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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
14
Daily issue details show publication by Vosti Publishing Co at 250 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts on December 11 1918 with roll number 9 and volume 387, a historical newspaper artifact.
The piece describes Bagdad's rapid changes after British control. New wharves sanitation, electric lights, telephones, and streetcars replace old neglect, with claims of prosperity and peace. It notes lost Arabian Nights flavor but argues modernization benefits outweigh nostalgia as the Berlin to Bagdad scheme is dropped.
The piece notes German city newspapers now under Belgian control complain about civilian rules such as hats to officers, curfews, and lights out. It observes Belgians ironically issuing the exact regulations once imposed by the Huns, calling it tit for tat in a righteous cause of defeat.
Semi official figures place total central powers’ wealth well over 75 billion dollars. England seeks forty billion, France sixty, Belgium twenty five, with others adding to the sum. Lloyd George declares war costs must be borne by the aggressors through taxes, postal duties, and customs, with levies across cities and towns.
William A. Gaston chairman of the National Shawmut Bank outlines five key postwar tasks for Boston and Massachusetts. rail transport merchant marine taxation Americanization and labor, urging united effort to restore industrial and financial strength and to make Boston a true regional hub.
The text argues allies who seek to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs are misinformed and mistaken. It advocates wise diplomacy to keep the goose in good condition so it will lay many eggs for Germany’s benefit and not to destroy it.
The Canopic brings the first shipload to disembark in Boston as the state and city host an official reception. Crowds greet the returning servicemen who share in the nation’s great work and are hailed as heroes in a chorus of admiring crowds. The atmosphere blends patriotic pride with communal celebration.
A ceremonial gathering honors returning warriors amid a mood of congratulations and admiration. The event underscores communal pride, with speakers praising courage and service while families and friends share in a collective tribute.
A Japanese government delegation arrives representing business, industry, and trade groups. The group aims to deepen commercial ties and reciprocity between Japan and the United States, viewing Japan as a friend of civilization and democracy. The visit signals improved international relations and prospects for mutual profitability.
The Knights of Columbus state they will focus on welfare and job placement for returning soldiers and sailors before pursuing overseas reconstruction. Director William P. Larkin says the organization will not shift tasks until every discharged service member is demobilized and employable, aligning with other war work groups.
Maximilian Harden, a leading German editor, calls William Hohenzollern a showman best suited to cabaret or touring, giving a sharp critique of his reign. The piece argues the Kaiser sought only self display, provoking bloodshed as spectacle for personal gain.
Sir Norwell asks what became of Jonathan son of Saul from the biblical tale of David and Jonathan. The note recalls Jonathan was slain by the Philistines in battle at Gilboa.
In this note the writer asks whether to say angry with a person or angry at a person and considers other examples such as anger about an injury or toward an animal. The guidance highlights preposition choice in outdated epistolary language.
A Post letter asks if any children of the Queen and Prince are married. It notes the Prince of Wales is 21, Prince Albert Frederick nearly 23, and Princess Victoria Alexandra 21, all of marriageable age.
Both forms appear in English usage with subtle distinctions. Enquiry is common in British English for asking questions, while inquiry often signals formal investigations. Enquirer denotes the person asking, and inquirer is an alternative variant. Both spellings can be correct depending on regional convention.
The letter notes Boston’s coldest days in 149 years with December 30 1917 at 01 below zero and January 24 1882 at 43 below zero. It cites Massachusetts Experiment Station data for 50 years through 1885, indicating multiple subzero readings in January and February with specific figures for 15, 21, 22, 19, and 18 below zero.
To the Editor sir How to pronounce the steamer Canopic and what the word means Accent the middle syllable as if tha NOT ic Probably derived from Canopus star name There was an ancient Egyptian coast town Cunopus in lower Egypt West Ronbury
The record notes Boston weather history showing a low of 2 degrees in 1876 and a high above 0 in 1880, with a warmest December 1 reading of 69 degrees in 1911. It also states no rain or snow in Boston on this date for the past decade.
Local plea urges giving joy to others as a civic gesture toward Boston and its communities. The note frames generosity as a reciprocal benefit for city residents and visitors alike.
A humorous piece recounts a weekly chore of hauling a heavy ash barrel to the curb and praising a two wheel ash can truck as a holiday gift. The narrator jokes about the backbreaking task, sneezes through the smoke, and asks readers to gift him a device to move a full barrel with ease, framed as a friendly, hopeful request.
A quirky advisory under Household Hints proposes renovating fathers with an alcohol bath and shaking them dry. The tone is offhand and humorous, noting some offspring would hesitate to shake their fathers, while implying internal application might be preferred by some.
Washington December 10 two resolutions by Senator Lodge urged independence for Armenia and Lithuania and called for protection of Christians in Asia Minor. One measure also proposes regions where Greeks are predominant be placed under Greek government control.
The Versailles bed chamber of Louis XIV is highlighted as a symbol of royal power where visitors to peace conferences will recall the era. The room houses the Sun King's bed and 413 beds by the king, with crimson curtains and ensemble furnishings reflecting pre revolutionary splendor. Courtiers gathered daily as Louis dressed and prayed, and much state business occurred in the bedroom until the French Revolution.
The observant citizen column recalls Forefathers Day tied to the old style calendar. Pilgrim landing is debated as December 1. James Waters of the Postal Employees' Union receives a $200 purse at a union meeting. Aged voters in Breckton’s recent city election total 265 years across four residents. A waterfront marshal’s aide witnesses the first snow in 30 years. Abstracts from Driggs' Heroes of Aviation list Lafayette Escadrille members and fliers’ deeds, with Bert Hall cited for multiple battles and honors. Eskimo dogs arrive for western Massachusetts winter mail, and a Waterville farmer outlines a large winter stores inventory.
Poem praises King Albert for shedding regal pomp and fighting on the front lines during war. It contrasts monarchs who stayed away from danger with Albert who wore overalls, faced peril, and helped rally common fighters. The verse lauds his leadership as nobler than throne and crown.
A Massachusetts Agricultural College official argues butter has greater food value due to fat soluble A, citing Johns Hopkins researcher Dr McCollum. A physician notes butter and milk improve growth in children previously helped by substitutes. Also mentions a Boston merchant’s social event and rehearsal of scenes among friends.
Berlioz born near Grenoble and trained in medicine before choosing music. He fell for the actress Harriet Smithson in Paris, leading to a tempestuous marriage that ended in separation. His life featured romantic episodes, including enduring fascination with Shakespeare, and he died in 1869.
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