Boston Post August 20 1938 subscription rates and masthead
The Boston Post announces daily and Sunday subscription rates for the United States Canada and foreign destinations. It lists prices for various periods and notes advance payment is required and that the newspaper may be discontinued at expiration. It identifies Edwin A as editor and Grozier as publisher and notes Associated Press rights.
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Belated reaction to German attacks on Frankfort
The piece denounces the German assault on Frankfort as a breach of international law and reflects on past silence from Potsdam over Britain bombings. It contrasts Wilhelm’s delayed response with the Hun’s pattern of condemning harm only when his side suffers.
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Europe bread rations shift as France rises and Germany cuts
On the same day Europe reports contrasting bread allowances. Germany reduces the bread ration while France increases to 300 grammes daily. The move marks France nearing a near normal level and Germany moving downward, reflecting American wartime sacrifices aiding Allies.
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Europe
Germany
France
Cartoon hints at Massachusetts governor race to settle
A Republican rival paper prints a cartoon showing two Democratic hopefuls tussling while a third candidate walks off with a glittering crown labeled Gubernatorial Crown. The note suggests the winner of the Democratic primary will become governor, and the author bets Colonel Gaston will wear the crown.
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President's Weather Shines in Massachusetts Visit
President Wilson brought unusually fine weather to New England, turning a spell of fogs heat humidity storms and gales into four days of clear skies brisk air and pleasant temperatures. The writer praises the climate for aiding the President during his Massachusetts arrival.
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Liberty Bonds Endorse Citizenship and Rail Freight Security
Liberty bonds are valued beyond their face amount as securities for bank loans and as evidence of thrift. Judges regard them as strong citizenship endorsements. The Railroad Administration in Washington now allows railroads to accept Liberty bonds as payment security for freight, replacing the need for surety bonds.
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Government pledges as freight aid benefits for shippers
The passage explains that government pledges offer shippers a way to meet freight requirements without added cost, delivering working benefits that other securities cannot provide. It emphasizes the unique value of these pledges over nongovernmental securities.
McCall Withdraws From Massachusetts Senate Race
Governor McCall resigns from the senatorial nomination path, citing impudence of personal campaigning as ignoble. He retires to private life after January, noting the scenario tests loyalty to the administration and strengthens Weeks versus Walsh for the Republican nomination.
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David I. Walsh
United States
Berlin uses vacation claim to mask Picardy defeat of Rupprecht
The piece argues Prince Ruprecht of Bavaria returned to Munich under a pretended休 vacation after a British victory in Picardy. It says the Crown Prince pressured retreat, while Foch’s counterattack exposed Bavarian military errors. The author asserts scapegoats avoid royal families and praises Allied momentum toward final victory.
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Marne
Foch
Bluffing Yankees and the German War Bluff
The piece argues Germany mocked America’s entry to war as a bluff. It notes German officials claimed Americans could not fight and portrays public support shifting as over a million U S troops advance toward Berlin. It also credits Baker and Daniels with shaping perceptions amid German defenses.
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Flags and Faith in Sunshine by the Bentztown Bard
A 1818 verse appears praising flags as symbols of faith patriotism and duty. The Bentztown Bard emphasizes the flag as a glowing sign of trust and national pride.
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Southern Press Syndicaty
Boston Weather on this date in history
The record notes Boston's warmest on this date reached 90 degrees in 1882 and 1908 the coldest 5. The city saw rain in the past decade on this date in 1909 1912 and 1914.
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Newton Newkirk Advises On Speech Etiquette
Newton Newkirk urges speakers to think before they speak and strive to please listeners. The advice emphasizes courteous discourse and mindful communication in public dialogue.
Lady policewoman in Oklahoma earns headlines and laughs
A small Oklahoma town hires a woman as police officer. Miss Cora’s first arrest ends when a burglar escapes after compliments during a stroll, leaving her with an empty bag of loot and a blush. The anecdote spawns quips about second hand bakers and second hand watches.
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Cora
Miss Cora
Vermont
Boston Observer Notes War Era Vignettes And Daily Life
The column blends wartime commentary and everyday scenes in New England. It recalls shoe shines at a nickel, rail ticket regulations causing long lines, a Gravenstein apple tree with blossoms, potatoes stored in a cellar, and a photographer album project for service members. It also mentions Absent Voter registrations due by September 3 1918 and praises shipbuilder Charles M Schwab’s wartime resolve.
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C. E. Frost
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Newburyport
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State House
Boston
Massachusetts
France
Charles M. Schwab
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Uncle Walt Sings Freedom in 1918 Verse by Walt Mason
A reflective poem by Walt Mason from 1918 imagines freedom to travel and live without intrusive authority. It contrasts American liberty with German rule and mocks censorship while celebrating personal autonomy and nonconformist spirit.
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Savoy Playground for American Troops in Wartime France
The Savoy region in the Alps hosts American troops on leave with hotels and casinos reserved, offering endless entertainment from chess to baseball. Excursions to Lac du Bourget and Mt Revard attract many, and early reports show no misconduct as French and American forces deepen mutual understanding.
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Republic
Betty Lincoln Starts a Summer as a Hotel Secretary
Betty, a high school graduate with a lively streak, lands a summer job at Juliet hotel in New Hampshire. She adapts quickly to desk work, dining with guests, and a romance with a guest in the red necktie while imagining a career as a private secretary.
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Germany and the danger of its deception in war years
A wartime column attacks Germany, mocking its claims of honor and predicting postwar distrust. The author cites Billy Sunday and a neighborly liar tale, urging vigilance as German promises are deemed untrustworthy and promising to ensure Germany cannot lie again after defeat.
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Hell
Betty Earns First Stenographer Position At Last
A playful reminiscence notes Betty finishing a two week probation with a smile, marking her first job as a stenographer and her happiness at the milestone.
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Birthday Bio Briefs Highlight Classic Sopranos
Christine Nilsson born August 20 1543 is listed among the era’s supreme singers alongside Jenny Lind and Adelina Patti. The Swedish virtuoso rose from poverty with early violin study, won support for training, and debuted in Stockholm at 17 before a Paris stay and a sensational career in London Paris and America.
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England
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