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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
8
A poem by Amelia Josephine Burr urges action over quiet talk. It declares that complacency must end and duty is now, invoking martial resolve and a call to unite in purpose under divine sanction.
The article argues that a bill by Representative Lonergan of Connecticut would grant free postage to all soldiers sailors and marines during the war. It asserts revenue loss would be minor and savings to service members substantial and that defenders deserve the franking privilege as Congressmen do.
Premier Ribot and Foreign Minister Terestchenko deny Chancellor Michaelis's claim of a France Russia secret treaty aiming at vast conquests if the Allies win the war. They counter in strong terms, casting doubt on the document and Germany's credibility amid cautious global judgment.
A statement declares that belief is earned by conduct not by asserting truths. It argues that governments or individuals seeking trust should act in ways that justify it, rather than relying on assertions.
The Kaiser mixes brag and claims of a righteous defence with boasts of invincibility while admitting Western pressures on his forces. The piece notes the American embargo impact and the weary tone behind bold rhetoric, signaling a wish to end the futile war. It highlights a perceived bid behind the bravado.
The welcome today to visiting envoys from Belgium will be hearty and sympathetic. Massachusetts pledges material aid and shares in their entertainment as the Belgian people endure suffering from German invasion. We look forward to Belgium’s restoration with allied powers.
The Shipping Board aims to build wooden ships alongside steel, responding to wartime demands. A Washington conference with Chairman Hurley and Southern pine lumber producers signaled that material shortages will be addressed and wooden vessel construction is deemed as vital as steel in the navy’s wider development plan.
Public economists note the many electric signs on city roofs and along highways waste coal. Illumination costs may not benefit business, and signs could be dimmed without harming commerce, though they add metropolitan flair to towns.
The record notes in Boston show peak temperatures of 96 degrees in 1873 and 91 in 1879, with a coldest 56 degrees in 1886. Rain has fallen on August 3 in past years 1515, 151s and 1915, according to official figures.
A jumble from Worcester Telegram and Boston items includes a spoof quote about a man who never errs, a personal refrigerator ad with lounge and morris chair, and humorous letters about heat. The exchange notes delayed wind and a reader's imagined chilly comfort amid a heat wave.
Professor W Stephen Bush argues for national standardization of screen kiss length after detailing state rules in Pennsylvania Ohio and Kansas. He notes eight feet in Pennsylvania and ten feet in Ohio and Kansas with most states having no limit while calling for uniform policy. A second exchange between Charley and N N humorously discusses Diez Pesos and bank exchange revealing small sums and miscommunications.
The column blends social glimpses and local color from greater Boston. It highlights Worden Wood the marine artist and new Navy Reserve duty, Thorndike Endicott earning the Croix de Guerre in France, a General Sweetser mascot, and local efforts to reclaim abandoned Swift River farms. It also mentions a long married couple Shackley, Vermont pride, and volunteers aiding Reading summer camp with chef Fred Krause alongside Dr H E Sears.
In Brastow's Woods Roberta Dalton counsels her ailing mother through hardship while Winthrop Hale recovers from a broken arm after a fall. Roberta plans to earn money picking berries to fund her mother’s care, and Hale encounters a hopeful, // the story blends romance and rural hardships with small-town life.
Practical tips from H. B. Croset of East Boston. Grind stale bread in the chopper to absorb fat then wipe clean. A splash of lemon juice in boiling water prevents rice from sticking and brightens its appearance. Place a glass slab under potted plants on the window seat to protect woodwork.
Preston Brooks born 1819 in Edgefield District rose as South Carolina politician and lawyer. He beat Senator Charles Sumner with a cane after Sumner's critique of Kansas and Butler. Brooks resigned then won back his seat, later dying a year after the incident. Sumner, aged 45, remained a central figure in this famous 19th century clash.
A fashion note highlights sports hats trimmed with dotted foulard bands. Brass braiding silk embroidery and stitching embellish simple frocks. Satin striped taffeta expected to rise in vogue for simple dresses. Striped woolens suit motor wraps with bright linings. Heliotrope embroidery pairs with lemon crepe for charm.
The article recalls Bayazid I, famed ruler who expanded Turkish power in Europe, later confined in a cage and paraded by Timur after Angora. It contrasts his imperial ambition with his stark downfall and notes the brutal end of his era. It ends by hinting at a Tomorrow's Picture feature.
A war era verse laments prolonging conflict and the Kaiser while urging victory to end carnage. It argues peace would follow only after total victory and condemns any peace too soon, asserting resolve to continue fighting until rulers fall.
A 23 year old man asks how to win a woman two years his senior who said she is not serious about a proposal. He has dated twice weekly for eight months and now must call only every other Sunday. He asks for guidance on pursuing marriage while noting he has not wasted more time or affection.
The text describes decorating with flowers and candles and arranging plates glasses napkins and silver on the sideboard. Food should be on the table and may be served cold with baskets of sandwiches cakes meats jellies salads fruits bonbons. Ices may be served from the kitchen and guests help themselves.
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