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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1915
Page
8
The Boston Post announces subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with costs for U S Canada and foreign readers. It notes vacation mail options and cautions on payment methods and forwarding preferences.
The Boston Post asserts it has the largest daily morning circulation in the United States, citing industry praise from The Fourth Estate and positioning itself as a leading metropolitan daily.
A letter argues that claims of German shelling of American ambulance bases behind the lines are implausible. The writer notes American Red Cross and ambulance work have been performed for both sides and suspects an error in the report from France.
Congress appropriated 75 000 dollars for a suitable statue to honor Francis Scott Key. The winning sculpture will be placed at Fort McHenry near Baltimore, commemorating the flag moment that inspired The Star Spangled Banner.
The text argues that Bryan and similar thinkers claim Americans may travel on belligerent merchantmen but should not, implying citizens deserve death for trusting their government to protect such rights. It questions whether this cold analysis is acceptable to the American people.
The Post urges careful driving at grade crossings after a fatal Acushnet incident near New Bedford where two people died for not stopping. It argues crossings remain a danger and should be eliminated, but motorists must halt before trains to avoid death.
The article notes that until Germany issues a written statement defining full satisfaction for the Arabic sinking and American deaths, convergence with U S views remains uncertain. Still, the atmosphere has improved, suggesting a chance for a peaceful, honorable settlement of the submarine warfare dispute. The piece hints Germany may not be careless about friendships or hostilities.
A reflective note on the empire show of wisdom rising to the top as anticipation grows for the promised full satisfaction, hoped to align with the name it bears in advance.
The piece argues there is a propriety limit on political speeches in War Department camps. It accepts Roosevelt may criticize policy elsewhere but notes General Wood was rebuked for allowing attacks on the President. It urges not to turn Wood into a martyr for political ends.
A reflective piece on a visiting delegation from executive and popular sectors, praising Massachusetts hospitality, industrial and defensive showcases, and a sense of national unity and shared progress as lessons from a notable gathering. The text emphasizes common goals, regional cooperation, and learning from others.
The piece notes a British airplane destroying a German submarine off Ostend by bombing from above as evidence that air units can engage subs beneath the sea. It argues aviation now challenges submarines as the dominant terror of the waters, highlighting shifting military conditions and human ingenuity using airpower to subdue nature.
The piece questions ex governor Cole Blease's claim about liberty, asking whether lynching and mob rule deny liberty to Black southerners and recalling Leo Frank's abduction and murder. It cites constitutional issues and quotes Mme Roland on liberty’s misuses.
A romantic poem narrates gentle love on a dreamy stream. The speaker longs for mutual devotion and a life shared through youth and years ahead, asking the beloved to love faithfully as they drift together. The piece closes with a vow of enduring love and future happiness.
A short, reflective line about gossip and bias in service work, implying customers often undervalue waitresses based on appearance. The speaker anticipates a compliment or respectful remark rather than crude assumptions. The tone suggests social critique within casual conversation.
Isabelle recounts a Maine trip with her parents and chauf feur in Uncle John’s farm tales. She describes the wind mill water pump, a hay ride mishap, the fire department, stage driver Gabe Wilson, town editors, and small adventures with humor and lively local characters.
The oldest resident recalls August 28 temperatures rarely above 90, noting 92 in 1877 and typical daytime 70s with nights in the 50s. He recalls only one below 50 degrees on this date, 47 in 1885, and records rainfall in 1891, 1901, 1907, and 1912 ranging from .11 to 3 inches.
A visitor requests first to hear a famous grand opera singer then see leading actors. A nephew asks the office boy Jimmy to obtain tickets for vaudeville and movies.
After Aspern and Essling, Napoleon’s troops endured on Lobau Island Danube. Wounded soldiers cheered the Emperor while a gunner’s last cry was for brandy and a return to France. Napoleon punished three officials who sold wine meant for soldiers with swift execution.
The Observant Citizen describes crowds at Old King’s Chapel and Old Granary Burying Grounds and mentions visitors from the Far West and South reading old tombstones. It recounts museum and zoo visits, local leaders, suffrage talk of a Liberty Bell clone, and seasonal notes on pets, lobstering, and garden flowers.
Recipes for lobster croquettes oyster croquettes and salmon croquettes with detailed steps. Also includes a Rainbow Pudding using rhubarb tapioca and butter with notes by Louise M Wilson and Miss H L Kells from Dorchester and South Boston.
A reader from Noank Connecticut shares practical kitchen hints. Do not seal jars with a spoon inside to avoid breakage in hot fruit. Use a fork to prevent lumps when thickening and wrap cake pans in cold cloths to ease removal.
A reader questions how to win a young man’s favor and whether two young women should spend a weekend at a camp with men present. The adviser urges gentleness, regular calls, and cautions that chaperone oversight protects reputation while love often grows from friendship.
The article surveys wool embroidery and fur trim coats, high waisted silhouettes, plaid coats for schoolgirls, pockets on skirts, and buttoned sides. It notes African brown, riding habit draped charmeuse gowns, broad striped sports coats, Louis XVI hints, velvet jackets with ostrich collars, and a persistent military influence with narrowing skirts and Russian inspiration in fall costumes.
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