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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1909

Page

6

Post Publishing Co Daily Rates December 13 1909

Daily rates for subscriptions listed by the Post Publishing Co include one year 3.00 six months 1.50 three months 0.75 and one month 0.20. The Sunday Post annual 2.50 six months 1.25 three months 0.65 with Canada 9 cents per copy. Of record is second class matter and payment instructions cautioning against sending cash.

Post Publishing Co Washington St Boyton Mass Wwe The Sunday Post Canada Mauss Post Publishing Company

Post newspaper contact and policy notice

Telegraphs plus editorial rooms numbers and business office in main building. Subscriptions must be prepaid and will be stopped at expiration without notice. If delivery fails contact by mail. Rh A Grozier is editor and publisher.

Eeeeee Matin Rh. A. Grozier

Tax on Commercial Profits Under New Revenue Law

Attorney General Wickersham argues the corporate tax is not a license to do business but a direct contribution from profits with community aid. He calls it an income tax, just and valid, and inherently equitable.

Wickersham

Berlin Despatch Attacks U S Wine Label Rule

A Berlin despatch reports German wine growers are furious at U S government order requiring bottles and casks of imported wine containing sulphurous dioxide to carry a label. Exporters say the rule will ruin the wine trade with America, though the author questions the incentive to complain.

Berlin United States America

Probing the Polar Debate and Marriage Trends in 1910

The piece argues for a court driven inquiry into the Geographical Society probe and cautions about impartiality. It notes Massachusetts marriages fell by 4000, births rose by about 2000, and population gains exceeded deaths by over 35,000, with optimism for 1911 and a decline in divorces amid economic concerns and rising prices.

Secretary of the Commonwealth Massachusetts Taft Congress

Guard and brake men urged to stop pushing passengers

A municipal court justice criticized tunnel train guards for shoving riders to speed doors. He warned that touching a passenger, except in emergencies, constitutes assault and can be punished. The article notes most conductors are courteous, urges reform from the few offenders.

Santa Claus Keeps Busy Amid Christmas Rush

Santa Claus, using the temporary address Care the Boston Post, is described as one of the busiest figures of the season. He scarcely eats or sleeps, overwhelmed with letters and orders to spread holiday joy to children within reach.

Santa Claus Boston Post Tie

Santa Claus Seeks Aid to Lighten Yearly Burden

The article portrays Santa as dedicating his life to generous deeds and asks for cooperation from readers. He does not beg but welcomes advice, material support, and money. Donors are thanked and the workshop latch is left open for others to help.

Santa Santa Claus

Taft urges census supervisors to keep politics out of work

President Taft told a Washington audience of over 100 census supervisors to hire without political bias and remove anyone doing political work. He warned Congressmen pressure but urged fidelity to the census as a dedicated task and praised the effort as potentially the best yet.

Taft Washington Laft Mr. Taft

Danish University to Examine Cook Data in Polar Claim

The Copenhagen university will study Dr. Cook’s data and records, shifting the polar controversy to Denmark. The world awaits scientific judgment, trusting Danish scientists to judge objectively. The article frames this as the second chapter in Peary and Cook’s Arctic tale and notes Peary’s claimed pole priority.

Denmark University of Copenhagen Cook Arctic Commander Peary Dr. Cook American Geographical Society Peary

The Husband with the Serpent Tongue and Myrtle Reed McCullough

A columnist discusses Myrtle Reed McCulloughs address about husbands and wives at the Illinois Women’s Press Association in Chicago. The piece questions gender roles, mocks the gold brick metaphor, and urges balanced treatment of both spouses.

Illinois Women’s Press Association Chicago Myrtle Reed McCullough Myrtle O. K Reed McCullough

Ten Dollar Bill Sent by Mail Provokes Moral Dilemma

A man who owed Jim Brady of Columbus a ten dollar debt mailed the cash in a string tied to the bill with Brady’s address, provoking moral reflection on honesty and the risks of mailing money. The notice cautions readers against trying the stunt and urges using registered mail or hand delivery.

Hamilton Jim Brady Columbus Jim William Satan

Little Memoirs of FHSE Business Maw

A pithy quip on salesmanship notes a good salesman sells what customers want even if the seller does not. The tabloid tone suggests a light, reflective aside about commerce and persuasion within a business milieu.

Ring as Ideal Christmas Gift for a Loved One

A young man asks Mildred Champagne if a ring is an appropriate Christmas gift for a beloved young lady. The columnist replies affirming that a ring suits any time, especially Christmas, valuing the spirit of the gift over timing and noting it serves a double purpose.

Miss Champagne

Navy opinion piece on a chief petty officer’s role

A reader from BF OD shares affection for the Navy and argues a chief petty officer should be nice and sensible and ready to settle down. The writer notes naval life varies by ship type and suggests transfers keep sailors in port, with a brief personal anecdote about a brother who is an 1905 USNA graduate.

Miss Champagne Navy BF. OD

Practical joke leads to Tony's violent injury claim

A discussion reveals Tony was harmed by a prank in which friends told him a large man in the smoking room was deaf and dumb, prompting Tony to approach and mock him. The man was not deaf and dumb, raising questions about liability and intent.

Tony

Uncle Ri Promises Reed Rome Drive Grafter Tyrant

Public candidate Walt Mason proclaims as Uncle Ri to the Romans he will lead a reform drive. He pledges to represent the 14th ward, root out corruption, and “swat the tyrant on the chin.” Mason voices alarm for freedom and readiness for sacrifice.

Scott Rome Walt Mason

Youth gains bravado as lip hair appears

The callow youth proclaims maturity with a hair on his lip and Miss Pepprey playful replies that another one may appear in a few weeks. The exchange captures light humor in a social scene.

Miss Pepprey

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