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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
14
The author argues for early market testing of dogfish as a food. He questions delaying release while spending on publicity and suggests home cooks could compare dogfish to cod and other options, defending freshness over long storage.
During the affliction period the Boston City Hospital in the South Department cared for 425 cases of infantile paralysis. Of these 222 were discharged, 88 died, and 115 remain in wards. The Special Service Department, funded by private contributions, assists in follow up and observation. The report urges adding this department to the City Hospital as permanent equipment.
The former U S minister to the Netherlands and Luxembourg argues for a league to defend peace rather than enforce it. He says Americans back President Wilson and urge nations to stay prepared to enforce their pledge by force if needed.
A reflective profile presents a lifelong believer who urges military readiness and personal virtue. The subject’s creed centers on clear thought, sincere love for others, honest motives in action, and steadfast trust in God and Heaven. The piece frames him as a model of disciplined, spiritual patriotism.
Bostonians questioned the temporary removal of surface cars on Washington street and warned that the Washington street tunnel could push people into sardine-like conditions. The piece urges officials to provide enough accommodations to guarantee seats and prevent overcrowding on the tunnel trains.
A reader named Simpkins quibbles over Shakespeare's eye of newt prompting P N letters about the term. The correspondent from WN N remarks on Webster and calls Simpkins a lizard analogy and urges a name change, promising to visit if given address.
Attorney John F. Macy announces a general convention of Boston local improvement associations on December 7 at the Ford building with several speakers lined up. The column also notes a shotgun of odds and ends: a motorist in Athol survives a near miss, tariff etymology, Salem merchants’ file copies, a baseball souvenir tale, a Bridgewater High School paper, Joe Schneider’s oratory, England wartime context, a Boston carol band formation, Roxbury mourning Linus Drury, and Maine mackerel skipper Captain John Seavey’s best season with crew earnings.
The Grand Canyon in Arizona stands far larger than any rival, carved by the Colorado River over 283 miles from Marble Canyon to the rim. Its walls rise 2000 to 60600 feet high, with riotous colors and dramatic towers pillars and ledges. The canyon’s depth and breadth dwarf other gorges, while accessibility reveals only a fraction of its hidden marvels.
London editors denounce the United States for mercenary aims in the Great War while noting England faces higher income taxes as war profits rise. Russia seeks Constantinople and the Dardanelles, and the Krupps report a large wartime dividend, prompting calls to weigh national gains against altruistic aims.
The Sixty fourth Congress begins a three month session with formalities and adjournment awaiting the Presidents address. Early measures aim to regulate the food supply, with a prominent embargo proposal, followed by railroad policy and a subordinate suffrage amendment. Much work remains before the March dissolution.
A reader requests sources for medieval lines used by French designers and asks merchants to send samples and prices. The note aims to secure these trim lines to fashion a fashionable winter overcoat and avoid criticism for lacking medieval styling.
A Bath Maine reader joke features a stenographer answering a riddle about water running down when a man stands on his head. The quip includes the line water runs down over his face and into his eyes, reflecting a humorous exchange in the column.
The Kaiser praises German resolve to endure sacrifices for victory. He notes six sons in one family none killed or wounded, implying the war’s toll falls on others. The remark is seen as praising the Empire while shifting the burden to other families.
Readers poke at oddities in local items from Piscataquis and Waterville papers. A. F. Sands found a gold pin in a hen, while a baby girl named Jessamine Mae follows an eight pound reference. A Dover dog attack prompts bucket brigade humor over rabies questions.
A satirical blast against renewing a measure to eradicate the English sparrow. The author mocks the idea by lampooning the bird’s supposed egotism and jokes that if egotism were a capital crime, many humans and even renowned statesmen would face extinction.
The remark cautions that despite allied talk, it is premature to celebrate Russia obtaining Constantinople and the Dardanelles, insisting Russia must actually seize control first.
An autumnal reminiscence recalls the past and young days while urging a family chorus to sing Silver Threads Among the Gold. The verse reflects aging and memory with a nostalgic call to cherish earlier springs and bold hearts.
The note recalls Boston weather for this date with extremes from 1886 and 106 for cold, 1817 and 115 for warmth, and mentions stormy conditions in the last 15 years including 182 and 1904.
In a cottage party tale set in autumn Ruth Atherton and her friends plan a house party hosted by Aunt Beth. Uncle George Gray returns unexpectedly with his wife Peggie and confesses his longtime feelings for Beth. Beth and George admit their love and vow to start a new life together with his wife.
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