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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1918
Page
12
The article argues against Argentina joining the advisory circle at the peace conference. It notes Argentina's pro German stance, past plotting, and weak diplomatic posture, claiming neutrals have no special claim and Argentina ranks last for a seat at the table.
In a renewed contest for the America's Cup, Sir Thomas Lipton promptly challenges to reclaim the trophy after 66 years in American hands. The piece recalls past races with Puritan Mayflower and Volunteer, and invites renewed friendly rivalry as peace returns.
Allied leaders weigh extending the armistice as Germany argues the period was too short to implement demanded changes. By the end of the thirty day limit no German armed forces remained in Belgium France Alsace Lorraine or Luxembourg. The Allies control key cities and fortifications while Germany has surrendered weapons ships submarines and begun handing over rail equipment. The task is vast but underway.
They acted with reasonable speed and may require a few more days to fully strip themselves of remaining duties.
The President’s visit to France marks a landmark moment as Woodrow Wilson becomes the first U S leader to tread European soil while in office. Brest's mayor lauds him as messenger of justice and peace while France and Americans alike celebrate a new world power.
A quotation ponders the day when people will value Uncle Sam’s promises to pay as certain and trustworthy, imagining future satisfaction with national debt assurances.
Voters across Great Britain elect a new Parliament in a nationwide one day ballot. The Lloyd George government faces possible continuation or withdrawal of support as 1518 candidates contest 600 seats with 513 pledged to the government and over 1000 outside the coalition. women stand as candidates and results are delayed a fortnight to count soldiers’ votes.
The piece notes Elevated eight-cent fares rapidly restored old patterns as steam lines had offered faster but nearby service. Steam railroads keep five-cent suburban rates, boosting passengers to metro stations though limited train times and miles walked remain drawbacks. A further fare rise could curb these objections.
The piece cites Marshal Joffre and Lloyd George praising the US wartime effort and warns against belittling America’s crucial share. It condemns partisan attacks that seek to minimize the United States’ impact and calls for humility at the peace table without denigrating past contributions.
The article describes a Socialistic organization in New York advocating abolishing all debts and contracts, including leases and indentures. It notes there is no historical success for such a scheme and doubts its applicability today. The author views the idea as fantastical yet intriguing.
In an Indiana town a groggy Horace Finley awoke to a burglar rifling bureau drawers. He sprang up and, despite the thief’s revolver, tackled him and disarmed the intruder. Finley kept $32, a gold watch worth $100, and a $20 diamond ring, then escorted the burglar outside and wished him a good morning. The tale ends with a moral about burglars and a plug for holiday charity.
Augustus Farrar shot and killed two foxes in a scene described by West Sumner correspondent for the Oxford Democrat also naming Edgar Barrett.
Secretary of Labor Wilson says there will be no general wage cuts for years as labor demand exceeds supply. He will arrange public work for discharged soldiers and industrial workers where possible. Rewards for sacrifices are due and idle time or wage cuts would harm patriotism while the dollar’s purchasing power must rise before any wage readjustment. We must help rebuild the world with busy hands and capital.
Officials say the Harvard Bridge repairs will be sped up and may finish by April 1. The longer detour via Cottage Farm and Dudley Street-Harvard Square cars has frustrated riders. The question remains whether the project must drag on until April.
The Hague December 12 Switzerland refused to admit the former German Emperor after his flight. A revolutionary socialist M Ravyensteyn told the Dutch lower house that Holland should not hand him to the Allies but send him to Germany for trial by a people's tribune. He warned Dutch workers would resist any move to drag Holland into war over the imperial question.
The War Department says discharged soldiers may get back payments and cancel subscriptions if they do not want to continue monthly Liberty bond deductions. Officials doubt many will quit, noting about 30 million dollars was subscribed on the monthly plan during the fourth Liberty Loan and urging soldiers to persevere with payments.
J H M Newman presented Wartime England in a travel lecture starting in Edinburgh and covering Aberdeen Glasgow and the Clyde shipyards. The program showed fishing protection storm scenes from the North Sea aircraft manufacture and women’s wartime roles then British troops under fire ending with liberty and democracy. The same subject repeats this afternoon.
Tavie Belge the Belgian prima donna, who is causing a furore in Fiddlers Three, will be a guest at the Copley Plaza dansant this afternoon. A number of noted people are expected to be present to greet the distinguished visitor.
Aeneas proposes a ludicrous investment luring Newt with a plan to sell patent self flipping flap jack flour made from ground Mexican Jumping Beans. The idea involves ranching Mexican Jumping Bean hounds and certified checks, while a Missouri critic demands a live demonstration before investing.
The Oldest Inhabitant notes Boston weather records for December 14 with official figures showing zero degrees in 1892 and 1899. He cites a warmest 66 degrees in 1881 and lists rain or snow on this date in 1909 1914 1915 and 1917.
The essay notes Versailles first revolved around the 1789 meeting of the National Assembly in a tennis court. It recalls the oath sworn there, the pivotal departure from autocracy, and the court’s later status as a museum beside the palace.
A Boston area column muses on the harsh winter and recalls the prior blizzard. It highlights charity drives by the Red Cross and YMCAs, mentions a proclamation on Fore Fathers Day, and celebrates local seniors like Mrs Harriet Luce Adams. It also reports small anecdotes from streetside hat cleanings and a wartime farming effort in Essex County.
Henry IV of France was born in Pau near the Pyrenees on December 14 1553. His reign followed a decade of struggle and war but brought prosperity, grand projects in Paris, financial reform, and industrial and canal initiatives before his assassination.
In a satirical verse, Walt Mason mocks wartime aid rhetoric as Americans vow to feed Germany. He lists jam doughnuts hay and pies while insisting sympathy for famine victims. The piece ends with a sober reminder of bloodshed and duty.
A reader submits brief inquiries on “my heart” in Irish, the country Ethiopia, usage of anyhow and any way, Bryan’s cross of gold speech, Carnegie libraries, Salem witch trials, and the origin of Hope springs eternal. Answers clarify meanings, origins, and historical context.
In ordinary city flats hyacinths and narcissus can be grown in water with pebbles or coal. Single varieties do best and Chinese fills are easy to grow though scarce this year. Paper white narcissus are commonly grown in water and not expensive.
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