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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1916

Page

20

Boston Post Subscription Rates and Publishing Details

The Boston Post lists rates for Daily U S and Canada from one year to one month, plus Sunday, foreign and Canadian copies, with Canada per copy charges. It notes payment in advance, post office classifications, and editor and publisher Edwin A. Grozier as head.

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Questioning integrity in third term push for Roosevelt and Hughes

Mr. Lemuel Ely Quige notes concerns about Justice Hughes integrity as Hughes backers press his nomination after he says he is not a candidate. Others backing a third term echo the sentiment. If Roosevelt also denies candidacy, should supporters assume integrity reflects in both directions.

Lemuel Ely Quige Justice Hughes Hughes Roosevelt

Yale Adopts Player Numbering To Accommodate Fans

Yale authorities move to number players in football for spectator ease. Captain Black says the change reflects discussions with the committee and coaches, aiming to share responsibility with individuals. The piece notes Princeton and Yale align, and questions Harvard’s stance.

Yale Captain Black Yale News Princeton Harvard

Senator Ashurst Castigates War Department Over Rifle Access

Arizona senator Ashurst denounces War Department’s decision to withhold rifles from a Bisbee private club. He remarks he will keep calm outwardly while criticizing the department’s action, recalling historic disputes over dispensing power and questioning the new Secretary of War’s tenure.

Ashurst Arizona War Department Bisbee Senate Stuart England Parliament

Referendum Clause Criticized In Massachusetts Primary Reform

Opinion from the Boston American calls the referen dum clause in the Massachusetts bill to restore party enrolment in primaries disingenuous and deceiving. It warns readers that the measure could appear beneficial while actually reinstating party enrolment, challenging honest voting perceptions.

Boston American Massachusetts

Referendum wording to restore party enrolment urged

The text proposes amending the refer endum with the addition that the act's effect is to restore party enrolment. The measure aims to clarify political alignment as a consequence of passage, reflecting ongoing debates on party membership rules and civic participation.

Germany to Decide: Note Presses US on Submarine War

The president presented Congress with Germanys unfaithful conduct and demanded an immediate cessation of submarine warfare against all ships. He warned of severed relations if Berlin does not comply, while leaving a narrow path for friendship if Germany returns to civilized conduct. The piece cautions war is not inevitable and notes the broader stakes for both nations. A teaser for the next Sunday Post highlights a human-interest story about a Paris boy observing the war.

Congress Germany Berlin House of Representatives United States Italy France Paris Sunday Post

Man and Wife Wanted for Household Service in Boston Ad

An advert seeks a man and wife to staff a five person household with three adults and two children. Wife cooks while husband handles bottling and general housework, with liberal wages and long-term prospects. Thursday time off. comfort and hospitality stressed. careful with guests and friends, details mocked in extended commentary.

Anc Boston

Bookays Offer Pleasant Boost in a Bump

A brief note describes Bookays as pleasant with a stronger effect from a bump. It highlights a favorable reception of Bookays compared to other options and notes a measurable boost in user experience when a bump is introduced.

Love and temper in a red haired match

A young man asks Miss Champaagne about marrying a red haired woman with a fiery temper. The columnist notes redheads’ temper stereotype is not universal but advises against marriage if temper clashes are likely, urging prevention over preparedness in the relationship.

Miss Champaagne

Pick Cummings to Open Convention in New Haven

New Haven April 19 Homer Cummings of Stamford named temporary chairman of the Democratic State convention to be held in New Haven next month. Announcement came from State chairman David E. Fitzgerald.

New Haven Homer §. Cummings Stamford David E. Fitzgerald

Observant Citizen column notes on ships and woodworm threat

The column observes rising freight rates and a possible revival of the American merchant marine with shipbuilders asking $130 per gross ton for steel steamships, then shifts to reader letters about oak tree pests and a Boston pastor’s 86th birthday. It includes remarks by Cyrus R. Tupper on dog fish fears affecting Maine tourism and ends with a 19th century book price reflection.

From Hoe to Machines a Farmer’s Verse Satirizes Change

Walt Mason laments old toil in the cornfield contrasted with modern farming. He recalls parched days hoeing and blisters, then mocks farmers riding cultivators drawn by horses, while claiming today’s growers sit and ride to town. He notes wealth in banks and critique of labor.

Walt Mason Adams Newspaper Service

Portia Plans Disguise as Shylock Conflict Deepens

In this scene from The Merchant of Venice Antonio's bond with Shylock tightens as rumors ruin his credit. Portia and Nerissa plot a disguise to outwit Shylock, while Bassanio and Gratiano rush to save Antonio. Portia’s wit and gender disguise echo Rosalind and Jessica’s earlier mockery of gender roles.

Bassanio Portia Antonio Shylock Selarino Belmont Gratiano Lorenzo Jessica Portias Nerissa Rosalind Forest of Arden Salarino

Agnes Finds a New Best Mother for Jim

Agnes endures fear and tears as a stepmother arrives to care for baby Jim. The new wife softly wins Agnes over with kindness and a gentle promise to be her second best mother. A month later Agnes is transformed, tucked in a loving family scene as the stepmother bonds with Jim and the girl.

Agnes Jim Lather Father

Helen Donovan Residence Notice Read At Lowell

Berries and rub the iron. Better than wax. The berries are covered with a mine no tn lianee. Helen G. Donovan. 10 Schafer Street, Lowell.

Helen G. Donovan Schafer Street Lowell

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