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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
14
Boston newspaper item from December 12 1918 listing publication details and office address at 259 Washington Street Boston Mass. The front content references issue number and volume.
War Department reports 83 percent of officers in the new national army passed psychological tests proving rapid thought and accurate mental processes. The tests, though not fully predictive of battlefield skill, demonstrate notable intelligence among officers many without prior military training.
Senator Hitchcock, linked to German propaganda in quiry for backing an arms embargo, now defends his bill as neutrality. Critics call it pro Germanism, arguing the embargo would only hurt Belgians, British, and French, not Germany, and condemn his rise to chair the Senate foreign relations committee.
The piece honors returning veterans who escaped covertly, traveled by camouflaged transports, and were celebrated in a grand harbor welcome. It notes 47 states and the District of Columbia represented, declaring the heroes conquerors who faced unseen undersea threats and helped curb autocracy to sustain democracy.
The text lauds the nation's young men declaring their energies and manliness ready for peaceful service after victory. It emphasizes pride in the boys who served and the country’s gift of such sons returning from conflict.
Franklin K Lane Secretary of the Interior outlines a bold program to reclaim farm lands for veterans and to advance Americanization. Proposes three core projects irrigation drainage and conversion of swamp land into farms with long term loans. Emphasizes work for returning soldiers community planning and self sufficiency with federal state cooperation.
The correspondence of Count Bernstorff reveals his view of American press subsidies as unmistakable, noting that an American newspaper subsidy cannot be kept secret. He misreads American bluntness and reticence, showing Teutonic ethics clashing with direct U.S. discourse and exposing his flawed judgment about American culture.
Readers who relish finding flaws in President Wilson struggle to craft a decent objection after he asked Vice President Marshall to preside over the proceedings. The move prompts debate on executive prerogative and party loyalty.
Editorial notes show German officials crying foul at armistice demands including surrender of all war vessels and submarines in port. Berlin decries the terms as "new" while Prince Maximilian laments oppression and vengeance beliefs. The piece argues this is warning of hostile postwar attempts, but sees little chance of success.
An All Sorter column answers a letter from "Trembler" who fears the unknown future and potential misfortune. The piece cites Noah Webster on fear as a future apprehension, urges living for today, and promotes courage, discipline, and moral conduct to overcome anxiety.
The speaker questions Senator Sherman's claim of Americanism while noting his opposition to U S engagement with the peace commission. He contrasts Sherman with ambassadors and ministers abroad and cites the Gore resolution and wartime statements as examples of alleged un-American positions.
The article notes President Wilson joking about wearing old clothes to fish with friends. It discusses the eight hour day movement spreading worldwide, cites J. H. Thomas as England's railway union secretary, and mentions a hospital lab commendation for Janet S Murphy. It also highlights Dr. Woodward of Boston, and ends with praise for a royal Belgian return by horse and limousine.
A World War I era verse reflects a shift from intense hatred of Germans Turks and Bulgars to forgiveness. The speaker admits past enmity before and after meals and sleepless nights, but now renounces hate as a burden while acknowledging time is needed for trust to heal between nations.
The Hamlet at the Little Trianon reveals Marie Antoinette’s playful yet telling escape from rigid court life. The queen enjoyed informal tasks, milked cows, and butter making while courtly etiquette, including strict table rituals, dominated official meals.
The column recalls centenarian Mrs. Bersha A. Howe of Enfield, Maine, and fond memories of Dirigo motto meanings. It notes Bay State postmasters on a hunting trip, a 1897 letter about high egg and meat prices, and a Crane Lodge anecdote reflecting Massachusetts politics. It also mentions Josiah Dean Canning, dying New England homesteads, Boston fishing fleets, a new Boston and Maine terminal, Penobscot River navigation, Edward B. Barry aboard the Canopies voyage, Christmas gifts from the Atlantic Improvement Association, and a sleighing tale as autos advance. A proposed silver service chevron for six months’ service is discussed.
A letter asks about Charles M Schwab and Herbert Hoover and whether they are eligible for the U S presidency. The writer notes Schwab as born in 1862 Williamsburg Pennsylvania and Hoover in 1871 West Branch Indiana and concludes both are eligible. The second inquiry explains the difference between counsel a adviser and council an assembly.
The inquiry seeks a concise outline of which official institutions are operated or supported by the state. It aims to identify government bodies, agencies, and public entities established or funded by state authority, outlining their roles and public functions.
Charles Franklin Jones argues the true patriot acts in peace and war by doing all he can for the country. He cites laziness after victory, urging readers to conserve food and support postwar efforts, ending with a prompt to self scrutiny.
A parent asks about treatment options in Massachusetts, noting state sanatoriums at Rutland, North Reading, Lakeville, and Westfield. Requests detailed information from the trustees of hospitals for consumptives, Room 465, State House.
A Canadian born American asks whether the common blue field with red and white crosses is the English flag or the British flag. The reply states that the familiar flag is properly the flag of the British Empire, and questions whether an English flag distinct from Britain exists.
The red upright cross of St George on a white field is distinguished from the Union Jack and is still flown by British admirals today.
The proposed tax would charge a single filer with $4000 income $180, and a married filer $120. With dependents, the tax would decrease, and further reductions may apply, though space limits printing further details. The note clarifies this concerns federal, not state, income tax.
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