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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1916
Page
14
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The Boston Post asserts it holds the largest daily morning circulation in the United States, claiming undisputed leadership in the newspaper market according to The Fourth Estate.
The President approved an army court martial ruling that a New Mexico militia member was dishonorably discharged and sentenced to a year in hard labor for refusing to obey the federal border duty call last June. The prison term was remitted, but the case sets a firm precedent against noncompliance.
Washington lawmakers debate a Shields water powers bill already passed by the Senate and awaiting House action. Critics warn it grants perpetual rights to private corporations on Western systems with only six years for government eminent domain, urging amendments or a presidential veto.
A Massachusetts General Hospital apothecary and photographer, Dr Walter James Dodd, died after years of pioneering work with the Roentgen ray. He faced the risks of early X ray application and is honored as an early martyr to modern science for his brave service and innovations in remedial pathology.
Judge George W. Ward told a legislative committee that New York has fewer dairy cows as farmers shift to more profitable ventures. He urged the state to protect dairy farming not just by dollars, highlighting its role as a food source and soil fertility facilitator. The inquiry raised fears of declining dairy output and the need for policy focus beyond short term profits.
In the passage the Post invites its farmer readers to report what is wrong with dairying in New England. It notes struggles and asks for insight into the matter and possible remedies.
The notice calls for a complete vote in today’s city election with four City Council seats and two School Board seats up, stressing citizen duty as licenses for the city are decided and urging every eligible voter to participate.
A reader asks why U S citizens fighting Germany as soldiers or aviators are called heroes while German submarine attacks on civilians are called crimes. The letter argues heroism is clearer in armed combat than in torpedoing unarmed noncombatants, urging consistency in journalistic tone.
A humorous verse titled All Sorts By Newton Newkirk features Maud Muller escaping a snake while a Judge pursues. The playful Leap Year tale ends with a comic kiss attempt and a sneering serpent boasting of its mischief and timeless influence on clever women.
An editor’s extract covers two full moons in May’s almanac, Canadian war zeal, Nantucket relics, and old New England characters. It notes Richard Bagnell’s 94th birthday, C W Libby’s spruce shipments, Amherst Indian grave finds, and low Waldo county jail counts, ending with remarks on Judge Fessenden and the aging Superior Court roster.
A Springfield Republic writer argues that illustrated weeklies decline due to abundant newspaper illustrations. He notes editors chase subscribers downward with lower quality content and prices, but the real cause is the spread of daily newspaper images that render weekly pictures stale.
Citizens of East Boston plan a public meeting at the high school hall on Marion street to discuss creating a park and playground from the White Street reservoir under the East Boston School Centre.
The excerpt notes Boston's warmest December 19 in 1899 at 64 degrees and the warmest 19 years ago at 46 in 1910. It also cites coldest temps such as 10 below zero in 1575 and 7 below in 1884, with 10 above in 1906 for the last decade, plus stormy Dec 19s in 1910 1912 and 1914.
A wry aphorism warns that pursuing evil can backfire as fate or backstab occurs behind the chase. The line emphasizes caution and moral tension in folklore style.
Four days remain to donate to the Boston Post Readers Santa Claus fund. The appeal urges readers to give, promising the joy and virtuous reward of helping the less fortunate. It encourages immediate action and uses lively period language to urge participation.
G F Sanford of Lynn Mass and the Boston Post Readers Santa Claus thank donors for a five dollar contribution to the fund. The note urges contributors to send gifts directly to the Boston Post Santa Claus and not to All Sorts, promising faster processing.
A Winthrop committee of prominent women has organized a whist party at the Elks' clubhouse tonight to raise funds for the town's Christmas relief. Chairwoman is Mrs F Temple Scott with members including Mrs W W Colson Mrs G T Clark Mrs James Royall and others.
The item discusses a London historical date oddity for September 10 1752 and contrasts wording choices in letters. It asks which form of expression is preferred for a sentence about attention to a favor, noting will versus shall depending on routine versus emphasis.
The writer notes that SoS is not composed of specific words but is a plain telegraphic distress sequence. It emphasizes that the signal does not stand for a phrase and remains universally recognized as a call for help.
The exchange debates whether ten below zero is the same cold in Centigrade as in Fahrenheit or Beaumer scales. It notes that Celsius equals 14 above zero Fahrenheit at standard conversion, and Beaumer would read 8 below zero. The discussion centers on comparing temperature scales.
An overview of the Trans Siberian line from Vladivostok to Chelyabinsk and beyond. It discusses its length about 5842 miles, comparisons with Cape to Cairo, future links across the Americas, and the 1916 context. Prince Khilkoff is highlighted for his role in making the project a success and the total cost cited around 425 million dollars.
A feature explores the location and significance of the world’s largest gold reserve, detailing its storage facility, security measures, and the institutions overseeing the vault. It highlights the quantity of gold and the role of the facility in global finance.
A thirsty boy in a railroad waiting room is helped by a tall stranger named Avery who buys him water. The rescuer later encounters his former lover Rose, and memories of their quarrel resurface as they reconnect briefly before Avery shifts to formal conversation and asks about her husband.
A quiet scene reveals Rose's memory of her deceased husband as Avery wrestles with mixed emotions. The tension dissolves when young Robert asks for water and Avery promises to help, lifting him to the bubbler.
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