Boston Post issue details and subscription rates 1918
The Boston Post published December 19, 1918 outlines subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, US and Canada prices, foreign rates, and postal district charges. It lists office address at 259 Washington St Boston and credits Grozier as editor and publisher.
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Post Publishing Co
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Canada
Sunday Post
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Lal
Grozier
Thomas Hardy Wins 1914 Nobel Prize for Literature
The Nobel trustees award Thomas Hardy the 1914 literature prize of 40000 dollars, a choice praised by English speaking readers. Hardy, renowned for The Woodlanders The Mayor of Casterbridge and The Return of the Native, remains a leading figure in fiction with enduring human insights.
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Nobel
Thomas Hardy
England
America
Casterbridge
The American Santa Claus and December Giving
The United States hosts the world’s Santa Claus by proxy through generous December giving. New York alone ships nearly 8 million dollars in postal money orders to relatives in Europe, reflecting prosperity and a commitment to shares abroad. The tradition counters panic fears by proving American openness and Christmas generosity to foreign relatives.
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Santa Claus
United States
New York
Atlantic
Amerias
Government ownership of telegraph and telephone lines
Postmaster General Burleson's push for federal ownership of the wires reflects long standing department opinions. Proponents argue the federal state should handle written intelligence and voice transmission as a natural monopoly. Most observers doubt immediate action, deeming the issue ripe only later.
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Burleson
Uncle Sam
Housing Our Embassies Opens Diplomatic Housing Debate
Secretary Bryan proposes the United States fund suitable residences for ambassadors in Mexico, Tokyo, and Bern, Switzerland, with about half a million dollars requested for construction. He criticizes the current system that favors wealthier applicants and notes the salary level is inadequate to attract competent envoys.
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Mexico
Tokio
Berne
Switzerland
United States to Buy Locations for Embassies Abroad
Bryan argues the United States should purchase sites for its embassies, matching other powers, to properly house and support its diplomatic representatives.
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Bryan
United States
Kenny for Mayor in Boston a post Christmas contest
The Boston Post endorses Thomas J. Kenny for mayor as the strongest, most fit candidate among five in the field. Kenny’s record on the School Board and council, his leadership and reform backing, and cross party appeal position him to win against Curley, with the race heating after Christmas amid a controlled truce.
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the Herald
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All Sorts by Newton Newkirk The Great Unpublished Tale
A fragment from Auburndale Massachusetts features a writer seeking fame without romance or action, selling a tale that meets critics by chance. The narrator laments being unsung while Fame grants the payoff and feathers the hat. A closing quip from N. C. reflects on chasing goals.
Nature Study Ponders Riddles Of The Wild
The article urges careful nature study with accuracy as the key. It playfully lists questions about animals and plants to spark inquiry and warns against accepting unfounded claims as truth. It challenges readers to distinguish facts from fables in natural history.
Misappropriation and street talk stirred by rough talk
A short oblique note hints at conflict and social friction as phrases about misappropriation and strong talk circulate. The piece suggests aggressive behavior and streetwise tactics, with a rough character using sand and threats to coerce actions or responses.
Preparations for Boston Common Christmas Tree Lighting
The article notes crews at the Common for erecting the municipal Christmas tree. It mentions electric lights, mayoral participation, the Dreamer of Gloucester as a new night boat, and various local mentions including seaweed displays at the Boston Children's Museum, tree care on Commonwealth Avenue, winter signs in New England, and notable city figures and events ahead of Christmas and the new year.
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Herrick Bray
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Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
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Bessie Names Cause Mix of Love and Laughter
Dennis Manning vows a wife named Bessie yet spends a night among many Bessies at a Canoe Club supper. His aunts and cousins joke about Bessies while cows mingle in the yard. A year later his wedding card reveals he chose another name altogether.
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Dennis Manning
Agathy
Eben Wood
Cordelia
Cord Wood
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Josseph Houston
Jack
Tom
Bessie Sims
Bessie Lovett
Bessie Clark
Beth
Bessie Cook
Cookie
Julius Cesar
Agatha
The Mayor’s Retirement From Boston Mayoral Race
Boston bids farewell to Mayor Fitzgerald as he withdraws from re election citing health and family. He leaves a record of vigorous effort for city projects and a stance for underdogs, with City history likely to note his active tenure and continued well wishes for his health and future.
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Fitzgerald
Boston
Get That Xmas Spirit Post Santa Appeal Calls for Help
A call to readers to donate to the Post Santa Claus fund to bring happiness to needy children this Christmas. The appeal urges immediate action, stressing that the cost to adults is small but the impact on kids is immense.
Boston Poised as East Coast Airship Port
A bold forecast from early aviation enthusiasts envisions Boston becoming a major airship entry and departure hub for transatlantic travel. They cite direct routes to European ports, a safe harbor for docks, and ample cool air for flight, urging a local booster campaign with the motto Fly from Boston.
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Bigger, Bizzler & Better
Boston
Underwood and Hobson in Alabama Senatorial Contest
The piece argues Alabama should elect Oscar W. Underwood over Richmond P. Hobson. It lauds Underwood as the strongest congressman and national figure, and portrays Hobson as erratic and a frequent absentee who mainly appeared during naval program discussions.
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Oscar W. Underwood
Richmond P. Hobson
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Ile
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United States
Former Cup Defender Rescued by Cutter at Core Banks
Beaufort North Carolina December 18 The old yacht Pilgrim once defender of the America s cup now a steam schooner was hauled from the shore on the Core Banks today by the revenue cutter Seminole after running ashore yesterday The rescued vessel then sailed into Beaufort under her own steam heading for quiet repair and salvage.
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Mildred Champagne Talks On Love And Sentiment
Dear Miss Champagne asks for weekend packing advice for a trip with friends including several unfamiliar girls. The response notes lunch plans may be Dutch treat, suggests dressing according to hosts and weather, and recommends a light evening dress for dinner.
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Kenly Named President of Atlantic Coast Line
J R Kenly, third vice president of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, was elected president today. He will succeed the late T M Pyeon and remain at Wilmington, North Carolina.
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J. R. Kenly
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Women of the South American republics and changing roles
The article surveys divergent gender norms across South American nations from Ecuador to Chile. It notes strict social etiquette in Ecuador Bolivia and Peru, with chaperoned street presence, and contrasts Brazil Argentina and Chile where Western fashions and education openness have broadened women’s roles. It highlights literacy and university access, legal limits, and feminist currents led by Argentine and Chilean groups, including women in politics and public work.
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Four Plays At Toy Theatre Tonight Lake Forest Players
The Lake Forest players of Chicago present four one act plays tonight at Toy Theatre 16 Lime Street with 11 in the company. Mrs Lyman Gale founder and manager lists By-Products Mrs Pat and the Law The Bishop s Comedy and Strindberg s The Stronger. Countess Eleanor Gizyca sister of Joseph Medill Patterson leads in her brother s play and also appears in Madame Y in the two person set.
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Toy Theatre
Lime Street
Lyman Gale
Joseph Medill Patterson
Pat and the Law
Arthur Aldis
Lake Forest Players
Horace Martin
Leonard Merrick
Strindberg
Eleanor Gizyca
Madame Y
George Middleton
Boston
Robert Herrick
Richard Henry Little
Samuel Insull
Eleanor Chase
Cecil Barnes
Dorr Bradley
Isabel McBirney
Benjamin Carpenter
Polly Chase
Carabao Dinner Report Sent to President Washington
Secretary Garrison and Secretary Daniels completed a report on satires at the Carabao dinner held by army and navy officers. It contains recommendations but details on possible reprimand or court martial were not disclosed. Garrison planned to confer with the President later today.
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Navy
Rider Haggard outspeeds rivals in wild picaresque tales
Walt Mason savages E. Phillips Oppenheim and praising H. Rider Haggard for rapid output and vivid tales of Africa with chiefs witches seers and battles. the spoof contrasts their work and mocks earlier pop fiction as junk while declaring Haggard the superior storyteller in a brisk verse.
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E. Oppenheim
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Rider
E. Phillips
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adame
Corsages and gowns color trend in fads and fashions
Paragraphs describe corsages for evening gowns as blouses with crossover lines edged in fur or fichy effects, handkerchiefs of handspun linen edged with real valencieries, sheath dresses with mermaid trains sparkling with spangles, and black velvet afternoon gowns with lace or net bodices.
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