Boston Post August 31 1911 subscription rates notice
Publication page outlines daily and Sunday Post subscription rates, including prices for one year six months and one month, plus Canadian mail terms. Notes advance payment and discontinuation policy. Editor and publisher BE A Grosier listed.
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Daily By Port Publishing Co
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Boston
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Sunday Post
Canada
Pontopice
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Post Publishing Company
Marriage Not a Joke
A civic editorial praising the mayor for warning that marriage is a solemn engagement and not a light entertainment, urging seriousness about the institution.
Why Not Both for City Shade Trees and Housing Enforcement
The article argues for funding both tree planting along Commonwealth Avenue to beautify the thoroughfare and for stronger enforcement of housing standards in congested areas. It asks whether the city can pursue both initiatives.
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Commonwealth Avenue
Brother Against Brother Rifts Roil Taft Republicans in 1912 Debates
A Washington progressive Republican headquarters led by an assertive manager denounces President Taft and announces a daily Chicago newspaper. Colleagues Cummins and Bristow endorse Senator La Follette, signaling rising intra party conflict as Democratic unity withstands Republican strife.
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Washington
Taft
Chicago
Senator LaFollette
Cummins
Bristow
Cy Young Comes Back Stronger On The Mound
The passage praises Cy Young reestablishing himself on the pitching slab after doubts about his return. It lauds his endurance beyond the Osler meridian, notes a renewed reputation, and wishes him continued success with shutouts as he resumes pitching duties.
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Pirates
Osler
Cy Young
A Question of Evidence on Brutality in Insane Hospitals
The article reviews evidence of brutality in insane hospitals and notes laws recently enacted to correct the evil, which are alleged to be ignored. It argues that if true, evidence should follow and outcry with evidence will be powerful.
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Isaac Newton
Angelo
Horace
Publicity in Divorce Law Described as Preliminary Shield
Discussion of new divorce law explains that names of corespondents are blocked only to screen evidence and prevent false accusations. Once probable cause is shown, publicity resumes. The piece notes Massachusetts diverges from New York by not sealing hearings.
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Massachusetts
New York
Boston Post
Paily Post
Sunday Post Sinal
Penrose Starts 100000 Political Insurance Fund
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania creates a $100,000 political insurance fund to protect Philadelphia payroll allies who might face penalties for loyalty. He acts as an insurgent in the city campaign and cites civil service limits while arguing reform.
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Penrose
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Civil Service
Farm direct sale plan targets city consumers via trial market
A new venture opens offices in New York to sell farm produce directly to city consumers, bypassing middlemen. It claims 600000 farmers and a 3 million dollar development fund. A trial market is planned in Brooklyn with potential expansion if successful.
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New York
New York Herald
Rooklya
City plan promises 40 percent savings for consumers
The proposal aims to cut costs for city buyers by 40 percent while boosting producer profits. Skepticism remains as past promises have fallen short, yet hopeful citizens remain willing to be shown improvements.
Taft faced with Wiley protest drives during autumn tour
The Washington Central Labor Union plans to distribute circulars at Taft a campaign against his perceived delay in backing Dr. Wiley the pure food advocate. The public expects prompt action to curb the anti Wiley intrigues and ease the anger over the administration’s handling.
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Taft
Dr. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Washington Central Labor Union
Paper bag cookery aims to ease housekeeping chores
An official London report confirms preliminary claims for British paper bag cooking. It purports less microbes, better nutrient retention, and improved flavor. A Boston housewife found swordfish baked in a paper bag was quicker, juicier, and odorless, suggesting future use of napkins and dishes could end much dishwashing.
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London
Boston
A Contrast in Schools Highlights Civic Initiative
Superintendent Brooks contrasts German and American schooling after studying European methods. He notes Germany trains obedience to laws made for pupils while American schools foster civic initiative and self-government. The mix combines imposed discipline with self-discipline, favoring the honor system and school city as progress toward democracy.
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Brooks
Germany
AERIAL POSTAL SERVICE NEARS ENGLAND OPERATIONS
A fortnight will see a new aeroplane mail system begin on select English routes. This marks progress in applying inventions for public benefit and follows Britain's lead in postal development. Britain gave the postage stamp and penny post, and pioneered parcels post and postal savings banks.
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England
Great Britain
Plan Biggest Battleships
Washington reports that the next two battleships will likely displace 28 500 tons and be the largest war vessels built in America surpassing the New York and Texas. The navy weighs 16 inch guns and the recoil needs a 35 000 tone battleship to counter the main battery.
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Washington
New York
Texas
Navy Department
Naval Ordnance Expo
Washington as Model Post Office Bank Status
Postmaster General Hitchcock designates Washington as the postal savings bank model. An effort will be made to have the bank here regarded as a model for the capital.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Postal Ravings Bank
Temes Paitaa-Atatan
Fragmented Society Notes Include History and Humor
A quirky pastiche blends local sayings about fashion and wealth with a history note recalling 173 years since a Dudley street seating moment. It weaves in satire on education, prosperity, and manners, ending with a baron and George Washington dialogue in a cafe scene.
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Dudley Street
Cafe de Styx
George Washington
Baron Munchausen
Georgie
A. W
Dock Square
Dover
Beating Ananias and the European Trip That Never Happened
A fragmented reminiscence recalls not going to Europe due to bills, housing hardship, and reliance on scarce food like crackers and cheese. A preoccupation with a borrowed fiver and a bet on a horse frames a life at a flat with a tan coat on the roof. The speaker notes an older age at marriage, a dislike of cold showers, and critiques a photograph that resembles them.
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Europe
Bill
Nantasket Echoes and Parody of Public Life in Odd Essay
A rambling, satirical monologue about Nantasket Beach, from sandy shores to Siren, with football talk, class critique, and breezy witticisms. It parades social pretensions, driftwood humor, and a jab at politicians, merchants, and peers across the pond.
Moses Leads Israelites as Amalekites Battle Beside Sinai
Bible scene depicts Moses striking Horeb rock for water and leading as Amalekites attack. Joshua commands, with Aaron and Hur lifting hands to secure victory. Bradford comparisons link Pilgrims' trials to Israelite wanderings. Dore portfolio note urges readers to obtain back numbers from Circulation.
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Oasis
Elim
Mt. Sinai
Sin
Moses
God
Horeb
Dore
Aaron
Hur
Joshua
Canaan
Israel
Saul
Jethro
Paragraph Points on Facts and Fashions of Hats and Trimmings
Trimmings placed at hat backs and loose skirt panels tied with side ornaments. Flat narrow lines dominate with Broderie de laine and wooden embroidery. Crocheted flowers from small roses to large blooms appear on girdles hats umbrellas and bags. Long chains once called fan chains are now coat chains worn over outer garments in cut crystal fashion.
Mildred Champagne Advises on Love and Sentiment
A reader writes as a young man of modest means in distress over unreciprocated affection for an older woman. Mildred Champagne counsels self worth, tasteful courting, and dropping gifts while continuing to woo with attentive, gentlemanly behavior.
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Champagne
Proper etiquette for introductions and greetings
A polite question on how to greet a woman when introduced in public or at home. Guidance likely covers tipping the hat shaking hands and appropriate conduct upon introductions in social settings.
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Miss Champagne
LI Pied
Proper Street Introductions and Etiquette in Public
The text advises how a gentleman should greet a new acquaintance in public. It contrasts warm handshakes with bows, notes street forms differ from home hospitality, and recommends starting a conversation to ease pauses and make the introduced person feel at home.
Lawsuits Claim Doctor Erred In Brookline Case
Emma J Us of New York sues Smith of Brookline for 50000 alleging improper care after a broken leg in 1910. Andrus of New York files a separate 50000 action claiming surgeon negligence caused infection and lasting disability with medical expenses.
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Winfield
Smith
Brookline
Toperly
Emma Jus
New York
Andrus
Liam M. Andrus
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