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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
8
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A fragmentary verse by Marion Couthouy Smith exhorting soldiers to pursue action in France with courage. It speaks to frontline fighters and the support of a dreaming nation backing them, emphasizing duty and sacrifice.
Outside Congress a Washington observer notes Senator Reed is harshly attacking Hoover. Reed seeks daily recognition from the Vice-President, yet the piece argues this harms Hoover little and reflects Reed’s ongoing obstruction of the food bill. Senator Williams calls the gabble a tired, endless distraction.
The article argues against a temporary insanity defense for Mrs. John De Saulles who killed her ex-husband in a dispute over their son. It suggests the plea would excuse murder and urges a verdict of insanity only if proven beyond the act, not merely at the moment of the crime. It questions motives and warns of dangerous precedent.
The article argues many exemption claims arise from sole support duties but notes the US Army has grown rapidly with about 809 000 under arms and 500 000 volunteers in four months. It criticizes exemption boards as a label and suggests a clearer name would reduce claims.
A light verse item notes Johnny Jones and his sister Sue as the queerest pair, contrasting talkative Johnny with silent Sue. The piece then riffs on Jack and Jill seeking water on a dry hill and ends with a wry aphorism about wealth and dying.
Phil asks Newt about his two black foxes dying after pelts removal in January. Newt diagnoses likely cold exposure after premature skinning, suggests waiting until spring, and hints at a future scheme to dye red foxes black for profit.
Classified notice from Coos County Democrat seeks a woman aged 20 to 30 who can piano and dance to keep house and care for a three year old. It mocks cabaret dancers and implies wages around eight dollars weekly, with duties including housework, meals, child care, and piano performances.
The Observant Citizen notes three eclipses in 1918 two solar and one lunar with a total solar eclipse on June 8. It lists movable dates for Lent Ash Wednesday Feb 13 and Easter March 1 and outlines holiday patterns, plus events in Boston including a memorial tablet for John Boyle O’Reilly and honors for Captain Henry C. Hathaway at the American Irish Historical Society.
Jean Crawley seeks wartime service by supporting the Red Cross and a Liberty bond then starts a Farm A Garden project to aid others. She reunites with former lover Ed Bruce, now a father of two, as the story ends with her choosing to care for Jeannette while he goes to the front.
Washington announces from the Shipping Board that sufficient lumber will fuel the wooden cargo carrier program. About 200 vessels are already under construction, following a government push after a meeting with Southern pine producers. The move aims to ensure timely ship production and signals strong resource confidence.
The Kaiser's cabinet elevates Richard von Keuhlmann to foreign secretary. Opinions split: Holland cites him as an opponent of illegal submarine warfare and ally to Britain, while Washington deems him Wilhelm’s tool in past dealings. The appointment signals a trend rather than a commitment to action.
German press in The Hague lashes at President Wilson for delaying sailing licenses to neutral ships carrying food. Editors call it a violation of international law and neutrals' rights, while contrasting with Germany’s own actions against Belgium and neutral traders.
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls Boston heat records for August 8 with official figures showing 94 degrees in 1872 and 1994, and 90, 91, and 94 in various years, while noting coldest readings including 105 and references to years 1907 and 1916.
A young woman asks if she should regard her 22 year old companion as engaged after he gave a diamond and requests marriage. The adviser urges self reflection, suggests time apart, and to weigh character, reliability, and earning ability before deciding.
John Gwinn aged 36 of 64 Mt Vernon Street Somerville is hospitalized in serious condition after a bale of cotton fell from a wagon at Pier 4 East Boston. He was working on the docks when the accident occurred.
A verse recalls a medieval romance where a lover sings by a tower game of old and mocks a modern guitar hero. The speaker laments changing times and contrasts chivalric ardor with contemporary cars and condescension.
The piece discusses whether Homeric tales of the wooden horse are factual, noting shifts in scholarly opinion toward accepting Homer as a historian. It explains the Trojan horse episode, Laocoon’s warning, the sea serpents, and the fall of Troy, with archaeological context for a city around 11th century B.C.
The birthday tribute recalls Dana born August 5 1819 in Hinsdale New Jersey. It highlights his education at Harvard and Brook Farm, his rise at the New York Tribune and later creation of the New York Sun, and his roles on major reference works and a life of Grant.
Special clearance sale offers short lengths for skirts and waists with yard prices on remaining lots. Skirtings and suitings in 3 to 6 yard lengths priced at 62 50 75 and 1.00 per yard. Some items previously selling at 29 38 50 58 75 cents now offered at reduced yard prices.
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