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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
10
The Boston Post from August 15 1918 lists subscription rates for Daily and Sunday editions, with prices for various terms and international postage. It provides office address at 259 Washington St Boston Mass and instructions on payment and forwarding, plus editor contact details.
The Daily Post offers mail delivery to any U S address for 25c a month and the Sunday Post for 30c a month. Addresses can be changed at will. The Boston Post advertises having the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and the world.
A MerImac drowning tragedy highlights the dangers of shifting seats in small boats. The piece warns that watercraft are treacherous and require constant caution to prevent needless deaths during the summer season.
Colonel Benton laments Augustus P. Gardner entering the Republican gubernatorial contest as a burden he felt compelled to bear. He notes he became a candidate when others showed little willingness, and suggests the nominating burden may rest on whichever candidate wins.
The governor named David A. Ellis to the Boston Transit Commission and the council confirmed him under a suspension of the rules. Supporters praise his ability energy and knowledge of Boston's people. They commend the appointment as timely and proper for the duties ahead.
Discussion notes parcel post rules allow sending perishables and goods by mail while banning books over four pounds. The piece argues books are essential reading and cites Congressman Lewis of Maryland proposing to remove the four pound limit and end the tax disparity.
General Edward F. Jones of Binghamton New York dies at an advanced age. A Civil War colonel who led the Sixth Massachusetts at the outbreak, he rose to fame as a tireless advertiser famed for the slogan Jones He Pays the Freight, a phrase that made his product known globally.
Fragmentary text discusses Lincoln’s calm leadership during early Washington upheaval and notes Massachusetts preparing to place a wreath at the bier of Jones of Binghamton.
Governor Sulzer clings to the Great Seal while Lieutenant Governor Glynn claims gubernatorial powers under both constitution and statute. The dispute hinges on the meaning of impeachment and risks a legal and political jumble affecting extradition and state governance until the Legislature reconvenes.
Port of Boston directors present a 9 million plan to complete the Hamburg American terminal at Commonwealth Pier 5 and the fish pier at Pier 6 plus a 1200 foot drydock on Commonwealth lands in South Boston. The package also includes a new pier at East Boston and 170 acres of Jeffries Point reclamation. Some work is essential others debatable as the plan aims to boost port growth.
The Worcester Republican Club and city committee faced criticism for not recognizing Governor Foss at a Lake Washacum outing. The delay in inviting him drew accusations of insult to the governor, though the piece suggests they could still aid Foss's political fortunes with better tact.
A 1913 verse by T A Daly expresses a father's plea as he guards children through toil and night. The poem frames faith, duty, and reliance on divine strength to provide for daily needs and guide future days.
A light verse mentions Astor a young lady whose gown fit like plaster and who sneezed hard, felt a cool breeze, and faced fashion disaster in Brookline.
A humorous footnote lists sunshine sorrow blessings bumps kisses lemons chills bankruptcy babies and asserts you cannot get along with her yet cannot get along without her with playful tone.
A narrator on a Boston Harbor sailing trip recalls meeting a beautiful woman aboard and joking with a palm reader tent at Nantasket. He wittily dodges awkward questions, fantasies flirt with danger, and notes humorous misreads of his future as the voyage ends.
A dialog between a caller and a fortune teller turns into a witty exchange about future predictions and cost. The man negotiates with jokes, guessing outfits, and a claim of two dollars’ worth of accurate futurity information before leaving.
Carlsbad hosts invalids and tourists for five centuries with waters diet rest and scenic trails. Marienbad Franzenbad Teplitz also draw summer visitors from many nations and offer similar springs and spa culture. The towns lie in Bohemia and its adjacent regions with notable visitors including Peter the Great and royalty.
A humorous card of thanks from Uncle Walt Mason in 1918 laments the heat of August and sweltering conditions. The verse looks forward to autumn and winter, imagining cooler weather and home fires bringing relief, while satirically praising the old month’s heat.
Observant Citizen notes film mistakes on Captain Kidd scenes, claims Thatcher's Island hid the treasure while Gloucester and Rockport residents recall a boulder with a brass inscription. He reports on Blakeslee from Clark University comparing Rio de Janeiro prices, a Lynnway Club closure, and playful beachside dog chutes at Revere.
A narrator recalls tipping a quarter for entry while a vendor explains that ordinary guests pay a quarter yet distinguished patrons may be charged $10 to $15 for the same or less. The narrator leaves a two dollar bill atop the quarter and departs with mock formality.
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