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A Fine Start for Red Cross Enrolment Drive
Enrolment of Red Cross membership surges on the campaign's first day with enthusiastic support. New England aims to exceed 370000. Greater Boston targets 75000 daily to reach the regional quota. The appeal emphasizes humane relief and easy participation, with a goal of adding a million new members in New England.
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Red Cross
New England
Greater Boston
Mahatma Lomas Picks Mayor Peters Victory Favorite
In lively town celebrations Martin M. Lomasney finally backs a winning mayoral candidate Peters after years of late support. The crowd cheers as Peters gains the band wagon, and Lomasney may display the mayoral triumph at the Hendricks Club.
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Martin M. Lomasney
Martin
Mayor Peters
Hendricks Club
Prohibition Amendment Heads to State Legislatures
The Constitution amendment banning alcoholic beverages moves to state legislatures for action. Prohibitionists claim a major early victory, but the nationwide ban is not yet in place and must win in seven years or fail. The fight shifts to local arenas as the outcome remains uncertain.
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United States
Congress
Death of Zenas Crane of Dalton Sparks Berkshire Remembrance
A sturdy New England native, Zenas Crane of Dalton died recently. He grew a notable industry into a leading national enterprise and served in Governor Robinson's council. Beloved in the Berkshires, he was known for kindness and charitable works. Arctic explorers will recall him as well.
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Zenas Crane
Dalton
America
Robinson
Berkshires
Mayoral Victory in Boston Promises Peters Eight Term
The Boston Post congratulates Mayor-elect Peters and the city on his election while noting the defeat of Mayor Curley and the possibility of charter changes. It praises Peters and urges support, cooperation, and a strong, flourishing administration for Boston.
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New England
Curley
Memorial note on donor to Peary exploration fund
A brief tribute honors a man who donated $10,000 to the Peary exploration fund of 1908 and notes that men bearing the Zenas Crane stamp are rare, highlighting the loss and the regard of those who knew him.
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Peary Exploration Fund
Earth
Peters Triumph Tied to Gallivan Campaign in Boston Vote
A city election analysis credits Congressmen Gallivan with decisive impact on the Peters win. Gallivan's sharp attacks on Mayor Curley shifted South Boston and Dorchester votes, enabling Peters to secure victory with a blend of Democratic and Republican support.
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Roxbury
Martin Lomasney
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Lomasney
Canada Votes: Unionists Retain Strong Parliament
The general election results show a Unionist majority in the new Canadian Parliament. Laurier wins in Quebec backing quitting the war, while Borden is strong elsewhere supporting forcible prosecution. Soldier and possibly maternal vote figures remain to be counted.
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Canada
Wilfrid Laurier
Quebec
Borden
Laurier
Employees reject daylight saving plan at Assabet mill
Workers at the Assabet mill of American Woolen in Maynard rejected a proposal to shift to daylight saving hours. The plan suggested a shorter workday to save electricity and coal with lost time to be made up Saturday afternoons. Coal scarcity could still push a schedule change.
Flags Sold After Mayor Declined Purchase Funds
The three 4 by 6 foot flags announced for sale by City Messenger Frank T. Pettengill of Everett were sold after Mayor Mullen refused to approve the $9 bill. The flag at Everett City Hall remains torn but still waves from its staff as the city ledger shows a $819.75 balance for maintenance.
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Frank T. Pettengill
Everett
Mullen
Everett City Hall
All Sorts Newt on Newkirk Rides Into Arlington Heights
Poem fragment from Arlington Heights Massachusetts notes a playful couplet about staying cheerful amid mischief and small misfortunes. It includes lines about splashes from a passing car, teasing spouses, and hoping for sugar and good travel wishes.
Subway Misadventure Brews Laughter in Car Ride
A narrator recalls a chaotic rush hour on Park Street subway filled with clashes, crowded cars, and a bloated encounter. He survives bumps, a derailed dash, and a lost hat as strangers exchange jabs and jokes in a vivid, humorous reminiscence.
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Park Street Subway
Subway
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Jerusalem’s Valley of Jehoshaphat as ancient city’s guard and tomb
The Valley of Jehoshaphat and nearby Hinnon flank Jerusalem forming natural defenses for the ancient city. The ravines shaped its history, served as burial boundaries, and today draw pilgrims to royal, prophetic, and judicial tombs while some believers prepare for the Last Judgment near these sacred sites.
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Mount of Olives
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Hinnon
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Observant Citizen Notes Craft and Bridge Plans Amid War News
A street scene reports two shoe makers debating home stitching as fashion while a Liberty bridge project advances from Commercial Point in Neponset toward the Liberty Plant to speed navy shipbuilding and reduce travel time. Also covered are naval enlistments, an auto ambulance gift to the State Guard, Swiss wartime toy production by interned soldiers, and Maine Central hearings revealing railroad capital in two Maine hotels.
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Farewell Uncle Walt A Victorian farewell poem
A verse by Watt Mason laments lost friendships and vanished music as the speaker bids farewell to a familiar friend and animal image. The poet recalls garden paths, dawn birds, and a cat, ending with a somber note about return and memory from 1917.
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Thomas Cat
M Watt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Boston boys praise New Rochelle aid during fort stay
A Boston boy writes from Fort Slocum praising New Rochelle residents for opening churches halls and homes to comfort soldiers forced from crowded barracks. He credits the kindness to the fort occupants and notes the hospitality saved many from hunger.
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Fort Slocum
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Rankin seeks probe of Camp Mills sanitary conditions
Representative Rankin of Montana introduced a resolution calling for a congressional inquiry into the sanitary conditions at Camp Mills Hempstead L I. The measure was referred to the rules committee today in Washington.
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Hempstead
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Rankin
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Post Letter Box Eligibility Notices
Readers are reminded that questions require correct name and address and must include a stamped self addressed envelope. Replies may be delayed due to source checking. No legal or medical questions are answered.
Cleopatra Pronunciation Question Sparks Letter Debate
Readers debate the proper pronunciation of Cleopatra name as Cleopatra in classic texts. A correspondent asks whether the stress and syllables favor Cleo-pat-ra or Cleo-pa-tra with a long pay sound.
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Cleopatra
Cleo
Origin and meaning of Naumkeag name in New England
To the Editor of the Post the origin of Naumkeag is traced to the Indians who named the territory now Salem and nearby towns. It also referred to the local tribe and their wigwams near the North River between Salem and Beverly. Captain John Smith notes variants such as Naum heek and Naiemkeek Indians. The term signifies eel land.
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Salem
North River
Bass River
Beverly
New England
John Smith
King George the Fifth Titles
A post reader notes the official full style of the monarch, listing His Most Excellent Majesty George the Fifth as King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of the British Dominions beyond the Seas, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India.
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England
George the Fifth
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
India
Distances From London to Paris Berlin and Petrograd
The text lists distances from London to Paris 287 miles Berlin 746 miles and Petrograd 1774 miles. It presents a simple travel distance reference without additional context or commentary.
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London
Paris
Berlin
Petrograd
Liberty Bonds We Buy or Made Liberat Loans
Chelsea Investment Co located at 28 School street Rin Boston offers to buy or lend against partly paid or fully paid Liberty Bonds and certificates. Open until 6 30 p.m with license 28.
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Chelsea Investment CO
School St
Boston
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