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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1909
Page
6
The Daily Post and Sunday Post subscription rates are listed with periods of one year six months and three months as well as monthly prices. Advertising and postal details note prepayment and advance billing to readers.
The Gas and Electric Light Commission approved deals allowing Greater Boston gas companies to stop producing electricity, opening a competitive market. In mixed lighting zones the lack of choice left households with kerosene, but competition promises brighter lights and lower bills as both sides seek customers.
In fall 1908 at least 55 000 New York children were on half time and next fall the total will rise to about 66 000. The shortage of public school accommodations is widespread in large American cities. Regular failure to provide access to instruction shows shortsighted neglect of a city’s duty to equal education. cheeseparing in school maintenance is poor economy.
Maine orchardists face a rainless period harming crops and yielding below average returns. The piece argues for stricter standards seen in Western States, urging New England growers to adopt scientific cultivation and prune and spray properly to protect profits and public health.
Patent Commissioner Moore calls several inventors who attacked patent office administration cranks while acknowledging some charges are grounded. He argues the office badly needs overhaul, an adequate index, and stronger protection for filed applications, citing slipshod management and risk of tampering with rival petitions.
The text criticizes patent office carelessness and urges Congress to pass reform legislation. It argues that executive authority can improve administrative detail and calls for vigorous prodding to secure action.
The Finance Commission’s denunciation hints at ending Mayor Hibbard’s second term bid. With a new charter vote looming on Plan 1 or Plan 2, the piece urges a fresh start in mayoralty candidates and a sweeping political change in Boston.
Miss May Sutton argues against marriage before age 24 stirring Atlantic debate with supporters like Lady Cardigan and opponent John Strange Winter. Observers note many marriages occur under 24 and some long happy unions arise from juvenile weddings. Divorce reports show economic strain and rushed unions as key unhappiness factors, suggesting applicability beyond any single age rule.
Aerial meet at Rheims shows heavier-than-air planes outperforming gas bags in gusty winds. Walter Wellman’s dirigible wrecked by a breeze and the Clement-Bayard dirigible destroyed in preliminary Russian trials.
Edward H. Harriman argues in an interview that national prosperity stems from nature’s bounty and crop conditions, not congressional bungling. He predicts future prosperity will be claimed by Republicans as the Taft tariff bill looms during Taft’s 13,000 mile speaking tour.
An editorial condemns firearms stored loaded in houses with children. It argues that removing the barrel and cylinder renders guns useless and praises breaking down weapons to prevent accidents. The piece calls for immediate action to avoid inviting homicide.
Fifty thousand poll taxes totaling $100000 remain uncollected, meaning 50,000 residents enjoy free schools hospitals police protection street lights and other services without contributing. The piece urges honoring and enforcing poll tax payments regardless of politics.
A humor column notes the satirical life inside a traveling circus with a featured star Lottie, once 595 pounds now 485, fired from the side show. Her lawyer files suit alleging cruelty and weight loss caused by show life. The piece mocks showmen and public perception.
In a humorous column, Newton Newkirk answers readers with quips about a hen and an egg plant, explains the delayed last chapter of a six part series due to a copy mix up by Tom Barker, and teases future pieces while venting playful irritation.
Round about Paris surveys the Hotel des Invalides and Napoleon's tomb. Readers will see the blue light in the chapel and the sarcophagus of porphyry, inscribed battles, and banners of Napoleon's victories. Tomorrow an image of Rue de Rivoli appears.
The mourner in black composes rhymes for her late husband John Henry who died at dawn. The poem contemplates grief and memory, with the widow recalling moments of care and meals that preceded his death as he humorously hints from beyond.
A young man with about $5000 from a patent sale asks Miss Seacine for guidance to win a woman's favor. The answer urges persistence, notes that refusal may hide interest, and highlights determination and waiting as keys to success.
President James T. Hanrahen of the Illinois Central railroad passed through during a daytime outing. The visit highlighted infrastructure talks and potential expansion needs for the line serving midwest districts.
Boston departed in his private car yesterday afternoon for Hyannis to spend a short vacation with his family.
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