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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1916
Page
35
The Boston Post lists subscription options for the U S and Canada with yearly, half yearly, and monthly rates in dollars and cents. Foreign and domestic pricing, postage rules, and payment instructions are provided, along with the publisher contact and editor details.
A Boston Evening Record column scathingly criticizes Roosevelt for claiming no exclusive role in nation’s preparedness. It ridicules the colonel as the supposed innovator of every notable idea from the River of Doubt to Belgium war plans, labeling him a liar and crook.
General Funston reports an army biplane flown by Lieutenants Edgar S. Gorrell and Herbert A. Dargue arrived in Columbus New Mexico after a four hour 350 mile flight from Pershing headquarters in Mexico. The feat highlights the aviation corps value to the expedition despite partisan criticisms.
The artist Blakelock leaves the New York State Hospital for the Insane after 17 years as an inmate. His restored art now resides in a gallery that preserves his works and certifies his membership in the National Academy of Design. At age 70 he faces a limited time to regain acclaim and reflect on his earlier prophetic influence on art.
The text questions whether the ongoing struggle is worthy of recognition or true compensation for what has been lost, inviting reflection on value and restitution.
A Roosevelt era speaker at Quincy brands Wilson a jellyfish while urging Republicans to back a firmer foreign policy. The piece notes no GOP leader in Congress has introduced a resolution, despite past lawmakers who could have acted, and questions what such critics would do in Wilson's place.
A husband pleads for contentment as his wife desires style and a motor car. He mortgages the home to fund a showy purchase, only to confront the cost of gasolene and the strain of an unhappy romance. The verse cites Boston and a narrator H. Be. F.
The article explains that a young newlywed wears a glove over her wedding ring or leaves it at home to avoid losing the ring. It states the reason is fear of misplacing or mislaying the precious symbol.
Classified notice from a Mass Newspaper seeks a second-hand baby carriage for twins. The ad requests applicants to contact Mrs. with address withheld. The fragment shows cautious phrasing and incomplete personal data.
A man visits a men’s hat shop for Easter style upgrades and jokes about hats with chains. The clerk and manager test a chestnut bay derby with a green band and red feather, deeming it becoming to the narrator as they discuss fit, size, and style.
Observant Citizen reports Mayor William Houston of Newburyport rode with Colonel Roosevelt during a Springfield to Boston train trip. They talked, then avoided politics after a warning from Roosevelt. Also notes Warren to lecture at Boston University June 4 and local letters on old New Englanders and timepiece clocks.
The Dominion pledges half a million volunteers for British armies abroad. With voluntary enlistment at 2.37 percent, conscription for compulsory service is seen as essential. Chief Justice Mathers travels from Winnipeg to Ottawa to support the draft as a sign of loyalty. Canadian troops have performed valiantly, and the test of the draft is not expected to dampen patriotic spirit.
The piece urges a thorough inquiry into possible organized arson in Boston affecting insurance policies. It argues that insurers and adjusters should disclose evidence if irregularities exist and that residents must cooperate for a deep investigation.
The sudden death of Richard Harding Davis, renowned reporter, short story writer, novelist and war correspondent, ends a versatile career and marks a loss for American letters. He was known for his dashing style and entertaining English prose, with critics both praising and doubting his ultimate peak.
A shopper recounts paying six dollars for a hat after a clerk helped remove it with a wrench. The hat, purchased impulsively, drew laughs from friends, led to regret, and now sits in the attic awaiting a future cleansing before autumn.
The passage contrasts Macbeth and Lady Macbeth as their crimes close in. Macbeth fears exposure from Malcolm and Macduff while Lady Macbeth sleepwalks and relives Duncan’s murder, pleading for relief. Macbeth seeks swift action. she faces unrelenting guilt and insomnia as they head toward ruin.
The Oldest Inhabitant cites official figures for Boston on April 13. He notes the coldest 13th of April in memory was 20 degrees below zero in 1874, the past decade’s coldest 28 degrees in 1914, and the warmest on record 84 degrees in 1896 with 69 degrees noted in 1910. He also mentions storms on this date in 1907 1908 and 1913.
In a Sunday Post comic feature, Hank interacts with animals in humorous scenes exploring unusual gadgets, delivering lighthearted, family friendly humor through playful mishaps and visual gags.
A young woman writes about a quarrel with a two year older suitor. She seeks tips on reconciliation and admits fault. The response argues against rigid pride, urges apology when in the wrong, and stresses equal, honest discourse beyond gender.
The text lists Supreme Court justices including Edward D White and Oliver W Holmes and various state and Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court justices. It notes appointments by the Governor with advice and consent of the Council. It also cites New York’s population as the world’s largest city at 5,253,885, with London and Paris following.
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