleyan track and field meet by telegraph run simultaneously at both colleges in June. Bulletin boards display results as they come via telegraph, aiming to broaden college sports though the key element of direct rivalry on one course would be missing.
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Middletown
Amherst-Wesleyan
Telegraph
Amherst
Wesleyan
Shop Early To Ease The Holiday Pressure
Postmaster General Hays praised early mailing and the piece argues for shopping early year round. It says early shopping distributes sales effort, reduces congestion, and improves satisfaction for customers and staff alike.
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Hays
Washington
Be Kind to Animals Week Appeals for Humane Treatment
The piece urges humane treatment of animals as a reflection of character. It cites “Hindy” the Post cat and other named animals as symbols and calls on children to show mercy and kindness toward all creatures, stressing that natural kindness fosters self-respect and friendliness.
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Hindy
Molly
Waddy
Tony
President Harding urges calm on Knox peace with Germany plan
The article notes opposition in Congress and in newspapers to the Knox peace with Germany resolution. President Harding warns against precipitate action, advocating deliberate consideration as Europe faces ongoing unsettled problems and the involvement of powerful nations.
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Congress
Germany
Harding
Europe
Secretary Hughes Yap mandate statement praised by Harding
The article notes the masterly statement by Secretary Hughes on the Yap mandate and says President Harding shows firm balance that should appeal to the nation, while criticizing the irreconcilables as not representing the country.
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Hughes
Harding
Interest payments on Allied debts to be resumed soon
The announcement says United States will resume interest payments on allied debts with Britain likely to provide about 200 million dollars in the coming budget. Other countries may take longer, with Russia and smaller nations still vague. With five percent interest, annual payments reach 550 million, erasing prewar export excess and forcing a new tariff-driven effort to expand markets and trade balance. The move raises concern that broad national interests must be satisfied as exports and imports reconfigure.
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Great Britain
Russia
United States
Wheat crop outlook brightens with 620 million bushels forecast
The Department of Agriculture in Washington reports a cheerful outlook for winter wheat with 620 million bushels projected. Experts say the crop is the fourth largest in history, aided by two million extra acres sown and a mild winter saving fields from abandonment. Cheaper farm labor and stabilized wartime conditions promise broad bread prices relief.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
Safe Roads Campaign Promotes Accident Prevention
Massachusetts Safety Council and Safe Roads Federation led a one week drive to curb avoidable auto accidents. The effort targets drivers learning road rules, sober operation, safe crossings, and child awareness. Commissioner Goodwin warns accidents rise unless caution becomes a habit.
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Massachusetts Safety Council
Safe Roads Federation
Federation
Massachusetts Highway Commission
Goodwin
State Highway Service
George E. Lawrence Dies in Rutland Home
George E. Lawrence former leading Vermont attorney died at his Rutland home today aged 70. He had practiced law in Vermont for decades and was highly regarded in the state’s legal circles.
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Rutland
George E. Lawrence
Vermont
Tiaqgeare
Napoleon Gomo reports wild fishing trip and home brew mishap
Napoleon Gomo of San Halbans Vermont recalls a fishing trip with Joe Banya near Shanty Point by Bulfrog Misery on Lake Champlain. He describes making a home brew, catching a 17 pound bass and a three foot trout, a boating accident, clothing loss, and a neighbor’s wife asking about the trip as he signs off with a worn, humorous tone.
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Joe Banya
Bulfrog
Bulfrog Misery On Lak Champlane
Joe
San Halbans
Les Herres
Union
de Oder
Rosy Marie
Napoleon
Rosy
Napoleon Gomo
What the Sphinx Says on Evidence and Hearsay
A reflective aphorism urges restraint in judging others without solid evidence. It counsels patience before condemning or convicting based on hearsay, warning against quick, biased conclusions.
How to Rid Crows by Midnight Graveyard Trap
A reader asks how to keep crows away from sprouting potatoes and Newt’s reply prescribes a midnight graveyard rabbit foot, digging a six by six foot pit, thatching it, hiding inside at sunrise, and firing a large gun volley to exterminate crows. The plan involves dangerous weapons and deadly acts.
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Newt
Charles D. Moore
Topsham
Charles
Observant Citizen recalls 100 years of spring weather and ship lore
The column notes an April snow spell from a century ago and a late April thunderstorm. It highlights the fishing fleet race for first mackerel won this year by the steamer Helena, and recalls last year's captain of the Stiletto. It mentions Mohawk Trail preservation talk, Mayflower boats, and local civic notes including Edwards family arithmetical hobby and Baldwin lineage.
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Jimmy” Connolly
Helena
Webber
Alice's blue gown and a wavering self image
Alice works late to finish a blue voile dress meant to outshine Vera Demming's sport silks. Lloyd's cold praise fuels her doubt as she clashes with him then seeks a new conquest with Carl Houghton while Vera and Lloyd grow closer at Mrs Carter's summer home.
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Lloyd
Alice
Vera Demming
Vera
Pawling Avenue
Carl Houghton
Mrs. Carter
Piazza
Eoon
Carl
A Venetian Canal in California and early motion pictures
A discussion contrasts Pioneer film days with modern industry through a Venetian canal setup for a Douglas Fairbanks production. It recalls Boston audiences in 1890s watching Corbett Courtney and Fitzsimmons fight films, store shows, and an Edison 30‑foot train film mislaid by the express office across Boston.
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Douglas Fairbanks
Boston
James J. Corbett
Peter Courtney
Courtney
Robert Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Frank Howard
Corbett-Courtney
Boylston Street
Washington
Howard
Edison Company
New York
Lawrence
Express
Express Company
California
Quiet Dinner Complications At Mrs Carter’s Table
Alice overhears Carl defending Vera while Lloyd tries to please Vera and Alice. Vera frets over Carl and a skirt remark as Mrs Carter’s supper crew struggles. Alice and Vera’s tension grows amid jealous schemes, until Carl and Vera’s quarrel remains unresolved.
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Vera
Mrs. Carter
Alice
Carl
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Millennial Cash Blues
A humorous verse laments rising prices and unpaid debts in a city economy. The speaker predicts a future when cash replaces credit and merchants stop absorbing losses, noting burdens on grocers, tailors, and families as they face higher costs and nonpaying customers.
Harding’s Methodical Approach to the Railroad Inquiry
The Roanoke Times notes President Harding pursues the railroad crisis with thorough study before forming a view. He weighs facts and competing claims from railroad executives and unions, avoiding hasty judgments and earning public confidence.
Oldest Inhabitant Cites Warmest April Day Yet
The oldest resident recalls Boston recording its warmest April day on the lth, noting heat for this time of year. Local observations suggest unusual early warmth for the season.
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Boston
Boston Art Club Elects Officers
S Parker Bremer was elected president of the Boston Art Club at the annual election. Vice presidents are Charles H Bayley and Charles H Pepper. Charles W Smith is treasurer James Fortescue secretary. Directors named Robert Jordan Everett M Berry William Arms Fisher Elmer J Bliss Josiah S Hathaway.
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S. Parker Bremer
Boston Art Club
Charles H. Bayley
Charles H. Pepper
Charles W. Smith
James Fortescue
Robert Jordan
Everett M. Berry
William Arms Fisher
Elmer J. Bliss
Josiahs. Hathaway
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