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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
12
The item lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday issues from the Post Publishing Co Boston on December 16 1916. Details include U S Canada foreign and combined rates with period options and postage notes. It also notes mailing districts and payment instructions including not sending cash.
The news that magnates will cut world series prices draws praise from baseball fans nationwide. Best seats will be available at 2 dollars and bleacher spots at 50 cents, ending the long-standing sacrifice by loyal supporters to witness the championship finale.
The proposed federal suffrage amendment is in position for House action in Washington. No conclusion yet, but the move marks progress as the measure gains a formal hearing. Some opponents in committee supported open discussion and stated purpose as part of the process.
The Danish popular vote on selling island possessions to the United States is decisive by a large margin. Parliament at Copenhagen approved the plan in September to test domestic opposition after treaty negotiations. In St Thomas residents seek immediate American citizenship and local self rule, preferring not to be governed like Puerto Rico.
The passage notes St Thomas a 12 mile by 2 3 mile island about 33 square miles with population under 12 000 descendants of emancipated slaves. It argues the status of St Thomas along with St Croix and St John should be fixed within the territory system.
A Boston business interests plea opposes eliminating the sub treasury with simulations of a national shift. They warn Paris Bankers to oppose the proposed changes and argue that local banks deserve equal treatment with other districts. They urge restraint until federal reserve banks assume the role, and criticize Western and Southern congressmen for experiments on Boston.
Henry Abrahams pledges a child centered, nonsectarian, nonpartisan approach. He highlights lifelong work and city service, promising to represent no nationality or party and to follow his conscience, asserting his election would benefit Boston.
The piece mocks a congressional resolution opposing mediation with the Allies and defining German terms. It argues such peacemaking by Congress would create conflicting sentiment among racially diverse groups and warns it is unlikely to pass.
Massachusetts Highway Commission warns auto owners to secure new licenses before January 1 to avoid illegal operation. Officials note far fewer registrations than usual at this date and urge immediate action to comply with updated licensing rules.
The Cape Cod Canal is blocked by the sinking of the whaleback Bay Port, ending express passenger and freight service to New York. The Eastern Steamship Corporation will suspend operations for now, with the last trip made by the Massachusetts at 1 o clock via an outside route.
A short, humorous line from J. Weston Warner in Outdoor Life pokes at fishing and idle thought. It contrasts sit and fish with the idea of getting no bite, likening it to a wartime remark attributed to Sherman.
The writer explains there is a detectable weight difference between a blank ballot and one marked with an X. A blank ballot weighs nothing, while a marked ballot bears the graphite core, yielding a difference of one fifty three thousandth of a gram, though this should not affect junk sorting.
Observant Citizen reflects on the 146th or 148th anniversaries of Beethoven and the Boston Tea Party. It recalls historic spots, a tea ship model, snow plows ready for storms, Lexington weather contrasts, and local anecdotes from Frank Curtis to a Brockton dentist's crowned cat Snoodles.
The Louvre in Paris is described as the world’s largest art museum housed in a former palace. It spans 45 acres, houses legendary works like the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa, and features extensive collections from Italian, Flemish, Dutch, and Spanish schools guided by monarchic patronage from Francis I to Napoleon.
Thomas Ashton recalls his mysterious Lady of the Star from a masquerade as Christmas Eve ends. He dreams of confession, gives gifts, and receives a response via a special delivery letter promising wise men still follow the star. He then leaves to pursue the sign of love.
A 20 year old woman writes for advice about a fiancé or lover who has suddenly stopped calling after months of regular visits. She asks why and how to proceed. The advisor suggests the man may have ceased caring and owes an explanation, noting the awkward implications for both.
In verse and brisk cadence Walt Mason laments rising heat costs and recalls how free heat once seemed. He jokes on choosing coal over ice and reflects on living with expensive warmth while blessing a cool day.
The speaker argues that at age twenty a恋 affair rarely lasts and urges moving on by meeting new people. The advice notes a love grown cold is common and suggests seeking new acquaintances as the best balm.
A reader asks if a male US citizen with foreign born parents can become president. the reply is yes if the citizen was born in the United States. The column then explains given names Josephine Louisa Irving James Jeanne with meanings and origins.
To the Editor the reader asks if a United States army uniform may be worn at a masquerade ball. The response states it is allowed only if entitled by military service to wear it at any time.
To the Editor the Post receives a remark about slavery in Boston and mentions a special context. The brief note hints at historical reflection but provides no specifics or dates.
In a North End graveyard on Copp's Hill a corner was once set aside for slaves, prompting a discussion on the phrase twad dle meaning nonsense. The exchange compares Finglish usage with opinions from Yale and references to Whackeray and Scott.
Style notes describe metal lace bretelles and brilliants with fur as trims. Slim lines appeal to refined taste while Persian cashmere handbags feature steel bead embroidery. The Tam o Shanter pairs with wool sports coats and black charmeuse robes gain allure from chinchilla fur.
Historic Boston records show coldest days near freezing at 1 degree above zero in 1876 and 1883 and 6 above in 1910. Warmest memories include 55 degrees in 1877 and 1894, with 49 in 1906 for the decade. Stormy conditions appeared in 1907 and 1911.
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