Boston Post 1918 subscription rates and notices
The Boston Post lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, including Canada and foreign rates, with notes on postage, payment, and notice of discontinuation. It credits Edwin A. Grozier as editor and publisher and gives the 1883 main office address.
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Newsboy
Edwin A. Grozier
Chorus to Sing The Star Spangled Banner in Philadelphia
At nine tonight in Independence Square Philadelphia more than 50000 residents will join War Camp Community Service and National Council of Defence to sing The Star Spangled Banner. The council urges Americans nationwide to participate at the same hour and bring communal patriotism to the refrain. Even solo singers are welcomed to lift the song for the flag.
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Independence Square
Philadelphia
Navajo Blankets Called Frauds Spark War Board Notice
An order from the War Industries Board directs wool mills to stop producing Navajo Indian blankets. The piece questions how many blankets sold under a faked Navajo name are genuine and accuses sellers of dishonesty when origin is not disclosed.
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United States
War Industries Board
Southwest
Holy Joes Bring Cheer to Soldiers at St Pauls Cathedral
Rev Edward T Sullivan praises Army chaplains known as Holy Joes for their dual service in war and faith. He cites their sacrifice and courage on the western front as elevating clergy status and underscoring the value of religious support for American soldiers. The sermon, chosen by Bishop Lawrence, honors their deeds and role.
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Edward T. Sullivan
St. Paul
Lawrence
Senator Chamberlain on Brigading American Troops
The senator mocked the brigading of American units with French and British forces calling it brigading life with death. He argued Americans were brigaded to aid allies in tight spots, praising Pershing and urging focus on winning the war rather than separate glories.
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Chamberlain
Pershing
Veterans Honor and Allied Bonds Amid War Coalition
The passage praises high tenacity and splendid achievements of troops under new commands since a previous action. It notes pride in brigading with French veterans and British allies and rejects Senator Chamberlain's negative view, urging allies to see the gesture as beneficial and sincere.
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France
Britain
Chamberlain
Judge Mayer Rules Cunard Not Liable For Lusitania Sinking
A New York federal judge holds Cunard Steamship Co not legally liable for damages from the Lusitania sinking on May 7 1915. The court attributes responsibility to the Imperial German government and submarine command, stating the vessel acted within its rights and warning cannot absolve the criminals. The piece frames the decision as guidance for allies seeking future reparations.
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Julius M. Mayer
Federal District Court
New York
Cunard Steamship Company
Lusitania
Potsdam
Mayer
Berlin
Cunard Line
Who Owns Wild Pests in Vermont Crops Says Howe
H A Howe of Brookline Vermont argues in a Brattleboro Reformer letter that since the state claims ownership of wild game and pests like deer crows woodchucks grasshoppers and potato bugs it should reimburse farmers for crop damages He cites his own losses including a $100 fine for killing a deer and notes his experience with deer on his premises He frames the issue as who will pay the board bill for wildlife damage.
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H. A. Howe
Brookline
Brattleboro
Howe
Etiquette Question: How Should Daisy Respond
Readers learn etiquette tips after Daisy asks Dear Mr Newkirk what to say to a streetcar conductor who replies Sure if I’m invited. The columnist notes conductors are polite and suggests a crisp retort such as Thank you for the information and depart.
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Daisy
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Deborah
Symphony Hall
A Good Looser Notice in Oak Lawn Paper
In Oak Lawn Illinois the Oak Leaves publish a reader notice from A S Livermore asking for the finder of a lost pocketbook to call back with the contact number after reporting the item found on Home Avenue.
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Home Avenue
A. S. Livermore
Oak Lawn
Oak Leaves
Repairing Old Suits Reflects Wool Shortage Amid War
A Boston tailor reports a flood of condemned old suits amid wartime wool scarcity. He notes many garments are high quality wool, serviceable after cleaning, while new all wool cloth remains unavailable except via government. The piece also shares letters from service members and updates on rationing, marching plans for sailors, and local anecdotes.
Henry Ford Faces Primary Contest In Michigan Senate Race
Michigan voters select party candidates for the U S Senate as Henry Ford appears on both Democratic and Republican tickets. On the Democratic side his nomination seems assured while on the Republican side he faces a rival regular party man. Ford’s focus on government work and aloof campaign style shapes a rare primary showing.
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Michigan
United States Senate
Henry Ford
Ford
South Carolina Voters Face Acid Test Over Senator Choice
The piece urges South Carolina residents to choose between supporting the President and the U S government or backing Cole Blease for U S Senate. It notes Wilson’s stance on Blease and questions anti administration critics while mentioning Norris’s Nebraska primary vote and loyalty concerns.
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South Carolina
United States
Cole Blease
Wilson
Norris
Nebraska
Germany
Songs of Sunshine by the Bentztown Bard
Poem verse from 1818 attributed to The Bentztown Bard and Southern Press Syndicata. The lines praise moving forward with spirit and joy, seeking brighter vistas beyond worn paths, and bearing losses with courage as life’s cross.
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Southern Press Syndicata
Picturesque France: Glimpses of Normandy Rural Life
A travelogue style overview of Normandy focusing on Lisieux and nearby towns. It contrasts American readers with Norman culture, notes ancient architecture, medieval fortifications, and local markets as picturesque scenes, and hints at American soldiers touring the region.
Little Boy Blue Finds Humble Heart At Summer Classic
Jerry Stanton, a proud Navy lad dubbed Little Boy Blue, learns humility after eavesdropping on his sweetheart Louise Gray with another man. A runaway cat and a lesson in vanity bring reconciliation as Louise forgives him and the couple reunites.
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Mr. Stanton
Jerry
Uncle Sam
Ele
Louise Gray
Stanton
Tom
Boy Blue
Louise
Words and Coin War Bond Poem by Walt Mason
A World War I era verse urges buying thrift stamps and bonds to fund the war. It mocks empty talk and touts financial sacrifice, noting September's loan calls and urging patriots to “dig up” savings to aid the troops. Copyright 1918 by George Matthew Adams.
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Wilhelm
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Birthday Bio Briefs on Georg Hegel Memo
The feature highlights Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel born August 27 1770 and outlines his shift from admiring Napoleon to praising the state. It notes his life rising from poverty to Berlin professor, his support for the ruling class, and his death in 1831 from cholera while shaping Prussian autocracy.
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Georg Hegel
Berlin
Spelling of Cities and Pay in Letters
A reader asks official spellings Marlborough Fitchburg Middleboro versus Marlboro Fitchburgh Middle borough and which profession earns more a first class stenographer or a chorus girl. The reply notes longer charter names versus shorter post office names and confirms capitalization rules for closings as they appear.
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Marlboro
Marlborough
Fitchburg
Fitchburgh
Middleboro
Middleborough
Henry
After War Ends America Will Set Its Own Terms
Charles Franklin Jones argues that victory will define the terms and that compromises will favor America. He says Germany forfeited any compromise by its conduct and asserts America’s way will prevail and be the right way.
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Charles Franklin Jones
Boston
Quick silver heavier than water and gold color facts
Quick silver weighs about 13 times water. Platinum is described as silvery white and lustrous. Pure gold mass appears yellow but reflected light can appear red. through thin leaf it can look green or blue. Minute gold particles tint red to dark brown. Massachusetts lotteries were illegal by law in 1718 to suppress games. Lottery funds later helped rebuild Faneuil Hall and Hurley Hall at Harvard. The phrase faithful unto death is from Revelation 2 10. In addressing a clergyman who is a doctor of divinity, use Rev and Dr appropriately.
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General Court
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Use of Reverend Titles in Addressing Clergy
The piece debates proper forms for addressing clergy in print. It notes that "Rev." can pair with "Dr." or "Mr." and that one may use "the Rev. Dr. Smith" or "the Rev. Mr. Smith" as preferred.
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