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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1921

Page

11

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Mayor Peters Leads Harbor Outing for 500 Veterans

The mayor offers a three hour harbor trip for about 500 wounded veterans in government hospitals next Monday. The plan includes a steamer tour, a variety show, and a large meal at Rainsford Island, with Peters credited as the key initiator of the charity event.

Peters Rainsford Island Dog

Relief Under Way in American Aid to Russia

American relief efforts for Russia are moving. Food on New York docks awaits steamers bound for Riga as surplus supplies abroad are pledged for the famine region. Walter Brown and Litvinoff reach a working agreement, but progress hinges on Soviet cooperation and no interference. Relieving the hungry depends on Bolshevist good faith.

Russia New York Rigas Walter Brown United States Litvinoff

Italy shifts payments to dollar standard in 60 lire per dollar

Italy adopts a dollar basis for all debts and taxes, fixing 60 lire to the dollar. An Italian official notes the pound no longer serves as gold standard while the dollar remains tied to gold, a move aimed at halting losses from the pound system.

Italy

Italy shifts to dollar-based customs duties for sterling trade

The proposal sets customs duties at 75 percent of the pound sterling basis, aligning with the dollar basis and likely prompting other sterling-using nations to adopt the same. This change benefits American merchants by raising import duties into Italy on the higher American basis and boosting the prestige of the American currency to promote trade.

Italy

A Delicate Matter in Caribbean Boundary Dispute

The piece discusses a U.S. military move toward Panama amid a boundary quarrel with Costa Rica over territory awarded to Costa Rica by the Loubet award. It questions U.S. threat of force, notes past arbitrations by France and Chief Justice White, and asks if war is warranted against a small republic.

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Great Britain protests US seizure of rum runner schooner

The British government protests the capture of the schooner Harry L. Marshall outside the three mile limit arguing it violates international law. The article notes Wheaton's law and questions the legality of seizing a vessel not bound to enter US territory and dragged in by customs officers.

Harry L. Marshall United States Great Britain Wheaton High Seas

Shipping Board Costs and Lasker Budget Debated

The Shipping Board faces budget cuts as Chairman Lasker seeks 125 million for the year, reduced by the House to 48.5 million. Congressman Walsh questions Lasker’s methods and efficiency while salary reform trims high earners to under 12,500 dollars for most officials. The House grants six months to prove results, with removal possible if goals aren’t met.

New Shipping Board Lasker House Walsh Shipping Board

Favorite Fur Garment Forecast: The Sheep Box Coat

A fashion note predicts the sheep box coat will be the season favorite. Designers highlight its warmth, versatility, and classic silhouette.

Editor's cheeky critique helps Ima keep writing

A writer named Ima seeks praise for a poem from editor N. N. The editor explains how editors seek real merit, critiques the Birth of Day verse, notes valid rhymes in one stanza and warns against awkward imagery like a pale light shooting from the dark. He stresses matching form to rhythm and urges steady craft.

Ima Imal

St Bartholomew's Day notes and local happenings

The column recalls St Bartholomew's Day lore and records Today Fairbanks family reunion at the old Dedham homestead and notes on the Avery oak. It compares old and new transport and discusses sun timings, a drive shy Boston street scene, a Buffalo Bill grave visit, a funeral procession sighting, peaches at markets, and Massachusetts car registrations rising to about 43 000 this year.

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Observing Bachelor answer your old fashioned girl

A reader from Somerville, Wisconsin, recalls a comic exchange about a bold woman who darns holes and sews buttons. The response praises her skill as a darner and sewer, remarking on a marriage from 18 years earlier and noting her practical talents.

Pittsfield Somerville

Boston Weather Echoes From The Warmest And Coldest Aug 24

The oldest resident recalls Boston’s warmest August 24 records at 96 degrees in 1912 and 94 in 1898 according to official figures and notes a coldest 60 degrees in 1878. Rain on this date occurred in 1914 1916 1918 and 1921.

Boston

Crusades shaped Europe by war and commerce

The crusades, though costly and flawed, helped Europe shed feudal parochialism, opened contact with Asia, spurred trade from Venice to England, and boosted towns, learning, and living standards. They catalyzed the rise of republics, Magna Charter reform, and early constitutional progress.

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Rise of Towns and Learning in Medieval Europe

The passage contrasts feudal decay with the rise of towns in England France Holland Italy and Germany. It notes Benedictine farms thriving, increased trade, crafts in Ghent Bruges and Italian silk, and delayed tech like clocks and printing sparking intellectual growth centered on Paris Bologna and Oxford led by thinkers like Roger Bacon. Tomorrow's F Picture A Kirghiz Warrior.

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Dear Miss Champagne: A Love Triangle and Mixed Signals

A young woman aged 18 asks if she should continue accepting a “steady” boyfriend who spends time and money on her while he is tied to another girl. The counselor notes his allegiance lies with the other girl, but he seems fond of the reader. He cannot be true to both.

Miss Champagne

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