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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1916
Page
22
A review praising E. Phillips Oppenheim's new novel An Amiable Charlatan from Little, Brown Company. It highlights the author’s distinctive style and the captivating portrayal of a charming lawless American protagonist, noting the book’s readability and spring release price of $1.30.
A critical review argues Souls on Fifth misrepresents Americans as money mad and ignorant of real New York life. It calls Barker’s fiction poor as a serious character study though readable, noting its entertainment stems from ignorance. The book sells for $1.
The Atlantic Monthly contributions illuminate vexing problems of the hour with vigor and courtesy. The writers, skilled in controversy, provide delightful reading whether or not one agrees with their conclusions.
The Atlantic Monthly debates Americanism feminism and church labor with figures like Bray Odell Ohlinger. Bray argues women do not want the vote while Odell condemns church leadership pay as an economic crime. The piece mocks rhetorical excess and urges consideration by clergy and lay leaders.
A critic praises The Phantom Herd by B M Bower as entertaining and informed about film life. The Western tale follows a ranch hand who becomes a movie writer and rises to manage a production company amid a fantastical, yet engaging plot. The reviewer notes its appeal and worth a $1.30 reader outlay.
A. M. and C. N. Williamson publish a timely novel set partly in El Paso amid Mexican troubles. The plot centers on a raid by Mexican agitators on the Texas border, echoing events from last March on the border.
The article lauds Ohlinger's study on German propaganda in the United States as a standout war-era analysis that will spark controversy but serves the public good. It also praises Harper's April issue for fresh spring humor and notable pieces, including Harvard undergraduate diaries from the 1830s and a piece by Burges Johnson on not laughing.
A hat and a note were found by William Walters in Newburyport stating the writer planned to drown himself in the Merrimac River. The note blamed family discord and named Mrs. Dora Rollins of Amesbury. Police alerted Amesbury officials. William Rollins, 16, son of Mrs. Rollins, had left home earlier that day and is missing.
Nine vessels reached the new fish pier yesterday with three late for market. Prices for haddock and cod ranged from 4 to 7 cents, pollock and hake varied, and shore halibut sold at 22 cents. The Canopic delivered no word, Skard arrived with 2519 tons of salt bound for Baltimore, Anglian from London carried 2200 tons of general cargo, and Oosterdijk’s April sailing was postponed due to a longshoremen strike. Total week figures: 48 vessels and 3,198,690 pounds, up from 36 vessels and 1,806,850 pounds in 1915.
A long list of vessels including torpedo boats Cushing Kitener O'Brien Courtney Patterson and others arrive in and depart from Guantanamo Bay and ports such as New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Portland. The report catalogues steamers schooners and barges with routes to locations like Spain Cuba New Brunswick Bath and Lynn highlighting busy maritime activity.
Julius H. B. Fogg has been elected president of the Co operative Realty Company, succeeding six years at C W Whittier & Brothers in Boston. The firm controls real estate for United Drug, Louis K Liggett, Jaynes Drug and Riker Hegeman. The combined business may total $85 million this year with 160 stores and multiple facilities. Born in South Freeport Missouri Fogg studied at Colby College and Harvard Law School where he managed the football team. He will establish a New York head office.
Edward J. Slattery of Mayor Curley’s secretarial staff claimed that most Chinese laundries in Boston are unsanitary. He spoke at Franklin Union at a meeting organized by the Retail Clerks' Union and the Women's Trade Union League.
Royal L. Crooke a 1 year old real estate dealer of 18 Emerson Street Medford and Marjory Charles once a Boston manicurist were married yesterday in a Vermont ceremony.
In Bellows Falls Vermont a young man fled on a trip to the city leaving relatives and friends unaware of his plans. The incident drew concern as family members were not informed of his intention.
A week long mission will begin for Catholic French speaking people in Boston at Our Lady of Victories on Isabella street. Palm Sunday at 10 30 a m marks the start with Rev Ad Rabel formerly of Cambridge as preacher. He has conducted missions for French congregations across New England.
Federal authorities expect clues to the financiers of the bomb making conspiracy. Eight men are jailed and a national bank examiner will review six Scheele accounts in Hoboken, New Jersey, to identify the backers.
A Mediterranean juniper called Juniperus Oxys produces a brownish oil from heartwood used by peasants in Spain France and North Africa to treat eczema and skin ailments in humans and animals. The oil is promoted as key in Cacum Ointment with healing and soothing properties and offered as a 25 cent box from Omega Chemical Co New York with free samples available.
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