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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
4
The piece argues the young English aristocracy volunteers for South Africa but warns titled leaders may be ill suited for modern warfare. It praises self-made officers who rose through merit and notes the best commanders today come up without noble title.
The Boston Post urges Governor Crane to push immediate state funding for harbor improvements as Congress withholds federal appropriations this session. With a main ship channel depths far short of 35 feet and no government plan to deepen, the article argues for General Court action to use state credit for needed navigation access.
Discussion on the automobile as a growing modern convenience and its potential impact on transportation. Calls for a formal regulation system addressing safety of drivers and street users, vehicle construction, and competency examinations. Suggests the legislature will consider the issue for public security.
The piece argues Christmas is overdone with early publicity and gift exchange that strains sentiment. It praises the true spirit found in family warmth and aiding the needy, where generosity and domestic affection embody the lasting Christmas essence.
A 19th century notice reflects on Spain's 1298 spring orders to Admiral Camara and the wartime fears of bombardment. It argues that Spain lacked naval power to threaten US coast cities and stresses the need to fortify Atlantic towns to deter future attacks.
The speaker argues that money and engineers cannot quickly fortify the coast. Adequate defence needs long planning construction and extensive training. Citing the Spanish War lessons, he warns of sudden war with a capable foe and urges impregnable seacoast defenses now.
The Observant Citizen surveys local protests on Commonwealth avenue and awaits park commissioner replies. Short Beach Nahant life saving station nears completion for February service. A holiday book and magazine rush fills Boston stores as officers and lawmakers travel to New York and discuss an excise board.
A mother prays as her husband sails a wild sea while their baby sleeps. She believes angels guard the child and blesses the infant, hoping they watch over the father at dawn. Dermot returns, and the family rejoices, blessed by the angels’ whispered message.
A hungry lion feigns a medical role to trick a horse for a piece of flesh. The horse sniffs out the deceit and rebukes the lion, who ends up injured and thwarted. The moral warns that harm Watch harms by rule of equity and retaliation, a permissible way to deceive the deceiver.
Peter A B Widener announces a gift to Philadelphia to fund an industrial home for crippled children. He purchased thirty six acres near Germantown to construct the building, planning to invest about two million dollars in the project. Frank Beard is noted as a highly prolific stenographer in the Molineux trial in New York. The Rev Dr John Cox Edghill is near retirement as chaplain general of the British Army. Colonel Ian Hamilton, the first Victoria Cross recipient named in the current South African war, follows Wolseley's maxim to strive to win glory even at risk of death.
A Tennessee sentiment notes the choice of James D. Richardson as House Democratic minority leader seen as a mark of confidence and honor by his friends. The Memphis and Nashville papers reflect varied views on political leadership and social affairs of the era.
A young woman Nellie and artist Jack Leighton part with Nellie promising to marry after Jack makes a fortune in Europe. Three years pass as he climbs to success while Nellie’s guardian, Squire Thurston, sinks into poverty. Reunited, Nellie chooses love over wealth, and Jack vows to provide a home worthy of her.
Mrs. Gardner denies importing an Italian palace and says Fenway could be her future home. Foundations for a 100 by 150 foot structure are being prepared in Washington Street corner near the Tremont entrance where plans may center around a courtyard. She questions tariffs on art and hints Europe as a possible permanent residence while Willard T. Sears is named architect.
Dealers report record crowds at Quincy market this Christmas with warm weather drawing sightseers and shoppers. Evergreen and holly decorations sell briskly with mistletoe at high prices. Birds, ducks, geese, bear meat, and fresh produce move fast as vendors quote rising deals. both markets close on Christmas Day.
Daily Table hints list breakfast items such as grapes oatmeal and waffles followed by dinner and supper courses including lamb broth fried chicken vegetables and desserts. A half package gelatine recipe with banana slices and orange flavor is provided, credited to Mrs St D King of Milton Street Malden Massachusetts.
A new preparatory school in St Louis will be named in honor of Eugene Field the city native. St Pauls Cathedral is the most heavily insured building in Great Britain. It is insured for £9 in ten offices. Five European countries produce more wheat than they can use Russia Hungary Serbia Bulgaria and Roumania. There are about 517 000 000 bread eaters in the world nearly eight times the population of the United States.
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