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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1920
Page
18
City Registrar McGlewen reports Boston will see a large rise in marriages this year, with 507 more weddings than the same date in 1919 and an estimated 1000 additional births. Despite housing shortages, newlyweds are finding places to reside, suggesting couples need little more space post marriage.
Article critiques George Harvey’s proposed referendum for any outbreak of war, arguing it cannot deter aggressors. It notes war is driven by one side’s decisiveness and warns the United States could be attacked while a national vote is delayed, undermining peace.
The plan is practically dropped as it should be. We cannot linger for a referendum on war while the attack of a hostile government is pressing.
The Plymouth tercentenary celebration honors the Mayflower landing at Provincetown and the Plymouth charter that shaped American democracy. Speakers praise the Pilgrim spirit, Dean Briggs' poem, and even the telephone’s reach, though the deeper message lies in liberty and enduring civic virtue.
The Santa Claus appeal seeks 1000 volunteer drivers with cars or trucks to distribute gifts on Christmas morning. The Post reports readers have funded gifts but lack transport to deliver bundles from the Court street workshop to hundreds of awaiting children.
The new Chicago police chief advocates shooting gunmen in the act, reporting an average of two killings weekly since November 1. He contrasts this with a crime preventive approach, stressing uniformed patrols as the strongest crime deterrent and arguing for preventive policing over mere crime fighting.
The Geneva conference paves the way for an international court of justice to settle disputes and avert war. Approval by a majority of delegates signals progress toward universal peace though the United States is not yet represented. A signatory representative with Senate confirmation is proposed as a practical step.
The text presents a lyrical fragment with romantic imagery. It speaks of azure moons verdant skies henna eyes and a hurried promise to love. A huntsman plays a guitar as Marion is called to voyage with a brigantine to a rich desert, ending with an exhortation to reverence.
The All Sorts columnist relays a plea from the editor seeking a 1921 calendar. He warns that without a calendar the New Year will begin calendarless, and he asks readers for both the calendar dates and a handsome image of a woman or similar beauty to grace his wall.
The column notes springtime signals in New England with seed catalogues and plowing, recalls historic deposits at Plymouth and the Old State House, and mixes social observations with anecdotes about Boston figures and a long-serving fire chief.
The National Industrial Conference reports six month price comparisons showing no overall collapse since last July. Clothing and food costs have fallen significantly while coal and utilities show little change. the note ends with cautious optimism that shortages will ease if confidence remains.
Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence is praised as a vivid, well told portrait of New York society in the seventies. The reviewer notes its focus on taboos and social restraint, centering on Ellen Olenska and a culture that shuns difference, while warning it may demoralize readers seeking excitement.
Selon Berglum, son of a Danish wood carver, born in Utah on December 22. He moved from California ranch life to Nebraska ranching, then was visited by a brother who urged him to draw. He reportedly haunted livery stables using horses as models.
A 23 foot motor boat in good condition is offered for sale with outside fishing use noted. The ad humorously contrasts outside fishing with inside fishing and references the Ard ent angler from the newspaper.
A Boston letter recounts a quirky proposition to parade a named cat on a leash through affluent streets to produce inharmonious notes. The exchange includes threats of flying objects, spoliation, and a 5050 spoils split, with a taunt about renaming the cat Arthurette.
The oldest resident recalls Boston coldest records for December 22 with official figures showing 1 above in 1879 and 1883. He notes a warmest 60 in 1905 and mentions no rain or snow on this date in recent years except 1911, 1916, and 1918.
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