This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1921
Page
10
President Harding and Secretary Hoover insist relief must be carried out with a free hand for relief agents by Soviet authorities. They reject interference, warning Bolshevik misuse of supplies would nullify aid. Uncle Sam will dictate distribution to ensure proper charity.
Henry Ford, after acquiring the Detroit Toledo and Ironton line, pressed through wage policies above the union scale and lower rates. He cut losses, set records in transportation, and now reports an operating profit of 500000 dollars, suggesting his methods could work for larger systems.
The piece argues Governor Cox should study shipping conditions around the Great Lakes to divert export commerce to Boston. It notes Massachusetts exports in 1920 reached $281.6 million, but compares unfavorably to other districts such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, New Orleans, Galveston, Georgia, Michigan, and New York, with cotton boosting some districts.
Michigan's excess over Massachusetts frames the trade narrative. A shrewd observer like Governor Cox may deduce why some outcomes differ and bring back pointers for boosting the export trade.
The administration moves to reduce taxes by 600 million dollars with no new levies and a flat corp tax rise. excess profits taxes to be repealed and surtaxes cut. Expenditures eyed for a 520 million dollar cut, plus 100 million from tax enforcement and 140 million from war surplus salvage, marking a major step toward normalcy.
The Parks Department praises its work on lawns and shrubs but warns many Common trees are diseased and decaying. It urges planting rows along the Common Mall Boylston and Charles streets, with groups in prime sites and replacement with strong trees from the Parkman Fund to create sylvan city parks.
The piece discusses Pat Harrison and Henry Lodge clashing over information on the Versailles treaty. Lodge defends withholding details until after negotiations while criticizing Wilson, and opponents argue consistency in assessing treaty handling.
The headlight inspector states that proposed testing stations have no legal standing and motorists are not required to use them. The department notes stations are for convenience, and any competent person with proper equipment may establish a testing site.
A nostalgic prose sketch contrasts New England landscapes with city life, depicting rugged shores and sylvan nooks in summer and winter ice scenes for skaters in the city. It ends with a warm homeward feeling as family gathers to share light and love. Malden, ROBERT KEEFE
A fragment quotes a maxim that all things come to those who possess persistence to push and patience to wait, reflecting a stoic philosophy cited in the column.
A humorous exchange about men stopping at knickers and women taking to knickerbockers. Dustin D Rhodes of Manchester prompts Newt to stay quiet while he plans a presidential bid as women gain the vote. A correspondent laments the fashion shift and jokes about pants staying on.
In a coy column the Observing Bachelor ponders the fate of an old fashioned, alluring girl who loves mending his gloves and sewing coat buttons. The piece playfully questions whether her evident affection signals serious intentions.
A writer proud of self taught skill reflects on education beyond college. He compares life to a vast classroom where lessons endure, citing the apostles as example and urging readers to join the lifelong study and seek success and joy through continual learning. Boston RN.
The Moody House in Hast Northfield, birthplace of evangelist Dwight Lyman Moody, will become a museum managed by the Moody family schools. Renovations convert four rooms into Moody relics. The 1823 house, built by Simeon Moody, draws hundreds annually.
Official figures show Boston’s warmest August 12 on record occurred in 1907 and 1882. The coldest for this date was 56 degrees in 1889, with no measurable rain on this date in the past ten years except in 1916.
Ancient waves of Germanic tribes the Cimbri Teutones Franks Vandals Visigoths and the Asiatic Huns crossed into the Roman realm. Attila led devastating campaigns until his death in 453 AD ending a vast, fragile empire and reshaping Mediterranean history.
The excerpt cites Walt Mason's poems urging a shift from hatred to practical duties as war ends and tax time nears. It reflects on Kaiser imagery, gentler sentiment, and comic reader inquiries about coins and Bible versions while noting readers’ questions about abbreviations and postal edits.
Readers ask about French dressing proportions from the Boston Cooking School recipe and variations with lemon or onion juice. Other letters inquire about waiting overnight at North Terminal station and the length of a six PR URLs race, plus notes on cousin relationships.
The letter defines a marquee as a large field tent used at outdoor entertainments. It explains the term and clarifies its purpose in organizing or hosting events outside.
A notice announces availability of Post Daily and Sunday editions by mail service. It outlines subscription options and delivery details for readers seeking mailed newspapers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.