Boston Post 1917 subscription rates and policy
Advertisement lists daily and Sunday subscription prices for the Boston Post in 1917, with rates for U S and Canada and foreign copies. It notes postal district surcharges, payment methods, and claims the Boston Post has the largest daily morning circulation in the United States.
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Interning of U S Gunboat Scorpion by Turkey
Editorial comments on Turkey’s internment of the Scorpion at Constantinople arguing it is not an act of war if the ship is allowed to sail after U S neutrality ends. It raises concerns about crew treatment and warns Turkey may face consequences if not handled properly.
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Stop the Frenzy in Wheat Markets Says Despatches
Commentators denounce Chicago wheat trading as frenzied and fictitious. They urge federal action to end the gambling on food prices, noting many traders have no wheat and profit from market fluctuations rather than real sales.
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Chicago
Sam
War loan bill completes the sinews of war drive
The Senate yesterday completed preliminaries to funding the 7 000 000 000 war loan. The enormous sum will be raised and made available at once as the nation mobilizes for war. Officials say American genius and enterprise will uphold civilization and justice, with the trillion strength of the nation’s honor guiding efforts.
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Appeal for clothing and materials to aid crippled children
The Industrial Home for Crippled and Deformed Children has shown its value in beneficence by aiding handicapped youths. It requests clothing for various ages, cotton cloth, linen, and repaired shoes from its cobbling department. The school at 241 St Botolph Street should receive generous support.
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Peace by End of July Forecast From Lloyds
Lloyds report from across the Atlantic shows an offer of 10 to 8 on peace by July end. Betting averages at the center do not confirm the forecast as authoritative yet they spur broad hope. Here we have endured quarrels and, after patience exhausted, we stepped in to secure the aims of peace and eventual fight if needed.
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Odds Weigh As Backers Bet On Lloyds At 10 To 8
Commentary questions the reliability of speculative betting at Lloyd's where supporters claim favorable odds. The author suggests the final outcome remains uncertain despite perceived advantage.
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War time trade clamp on neutrals urged by Senate
The piece argues the United States must halt supplying central powers via Norway Sweden Denmark and Holland. It cites 1913 and 1916 export figures to those nations showing sharp increases and says neutrals must be warned not to ship items to Germany or face cessation of commerce as a war measure.
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The Submarine Menace Near Our Coast
The report of a possible German submarine near the U S coast remains unproved after the destroyer Smith sighted a dark shape and a wake about 60 miles southeast of Sandy Hook. The piece urges calm and vows to pursue undersea threats with Yankee energy and ingenuity.
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Supreme Court ruling on constitutional convention timing
The Supreme Court of the Commonwealth holds the General Court cannot amend the act calling a constitutional convention in ways beyond the submitted issue. It suggests adjournment for a year as a practical path and argues reforms can wait, urging continuation with the old constitution for now.
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Respect the Gardens Gardens Face Theft Threats and Education Aim
A state letter from ex congressman Conry to the governor prompts talk on protecting city and town gardens from theft by youths and older burglars. Readers urge education to persuade youngsters to respect growing foods and harsher penalties for looters, with a hopeful note for fair garden protection this year.
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Conry
Swartz-Cyclone Letters Reach Relatives in Reo
Relatives of J. A. Swartz in Reo Ga received letters and papers blown from the Swartz home during the cyclone weeks ago. The items were sent from Des Arc Ala and had been carried many miles by the wind.
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Breaking into Society Aboard A Society Soiree
Cyril Caldwell recalls an ironic foray into high society with the C O and three officers visiting Lady Wottacrust's estate. The scene features witty banter with Mrs W, a faux grand tour, a skating pond gathering, and chaotic champagne of social misfires, ending with his return to the aerodrome.
Oldest Inhabitant recalls Boston’s historic cold and warmth
The observer cites official figures for this date in Boston, noting 26 degrees as the coldest in 1875 and 1887, with 83 degrees as the warmest on record in 1896 and a recent 83 in 1996. Rain is recalled on this date in 1908 1910 1912 and 1916.
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The British State Coach Costs and Decline in Use
The piece traces the British state coach built in 1761 as the costliest carriage, noting its 24 foot length, gilded wood, crimson velvet interior, and dwindling role as modern cars dominate. It compares other princely coaches in Europe and Asia, and cites a Burmese chief’s elephant-drawn display.
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Horace Walpole
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Notable observations spark pride in flag meaning and local lore
The Observant Citizen notes each star on the flag represents a state and a Boston child points to Massachusetts as the sixth star. The column mixes civic tidbits from Worcester jail staffing to a Boston court exchange with a young female attorney, census hints, and local pride.
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The High Cost of Living Ends Plans for a Wedding
Nellie and Rob cancel their marriage as spiraling costs strain finances. Nellie, earning 18 a week, lends help while Rob loses his job and funds, then returns to Nellie after a dramatic scene in which she insists they marry despite poverty.
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Spring Enthusiasm From Uncle Walt
The speaker praises spring as a cure for winter blues. He notes renewed energy, cheerful smiles, and a desire to sing as nature revives. The piece reflects optimism and gratitude for springtime, titled Start Mason and dated 1917.
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What does richest nation mean in wealth per person
A reader asks whether the phrase richest nation refers to per capita wealth or total wealth. They note recent figures showing higher per capita wealth for the British Tiles but a lower total wealth for Britain compared with the United States and request clarification from the editor.
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