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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1909
Page
6
The Boston Post announces subscription rates and delivery details as of August 3 1909. It lists daily and Sunday post prices, international and vacation mail options, and contact offices in Boston Massachusetts. Subscription payments are required in advance and notices warn discontinuation without further notice.
The piece describes Barcelona outbreaks crushed by force, compares to Paris 1871, and cites Spain’s 1876 constitutional framework. It notes possible causes, royal powers, parliamentary structure, and voting rights, with references to anti clerical violence and anarchist overtones.
Paul Morton proposed a heavy export tax on American heiresses to keep fortunes in the U S. He argued divorces and foreign titles drain American capital and labor. He predicted the income tax as a step to capture wealth in money-making for public use, noting no current remedy for the new social evil. A reference to an Irish landlord named Scully introduces a shifting example of property control.
An American landlord in Illinois planted tenants on his land and refused to sell them any portion. The land laws protected his rights as landlord. After years, the State Legislature passed a tax power law to seize real estate held by aliens. Scully's Illinois estate then passed to farmer proprietors. A method may be found to handle cases of American heiresses' fortunes.
The piece reports Senate critics accusing the House of jammed passage on a tariff bill with a forged agreement and secret commitments. It notes Senator Daniel calling the conference report bogus and Senator Bailey charging the bill violates party pledges and contains inequities while the Senate pushes for public disclosure.
The Finance Commission should probe city practices on non taxation of private property labeled as parks. Conflicting evidence surrounds the Oxford Hotel park, and past ownership by ex Mayor Matthews’ father or his role as trustee should not influence findings. Officials admit broader municipal policy and finance questions, warranting full commission attention.
A Review of Reviews essay highlights Alaska's 30 000 square miles suitable for grazing and crops, noting 20 percent self-sufficiency in vegetables and significant hay. It cites vast grasslands and a small yet growing farming population, arguing climate and soils support crops beyond stereotypes.
A curious reader asks if the author would rather be the ice man than the writer. Sleuth Steve recalls how Slipshod Sue swooned three times as he deduces the sealed packet of papers is hidden in her bosom and retrieves it while she remains unconscious aboard the airship.
A bookseller offers a new fairy tales volume while a woman customer, stating she has been married ten years, expresses preference for something different. The exchange highlights contrasting tastes in reading.
A child asks his father about the woman question and the father explains it as common concerns like clothing appearance and hats. The dialogue uses humor to illustrate household preoccupations with attire and appearance.
Miss Bonepart asks how her new tai lor made costume fits and Miss De Plump responds it fits every angle as if moulded in it. The exchange reads like a light spirited costume fitting scene between two friends.
A travel note portrays London as a premier shopping city beating Paris for many goods, though prices vary by item. It warns tourists about aggressive selling, strict sales pressure, window dressing, and famed streets Regent and Oxford, with royal observer remarks and a tease for a next feature on Ludgate Hill.
The Observant Citizen notes Spot Pond near Melrose as a cool, secluded picnic spot under park police tolerance. It covers local outings, theater folks like Charlotte Hunt, a Jesuit ordination in Woodstock, and crowd observations from Squantum to Lexington Park plus upcoming Knights of Columbus events and the Marine Park beach dispute.
A verse by Walt Mason reflects wearying life burdens but urges brave resolve and a cheerful heart as one nears rest. The speaker likens toil to plowing fields and predicts a time when golden light returns and dreams begin as souls Toddle Home.
The column notes a large grey tabby at ease in a ham mock, a boy sent to fetch crullers then fish market confusion, and a Cambridge reception for Rev. C. S. Woodruff in Washington Hall. It mentions Miss Sadie Brennan hosting friends from Washington, Brookline’s planned fire auto “flying squadron,” Henry Burton’s wartime reunion with A. H. Arkmann, and Charles E. Folsom’s summer houseboat life at Squantum with 14 sleeping berths.
Herbert Price prepares to travel August 7 to Manitoba and Saskatchewan with stops in Toronto and Winnipeg invitations from local Odd Fellows and the Anti Tuberculosis Association. Geoffrey Whalen takes over Star Theatre duties and plans Knights of Columbus show titled Jingles. A carrier pigeon with ring T Y 48 386 was found dead in a North Scituate barn after a storm.
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