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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1903
Page
5
London reports Premier Balfour weighs options to drop Chamberlain or forfeit his office. Cabinet opposition to Chamberlain grows as voters oppose the so called stomach tax on food. Observers predict Chamberlain may be defeated if he campaigns, with ministers hoping to avoid a general election this autumn.
The Riverside and Mascoma mills in Lebanon New Hampshire and the Baltic mills at Enfield all operated by the American Woolen Company shut down yesterday for two weeks. The company’s Burlington Vermont mills are also reported closed for a similar period.
Contestants present numerous arguments on wives obedience in a prize discussion. A double gold eagle will be awarded for the best letter received on each side of the debate.
The Boston Post invites letters on whether the word obey should stay in marriage rites. Winners receive a Double Gold Eagle from Mrs. Mary A. Livermore. Readers submit concise, single‑sided letters under 200 words. closing date to be announced.
The piece argues that every business firm requires a recognized head and that homes should mirror this structure. A husband guides and a wife implements plans, teaching children to follow parental laws and grow into orderly, principled citizens.
A reader letters debate the word obey in marriage vows arguing unity makes obedience unnecessary and that the term is obsolete with women now equal to men. The piece includes a humorous dinner table vignette about marriage, flirtations, and a concealed pipe.
The summer residence of 8 Parkman Blake at 39 Brimmer Street West Manchester sits high on a cliff among shady trees and fragrant shrubbery. The house is picturesque with ivy over the entrance and ivy bordered porches filled with sweet smelling box, nasturtiums, pansies, and other flowers in window boxes. The Blakes lead a quiet life here, driving, entertaining, and visiting the Essex County Club for tea, golf, croquet, and tennis nearly every day.
A Boston Post notice reports Munyon’s Paw Paw remedy claimed to cure indigestion nervous disorders and stomach issues. Joseph Jefferson praises the fruit and the plan offers 5000 free trial bottles starting Monday at 9 am from the Boston Post office.
Vice-Chancellor Pitney of New Jersey mocked the Massachusetts judiciary as degenerating while defending the state’s new corporation law. Massachusetts justices and lawyers dismissed the attack as laughable, noting no serious resentment. Judges Dunbar and Bond questioned the quotes and urged restraint.
John McNabb aged 9 of 107 Charter Street fell from the back of a hack on Commercial Street yesterday afternoon breaking his left leg below the knee. He was taken to the Relief station for treatment.
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