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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1917
Page
10
The Boston Post asserts it holds the largest daily morning circulation in the United States as part of its promotional claim for readers and advertisers.
The piece lauds the unexpected ally of rain, noting that drought-threatened crops in Oklahoma and Kansas were saved after several days of generous showers. It praises the rainfall as voluntary aid from General Pluvius and expresses hope that the rains will continue without failing.
The piece discusses Ireland's home question amid European war anxieties. It notes Parliament's failure to resolve the issue, hints at a forthcoming recess plan to satisfy national interests, and hopes for a liberal settlement that preserves imperial solidarity and supports freedom against autocratic rule.
The War Department issues an order to end long term enlistments and allow service for the duration of the war in the regular army or militia. It may have boosted recruitment by removing a three to seven year commitment and clarifies the terms for National Guard members sworn for federal service on the Mexican border.
The piece argues Massachusetts savings banks pay a half percent tax on US bonds, risking reduced war loan participation. It supports exempting such investments to encourage banks and depositors to back government bonds, aiding bond flotation and shared national effort.
The article lauds patriotism as a national duty. It cites Mrs. Woodrow Wilson and Miss Margaret Wilson, plus wives of the Vice President and Cabinet, pledging to trim living costs and reduce social entertainments. They urge women nationwide to organize and contribute time and money to preparedness and relief, while practicing domestic economy.
A compact feature notes a Victorian witticism about appearances and concealed danger. It highlights Newton Newkirk and a sly quotation suggesting a man’s outward stance may mask a hidden weapon. The item blends humor with social commentary.
Letters in All Sorts defend postal workers amid parcel post woes and rail handling flaws. Readers urge secrecy about contents while arguing economy harms service and prompting blame of clerks rather than a failing system.
The column reports New Hampshire abolishing Fast Day replacing it with a fourth Thursday in April called America Day. It details a White Mountains expedition with a dog team and a Peary descendant dog. It notes Tremont Temple membership gains and high cabbage prices. It mentions Californias vacation draw for New England lumbermen and letters about poultry, farming optimism, and U S rifle shipments in 1914.
The 15th New York seat vacancy after Representative Conry’s death is filled by Democrat Thomas F. Smith who won 8858 votes to 702 for antiwar candidate. Smith carried several strong Republican districts on the wartime issue, seen as patriotic rather than partisan, while kickers are too few to count.
A call for the national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic to be held in August in Boston. The piece urges veterans from 1861 to 1865 to attend, promising a patriotic, memorable reception and urging city and state efforts to provide the finest possible welcome.
The Post publishes reader queries on military service age limits and citizenship for children born in the United States to foreign parents or ambassadors. It also notes debates on locomotive fuel testing and the national anthem ranking, with references to the Great Eastern railway experiment and popular preference for The Star Spangled Banner.
The excerpt recalls Boston climate history with coldest figures around 29 degrees in 1875 and a recent 1 degree in 1914. It notes warmest records of 76 degrees in 1876 and 1891, with a recent 69 in 1910, and lists Haiti and years 1909 1911 1912 1913 1916 as part of the past weather notes.
Poetic fragment recalls major moments shaping destiny. It contrasts large occasions testing manhood with lesser moments that do not forge a path. The piece weighs cheer, courage, chime, zeal, fire, rest, and fight in the fate debate.
A survey of the world’s priciest pelts notes the sable as the cost leader with Russia and Siberia skins fetching up to $200 per shell. The black fox and sea otter follow, while fur demand grows in America Europe and China.
In the Deerfield River a March thaw sends ice flowing down the valley as a family watches from the piazza. Dolly slips into icy water crossing a brook while Frank rescues her and Tom lingers. the scene ends with bath and hot doughnuts and plans for school honors.
Dear Miss Champagne considers a dispute between two bachelors over whether a wedding ring is a legal necessity or a mere custom. The exchange argues economics versus social tradition, noting rings symbolize union though many marriages proceed without them.
A new fashion concept ties a frock down the center front with rib bonds tied into knots. Silver lace trims the bodice while satin shapes the skirt for a rare beauty. Top coats feature collars and facings of a different material from the coat body. Umbrellas and parasols are carried on the wrist via a tan handle.
A wartime verse mocks wartime bravado while urging practical home duties. The speaker vows to paint the house and cistern pump, keep chores done, and prepare for spring as war talk rises around him. He dismisses grand siege talk in favor of readying the home and community.
Biographical note honors Justin Smith Morrill the Father of the US Senate and architect of land grant colleges. Describes his self education, long service in Congress, and landmark land grant bills providing 39 000 000 acres and annual support to colleges. Also includes a recipe snippet and address line.
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