Boston Post December 16 1918 subscription notice and staff
The Boston Post issue lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, postal charges, and address details. It notes money orders, checks, and drafts payable to POST PUBLISHING CO. and provides editor and department contact lines.
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Literacy test bill revived sparks old immigration clash
The committee pushes a familiar literacy test import bill, aiming to pass it under President Wilson. It would bar immigrants on readwrite criteria while claiming to weed out criminals and the diseased, yet critics argue it echoes un-American restrictions and would have blocked Lincoln's father.
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Abraham Lincoln
No Harm In Luxury On Warships
Some critics decry the modern dreadnoughts like the New York having reading rooms and social facilities for sailors. Proponents argue better quarters boost morale and efficiency, questioning whether such comforts lessen bravery when war arrives.
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New York
New York Navy Yard
Huerta Claims One Million Man Army If Needed
Dictator Huerta says to a Frankfurter Zeitung correspondent that he could mobilize over a million armed men immediately if required. He argues this would pressure rebels and restore order, hinting at substantial forces behind the claim. The tone suggests skepticism about the feasibility and a note on possible personal indulgence.
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Frankfurter Zeitung
The Post Santa Claus II Appeal
The Post urges readers to assist the financially distressed families during the holidays. It notes many are poor with sick parents and unable to provide for Christmas. The appeal asks readers to help Santa Claus by directing aid to those most in need.
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QUA Food Supply and Tariff Impact Report
Secretary Redfield reports the July 1 1913 fiscal quarter shows imports down about 46 million dollars while exports rise around 68 million. October tariff rates boosted export value with no wave of European cheap goods flooding the market as more products were sent abroad.
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Food supply under tariff drives imports and exports
The passage notes a rise in cattle imports to 130,000 versus 28,000 last year, sheep imports increasing from 3466 in October 1912 to 26,035 in 1913, and fresh beef imports up by 5,000,000 pounds year over year. It argues the tariff broadens the food supply while foreign sales of manufactured goods rise.
Arcadia lodging house fire urged stricter safety rules
The Suffolk grand jury commends itself for identifying lessons from the Arcadia lodging house fire. It urges licensing conditions require certified fire escapes and suitable extinguishing and alarm appliances, possibly automatic sprinklers, and criticizes the building department for lax follow up and delays in demanding more safety measures.
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Inadequate Report on Boston and Maine Rates
The joint report by the New England Railroad Commissioners and Mr. Prouty is condemned as inadequate and evasive. It fails to decide if receivership is warranted and offers half hearted remedies. It blames shareholders for mismanagement, hurting small investors and offering little constructive guidance.
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Boston & Maine
the Post
Harvard Seniors Vote Today for Class Officers
Harvard seniors will elect class officers and members of the photograph class and class day committees. Balloting occurs at Phillips Brooks House from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Reward Offered for Unexploded Torpedo Found on Beach
A $25 reward was posted for the person who finds an unexploded torpedo valued at $710 on Provincetown beach. The torpedo, launched by the battleship Utah during 1912 target practice, was reported at the Charlestown navy yard yesterday.
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Moral-Dont Butt In Lamb Becomes Muton After Auction
A playful verse tells how Mary's lambe grew horns and butt. The tale concludes with the butcher purchasing the animal and turning it into a muton, ending the behavior.
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Lost Brown Cow in Shamokin Promptly Sought
The Shamokin Pennsylvania newspaper notes a red and white spotted cow with horns is missing since Saturday. A liberal reward is offered if the cow is returned whole to the withheld address, with only the spots and horns missing.
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Wwe
Christmas Cheer Reflected in Sunday School Attendance
Local statistics show Sunday school attendance up 75 percent over three weeks. Analysts note the rise aligns with the Ximas season and the Xmas holiday period this year.
Bull Patridge Case Involving Joe Bensoit Atleboro
Joe Bensoit writes from Attleboro describing a hunt where he killed a bull patridge after mistaking it for a rabbit. A game warden and judge order a ten dollar fine, with the judge insisting the killing was not self defense.
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Joe
Egg War Riddle Worries Boston Readers
A reader signs as Eggbert from Woonsocket asking what kind of egg war is current in Boston. The message playfully questions whether it concerns farmers, women, cold storage, or hens eggs as experts are nudged to clarify the eggsact topic.
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Horatio Alger
Goldfish Warmth Advice From Bonehead Column
In this humorous Q A, Bonehead seeks help for a cold affected goldfish. The reply notes cooler weather chilling the water and suggests remedies such as a hot water bottle and even a goldfish sweater available at stores. The tone stays playful with a wink to the reader.
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Law Questioned in Titanic Liability Case
Supreme Court advanced for hearing on Jan. 6 whether Oceanic Steam Navigation Company liability as owner of the Titanic should be governed by American or British law. The decision will affect how the shipowner’s responsibilities are interpreted.
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Oceanic Steam Navigation Company
Supreme Court
Surprising Bridge Limits Halt Old Ironsides Move
Cambridge officials report none of the Charles River bridges can pass the hull of Old Ironsides, hindering a plan to anchor the famed warship in the river basin. The article also notes local charity efforts, theater audience habits, and various regional civic updates.
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Come Merry Gold Becomes Helpful in a Busy Morning
Marigold tries to be useful after deciding to help at home. She slips the newspaper to her father, mends lace for Cousin Alice, and organizes ironing, learning valuable lessons from a day of mishaps and a hopeful spirit.
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Dear Miss Champagne on Love and Sentiment
A young woman asks if she acted fairly letting another man walk her home while her college suitor is distant. Advice says moral duty hinges on any understood promise to be true. without an explicit agreement, there is no binding engagement and permissible social conduct may vary.
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Women of Ceylon: Sinhalese and Tamil Roles Across Society
The article examines Sinhalese and Tamil women in Ceylon, noting two thirds of natives are Sinhalese Buddhists and about one million Tamils Hindu. It describes education gains under British rule, gender labor divisions in rice and tea fields, and controversial practices like polyandry observed in secret among Sinhalese. It contrasts Tamils as warlike and less educated, facing harsh living conditions and limited opportunities under colonial rule.
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Unclear Agreement On Escorting Home
A fragment discusses loyalty and social arrangements where a friend promises fidelity but allows another man to escort a woman home, questioning whether that action proves disloyal or acceptable. The text centers on friendship, trust, and social expectations.
Rubber Club of America Holds 15th Banquet in New York
The 15th annual Rubber Club of America banquet will be at the Waldorf Astoria in New York on Tuesday evening January 6, during the automobile show week. Speakers include Justice Almer F Jenks and ex Congressman Martin W Litteton. committee and leadership details listed. new permanent headquarters at 4 Fourth Avenue, New York.
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Theodore W. Bassett
United States Rubber Reclaiming Company
George B. Hodgman
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