The Boston Post 1917 Subscription Rates
The Boston Post offers daily and Sunday subscription options with varying rates for U S listed by period and for Canada Foreign rates include per copy charges. The paper notes postal requirements and urges advance payment while announcing Edwin A Grozier as editor and publisher at 1283 Main.
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Sunday Post
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Edwin A. Grozier
Sons of America Call to Arms Poem
A wartime patriotic verse by Leaura E. Richards urges the Sons of America to rally to defend the flag and uphold justice as kingdoms crumble and humanity advances. The poem frames distant safety as the call to action and honors national unity and strength.
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Sons of
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Time to End It Riots in Oklahoma Draft Resistance
The piece argues that draft resisters in Oklahoma have reached a stage where strong repressive measures are necessary. It calls for federal armed action to crush the traitorous gang and prevent the vermin from gaining the upper hand, while insisting on lawful means only.
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Oklahoma
United States
War letter from trenches warns of terrible food substitutes
A German trench letter intercepted on the way home describes his anger at a package of smoking material from his brother described as a substitute for pipe tobacco. He vows to retaliate on the sender amid wartime hardships and shortages.
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Germany
Cabinet Crisis Narrowed by Herbal Blend Mention
The excerpt notes a limited blend described as strawberry leaves lavender fennel and woodruff, suggesting this is the final mix. It reflects broader political tension as popular disaffection drives a cabinet crisis.
Bullitt Confirms Kaiser's Knowledge of Serbia Ultimatum
Rediscovered interview shows Count Tisza stating a close ally and Germany discussed the plan to punish Serbia. Von Jagow confirms backing Austria three weeks later, enabling the brutal action that triggered widespread war. The revelation stains the autocracy with renewed infamies.
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Serbia
Germany
Europe
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William C. Bullitt
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Berlin
Post
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Austria-Hungary
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Health resorts in training camps reforming draftees
The draft examination failures surprise as many registrants are physically disqualified. Preparatory camps create healthier, more vigorous volunteers and conscripts, whose open air life improves carriage and vigor. The author sees camps as health resorts and notes better management versus past Spanish war era scandals.
But They Will Reports on Embargo Impact Abroad
The dispatches indicate the US refusal to issue export licenses for north European neutrals has not yet reduced trade with Germany. Exports to Germany continue at pre embargo levels. The writer argues the embargo will later tighten supplies to Scandinavia and Holland, reducing shipments to Germany.
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Europe
State Department
Germany
United States
Scandinavia
Holland
Does It Pay For Respectable Suf fragists War Time Attitude
Senator Hollis says a Senate committee on woman suffrage would have reported a favorable resolution if not for disgust at White House picketing by some suffragists. He notes he supports equal suffrage but condemns past demonstrations as unpatriotic during war. He asks if their art tone has paid.
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Newt
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Alwys
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Observant Citizen notes from Mass. columns and war effort
Observant Citizen writes from Montello and Boston about a new catch penny amusement, wartime glue for airplane propeller blades, cheap milk, and Tech war training. He describes Chinatown mayor Yee Wah in China, ox eye daisies at a Belgian commission dinner, and amateur Italian gardens along a trolley line.
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Auto purchase sparks cautious Port Hood note
The Port Hood Greetings editor humorously welcomes Chas H Northrup and Jas A Ross buying a car yet hints at foreboding from past driving mishaps. He jokes the writer fears crashes and tree climbs without chains, and laments that current season proves dangerous for automobiles.
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Hidden Beauty Beyond Our Morning Flow
Fragmented lines describe a deeper beauty and higher gladness beyond ordinary feeling. The speaker imagines a heaven above and near moments of grace, with roses symbolic of hope that rise to meet the day despite facing tally wear and life’s tests.
The Queerest Hot Springs of Iceland For Tourists
The piece tours Iceland’s odd hot springs near Reykjavik and around the Skaftafell region, noting women washing laundry in near boiling waters, geysers near Yellowstone as a comparison, and distant inland springs under glaciers. It praises Iceland as a travel novelty with minimal luxury and ample natural wonders.
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Yellowstone National Park
Iceland
Reykjavik
Ireland
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Arctic Circle
What Horse Captured a City See Tomorrow's Picture
A dramatic image feature previews tomorrow's print edition. The piece highlights a horse that became the focal point of a city story, inviting readers to view the full photograph and accompanying caption.
Familiar Talks With Post Readers on Wright 1917
Readers respond to early 20th century film topics including The Little American The Inner Shrine and Garden of Charity. Letters praise discouraging quitting seek help for the needy and discuss careers in the film industry and forestry.
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Dora
Basil King
Garden of Charity
K. G
Mary Miles Minters
American Film Company
California
Kirk G
Constance
Norma Talmadge
Dexter S
Toronto
Ont
Jennie R. L
The Journey Uncle Walt Says
Walt Mason reflects on life as a sequence of toil joy fear and farewells ending with a simple Good Night. He ponders effort doubt and faith while noting God watches over all through trials and tender moments.
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el Dorado
God
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Curly Hair Dilemma Ends With Natural Style Triumph
Julia struggles to curl her light brown hair for a wedding reception. After watching Marion and recalling Ethel, wind and effort fail to improve the look. Ralph delays plans to ride, then returns with Julia ready, finally embracing her natural fluffy hair as the best choice.
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Ethel
Colin
Marion
Mildred Champagne on Engagement and Dancing Etiquette
A reader asks if an engaged woman should dance with other men. Mildred Champagne answers that absent an understanding with the fiancé, she should not accept attention from other men. She notes engagements imply exclusive allegiance and warns that dancing with others could threaten future trust.
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Miss Champagne
Morning Post
Household Hints on Waste Bags and Cleaning
Advice on bagging garbage in paper bags to protect cans and simplify cleaning. Suggests weekly turpentine flush down pipes to deter water bags. Recommends corn pepper for washing small fruits using a secure lid and shaking in water without crushing. Signed H. B. Crosby of East Boston.
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Lexington Street
Boston
Oldest Inhabitant Recalls Boston’s Record Temps
The oldest resident recalls Boston weather for August 7 with official highs of 96 in 1876 and 90 in 1896 and 1914. He notes coldest readings of 55 in 1883 and 1885 and mentions rainfall on this date in 198 and 1915 within the past decade.
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