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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1914
Page
10
The article praises President Wilson for his deserved rest at Cornish New Hampshire saying no citizen would begrudge a public servant his brief respite. It notes only his physician could compel him to take a vacation and hopes the hill country will restore his vigor for the hard campaigning ahead.
The Progressives of New York State move to nominate a full slate for the governor race, a surprising step that critics say abandons direct primaries and tarnishes the party's reformist principles. They claim the plan echoes old machine tactics and will alienate purist supporters.
The Pleiades completed the first regular Pacific Atlantic passage via the Panama Canal, docking in New York after discharging San Francisco cargo. One of ten ships in a fleet to operate between the two coasts, this voyage proves a practical channel for trade to reach South American Pacific ports and the eastern seaboard.
A perceptive note contrasts steerage and first class aboard ships as many Americans return from Europe. It notes crowded, poor food and foul conditions in steerage, calls for reforms after the wartime crisis and argues immigrants deserve better value for their fare.
Secretary Fryan urges Americans in Europe to return home promptly due to uncertain and potentially worsening conditions on the Eastern continent. The counsel stresses prudence as war creates uncertainty and deters tourism while inconveniencing those already abroad.
The London daily bulletin for Americans abroad urges leaving turmoil and seeking stability in the home country. It states those lacking a productive purpose, gold, or nerve should reconsider staying in the islands and urges wanderers to return home at once if possible.
The piece condemns modern warfare’s indiscriminate bombing of Antwerp and noncombatant areas. It cites German claims of Zeppelin bombings, attacks on hospitals, and civilian deaths, arguing such acts violate The Hague spirit and humane wartime conduct. It urges restraint and honors chivalry.
James J Hill in Chicago cites U S prospects of prosperity if cautious and judicious in expansion. South American trade grows and neutral European commerce appears feasible. A Norway built vessel, Moldegaard, now flies the American flag under Ocean Freight Line ownership, with American officers, per new law.
The piece frames a fashion declaration by American women as a stand against European influence. Mrs. Chatfield-Taylor asserts independence from French fashions while Chicago fashion arbiters wear tailored blue linen ensembles with white shoes and black feathered hats. Visiting Boston women advocate yellow linen gowns and panama hats as a stance of neutral style.
Edward A. Waldron aged 60 of 096 Broadway Somerville died at his desk in the Eastern Steamship Company office yesterday after noon. Cause of death was heart failure.
A humorous verse from the Cornell Widow column lampoons gender roles. Eve and Adam spark commentary on marriage and money as wives’ whims are noted and husbands’ pockets are said to brim. The poem blends wordplay with playful social satire.
A Dorchester reader proposes renting a piano with a furnished flat on a streetcar line. The plan envisions the piano aboard a car and passengers transferring to another car, providing musical entertainment as they move. The note imagines a cabaret singer enhancing the scene for riders.
A reflective column notes that pursuing desires can backfire as consequences meet a person after bold aims. The piece argues in favor of prudence and warns that actions may bring unforeseen repayment.
Government experts study productivity in 75 hens by forcing egg laying while debating methods. The piece questions government interference and the rights of hens to lay when they choose, expressing concern over coercive measures and calling for the hens to stand up for their rights.
Poems celebrate springtime love and memory with imagery of dew silvered grass and primrose smiles. May dawn bring immortal transcendence as lovers’ lips meet in a golden kiss of song and a joyous march toward renewed cheer.
The Rev. Frederick C. Williams resigns after six years as rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Watertown. He will assume charge of the parish church in Chester, Vermont, on Oct. 1.
The Kennebago region in Maine features Kennebago Stream and Kennebago Lake as premier spots for canoeists and anglers. Indian heritage, scenic mountains like West Kennebago, and a long tradition of trout fishing define the area, with fishing restrictions protecting spawning grounds. The Kennebago system includes Little Kennebago, Beaver, and Seven Ponds, and access via buckboard roads and a nearby state road.
The Observant Citizen recounts Newport dances reviving waltz and schottische after vogue of tangos. He notes Cape Hatteras lighthouse funding talk, Boston consulate hours, Knowles reunion bean feast,Irish and Maine wildlife, and local clam bake pride with Antiq uarian bake details.
A 1914 verse vignette contrasts wealthy industry and a struggling worker. It envisions a future where the poor rise, challenging the despots of plunder as the rich flaunt wealth and the toiling masses dream of justice, ending with shifting fortunes.
A young 32 year old writes Mildred Champagne seeking advice about dating a 19 year old Harvard prom attendee. She fears revealing her true age could end the relationship, while Champagne cautions that a large age gap and deception would harm marriage prospects and warns against taking unfair advantage.
Scollay Merchants Association signs with Somerset Company to install white lighting from Scollay Square through Howard Street to Somerset Street. The plan aims to brighten the area to resemble a continuous daylight zone in a few days.
The Boston Transcript argues President Wilson faces immense burdens and stresses on body and mind. It urges rest as a duty, since his health is a national asset, and warns that a long absence could risk national calamity while praising his trusted leadership for delicate diplomacy.
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