Boston Post April 17 1919 subscription rates and info
The Boston Post publishes subscription terms for daily and Sunday editions, rates for U S Canada and foreign readers, per copy charges in the Boston postal district, and notes that all subscriptions must be prepaid. Editor Edwin A Grozier is listed as publisher.
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Edwin A. Grozier
Boston urged to offer rooms for 26th Division parade
Boston faces a shortage of lodging as applications for 30,000 visitors meet only about 2,000 room offers. The family hospitality committee pleads with households to provide accommodations within nine days to honor overseas service men and avoid an inhospitable image.
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Boston
Abolition of British censorship on cables to neutral Europe
The British government announces that censorship on American cable messages to northern European neutrals will end April 18. Messages will be censored only by American authorities and will not be interfered with in transit through Britain. The move follows complaints from American and Scandinavian business leaders about trade disruption and delays, with the American delegation at Paris protesting.
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Europe
Great Britain
Paris
True Americanism Debate at DAR Congress in New York
Mrs. Gurnsey of the Daughters of the American Revolution denounces foreign language use in public schools as treasonous. She questions what kind of Americanism can exist with London tailors, sauerkraut and limburger cheese, or garlic scented breath. Critics see the claim as absurd.
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London
Harvard to Launch Americanization Course with Mahoney Lead
Harvard announces a broad Americanization program led by John J. Mahoney of Lowell Normal School. The course targets teachers social workers foremen and workers and aims to blend practical facts with effective instruction for real impact beyond novelty. A separate note from Geneva mentions Prince Joachim seeking emigration to the United States after peace and invites speculation about royal perceptions abroad.
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Professor Mahoney’s Offer Draws Foreign Born Worker Support
The text expresses hope that many will observe what Professor Mahoney offers and suggests inviting influential foreign born workers to join, valuing their perspectives for the cause.
Burleson Faces Telephone Strike Debate in New England
The Post notes Secretary Burleson avoided the wage dispute merits while stating the issue is broader than higher pay and risks to company stability. It warns of a looming May 1 rate increase and ongoing telephone embargo, urging an amicable settlement and test of Burleson’s stance.
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Properly Killed Boston Council Expansion Bill
The legislative committee on metropolitan affairs voted not to report a bill to increase Boston’s City Council from nine to 16 members. Proponents argued it would dilute accountability and reduce voter choice, while opponents praised the current council as effective. Voters previously rejected similar plans in 1914 by a wide margin. The article urges avoiding the need for a referendum by legislative action.
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Pershing and Dickman Decoration Not Converted to English Titles
The piece notes ongoing chatter that General Pershing would become Sir John and General Dickman Sir Joseph with Bath decorations in Britain. It clarifies this as pure fiction and states the Bath decoration did not confer such titles.
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We Can Meet the Challenge of Peace and Pay the Debt
The talk recalls how the nation proved critics wrong in raising and transporting an army across the seas and winning decisive battles in France. It urges continued homefront effort to fund reconstruction, support returning troops, and meet a proposed 4.5 billion dollar loan.
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Charles Henry Parkhurst A Reforming Minister in New York
Charles Henry Parkhurst born April 17 1842 rose from humbler beginnings to become a minister and reformer. He studied philosophy in Europe and taught school before ordination. In New York his sermons against vice and corruption led to grand jury appearances and a concerted inquiry that improved the police system.
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Taft Receives Bequest From Aunt Delia Torrey
Notes on William Howard Taft receiving 1000 dollars and a tall clock from his late aunt Delia C. Torrey of Millbury. Also mentions Dorothy Canfield who is Mrs John R. Fisher and engaged in war relief in France since 1915 with two children.
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Delia C. Torrey
Millbury
Dorothy Canfield
France
John R. Fisher
Fisher
Whit seeks match in All Sorts readers from Wollaston
A letter from Whit to Newton Newkirk requests help winning the heart of Miss C ear Box of Wollaston who writes sentimental sonnets for All Sorts. He notes rivals Howe De Dew and promising admirers and asks readers to send addresses for a speedier courtship.
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Love's Offering to Miss Box from Whit Bard of the Mystic
A playful verse from Whit of Medford Massachusetts addresses Miss Box with flirtatious praise and celestial imagery. The poem envisions escaping the world of skirts for a saintly romp among the stars before a humorous lilt about donning jeans and chores.
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Ladies Crusade Against Profanity Draws Mixed Reactions
An Indiana town women form a league to ban cuss-words urging substitutes for exclamations. The piece lampoons the effort with humorous notes on common words and a columnist’s quips about daily life and wartime topics.
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The Story of Alcohol in the Middle Ages
Distillation of wine reached France in 1313, giving rise to brandy. Brandy cognac derived from Cognac, with legends of “water of life.” French rulers crackdown on drunkenness, doctors praise limited drinking, and nobles like Madame de Montespan reportedly drank heavily. The era also featured perfumed wines and musk scented foods.
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France
Francis I
Louis XIV
Louis XV
Madame de Montespan
Duchesse de Bourbon
Housing crisis after explosion haunts Halifax residents
Arcadian Recorder notes wartime housing shortage worsened by many soldiers and officers, then an explosion left about 10 000 homeless. Reconstruction brought more families and congestion, with hundreds ordered to move May 1 and women seeking homes amid dire conditions in Halifax.
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Arcadian Recorder
Halifax
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