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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1916
Page
10
The Boston Post issue details a daily publication from Post Publishing Co dated August 11 1916. It lists office at 259 Washington Street Boston Mass and identifies issue number 10 of volume 859.
The piece questions whether the Republican hopeful truly favors success and prosperity and challenges if voters supporting Woodrow Wilson will doubt prosperity under a Democratic administration. It likens the candidate to a katydid delivering solemn, undisputed assertions.
A German mobilization claim notes over 1,000,000 in training with 4,000,000 potential soldiers. The age range shifts from 19 to 45 now 50, with 18-year-olds drafted. The piece questions whether Germany will draft so deeply and calls the prospect incredible.
The secretary of the National Woman's Party argues that federal amendment is needed while President Wilson supports state action. The piece questions whether rights can be secured by states more easily than through nationwide ratification and notes Wilson's stance and vote for suffrage.
The discussion centers on whether his fitness for office should determine the women voters. Authorities argue the woman vote cannot be secured on that premise.
The Public Health Service calls state officials to a August 17 Washington conference to prevent further spread of infantile paralysis. New York reports 5652 cases and 1260 deaths, schools delayed opening, and Nassau County leaders including Colonel Roosevelt fund a $40,000 campaign. The East mobilizes and federal powers expand to meet the crisis.
The capture of Gorizia marks Italy's first notable advance in the current war with estimates of 10 000 to 20 000 opposing troops. Austria is left defending a fortified position as Trieste looms and its naval base is exposed, signaling a crippled Austrian aid to Germany.
The article notes candidate Hughes calling the administration's preparedness plan inadequate and the first Republican to raise the issue. It highlights the large army and navy appropriations and the administration's stance on a big navy, with GOP voices largely silent in opposition.
The Herald criticizes Mr. Hughes for frequent attacks on Mr. Wilson and urges him to recall his New York governorship achievements. It notes his role in public service reform, including the public service law later copied nationally, and suggests a forward looking message to win over voters.
Jacob Barron died from burns sustained in Tuesday morning fire at 69 Brighton Street. His daughter Esther died inside the ruined building. Barron, 0 years old, left a wife and several children.
The Bogton resident notes official records show Augusts with highs of 95 in 1900 and 92 in 1907 the hottest in a decade. Coldest marks cite 54 in 1879 and 57 in 1913 for ten years past. Rain occurred on this date in 1998 1910 1912 and 1914.
A pithy proverb notes that after burying the hatchet a man often sharpens his axe reflecting a mindset of readiness and vigilance in forthcoming efforts.
A reader asks for guidance to a fitting career. The reply promotes plumbing for high earnings and outlines a humorous, detailed day in the life of a plumber from wakeup to late evening, emphasizing practical work and the need for tools and follow through.
The seventh annual American Gladiolus Society exhibition opens at noon at Horticultural Hall. Major growers from Massachusetts to California will display the latest varieties. The free show runs 10 to 6 today and 1 to 6 Sunday.
A playful Sunday Post page features Colonel Corn starting for Mexico as his sword follows in a comic express. Locals enjoy a lighthearted showcase of novelty and humor on the page.
The poems The Raggedy Man and Away by James Whitcomb Riley, printed in the Post on July 22, omit the copyright credit indicating they are from the biographical edition of the complete works of James Whitcomb Riley, published in 1918 by Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis.
Parolles is exposed as a coward in the Florence scenes as he pretends to recover a Florentine drum. He is captured and mocked, then saved when the truth comes out. Bertram faces punishment and reconciliation with Helena as the play ends with forgiveness and praise for Helena and the Countess.
The column notes readers debating warm water claims for sharks off New England and recalls ex governors' busy post office lives. It describes David Walsh's law work, ex governors promoted to governor, and Lieutenant Governors stepping up, ending with a court hearing where a boy mutters through gum in Judge Foxs court.
The poem by Walt Mason contrasts brutal war talk with pleas for peaceful harvests. It mocks glorification of combat while urging contentment with fields, crops, fruits, and gardens as a preferable wealth.
A mixed column recounts a gum chewer testifying in court, sailor profits sharing, birthday rites for Hiram Newhall the "bard of Lynnfield," a long awaited back pay receipt after 81 years, a dishwashing avoidance via paper ware, and a veteran drugstore lineage from Marlboro established in 1860 with continued family stewardship.
Phone listing fragment shows contact number Oxford 6900 and Tremont address Pp ts, indicating a small city directory snippet. The readable portion provides limited context on service or business type. No clear event or person names are present.
A traveling salesman asks if he should break his engagement after hearing his girlfriend, two years younger, kept company with other men while he was away. The columnist urges direct talk, fairness, and a chance for explanation, noting she may be loyal or at least act cautiously to protect both hearts.
A threatened work stoppage was averted yesterday as the Middlesex and Boston Street Railway Company reinstated Ralph F E Hodge, who was discharged a week ago for refusing overtime.
Evening gowns still led by tulle. Soft white satin hats suit sportswear. Dark blue alpaca creates a chic street dress. Contrasting furs brighten coats and capes. Dressy separate skirts return to favor. Summer taffeta frocks trimmed with fur. Jaya brown named among new fall colors. Cartridge pleats remain in fashion. Clear gray tones favored for kid gloves.
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