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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
16
The Sunday Post reports higher sales for both daily and Sunday editions despite newsprint shortages. The paper credits readers newsdealers and newsboys for cooperation under the FTC urged No Return rule, calling it a notable success for the Boston Post.
In Charlestown State prison the yard inmates raised a self made Union flag, marched to their own band, and pledged loyalty to liberty. The scene evoked pathos as convicts, while capable of crime, displayed a rare moment of goodness for one hour.
The big season of baseball faces weather and wartime uncertainty as Boston Braves expected to play New York Giants this afternoon. Writers note MLB begins in wartime with unknown impacts, but sport should provide welcome relief during serious times.
The Ways and Means Committee reported the war loan bill by unanimous vote. The measure would raise seven billion dollars through bonds and treasury certificates to finance the war and allied efforts.
The passage extols a vast $5,000,000,000 bond raised loan to aid allies against Germany. It emphasizes not only the material impact but the moral effect on allies and enemies, noting the enormity and ease of fundraising as characteristic of Uncle Sam and its people.
The piece urges greater food production this year to feed Americans and aid allies in Europe. It calls farmers to expand acreage with affordable seed, warns against backyard gardens, and stresses keeping young workers on farms. It also demands an end to food futures gambling and price-gouging conspiracies, urging public shaming of offenders.
Foreboding boast of British advance spans 10 miles near Arras as Allied armies push through Somme battlefields. German lines, including talk of a Hindenburg line, appear unbreached in places while the decisive struggle continues.
The community mourns the sudden passing of Hon. John Quinn Suffolk county sheriff and jail keeper. His humane approach and mercy toward prisoners earned broad respect and he is remembered fondly by friends, political allies, and the poor who benefited from his fair treatment.
Poetry fragment attributed to Newton Newkirk and Jelks News contrasts small efforts with persistent effort. Lines urge continual walking, talking, growing, grinning, sparring, and shoving to achieve success while noting only one girl is allowed for loving in a playful but dated verse.
The column All Sorts declares a wartime embargo on bellicose material and war verse to keep readers cheerful. Readers contribute light pieces about waiting processes and everyday quirks, including the humor of tailoring scenes and a Boston correspondent note.
The column discusses flag night etiquette, Star Spangled Banner references, and wartime customs. It mentions Newfoundland sealing trends in 1917, a napkin incident with the American flag, centennial Pilgrim celebrations plans, Taft’s praise for Rev. Franks, crows near a Dover street roof, and Boy Scout potato planting as a preparedness effort. It also notes spring signs in West Dennis and a Roxbury greyhound named Pete who trails his master to work.
The Taj Mahal at Agra built 1629 to 1690 cost more than 9 million dollars. Erected by Shah Jehan as a tomb for Mumtaz Mahal it is praised as architecture in marble and inlaid precious stones. It stands as a pinnacle of Mogul design described by critics as a dream in marble.
At home in Cleveland the Jenness family expects a visit from Helen with a distinguished friend. The household prepares in haste, stencils curtains, rearranges rooms, and polishes the подготовка as Ruth joins Helen and a baby arrives, changing the mood from bustle to tender family reunion.
Household hint advises fastening the upper and lower corners of the outside cover to the mattress with large safety pins. This method keeps the cover secure and adds comfort. Mrs. 8. Be. Davis. g4 Green Street Arlington.
A verse attributed to Walt Mason extols practical philosophy found in daily labor. It argues wisdom comes from honest work and steady effort, not dusty books or distant sages, and emphasizes industry, resilience, and cheerful service as life guiding principles. Protected by The George Matthew Adatie Service.
The quotation notes Boston's coldest on this date reached % above zero in 1874, with 23 the next coldest in 1859. It records the warmest as 68 degrees in 1915 and 6 as the next warmest in 1576. It adds that snow or rain has fallen on this date for the past five years.
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