Boston Post April 24 1918 subscription rates and notices
The Boston Post lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, including U S and Canada prices, foreign copies, postage notes, and payment terms. It includes editor contact details, staff roles, and publisher Edwin A. Grozier as editor and publisher.
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Edwin A. Grozier
Wool conservation order trims civilian coats and embellishments
The National Association of Merchant Tailors urges civilians to drop belted coats patch pockets cuffed sleeves and double breasted waistcoats to conserve wool for the army and navy. The move is presented as a principled step away from fussy style toward practical, manly attire.
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National Association of Merchant Tailors of America
Guatemala Declares War on Germany by Unity with Allies
A year after severing ties with Germany over insults to Guatemala, the National Assembly affirmed solidarity with the United States and the Allies. Guatemala, the largest Central American republic, drives regional unity as its actions align with the war effort and human rights cause.
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Republic of Guatemala
Germany
National Assembly
United States
Guatemala
Philadelphia reform after federal take over police force
The piece argues that Philadelphia’s police under political control faced federal intervention, closing the Tenderloin district within 12 hours and driving out many vice elements. It notes mayoral promises of reform were not kept, and praises the cleanup as a lasting change despite publicity. It also discusses Fuel Administrator Garfield’s order delaying the lightless night and the public’s adaptation to shorter evenings. It questions whether returning to the old schedule will be seen as a benefit.
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Lincoln Steffens
Philadelphia
United States
Uncle Sam
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Marie
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Baby
Alec
Fragmentary critique of tech change lacks revolution claim
The text voices disappointment at the slow adoption of gas and electricity and argues there is nothing revolutionary about the changes. It hints at a practical view rather than a transformative breakthrough.
Our Bonds or German Bonds and Liberty Bonds
A wartime defense of Liberty Bonds arguing U S debt is far smaller than Germanys, US resources exceed Germanys, and a German victory would force American investors into Kaiser bonds. The piece urges buying Liberty Bonds to avoid postwar German debt. It cites Romania Belgium and potential war indemnities to illustrate financial risk and urges citizens to invest in Liberty Bonds now.
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Germany
United States
Uncle Sam
Kaiser
Our Men Abroad and the 500000 Claim Debate
Despatches from France and expert observers place American forces in Europe at about 500000, a figure used to counter Senator Hitchock’s Senate testimony declaring Baker’s spring estimate an exaggeration. The piece questions the seniority rule that keeps him as chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee.
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France
Hitchcock
Baker
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
United States
Nebraska
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Scrubwomen Seek Wage Increase at Massachusetts State House
Six scrubwomen employed at the Massachusetts State House ask for a five cent per hour raise to thirty cents. They argue pay has not risen in 11 years and justify the cost of about five thousand dollars annually as a fair increase for hard work by aging laborers. The Ways and Means committee reported adversely, but public sentiment favors the raise.
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Germany
Rumania
New England
Massachusetts
Massachusetts State House
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Ways and Means Committee
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Walter
Flere
Post Sales Boom in Fall River Post Sales Boom in Fall River
Circulation figures show rising sales for the Boston Post In Pallover with February to March increases. In March Sunday Post sales rose 765 over February and the combined February and March male readership reached 249,427.
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Bonds as Selfish Yet Sound Investment Against Invasion
A contemporary view argues that buying Liberty bonds is not charity but a prudent personal investment. It emphasizes earning interest and securing protection from a ruthless foe through wartime finance.
Out to Lunch Back in Five Minutes
A humorous diary piece by Newton Newkirk recounts a lunch burst through a crowded cafe scene. The narrator endures overeager waiters, mistaken orders, and comic mishaps as he searches for a simple meal and any chance to escape with dignity intact.
Observant Citizen Notes Odd Superstitions And Local News
An observant citizen columnist shares folklore on St Mark's Eve hauntings and nut marriage tests, reports goose migrations near East Hampton, and notes civic items. Mentions Rev A A Stockdale aiding Red Cross from Toledo, a new rowboat pier, and Harvard radio army dining at Memorial Hall. Reports sugar use and civilian wartime food guidance.
Cupid Daydream Teaches a Valuable Lesson
A married couple torn by a flirtation with a touring performer sees Marie pursue fame in the city. Alec fears for their baby while Marie excels on stage. A dream sequence foreshadows tragedy before the child’s fate is revealed, ending with the family reuniting. The piece blends domestic strain with theatrical ambition and a vivid dream moment.
Our Boys in France Call for Bond Support
In vivid wartime rhetoric the piece urges citizens to back national defense by buying war bonds. It emphasizes the sacrifices of soldiers on French battlefields and appeals to collective patriotism to fund wartime efforts. A call to action presses readers to purchase bonds promptly.
Boston Apr Weather Streaks Through Official Records
The record notes Boston’s coldest for the date in April being 28 above in 1882 and 32 in 1883, and the warmest reaching 79 degrees in 1896. It adds that rain or snow occurred on this date in the past decade in 112 and 1916, reflecting variable spring weather across years.
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Boston
From Crude Oil to Gasoline A World of Refining
The article explains how varying crude oils from Texas California Oklahoma and other regions require different refining to produce gasoline and lubricants. It notes sulfuric acid washing clay filters and testing gasoline vaporization quality and discusses substitutes like kerosene benzol and denatured alcohol amid rising demand and wartime pressures.
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Texas
California
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Marriage as a game of chance in Josh Billings prose
The piece satirically treats marriage as a gamble driven by love hunger, fear of poverty, revenge, or happiness. It lists diverse motives for wedlock, from resource anxiety to desire for romance, and concludes that marriage, like dry goods sales, carries risks and uneven outcomes. Many lines parody common sayings and crowd sentiments about matrimony.
War as sole aim ends petty politics and profit
In a 1918 verse attributed to Walt Mason, the speaker condemns political distraction and commercial concerns during wartime. The piece argues the sole priority is ending Prussian power and killing Kaiser, urging readers to set aside arts, offices, and profit until the war ends and the slain are avenged.
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Man of Commerce
Valhalla
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Buy United States government bonds to aid war effort
A persuasive appeal extols buying U S government bonds during wartime, arguing bonds require no sacrifice, offer “perfect security,” and pay a liberal 4.25 percent interest. The speaker claims government backing makes bonds the safest investment, urging readers to purchase as much as possible to avoid loss as the world seemingly goes wrong.
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