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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
16
The Boston Post announces subscription rates for daily and Sunday issues, with Canada and foreign options. It lists mailing details, office address at 259 Washington St Boston and editor publisher Edwin A Grozier, and notes Associated Press rights and daily circulation claim.
A Binghamton grocer fined 500 dollars for selling sugar at 15 cents a pound when fixed at 11. The federal effort to curb living costs is shown as an impressive start and proof that retailers can be prosecuted. Attorney General Palmer calls for more such cases and citizen tips to district attorneys.
John B. Densmore of the United States Employment Service says the labor market is only slightly abnormal with some regions showing more jobs than men. Farmers' strong demands keep workers employed while alien emigration back to home lands reduces labor supply. war's end lingers as a factor. An underbid labor market often forecasts hard times.
Samuel G Inman accuses U S oil interests of fueling a propaganda drive to push intervention in Mexico. He cites travel in Mexico and asserts a well financed machine aims to provoke war for foreign oil profits and tax avoidance. Observers see the campaign as bad business that risks fomenting war between nations.
The article notes the Emergency Fleet Corporation has delivered vessels totaling over 6,000,000 deadweight tons, with a July 1918 launch record of 129 ships and 639,150 deadweight tons. It emphasizes continued work and expansion in American shipbuilding efforts.
A cautious note of progress ends with confidence that the expected effort and achievements are on the horizon. The tone suggests relief and anticipation that forthcoming results will satisfy prior hopes.
The article argues the Fed’s work and save policy as a key solution to high living costs. It blames strikes, idle rich, and wasteful spending for price inflation while urging duty and productivity to reduce scarcity and raise supply. It criticizes loafers and drones, noting public opinion may demand more work under the war era ethos.
The American Express Company announces a daily passenger and baggage air service between London and Paris with a return option and a tri weekly dirigible air bus. Manager says travelers can leave London in the morning for Paris, conduct business, and dine back in London. Fares are $100 by plane and $60 by air bus, likely affordable but seasick travelers may differ.
Henry Clews nearing his 80th birthday declares himself an optimist about the United States. He cites abundant natural resources and wealth, arguing the country is the world’s storehouse and must meet global needs. He recalls J P Morgan’s maxim never to be bear on the U S and urges others to share his view.
Secretary of State Langtry highlights a convention loyalty record for Commonwealth voters noting 35 roll calls on amendments and 12 on quorum. Only seven of 310 members from 1918 have clean records, including Basset Taunton Chase Lynn Farnsworth Leominster Lomasney Boston Moran Fall River Theller New Bedford Walker Brookline.
Senate public lands committee reports unanimously in favor of leasing government oil lands to individuals. The bill grants a 2560 acre prospecting tract with one fourth title and a five percent royalty, plus a right to lease the remainder at interior fixed rates. Leases on producing fields would be 640 acre plots with a royalty between one eighth and one fourth, issued by competitive bidding to spur production and curb large combines.
The port fishermen win a pay raise tied to minimum fish values. If market prices fall below the set minimum, vessel owners cover the deficit, ensuring prices stay above the floor. Critics say the plan could distort markets and harm the public, though legality awaits federal review.
Admiral von Tirpitz apologizes and blames others for U boat horrors while seeking engagement with the Kaiser. Charles Schwab gains attention in a libel case for blunt directness and sincerity. Charles Hannan earns literary fame and public knightly talk amid hopes for title recognition. W. W. Cobbett funds free chamber music library for London workers. King Swope, Kentucky born, becomes first US Expeditionary Force veteran elected to Congress via Lincoln Day speech.
The aged observer notes Boston temperatures for August 15 with official highs of 92 in 1872 and 91 in 1911 and a coldest 64 in 1906. He adds no rain on this date in the past decade except in 1910 1911 and 1912.
A reflective, satirical critique of 19th century U.S. policy toward western Indians. The piece laments cultural erasure as agents push assimilation through paint removal, haircut mandates, and blanket substitution, contrasting Pilgrim tolerances with modern paternalism and census fears.
A Pittsburg man touts an alleged perpetual motion device running three days, while a separate fish food article mocks claims about suckers harming other species. The writer ridicules the idea of suckers having feet, calling the assertion absurd.
Miss Alice Stuart advises on propriety for writing letters while on vacation. Do not send personal letters to individual coworkers. A group friendly letter is acceptable, or if addressing individuals, use only a postal card.
The article recounts the early dirigibles underpowered in wind and prone to fire and explosion. It notes dozens of losses, including the L-I and L-II, and highlights Count Zeppelin's trials, funding struggles, and eventual progress toward reliable airships and non-stop 3000 mile flights. It mentions a future picture of Captain Baldwin's dirigible performing for American Army officials.
Boston writer Charles Franklin Jones shares quick observations on local life from a bartender who avoids alcohol to community events. Notes on military outings, town road work improving travel times, and St Andrews parish field day plans in Billerica with organizers named.
The observant citizen notes Thanksgiving prospects for cranberries. Cape region crops won't be a bumper yield yet will stay above the past two years. New Jersey reports an unusually large yield. Combined, two regional crops may raise the total above last year.
In next week’s Boston Sunday Post Magazine the Helen and Warren tale by Mabel Herbert Urner promises an intriguing lesson. The feature previews a notable installment and hints at ongoing character growth in the celebrated duo.
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