The Boston Post August 21 1914 Vacation Time Notice
The Boston Post outlines subscription rates and travel notices for vacation issues. It explains mailing options within the United States and abroad, including Canadian and foreign rates, and details how the Daily Post will be mailed during vacation periods. It lists staff contacts and emphasizes prepaid subscriptions and notices of discontinuation.
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Post Publishing Co
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Washington Street
Boston
Mass
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Mall
United States
Sunday Post
Prtered
Poston
Mose
Ehnuid
Mrs Evans Offers 50000 Gift to Improve Back Bay Area
Mrs Robert D Evans demonstrates public spirit by offering to remove three apartment houses at the Forsyth Dental Infirmary approach in Back Bay to enhance locality. She would suffer a personal loss of 50000 this act follows her prior generosity to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and is highlighted as a notable sacrifice by a wealthy donor.
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Robert D. Evans
Boston
Museum of Fine Arts
Forsyth Dental Infirmary
Back Bay
Evans
Republicans in Massachusetts Blame Democrats for Hard Times
At Springfield clambake Republicans vented criticism toward the Democratic party blaming them for hard times. The speeches mock the Democrats for the European crisis effects and hint at shifting responsibility for the war onto the Democratic administration.
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Massachusetts
Springfield
Roosevelt tariff defense sparked by Marvin quotation
Thomas O. Marvin, a staunch standpat watchdog, quotes Colonel Roosevelt tying his arena remark to a 1910 Outlook article. He cites Roosevelt's claim that the Payne Aldrich tariff is better than the Dingley act and the Gorman Wilson law, questioning why defenders are labeled Bourbon and reactionary then and now.
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Roosevelt
Thomas O. Marvin
Marvin
Dingley
Portents in the Sky and Global Eclipse Reference
A minor sunrise shadow described as an inconsequential eclipse was seen this morning over the observer's location. The text contrasts a Russian total eclipse visible across Europe with a world war context, noting twilight at noon and celestial portents amid shifting events.
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Europe
Norway
Crimea
Persia
Panama Exposition Plans Round-the-World Aerial Race
Promoters of the San Francisco Panama exposition plan a May start for a round-the-world air race with a prize of 402000 dollars. The fair press department states all motor-driven aircraft will participate in the loop around the globe.
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San Francisco
World Flight Race Seen as Immortal Epic of Mankind
The piece elevates the aeronautical race as humanity’s supreme adventure and a historic milestone likened to Columbus and Magellan, yet notes warlords doubt its realization while urging hopeful support for the endeavor.
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Globe
Atlantic
Don’t Talk War Talk Ask For Business Prosperity
The era is strong for the United States financially and commercially despite European conflict. Growth in crops and industry, a booming push in foreign commerce, and plans to purchase vessels promise a surge in prosperity. A prominent call to focus on business to outpace pessimists and expand American influence.
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Europe
United States of America
United States
Congress
Uncle Sam
Republicans Praise Wilson and Mexico Policy
The Boston Record lauds President Wilson for guiding the nation through Mexican readjustment and European peril. It commends a Republican newspaper for sane recognition of high services to the public good.
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Wilson
Boston Record
Europe
United States
Mexico
Carranza In Power Leads New Era For Mexico
General Carranza entered Mexico City as provisional president amid praise for his sincerity and decent aims. The report notes a peaceful, acclaimed entry and suggests strong government support and potential for positive reform if he proves worthy and responsible. The piece contrasts past turmoil with the current calm and questions critics of passive policy.
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Mexico
Salem Thayer
South Readboro
North Adams
Wiley Mountain
The Coup in Madrid U S A leading Post Magazine
The upcoming Sunday Post Magazine features a leading article titled The Coup in Madrid U S A revealing a social promoter. The piece is described as absorhive and may explore political intrigue and social influence in a historical context.
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Madrid
Next Sunday Post
Absorhive
Daily COLUMNS Cautionary Verse From A Humble Contributor
A brief colyum voice asks readers not to read with disgust, appealing for pity and understanding. The writer signs as N N, noting a self deprecating lightness about their rhymes and daily duty to share verses.
Rain Falls and Umbrellas Shield the Just
Victorious or not, rain dampens crowds while umbrellas shield the just, leaving dry observers under swiped canopies as weather interrupts outdoor events. The scene focuses on persistence despite showers and the reliability of shelter in a damp day.
Cerise complimentary admission ticket description
A description of a bright cerise complimentary admission ticket resting on a desk. The text notes the ticket’s aesthetic appeal and its implied access, without revealing any event name, date, or issuer.
Bingville Barn Dance Ticket Sparks Dilemma Over Lady
An old Bingville Barn Dance ticket and a letter from the DANCE COMMITTEE invite Newt to the annual event offering a free ticket for him and a lady. The note jokes about Newt finding a dance partner while teasing a gold prize for the most graceful couple and hints at humorous local color.
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Newt
Frank FE. Grant
Hough
Frank
Inadvertent Firelight Antic Turns to Fly Trap
A reader recalls trying a vacuum flycatcher from a private note, losing balance, pulling a chandelier, and striking a uncle. The incident damaged a prized Etruscan vase and likely cost about 5075. The culprit who suggested the method is asked to identify himself.
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Etruscia
Simp
Grocer John Adams Files Bankruptcy Petition in Provincetown
John Adams a Provincetown grocer and provision dealer filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S District Court claiming debts of 1618 dollars and 19 cents and assets of 151 dollars and 56 cents.
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United States District Court
John Adams
Provincetown
Casco Bay Islands Draw Queenside Steamship
A Portland Casco Bay feature notes 750000 passengers in a season on steamboats to Harpswell and island landings. Highlights include Peary’s summer home on the wooded isle, Orr’s Island house from Harriet Beecher Stowe, Peaks Island as a resort, fortifications funded by the U S Navy, and varied island scenery. The piece also mentions dockside dogfish pressure on traditional cod fisheries and Casco Bay as a haven for restful leisure.
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Casco Bay
Portland
Harpswell
Admiral Peary
Orr
Riet Beecher Stowe
Orr's Island
United States
Peaks Island
Coney Island
The Observant Citizen Sees Local Vignettes and Old War Reflections
A column of varied notes touches on wartime dollar value vs gold, Friedmans tuberculosis cure dangers, local personalities from Boston to Burlington Vermont, and recent civic events. It cites Theophilus Gagnon’s death, Miss May Mathews steering a float, poet Theodora Peck’s protest, Judge DeCourcy’s Ireland visit, and Cy Sulloway’s bid for Congress plus beach, agriculture, and fire station chatter.
Blossoms In The Heart Poem About Love And Light
A lyric meditation on how love and care shape a partner’s happiness and beauty. The speaker asks whether kindness and shared joy have made her life bright and her heart bloom with lasting springtime. It reflects on trust, twilight moments, and blessing her with gratitude and hope.
No Progress Uncle Walt Says
A verse by Walt Mason mocks D Dolittle Duke for stagnation and vice. It laments his lack of study, daily grind routine, and fondness for poker movies and bad habits. The speaker warns of a bleak future if he does not change.
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Jimpson
Jimcrack
D. D
Walt Mason
Adams Newspaper Service
Love and Patience in a Prohibition Era Match
A reader asks if he should elope to wed a younger lover facing parental opposition. Mildred Champagne advises waiting two years to reach legal age and improve finances, hoping parental consent will follow and the love will endure.
Fads and Fashions Highlight Long Coats and Pile Fabrics
Paragraphs describe tailored costumes with long coats and loose sleeves set at the shoulder. Fashion favors pile fabrics and pile-appearing materials for fall and winter. A lace blouse with a Roman striped silk bodice shows sleeves and decollete covered. Long sleeves dominate new blouses in mousquetaire style. Some chemisettes resemble full-dress shirts with severe lines. The junior dress uses serge or homespun with white linen or pique collar.
Consul Anderson Visits Boston For Business Talks
United States consul-general at Hongkong George E. Anderson arrives in Boston to meet businessmen at the Chamber of Commerce from 1 to 1. Ex-Mayor John F. Fitzgerald, head of the foreign trade committee, urges firms to gain direct information on one of the world’s largest markets, noting China as a major open market for U.S. commerce.
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United States
Hongkong
George E. Anderson
Boston
Anderson
Chamber of Commerce
John F. Fitzgerald
Committee On Foreign Trade
China
Miss Rachel Warren Weds Samuel Lothrop at Groton School
Miss Rachel Warren elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Fiske Warren of Mt Vernon Place Boston married Samuel Kirkland Lothrop in the Groton School chapel. Rev Indiciott Peabody officiated. Francis B Lothrop was best man. The couple began their honeymoon and will reside at the Hotel Kempton Boston for the winter.
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Groton
Rachel Warren
Fiske Warren
Mt. Vernon Place
Boston
Samuel Kirkland Lothrop
Groton School
Endicott Peabody
Francis B. Lothrop
Lothrop
Kempton
Berkeley Street
Poston
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