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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
22
Fragmentary text shows subscription rule in advance payment and discontinuation, a dairy circulation boast, and scattered contact details for the Boston Post including phone-like numbers and office notes. The readable items reflect a newspaper layout rather than a full article.
The article states New England plans to raise fifty thousand dollars toward a three hundred thousand dollar goal to fund American athletes heading to the Antwerp Olympic Games. It argues regional pride and prior fundraising prove the quota will be met in due season.
The report from New York that $5 theatre seats will be added to the city's list of woes next season suggests further price increases. Many can afford the premium and will pay, but theatre is not essential. The higher price will apply to the best seats with many lower options remaining.
A journalist recalls a Standard Oil official predicting that General Obregon, educated and patriotic, would become Mexico’s president and possibly dictator. Obregon leads a strong insurrection against Carranza and is a presidential candidate, with implications for U.S. policy and regional stability.
The Springfield Republican challenges the Post on whether concurrent power to enforce the 18th amendment implies only copying federal law. It questions if a state could adopt stricter or lower alcohol limits without overriding federal statutes and notes potential Supreme Court input.
The claim argues the Volstead Act could be restrictive yet notes that proponents say stricter enforcement exists in other options. It weighs whether the act truly limits behavior or if harsher measures would be pursued elsewhere.
A proposed measure traversing both legislative branches would legalize a 5 percent monthly charge on $50 or less unsecured loans, with the supervisor able to set 5 percent or 60 percent annually. Critics warn it would trap poor borrowers into multiple loans at high rates, reversing recent gains against financial slavery. They urge veto to prevent a return to hardship for small borrowers.
Registrar Goodwin of the Motor Vehicle Department urges parents to teach four cardinal safety rules to children to prevent auto related fatalities. Do not run into the street after a ball. Do not hitch on autos wagons or trolley cars. Do not run into the street from behind wagons or autos. Before crossing look left then right. He argues parental enforcement could save many young lives.
A Senate House committee reports support for developing the Antilles acquired from Denmark and Spain. It urges American currency, improved internal and external transport, expanded education, and an American general code to replace Danish laws.
The piece notes how Democratic members on the foreign relations committee considered delaying action on the House peace resolution until Democratic leader Hitchcock returned from Nebraska. It argues senatorial courtesy flourishes when extended within one party and by those in power, citing past postponements linked to Johnson and Borah while they campaigned.
The English government offers 500000 civilian suits for sale. Made for soldiers, they were demobilized quickly so hundreds of suits remain available.
Thousands of unfinished habiliments remain available as the Du Pont Company purchases part of the stock and offers each employee a $50 suit at $20. Steel, sugar, copper, coal and railroad firms have a similar chance to help workers with high clothing costs.
March trade data reveal imports near 500 million dollars and exports at 820 million, the largest on record aside from one prior. Despite political turmoil, Europe remains a major trading partner, and the trade balance shows shrinking excess exports over nine months ending March.
Isabella of Castile born April 22 1451 rose to become a powerful queen shaping Spain’s rise. She endorsed Columbus voyage, married Ferdinand at 18, ruled a humble court, and died in 1504. Her decisive leadership and patriotism helped secure Spain’s future.
The Prince of Wales on his current trip to the Antipodes adds 23 000 miles to his travel record making him the most travelled prince in history. He previously covered 17 000 miles in America and now totals 40 000 miles averaging 100 miles daily over 14 months.
In a light column on women wearing overalls as a substitute for skirts the author frets over fashion, prices, and social norms. He jokes about camisoles, recalls past gaffes, and warns that overalls could raise costs and lead to men’s trousers.
The piece traces rapid U S growth after 1830 with railroads coal and gas and outlines Andrew Jackson as a frontier leader shaping the 1828 campaign. It notes Adams strong New England showing and Jackson's southern and frontier strength culminating in electoral victory.
The piece surveys the year in Boston area life with anecdotes on new cars traveling west for delivery, women assisting in market gardens, the Charles Street jail remodel in Cambridge, swan boats returning to Public Garden, rising Massachusetts car registrations, and veterans moving into a dedicated legion hall in Roxbury.
Letters discuss a Zodiac verse clipping and ask how many terms a President may serve, noting there is no US legal limit. The writer explains caramel’s original meaning as burnt sugar and compares it to bread crust coloring from heat and air.
Reader questions the identity of Father Taylor of Bethel Boston and notes his birth in 1798 and death in 1871. The letter asks about Seat 13 in the House and why Seat 18 is set for Ways and Means chair, plus requests the date and cause of a late 19th century yellow day and the original target of the Monroe Doctrine.
President Monroe sent to Congress on December 2, 1828 a message outlining the Monroe Doctrine. It states the American continents are not to be considered for future colonization by European powers.
Representatives of various Boston teacher groups will appear before the school committee tomorrow night seeking the remaining sum of 600 dollars in salary increases. Since earlier awards of 284 dollars for elementary teachers and proportional boosts to others were given, two new school committee members, Charles B. O'Connor and Dr. Bogan, are believed to support the original 600 dollar request.
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