The Boston Post announces vacation mailing rates and terms
The Independent Democratic Paper of New England issues vacation notices for the Daily Post and Sunday Post. It lists mail rates to the United States and foreign possessions, with two weeks of delivery priced at 12 cents and monthly rates for the Sunday Post. Address changes may be requested. Checks and money orders payable to POST PUBLISHING CO.
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Post Telephones and internal staff notes
Advertising and editorial offices listed with phone numbers at 1004 1005 7008 on Main Street. Subscription payment required in advance, with disconnection after expiration. Notify Postal at once if you cannot obtain the Post from newsdealer or newsboy. Edwin A Grozier is editor and publisher at 11883 Main.
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Port of Boston Directors Face Public Expectations
Governor Walsh outlined to the new Port of Boston directors what is expected of them and what is not, warning against entangling alliances with railroads or other interests. He urged unity and avoidance of internal quarrels, stressing accountability for public funds and the potential for a successful board if these principles are followed.
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Government introduces humpback salmon to Maine waters
The federal Bureau of Fisheries aims to restore the New England salmon industry by introducing Pacific humpback salmon into Maine coastal waters. The move targets cheaper, fresher salmon for consumers, with a 1913 Puget Sound humpback run valued at 4 million dollars cited as a benchmark for potential demand and price.
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The Use of the Canal in War and Peace
The article argues that a European war could boost Panama Canal profits by routing traffic away from Suez via the American canal. It notes naval passage rights during hostilities, with ships allowed to transit without delay but barred from acts of aggression within three miles. The piece warns against the canal becoming a war instrument.
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New Ditch
Hidden Powers of Light Beyond Visible Spectrum
The article discusses light beyond visible colors, noting heat as a form of energy and describing invisible rays with strong chemical and bacteriological effects. It cites claims that these rays can sterilize water by killing typhoid bacteria, rendering boiling archaic, and envisions humanity harnessing this power for future progress.
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Ambitious Claim of Universal Domination and Immortality
A fragment asserts a grand aim to dominate the universe and perhaps achieve immortality. The text hints at extraordinary power and enduring influence, but provides no verifiable details or context.
British Troops March Through France as Allies in War Turmoil
About 20 000 British troops march from Calais and Dunkirk into French territory to aid Belgium. Crowds cheer as officers guide the regiments through historic regions shared with France. The march recalls Blenheim and Waterloo while marking a new Allied phase in the war. Liege’s control is pivotal for German push and for potential operations toward Cologne.
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Cape Cod Pageant to showcase 300 years of Cape history
The Cape Cod Board of Trade plans a large open air pageant in Bourne from August 15 to 19 with 600 to 1000 participants. A two and a half hour drama blends five interludes and ten historical episodes on land and water with orchestral music and dances. The event aims to celebrate local history and hospitality.
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Ireland Defends Its Coasts Against Invasion
In a House of Commons speech John Redmond declared that every Irish soldier could be withdrawn and Ireland’s coasts defended by its Catholic south and Protestant Ulster, signaling unity amid European tensions. The Frankfurter Zeitung warned Britain of rebellion within.
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Markets to the South Trade Opportunity for U S Goods
The article argues that U S trade with South American republics can grow as European disruption limits traditional routes. It notes South America already imports from Europe and now offers a market for American goods, urging use of neutral transport to open this door and shift reliance from transatlantic routes.
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Jockey Rooney Dies After Winning Spectacular Race
Dorchester jockey James Rooney of 24 Everett Avenue died of heart failure after a winning ride at Duffern Park Toronto. He rode Ulick owned by J H Shea Brookline and won by a length amid a display of expert racing. Rooney collapsed after the race and was taken to hospital.
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All Sorts by Newton Newkirk to Bertie Bertram
Poem where Miss C Gar Box appeals to Bertie Bertram with a theatrical defense of her femininity. She contrasts chivalry and insult, declares she is an 18 year old girl, and ends by challenging back harsh words with pride. A witty exchange on gender and social expectations in verse.
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Dear Newt and the Liverpool Yacht Bet
A Hingham Yacht Club member writes to Newt proposing a Boston to Liverpool yacht voyage with no compass. He seeks 1900 cash, offers 25 percent interest, and asks Newt to join as a companion while dodging fog and warships in a comic, ventriloquized fantasy. He declines due to a prior engagement.
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View From Mt Holyoke With Fortunes Of Early Massachusetts War
The article notes a panoramic view from Mt Holyoke over the Connecticut valley and recalls early Massachusetts history. It recounts the Ely raid led by Samuel Ely near Northampton and Springfield, its suppression, court scenes, and a ensuing skirmish near South Hadley Amherst. The piece ties this to the later Shays rebellion and industrial unrest.
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Observant Citizen notes, historic Boston items and humor
A collection of short notes recalls Mayor Curley blushes at City Hall, a nod to Lt Porte and Gov Walsh likeness, a Fairbanks homestead gathering in Dedham, and local observations from Malden to Cambridge. The column includes reader anecdotes on eggs and lamps, a tiny Mechanics' building store, and summer city life quirks.
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Old Wax and I A Legal Romance of 1914
Walt Mason recalls a feud that ends in a courtroom farce between two neighbors. The speaker trades insults after a cow damages clothing and a spank leads to lawsuits and fees. Years of debt and regret follow as they drift to the poor farm and memories of better days.
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Old Wax
Dear Miss Champagne Love Letter Warns of Ardent Summer Friend
A 23 year old woman writes that she loves a man seven years older whom she met last summer. He visits her publicly, avoids meeting her parents, and never calls when colder weather returns. They seek guidance as she worries about his serious intentions. The letter cautions that he may be a summer romance.
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Longfellow Home On Sale In Portland Memorial Bid
The three story frame Longfellow birthplace at Fore and Hancock streets in Portland is to be sold within ten days. Citizens now urge purchase to create a permanent memorial to the poet of Hiawatha and Evangeline. The International Longfellow Society of Chicago backs the effort with Woodrow Wilson and Maine Governor William T. Haines as honorary presidents.
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Not a Serious Interest Beyond Summer Fancy
Advice to treat a casual summer interest as light and not cling to year-round friends. Don’t pursue a romance if the person shows little genuine interest, and avoid replacing steady friendships with fleeting summer attachments.
Velvet Hats and White Costumes Dominate Fashion Trends
Paragraphs describe velvet hats in black brown and mouse gray and an all white costume brightened by a contrasting girdle. Deep blue tones and peacock blue rise in popularity. lace and chiffon blouses with flounced silhouettes remain in style. Paris notes highlight the lacy blouse worn with serge skirts and tunics shown in multiple views.
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