Boston Post Editorial Office Telegraphs Readers
The Boston Post lists editorial rooms and contact numbers for departments including Sporting and Sunday editors. It warns subscribers to pay in advance and states subscriptions will be discontinued at expiration if not renewed, requesting notice by postal mail if the paper is unavailable from dealers.
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War Insurance Payouts Highlight Sacrifice and Relief
Government figures through April 15 show death benefits topping 785 million dollars and disability awards exceeding 800 thousand, underscoring the nation’s wartime sacrifice and the relief extended to families and injured veterans. Boston crowds are praised for orderly behavior at the parade, while Hoover urges Germany to restore order before cargo aid resumes. German-Americans in New England back Victory loans, showing steadfast patriotism despite the wartime seascape.
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Boston Salutes the 26th Division in Emotive Farewell
A Boston crowd gave a moving sendoff to the 26th Division, praising their service and recalling battles with Germany. The march past showcased disciplined veterans rather than pageantry, marking a lasting civilian outlook as the unit disbands. The article then notes postwar economic readjustments, price fixing debates, and the hope for renewed trade, especially for cotton, wheat, iron, and gold.
Americans Remembered by a Proud German Line
The passage notes Germans in America proud of their Americans who were intensely Yankee and inspired admiration from opponents as the great conflict concluded, highlighting the strong service and sacrifice of German ancestry Americans in the war.
Plunge on Uncle Sam's Liberty Victory Notes
A Philadelphia merchant urges readers to buy the Victory Liberty loan note, noting a four year term and a high 4 3/4 percent return. He argues it is smart to invest now to average costs of prior bonds and expects strong postwar appreciation, urging public action before the issue ends.
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Berlin N H name shared with other towns debated
A reader asks if Berlin N H is the only Berlin in New England noting Berlin in Connecticut and Maine and in Worcester County Massachusetts. The letter also asks whether Canada adopted daylight saving time this year and reports that while the Canadian Legislature did not adopt the change, Dominion railways aligned timetables with U S time.
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Ship size inquiry and liquor abstinence trivia
A reader asks how long a 5000 tons gross ship would be, with the answer about 385 to 390 feet for a modern steel freighter. The exchange then discusses which of Washington, Franklin, Lincoln, and Grant were total abstainers, noting Franklin was an abstainer by his own remark, while Washington and Grant were not, and Lincoln’s status is disputed.
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Oldest Boston club clash Somerset and Union compared
The Somerset Club traces to 152 and grew from the Tremont Club with roots at Beacon and Somerset streets, later the Congregational House. The Union Club formed near the Civil War end, meeting at a Park Street clubhouse once Abbott Lawrence residence.
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Tower Confusion Over Christ Church Steeple Role
In the North End dispute over whether Christ Church tower on Eylem Street hosted the signal lights for Paul Revere’s ride, the claim is rejected. The 1804 storm toppled the old tower, tearing the roof from King’s Chapel and demolishing the North Church steeple, which failed to strike the referenced events.
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Origin of the line about wine stealing brains in Shakespeare
The quote appears in Othello Act 2 Scene 3 spoken by Cassio as he laments that men "put an enemy in their mouths to steal away their brains" after a quarrel and revelry. The origin is commonly attributed to Shakespeare rather than a biblical verse.
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Sam a Stand-Pat Hand Reported in Boston Rivalry Note
The Boston Newspaper Press notes a graceful tribute from The Manchester Daily Mirror and Boston Post praising rivals. The item marks a courteous exchange amid Boston journalism circles and hints at a strategic stance in coverage.
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Discipline as the captain of life and duty
Newton Newkirk extols discipline as the curb on the child, foundation of a well ordered life, and the force that drags one from bed, faces daily drudgery, and rewards with a sense of duty well done and enduring satisfaction. He urges self command, obeying orders, and steering one's course with resolve.
Silent Conscience Forces Regretful Actions for Many
A reflective piece notes how people might commit acts they later regret if their inner conscience does not intervene at crucial moments. It emphasizes moral hesitation and the pull of conscience in guiding behavior.
Jack the Hugger Captured by Bristol Police
A Bristol Mo night-time tale ends with Patrolman Briggs dressed as a woman luring Jack the Hugger. After a bear hug and a head blow, Jack fights back, Briggs tears the robber’s disguise, and both are escorted to the station. The moral: man is a base deceiver.
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Word to the fool and the wise alike
A concise caution that advice should be saved for worthy ears as fools waste it and the wise use it sparingly, preserving value and time.
Notes and Nods From A Boston Reader's Page
The Observant shares letters and anecdotes on jokes and humor, historical ties to Handel and Haydn Society, Boston street lore, and local memory. It mentions Grant’s birthday, Confederate Memorial Day, Cape St. Elias lighthouse crews learning wartime end, and garden bloom reports. It notes individual feats from soldiers and police, shoe sizes trends, a pistol shot contest, and garden notes at Franklin Park and the Arboretum.
Etiquette at a Wedding Reception and Guest Invites
A reader asks if guests should leave ecards at a wedding reception and if a friend visiting the invited guest should also receive an invitation. The guidance is that it is not expected to invite the visitor, and the host may have already invited as many as possible.
Peter the Great in Holland and Russian drinking customs
A historical piece recalls Peter the Great learning shipbuilding in Holland, then drinking a pint to seal a bargain. It surveys Russian alcohol traditions from mead to kvass and vodka, noting their social roles, brewing methods, and traveler reactions. Tomorrow's Picture previews a 17th century Russian wedding feast.
Dusting Off a House for Springtime Renewal
Poem fragment depicts cleaning and renewal as the season shifts to spring. The speaker clears dust from rooms and doors, making space in life’s vast halls for new dreams, courage, and the bright promise of summer dawn.
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Applingidhymes : A &ae fy Walt Mason ae ees
This verse laments gardening woes with ring tailed squashes onion sets and pale Brussels sprouts while weeds thrive. The speaker imagines humorous exaggerations of crop failures and desires a flourishing garden despite pests heat and poor harvests. The piece blends playful rhymes with self deprecating wit about inability to grow vegetables.
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