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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1915
Page
10
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The piece notes Alabama moves toward full public schooling with a tax amendment allowing local districts to levy school taxes. It credits a Southern awakening to general education and cites a newspaper prediction that Alabama will have a public school at every crossroads once the amendment takes effect after the November 1916 vote.
The New York World and others argue Britain should block Baltic trade with Germany. The article contends extending the blockade into the inner Baltic would violate Danish or Swedish neutrality, yielding Britain a plausible excuse for not broadening the action.
The article argues Dr Osler’s age theory on talent limits is weak and cites aging leaders in crises. It lists Von Hindenburg at 69 and other generals aged 63 to 72, stressing that effective action comes from elder directors even as the Emperor of Austria stands as a monumental instance of leadership.
Francis Joseph marks his 85th birthday while celebrating a 67 year reign and expressing optimism for continued rule after the current disturbance ends.
The piece defends a proposed 500 million dollar loan to Great Britain as a credit arrangement rather than a cash transfer. It argues U S bankers will provide long term credit secured by American securities or government bonds, with funds remaining in U S banks and support from Comptroller Williams asserting banks are strong enough to handle the credit.
A broad rural reform plan calls for a Chicago October congress to study ways to cut living costs. It targets direct marketing, standardization, postal savings banks, a stronger money system, cold storage, co operatives, mills, and worker conditions, seeking national and state action to lower prices.
The Cuban government will conduct the funeral of Dr Charles J Finlay in Havana where his body lies in state after his death last Friday. He earned recognition for proving the mosquito transmits yellow fever and his work underpinned Canal Zone sanitation efforts and US Army investigations. He is hailed as a pioneer in tropical disease research.
An anonymous Boston verse questions whether the moaning of cattle and crowing roosters is worse than streetcar rattle and automobile screech, pondering urban soundscapes.
Baptistes récit décrit a Boston baseball outing with Tris Spoke star highlights at Fenway Park. He notes Carrigan Hooper Larry and a New York player, describes Duffy Hooper, umpire calls, and a dramatic tense moment with Spoke hitting a fierce ball and a dirt-dirt distraction.
A humorous line about a plumber hearing a customer object to paying $8.25 for a repair of a 15 cent leak illustrating overcharging concerns.
A brief note indicates tomorrow a quotation will appear under the caption What the Druggist Naturally Expects to Hear in the above enclosure. The item suggests a druggist themed reading or discussion likely for the issue’s page.
A Teutonic writer questions whether Americans are complimented or put down as drinkers. He suggests if drinking hard spirits signifies greatness, America does not measure up, while defending a preference for grape juice and soda over gin or cocktails.
Napoleon resumes march toward Madrid after Erfut meeting. He leads Polish cavalry to storm Somosierra, seizing the pass and forcing Madrid’s capitulation. The pursuit through Guadarrama brings mutiny fears, yet he vows to keep his army with the colors until eighty.
A column blends light local observations from summer fading signals to town anecdotes. It mentions a Charles River carnival, Elks gifts, local weather cues, and vivid vignettes from Salem to Boston, plus brief notes on local people and places.
The observer notes the hottest official 23 August in memory was 96 above zero in 1880 and the coolest 49 below? The record lists official 23 August highs and lows for a decade plus with entries like 1905 82 68 clear and 1912 84 85 rain.
A wife in a South Boston home reads the paper on wives rights and negotiates an allowance. She goes on strike, cooks and cleans, then refuses to work until two dollars weekly is granted. Tom opposes at first, but the family ends with Mary receiving the pay and later handing a $5000 wedding gift.
Whipcord returns in fashion circles with fingerless lace units. Old blue and black teamed with white creates a charming scheme. Young girls need two pretty serge and silk dresses while silk stockings come in stripes or plaids. Princess Ines styles appear modified yet flattering. Smocking offers an economical school wear option for children's frocks and jackets.
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