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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1914
Page
16
The Boston Post publishes rates for Daily, Sunday, and combined subscriptions in 1914. Details include prices for U S Canada and foreign editions, per-copy costs, and mailing district postage rules. Payments by check or draft to POST PUBLISHING CO. do not send cash.
William H. Taft declares war abhorrence yet backs the President in the current dispute with a foreign nation. He urges Americans to stand by Mr. Wilson, noting the duty to unite in a time of international tension and avoiding political criticism from rival leaders.
The sluiceway joining Cape Cod Bay and Buzzards Bay was opened on Tuesday, allowing mixed tides for the first time. The long awaited project, begun five years ago, will shorten winter sailing routes and reduce the risk of loss of ships and cargoes.
The note honors Corporal Daniel A. Haggerty of the United States Marine Corps as among the first Americans to fall in the Mexican hostilities. A Cambridge family expresses sorrow, while the community extends sympathy and recalls his name on the early rolls of those who died for country and flag.
The New York newspapers and citizens believe the pardon system is flawed. Governor Glynn faced immense pressure over clemency for gunmen and paid a heavy personal price for doing his duty. The piece suggests relief from sole responsibility and cites pardon boards as a solution, noting Massachusetts and the Governor's Council as alternatives.
Governor Walsh sent a message to the Legislature proposing that the Supreme Court be asked for an opinion on whether the General Court can alter taxation laws without constitutional amendment. The move is presented as sensible and practical amid general acknowledgment that the laws are antiquated and ineffective, though barriers remain.
The article notes a constitutional amendment may be required to pass certain tax changes. Governor Walsh suggests an executive action as a faster route to reform and is commended for recognizing a potential shortcut to needed changes.
The piece argues President Wilson acts with congressional authorization in the Mexican crisis and supports restraint over invasion. It notes the Senate and House resolution endorsing his approach, favors avoiding war if possible, and presents historical parallels to justify a peaceful, principled course while preserving national honor.
A rhubarb ode by Newton Newkirk leanders Leander Leghorn praises spring crops and the plant's gifts to mankind. The verse appeals to Sir Newt to publish the Rhubarb Rhapsody. The speaker imagines a season of growth amid lingering winter and calls for kitchen plowwork and poetic praise.
In a letter from Mildred Champagne the author argues that a gentleman should offer his arm to a lady, whether on the street or at a gathering, as a form of helpful conduct. True courtesy depends on perceiving the lady’s personality and tailoring attentions accordingly, a refined prerogative of refined people beyond mere training.
President Johnson of the Boston Y M C A was hosted by directors and secretaries with a reception and dinner last night as he and his family prepare to depart for Europe next Saturday.
A brand new men’s style inspired by Philippine Islands fashion arrives in the upcoming Sunday Post. Readers are invited to see the latest trends and how they fit contemporary wardrobes.
The Observant Citizen column recounts anecdotes from Mrs Josephine Casey about workers and women, streetside ingenuity in West Roxbury, a Roose velt visit misnamed by factory children, and local tales from Roslindale to Marine Park, including war veteran notes and a tango wedding jest.
The article describes Thessaly as cut off by mountains yet connected to Athens through expanding rail lines. It highlights Volos as a key Thessalian harbor city, its scenic Pelion and Mount Olympus, and notes historic isolation until Turkish control shifted in 1881. It also links Tempe and the Argonauts legend to Volos.
Mrs. Lund inflates household expenses to buy a hat and meals while her husband debates cutting invitations. A dinner with Mrs. Jones reveals a price misperception at the butcher, leading to a moral about budgeting and honest accounting. The tale ends with the couple reevaluating their juggling of finances.
Short dancing dresses trend toward softer silhouettes and Nile green returns to color palettes. Hats feature shoe polish ribbon and aluminum rhinestone barrettes while sailor style shopping hats with narrow brims appear. Evening stockings show embroidery with butterflies moths and rainbow beadwork.
A 1914 verse by Walt Mason reflects on life and mortality. The speaker imagines endless daylight and endless gifts, then warns that life without end would feel stale and tiresome, ending with a humorous twist about longing for death. Copyright 1914 Adams Newspaper Service.
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