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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1916
Page
10
A Maine cobbler uses worn tire casings as a leather substitute drawing crowds to the shop. Prices are described as over the moon and the innovation could help curb inflation in a basic necessity.
Arthur Nikisch touring Switzerland argues that universal sympathy in music can spark a postwar rapprochement. He notes French boycott of Wagner fading as Germans applaud Tschaikowsky and Berlioz, with Berlin audiences selling out performances, suggesting art may heal tensions.
The National American Woman Suffrage Association announces a Washington lobby campaign as the final Congress session begins. Returning members are warned the vote on constitutional women's suffrage will confront them on arrival and persist throughout the session. Suffragists say they have enough support to bring the amendment to a vote and aim to simplify future work with a strong lobby.
The fragment suggests lawmakers are moving toward decisive action on a bill. Some doubt their wisdom, while others believe progress is possible. The note hints at cautious optimism amid partisan lines about the measure’s fate.
A Wall Street satire outside J P Morgan & Co highlighted concerns over allies notes and gold imports. The Federal Reserve Board warned banks against costly foreign government notes and urged reliance on mercantile paper, suggesting merchants back ally notes to keep banking sound.
Readers debate rushing or waiting on Boston subway escalators as safety concerns rise. A New York police query about risking life for seconds crossing streets is echoed, asking if brief time saves justify health risks and wider disruption.
The New Hampshire Republicans refuse a recount of the 56 vote margin between Wilson and Hughes electors. The speaker questions whether a recount would reveal hidden vote counting methods or if another reason exists, ending with uncertainty.
A poem praising a crossing guard who saves lives at rail and road crossings is published in the Braintree Observer. The anonymous author pleads for wider circulation to honor home talent and boost local recognition for the worker known as the crossing man.
A Sebago Lake Maine correspondent asks for the real cause of Europe’s war. Letters from Kaiser Bill, King George, and Czar Nicholas offer evasive replies, showing that even leaders claim ignorance while the war rages. The writer notes crowned heads’ boneheaded responses and questions if anyone truly knows why nations fight.
Padcliffe College girls support French war orphans Simone Gil bert and Jean Fallot chosen by seniors and sophomores via class votes. Each class pledges 36 dollars for a year of upkeep while broader notes cover coal shortages, Golden Wedding anniversary, and local civic chatter.
The article compares Victoria Falls on the Zambesi with Niagara and other major falls. It notes Victoria Falls as the largest by water and height, describes the canyon, mist, and four- falls lip, lists discovery by Livingstone and rail access, contrasts Niagara with Grand Falls in Labrador, and mentions other famed falls including Tguassu, Murchison, Gullfoss, Shoshone, and Yosemite.
A lighthearted note suggests letting a dog handle snarling matters, turning the bark into a harmless stance. It frames the dog as a spirited helper in disputes and emphasizes humor over confrontation.
Records show the coldest observed value four degrees above zero in 1900 and six degrees in 1884. A remembered warm day reached sixty two in 1873 and fifty two in 1912 over the past decade. Wes notes stormy weather on this date in 1907 and 1908.
Tommy Brown and his sister search for a grandpa with a turkey so they won t have Thanksgiving dinner. A white haired, jovial Mr Chase offers to be their grandpa and provides a full feast and a grateful plan for future dinners.
The piece narrates a comic venting by Uncle Walt about a persistent November fly disrupting rest and calm. The speaker describes futile efforts to kill the insect, the itchy, sticky feel as it crawls, and the comical exaggeration of battles in a lived-in room.
A man considers hiring Mrs. Brown to run his apartment. The children react with delight and Tommy voices warm hopes for a Thanksgiving turkey and a grandfather figure living with them full time.
A fashion note suggests transforming the front of an evening skirt from two years past into a stylish gown. The idea emphasizes reuse and modern styling for a new look.
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