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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1917
Page
10
The Boston Post issue dated December 1, 1917 lists publication details for the Independent Democratic Paper of New England. It shows office address at 259 Washington Street Boston and identifies the daily Post Publishing Co. as issuer.
Rates listed for Daily U S and Canada one year three fifty six months one seventy five three months ninety cents one month fifty cents Foreign one month New Sunday rates one year three fifty six months one seventy five three months ninety cents two months sixty cents one month thirty cents Canada per copy postage extra Daily and Sunday to Canada three fifty per year Boston district adds one cent per copy Entered second class at Boston Mass All money at sender risk Do not send cash or stamps Checks drafts and money orders payable to POST PUBLISHING CO
A short catalog lists the newspaper’s department editors: Editorial Rooms, Sporting Editor, Sunday Editor, and Financial Editors.
General Bell rebuts Mrs. Hamiston by calling her charges based on unreliable gossip and cites no evidence of immorality at Camp Upton. The Post notes the case was highly discussed due to families of stationed boys and states the Hamilton stories were unfounded. Bell's statement ends the matter.
The new nationwide taxes begin today with stamps required on bonds certificates of indebtedness excluding government issues on capital stock and on a wide range of financial instruments and sales. The measure covers drafts and checks not payable at sight, inland transportation tickets, bills of sale and many commodities traded on exchanges, with exceptions for immediate delivery and for proxies used by specific organizations.
Citizens are urged to pay a small 25 cent package tax plus a penny per extra 25 cent fraction and a two cent war tax on every promissory note up to $100. The taxes are light but will raise considerable revenue. The call ends with a cheerful plea to all to contribute.
Allied representatives meet in Paris where the United States participates by proxy for the first time. The gathering weighs German terms to Russia and the fate of Poland Lithuania and Courland along with Lord Lansdowne's peace letter. President Wilson declares U S aims as upholding rights of mankind without conquest or indemnities.
The longtime New Hampshire political figure William E. Chandler has died at an advanced age in his New Hampshire home. A former U S senator and Secretary of the Navy, he played a pivotal role in the Tilden Hayes controversy and helped found the modern Navy. His energy aided an Arctic relief expedition that saved Greely and his companions. He remained influential in state politics until his death.
The Post notes the congestion of land transport for New England coal and urges government action to supply sea-going tugs to move coal barges to harbors. Fuel Administrator Garfield is asked by the Railroads War Board to provide enough tugs, as the situation remains serious and urgent for New England industry.
The excerpt lists extreme Decembers in Boston with temperatures such as 6 below, 0, 8 below and 7 below in various years. It also cites the coldest decade on the date at 28 degrees and mentions the warmest of the era at 1 degree.
A Springfield Vermont note signs off with a hopeful verse urging resilience despite grim misfortune. The message, attributed to Edward, reminds readers that the dawn has never failed to come.
A reflective discursion on judging others as weeds and the value of discovering hidden virtues in the humble. The speaker quotes Emerson and praises the quiet cultivator who sees good in overlooked beings, arguing that every weed can bloom with care and attention.
A Brockton newspaper quirk asks readers about second-hand sugar offered for sale with tools. The writer jokes about preferring unused sugar and seeks testimonials or a free sample to judge taste and quality, noting concern sugar once used in tea or coffee would be very second-hand.
A humorous anecdote contrasts loud upstairs announcements with quiet interfloor courtesy. It recalls a poker debt incident where loud street-wide shouting embarrassed the borrower, then praises a neighbor who courteously sent a message upstairs. The piece ends with a playful miscommunication over borrowing an ash sifter.
The piece reports on wartime community spirit from Charlestown and Lyndon Vermont. Captain Rush comments on cold weather during a Harvard Regiment review, while industry adapts with war leather production and naval architecture bequest led expansion. Observations include kerosene demand, knitting by schoolgirls, and workers knitting for soldiers.
A Boston couple visits a cottage to meet Betty the granddaughter. Grandfather denounces the marriage but is won over by the baby’s charm. Grandmother declares the child delightful as Betty greets them with playful questions and a promised ride in the automobile.
La Grave in eastern France rests 500 feet above sea level beneath the Meije peak 13 080 feet high. The alpine town, off rail lines and sheltered by the berg, becomes a striking winter scene as snow covers streets and the massif looms over the hamlet. The Meije resisted many attempts until 1877 and is hailed as a long and difficult ascents by climbers, yet its grandeur can be admired from La Grave itself. Where Are Stilts Regarded as Necessities See Tomorrow's Picture.
Poet Il Walt Mason reflects on sorrow and war and argues that cheerful verse helps cope with grief. He quotes a lament on joy by Jerry and urges sustaining spirits even as the world remains troubled.
Letter asks where to apply to join the State Guards and notes contact options. Advises contacting the nearest company officers or Headquarters State Guard at the State House. Also discusses the meaning of holiday versus holy day with a Longfellow allusion.
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