Boston Post issues August 18 1911 edition brief
The Boston Post issue dated August 18 1911 lists publication details for the Independent Democratic Paper of New England. It notes the daily publication by Post Publishing Co. with offices at 259 Washington St Boston Mass.
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The
Boston Post the
Independent Democratic Paper of
New England
Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mass
Joe Cone
Boston Herald
Plymouth Rock
Subscriptions and postage rates for the Post
The Post lists subscription prices for The Sunday Post and Daily Post in various durations and rates for U S and Canadian addresses. It notes second class matter status, advance payment required, and renewal procedures, with contact and office details for the Post Publishing Company.
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Sunday Post
Canada
Roaton
Masa
Post Publishing Company
Attacks on the Woman Who Would Be His Wife
A New York paper defends the private life of a John Jacob Astor type figure, denouncing alleged attacks on the woman in danger and arguing the real targets are the millionaire’s planned breach of a court decree and church sentiment. The piece casts the woman as a pawn in a scheme of aggrandizement and questions reform of the rake.
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New York City
John Jacob Astor
Fowl Trusters Jailed by New York Court
The General Sessions court sentenced 13 members of the Poultry Trust to three months in prison and $500 fines each. The judge cited a practical monopoly of a food product and illegal methods to restrain competition. This marked a rare instance of a monopoly case ending in jail in the United States.
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New York
Archhbald
Poultry Trust
United States
New York State
Togo's ill fortune shadows famed HMS visit
The article laments Admiral Togo's stay in America ending with overindulgent hospitality. It notes his inability to see Charlestown Navy Yard or witness U S fleet maneuvers. Boston's admiration remains, yet the piece hints the welcome may overwhelm a modest hero.
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Togo
Charlestown Navy Yard
United States
Boston
Household Economy in Hard Times
A Victorian era summary urges housewives to curb expenses during rising market prices. It argues families must cut nonessential luxuries without harming nourishment, demand fair weights and quality, and resist claims of unavoidable scarcity from retailers and producers. It emphasizes prudent budgeting and discriminating choices.
Purveying to the Wants and Appetites of Her Family
The text discusses the balance between necessities and desires in feeding a household. It highlights practical choices, moderation, and the influence of budgets on meal planning.
Veto of the wool bill shocks tariff reform supporters
The President vetoes the wool tariff measure, defending delay for tariff board reports while critics say the action betrays a reform pledge. Taft’s stand prompts praise from stand-patters and disappointment among reform-minded allies seeking immediate adjustment of Payne Aldrich schedules. Senator La Follette’s expertise is cited in defense of the bill.
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Taft
Tariff Board
la Follette
Mr. Taft
Cabinet vs Wiley. Cabinet officers kill glucose ban
A trusted Bureau of Chemistry head testifies that three Cabinet secretaries reversed an order banning glucose sold as corn syrup. The move, supported by two pure food boards, allegedly aided the Corn Products Company and deceived consumers. The piece questions who the three officials were and warns of a troubling misuse of power.
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Dr. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Food and Drug Inspection
Corn Products Company
Pure Food Boards
Wiley
Worcester Couple Wed in Somerville
Miss Winifred Day and Andrew McKenzie both of Worcester were married last evening by Rev. James W. Gillis at Pentecostal Church rectory Somerville. A reception followed at the bride’s sister home. Mrs Day McKenzie is a Worcester Representative Day’s niece. In 1909 and 1910 fatalities among climbers are noted with nationalities listed and a small gender correction.
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Winifred Day
Andrew McKenzie
Worcester
James W. Gillis
Ode to Boston from the New York Globe
A humorous verse praising Boston with light satire on city life. The speaker notes polite cops quiet streets and residents who go home at night. The poet wishes to dwell in the city and imagines works being read in Boston.
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Boston
Plymouth Rock and the neglected schooner tale
A collage of readers from the Plymouth Rock piece notes the rock’s fame versus the forgotten schooner, and playful verses celebrate Plymouth in a lighthearted local tone. The text includes multiple bylines and quips from various writers in a period newspaper style.
Boston Mythology: The Boston Bean a Delusive Legend
W K Maxwell reports a comic essay on hunting for the mythical Boston Bean. He details meals in Boston, no Bean sightings, and a joking chase by Marble McPhee of Springfield. The piece also notes Wimpy Weems still swimming, reinforcing lighthearted travel humor.
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W. K. Maxwell
Peoria
Ill
Herald-Transcript
Boston
Marble McPhee
Springfield
Jacob Wrestles an Angel and Faces Esau in Edom
Jacob wrestles with an angel at night and is renamed Israel after receiving a blessing. He travels toward Edom with fear, sending gifts to Esau who leads 400 men. The scene contrasts Jacob the peaceful herdsman with Esau the desert warrior and ends noting future Dore pictures.
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Jacob
Esau
Jabbok
Israel
Hsan
Edom
Nicholas Michell
Mesopotamia
Canaan
Isaac
Ishmael
Hagar
Dore
Abraham
Jealous Beans and Boston Brains in a Press Jest
A humor column jests about Beans and Boston brains. The writer announces plans to send Frank Searight of California to search Boston for brains and warns the muck rake may clash with a long tradition. Newt Newkirk Denis McCarthy and the two Sullivans are noted as innocent.
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West
Jeaousy
Boston
Frank Searight
California
Newt Newkirk
Denis McCarthy
Two Sullivans
Misconstrued Steps Blur Family Porch Scene
A fragmentary report notes Harold claims first steps in his time with Paes and Wallie occupying the entire front porch, indicating a domestic disruption or misunderstanding. The readable snippet centers on home space and conflicting claims.
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Harold
Wallie
Just Girls in Observation Club Mars Hat Style
A playful exchange among students catalogs a telescope view of Mars. One girl notes blue is the year’s trend and describes a classmate with the sweetest hat observed during the session.
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Professor Rink
Mars
Real Birdman Atwood Shows Promise For Flight Supremacy
The New York Sun highlights Harry N. Atwood as the aviator with potential to surpass the great French pioneers, noting his promise to equal or exceed their daring. The profile frames Atwood as a rising figure in aviation amid a featured column.
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Harry N. Atwood
United States
Hedding Observes Old Home Day Festivities
Old Home day observed in Hedding New Hampshire with band concerts a ball game and entertainment. Addresses by Rosecrans W Pillsbury and Sherman Burroughs of Manchester. Night program features cottage illumination bonfire and fireworks.
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Hedding
N. H
Rosecrans W. Pillsbury
Sherman Burroughs
Manchester
Preacher G M Carl Found Dead in Concord Hotel
The Rev G M Carl of Claremont a leading Methodist clergyman and former district superintendent was found dead in his bed at a Concord hotel. Death attributed to natural causes. The note on Amsterdam diamond cutting mentions a waiting list of 1000.
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Concord
N. H
G. M. Carl
Claremont
Amsterdam
Penurious Widow Readings and Bargains
A brief humor item notes a penniless widow asks if she will remarry as a card reader offers a cheaper two bit or one dollar reading, reflecting frugal spirit and streetwise humor in the era.
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Plymouth
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American Lumberman
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J. H. Donahey
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Margaret Smith
Dorothy Rose
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Boston Mythology
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Dove
Adam
Eden
Abel
Noah
Lot
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Desert
Jane
Rebekah
Laban
Jacob Wrestling With the Angel
A. & Clark
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