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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1922
Page
8
A New York Herald correspondent reports President Harding concedes enforcement gaps under the Volstead act and says dry leaders have been asked for proposals to improve the policy. None have been offered yet, with critics urging responsible parties to present reform ideas.
A Boston Greek fruit dealer who saved nearly $5000 by hiding it behind a soda fountain wall lost the money when the wall hole was emptied. The piece mocks his distrust of banks and suggests wiser financial habits, noting the loss serves as a warning.
The piece disputes a claim that in May 1917 Great Britain France and the United States entered a secret pact allowing US free rein in Mexican and Central American affairs while the others would not recognize new governments. It warns readers not to rush to condemn President Wilson, noting secret agreements require Senate approval.
The essay asserts no treaty as described ever appeared in the Senate, declaring the item a myth related to Uncle Sam. It questions the motive behind the tale and notes that the only strong point is how easily it can be refuted.
An editorial argues the jury acquittal of Charles Ponzi was understandable given the weak prosecution. It critiques the Suffolk County jury system and urges reforms to raise jury caliber while urging no retrial and acceptance of the verdict.
A physician endorses radium as a potential key to renewed vigor and youth, claiming Europe has demonstrated its effects. The piece notes the public craving for anti aging treatments and cautions readers to demand solid evidence before trusting such claims.
The Oldest Inhabitant cites official figures for December 4 in Boston noting temperatures of 4 in 1994 and 6 in 1882 as coldest on record. The warmest for this date is 2 in 1873. He adds that rain or snow has occurred on December 4 in the past decade, with years 1917 198 and 190.
A letter from Wilton, Maine to Newt Hennery proposes a Crowless Rooster Corporation with a $7000 investment for a 50 percent stake and $21 000 first year profits. The writer seeks proof of the crowless breed and suggests shipping two samples before Christmas as evidence.
A Boston Observant Citizen column surveys the Thanksgiving full moon and upcoming Christmas, notes wartime memory of Austria and Richelieu, and observes Mars and Uranus alignment visible this month. It also laments motorist damage to American holly roadside decorations, reviews postal service timing for Christmas, and reports on Joseph E. Doherty’s yacht voyages and local Thanksgiving poultry demand.
A farmer recalls the final loss of a 20 pound turkey once kept as a prized bird. The narrator reflects on the bird's steady decline and the moment of its passing as cheerful chirps fade.
In a column of humorous observations the Brooklyn Standard Union surveys social aims and fashions. It notes the paradox of a family living on four thousand dollars a year while earnings drop to forty dollars and jokes about men seeking grandiose status and flexible wardrobe gadgets.
A collection of reader questions and brief answers on topics from Jenny Lind hoopskirts and tapioca origins to Greek cities and Paderewski pronunciation. Contents include fashion timelines, cassava starch, Massachusetts place names, ruled paper advice, and measure systems in weight.
A wary voice recalls how youth’s vigor turns to ruin through reckless spending and excess. A sudden accident, illness, and hospital bills expose the folly of prodigal living and the heedless joy of today.
A reflective note on the ongoing New Brunswick murder inquiry near Rahway and the Somerset Middlesex prosecutors duty to persist. It argues murder may out someday by confession or lapse while listing Civil War pension figures for 1921 and the number of pensioned veterans and widows.
The article traces South Africa's diamond rush evolution from large open pits to deep circular mines at Kimberley. It highlights firing open roads, frequent landslides, and cable hoists, then the rise of De Beers and Rhodes after battles with Barnato. It notes production rising from fifty million to about seventy million dollars yearly and price dynamics driven by supply and finance battles.
The gauntlet glove complements day wear while short topcoats feature cutwork trims. JennySponsored long sleeves show elbow patches, fur jackets highlight caracal and ermine, and theatres reveal emerald greens. White silk care suggests soaking yellowed stockings in ice cold water for best results.
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