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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1922
Page
14
The Boston Post outlines subscription rates and options for daily and Sunday editions, including U S Canada and foreign pricing. It lists payment methods, mailing notes, and office contact details for the Post Publishing Co.
The fragment shows editor and publisher Edwin A. Grozier and AP rights statement. It cites the Boston Post address and claims largest daily morning circulation, dated Tuesday August 8 1922.
Philadelphia plans a grand 150th anniversary observance of the Declaration of Independence. Franklin D Olier, a cotton merchant and first national commander of the American Legion, is expected to head the effort, bringing enthusiasm and strong leadership. The Legion backs his appointment and the city anticipates a big nationwide interest.
The Massachusetts Vegetable Growers Association criticized a proposed potash tariff at its North Lexington field day. Officials read letters from Senators Lodge and Walsh opposing the tariff, while growers urged a tariff. They urged broad farmer protests to influence Congress, warning localized action may limit impact.
John D. Bogart, longtime manager of the Boston Herican, assumes general management of the Brockton Times. The Boston Post extends congratulations to Bogart and Brockton, praising his newspaper career and predicting a fine enterprising paper devoted to public welfare. He is noted as a popular Hearst lieutenant with strong Boston ties.
A new law in Massa asetts, effective last Wednesday, requires sale of fruits nuts and vegetables by weight or by chamber. Previously these items were sold by bushels with varying standard weights such as eight pounds per bushel of parsley and up to seventy pounds for clover seed, and tests show wide variation in legal weights.
The discussion notes a statutory shift from dry measure to weight based selling for vegetables, affecting retailers who bought on dry measures while selling by established weights. The speaker argues the reform benefits the retailer and should correct previous mulching by the law, asserting that right is right and the change is a proper adjustment.
The article criticizes the failure to settle several million dollars in private American claims against Germany. It blames Senate ratification of the Versailles treaty and the reparations commission setup, arguing months will pass before any action. It singles out Senate actions as the primary cause, noting hardship and possible bankruptcy for claimants.
National Industrial Conference Board study of over one million workers across 26 industries shows January 1 1922 hourly earnings at 98 percent of prewar July 1914 levels and weekly earnings at 80 percent. Despite wage cuts, real weekly wages end 1921 eleven percent above prewar, while prices fall.
The piece condemns no more wars rhetoric and urges restraint across Italy Ireland and other nations. It warns that civil strife destroys neighborly ties and moral standing, noting how disputes escalate from mere disagreements to deadly feuds harming national records.
The article notes that 20 years after the Bell System parent’s dividend, 200000 stockholders held at least five shares each. Over 185000 owned under 100 shares and nearly 160000 had 25 shares or less, with about 70000 under five. It argues broad ownership implies semi public control contradicting pure capitalist claims.
Major John W. Hyatt, regular army officer and acting chief of staff of the 1st Division National Guard, yesterday was commissioned a colonel in the guard by Governor Cox. Hyatt will remain in the regular army but devote all his time to the National Guard.
A humorous column quotes Uncle Sam and Bob Quillen musing on taxes gardening speeders and civics. The piece blends homespun philosophy with tongue in cheek observations about public opinion, manners and boisterous rural life.
Wanted advertisement from Marie seeking a house with land for gardening and poultry, six to seven rooms, budget around 2500 to 2000 dollars. Requests location details and contact through this paper. Address withheld. Massachusetts newspaper.
The Observant Citizen celebrates Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles on his 83d birthday and recalls his commission for specific distinguished services at the Old Wilderness and Spottsylvania. It also marks the centennial of George Stoneman and details local reminiscences and public notices.
An eagle plaque atop the old Salem Custom House receives a gold leaf refresh after 104 years, with curiosity about the shield’s original colors. The piece notes a claimed talking movie seen as unlikely to succeed and references local history including Douglass National Bank’s significance and Van Nostrand Brewery changes.
Poetic lines depict old ships returning while young ships go forth. The speaker notes that if questioned about leaving, one may blame the stars sun and endless road and sky guiding journeys.
The text traces Greek mobility from nomadic flocks to settled life, noting pirates became traders as Greece imitated Phoenician ships. By 600 B C Greeks built colonies around the Black Sea and in Italy Sicily France and Spain and Athens under Pericles drew travelers to see Acropolis temples theatres markets and philosophies.
Sue weighs a six week engagement announcement while Ralph frets over proprieties. Miss Palmer probes the new minister’s sister as Sue mugs through visits and a tea gathering with Amy Betty and Muriel at the home of the preacher. Sue finalizes wedding notes for the Star tomorrow.
In this historical vignette, Hendrik van Loon recounts how Columbus faced royal disfavor and betrayed hopes as Spain’s rulers and adventurers soured on his discoveries. Reprieved, he pursued further voyages, endured storms and unrest, and died in 1506 amid waning fame and vanity.
A cow on George McClure's farm near Westwood New Jersey attacked a farm hand and gored him in the abdomen with its horn. he died before aid could arrive. An old timer recalls Boston weather records for August day in 1909 noting coldest and rainfall details.
A poetic reminiscence on a Portuguese court voyage that left routine life for adventure. It credits Ferdinand Magellan with crossing the Western Passage, proving Earth's round and naming the Pacific, facing cold and disease as he sailed through southern straits. It notes four centuries since and names Walter Hagan as yesterday's correct guess.
The circular notes gold arid lame relief on a plain black gown, with stockings in taupe and mauve for day and evening wear. It features periwinkle blues, pink chiffon trimmed with seashells, a tomato red handkerchief linen frock with white embroidery, and two material dresses combining satin and kasha cloth.
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