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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1917
Page
16
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A ceremonial figure described in stirring verse as a golden garbed guardian of the sea and land. The speaker Blanche Shoemaker Wagstaff calls America to arms and liberty, portraying a radiant herald of eternity and beauty in scarlet light.
The fall of Jerusalem and its evacuation by Turkish rulers raised fears for sacred shrines. Despatches report none of the holy places were damaged by the defeated forces, suggesting restraint despite Muslim ferocity and faults.
A historical critique notes that the German terms for the Russia armistice left the Bolsheviks humiliated. Russians sought a six month pause and no troop transfers but received 28 days and ongoing German troop movements. Moon Sound and Moon Island evacuation were ignored as Germany limited the scope to the Russian front.
The Petrograd Telegraph Agency denies reports that the Bolshevik government would repudiate all loans to Russia if it lasts. Even with denial, no Russian government could afford to repudiated the loans already made since the war began.
The text argues that Russia cannot pursue a radical course without becoming inferior and disgraced. It claims she would lose access to global finance for generations and even German bankers would deny aid. It cautions that repudiation is unlikely despite the country’s ferment.
The Treasury and bankers urge against distributing gold coins as Christmas gifts. They emphasize expanding gold reserves to support war financing, noting the Federal Reserve System now tops $3 billion in resources. War Savings Stamps offered as a valuable gift alternative.
The piece notes women increasingly occupy roles such as elevator operators street car conductors and Post Office letter carriers in New York City under wartime conditions. It argues pay should reflect equal work and that the move expands productive capacity not just cut costs, citing England and France where women have similarly replaced men and are proving capable.
A short verse titled Life is what you make it from Newton Newkirk urges courage in greeting life and serving others. The piece highlights differing views of life and ties meaning to duty in Louis and service.
A Christmas charity plea urges readers to donate to the Boston Post Readers Santa Claus drive. It appeals to generosity for children in tenements, promising happiness in return for giving. The text also includes a sale notice for a folding white iron child's bed with mattress, listed as Waterville Me Sentinel.
A New Hampshire reader asks why his Plymouth Rock hen crows at dawn and never lays eggs. The columnist suggests the hen is likely a rooster in disguise, noting that a true hen would not crow and that the bird may imitate rooster behavior, challenging gender assumptions.
The fuel administration’s coal conservation effort lasts a month with little success. The new proposal calls for darkened nights by turning off outdoor lighting except police and street lights while signs may be lit, aiming to force compliance.
A Boston reader recalls a WWI moment sent from France describing Dennis and Mike in a trench with shells bursting around them. Dennis jokes he has terrible hiccups and asks for a scare to steady his nerves before a dawn charge.
Patrolman Alfred Tryder of Division 7 Fast Boston reached the service age and was retired from active duty last night by Police Commissioner Stephen O'Meara's order.
A barrel of sugar spills on Congress Street drawing sparrows and pigeons to feed. The column notes a large railroad rate hearing participant, Mrs Rankin's war work, Afghan quilts for Red Cross, Millet paintings, Cap tain Minifie meeting American troops, and local wartime updates from Boston and Newfoundland.
Louise Lane and Grace James chase a romance sparked by a scorched voile waist and a handsome neighbor. A drug store scorch remover leads to meeting his wife and baby Downs, with teasing glances and hopeful plans for a future encounter.
An exploration of elephants detailing their size intelligence and trainability. It notes differences between Asiatic and African elephants, herd dynamics and the unlikely longevity of elephants compared to tortoises and whales. The piece closes with a brief note about Jerusalem the Golden new series starting tomorrow.
A woman asks how to handle a four-year senior suitor who now avoids commitments and dates without her. The advisor suggests his change of heart, urges a frank talk to uncover cause, and recommends a quick, decisive separation if necessary for her welfare.
The oldest resident recalls the coldest December 12 in Boston records 8 below zero in 1872 and 1895 and 9 below in 1904. He notes a warmest December 12 of 68 degrees in 1911 and mentions snow or rain on this date in 1902 1908 and 1916.
Readers ask about Britain’s war loan name and Canada’s contribution to the Victory Loan. The piece cites Plymouth colony records claiming John Alden and Priscilla married with many descendants. It also cites a 1910 speech by William II questioning divine right and accountability.
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