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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1916
Page
10
Colonel Roosevelt criticizes public indifference to campaign pledges while noting his opponent’s promises are vague and open to interpretation. The editorial argues the ambiguity of promises aims to shield candidates from accountability.
An 19th century note on Colonel Langhorne’s fortune and public memory of a daughter described as the most beautiful in the world. The piece highlights Charles Dana Gibson’s claim and extends to a broader comment that beauty is perceived differently by each husband or child, not fixed to one name.
Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg says Germany is ready to end the war with a peace that guarantees the nation’s existence and future. Critics argue a peace must also safeguard smaller nations, rather than rely on Prussian promises deemed mere scraps of paper.
The piece notes no new infantile paralysis cases in Massachusetts for 48 hours and expresses cautious hope the outbreak may be ending. It adds Minnesota scientists have isolated a germ possibly causing the disease and are testing a vaccine or serum, with strong desire for progress.
A hopeful note praises a scientist who reveals the disease’s hidden nature, promising gratitude from people who cherish children and recognize the relief for those who labor to save lives. The passage frames scientific discovery as a path to aid mothers and fathers.
In a stern defense of U S policy in the Antilles the article argues that naval action preserves order in Santo Domingo amid factional strife. It cites U S responsibility under treaty to manage loans and revenues and to ensure free elections next month.
The Statue of Liberty will be lit beginning tonight with a permanent lighting fund supported by popular subscriptions via the New York World. Today marks the 30th anniversary of Bartholdi’s statue dedication and a Rankin poem is recalled for its timeless appeal to lines about God home and country and freedom’s torch shining across the waters.
Housewives protested high turkey prices as unsold stock returned to cold storage. In Philadelphia Thanksgiving markets opened with birds at 22 to 30 cents a pound, down from 35 to 40 cents. San Francisco and Chicago also saw price drops, sparking wary speculation on future costs.
Yesterday morning a large coast guard force began patrols along the North Atlantic coast both on land and at sea. The peril and humanitarian nature of their duty are noted as they risk their lives to save others. The passage of time has reduced dangers with new devices, but risks remain. The record of these men is a glorious one.
Massachusetts expresses satisfaction with Justice Franklin G. Fessenden who has served 25 years on the Superior Court bench. A banquet by the Boston University Law School Association will honor his long. dignified service tempered by mercy.
The text ponders how animals like ravens ants beavers and squirrels show clever behavior and credits a higher Great Instructor for guiding such feats. It contrasts these marvels with human choices such as dumping ashes or saying No when Yes is meant.
The Observant Citizen notes John Golden’s election as a delegate to the British Trades Congress, the first U T W A president to travel abroad. It covers Norman Prince’s aeroplane crash exhibit plans, New Hampshire College student labor on bleachers, and a White House china room expansion.
A racehorse faces financial trouble after loss and ill fortune. The animal's owner struggles to fund food and care as the situation highlights the costs of keeping a horse in racing. Local observers note the strain on stables and bettors watching the outcome.
A reader in Shirley Massachusetts asks who should bear the cost of three clarinet lessons given on the wrong instrument. The writer argues the teacher faulted for the mix up and suggests the pupil should retake the three lessons on the correct instrument free of charge.
A. A. Keene suffers a mishap while picking apples and now uses two crutches. The Lewiston Journal quips that misery loves company but prefers cheerful company over two gloomy crutches and jokes about humor with a crutch.
A survey of Earth's deepest low spots and arid regions. Dead Sea shores sit 1290 feet below sea level with clear waters and striking red mountains at sunset. Death Valley, Sahara, Caspian shore, and Lake Torrens are described for depth, heat, and habitability. Jericho lies 1200 feet below sea level. Death Valley offers extreme heat and borax wealth.
A reader asks how a 20 year old should handle finding desirable male company and whether to travel to meet men. The columnist suggests engaging the local young man who already shows interest and inviting him to call, rather than seeking strangers elsewhere.
Near the end of a verse by George Matthew Adams a narrator contrasts neighbor Johnsing’s wealth with personal contentment. He values food clothes and savings over riches, insisting joy comes from balance and restraint rather than material abundance. The speaker remains cheerful and unenvious throughout.
A measured exhortation to keep boldness in face of hardship. The message emphasizes courage as essential to success during strenuous periods and encourages action despite fear.
A brief style snapshot describes curious tunics worn over soft satin and chiffon velour robes. It notes black varnished leather paired with buckskin creating a chic boot look.
Temperature notes show a 1876 low of 4 degrees above zero and a 1901 high of 61 for this date. The past decade saw 12 degrees in 1906 and 60 to 61 degrees in 1912 and 1901, with storms in 1907, 1912, 1914 and 1915.
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