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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1895
Page
4
The Boston Post lists subscription rates for one year six months and three months with prices in dollars and cents. It instructs subscribers to notify changes of address with both current and future locations.
The note praises Mr Thomas A Mullen as aHarvard graduate and lawyer with teaching experience at Boston Latin School. It argues his appointment as mayor's secretary reflects Mr Quincys sound judgment and bodes well for the administrations executive appointments and city government success.
The London press’s views on the Venezuela affair are seen through an American owner editor of the Pall Mall Gazette. The piece argues Mr. Astor’s American roots are diluted by wealth and residence, producing alienism at odds with true American spirit.
Tonight marks the eve of a great festival after a season of busy labors. Tomorrow, friends greet each other across the town and around the world as Christmas sees widespread cheer and bustling streets amid holiday preparations.
Streets fill with thousands bent on seeking pleasure for others as generosity and good will mark the Christmas season in the heart of the city. Observances on Christmas Eve begin with this inspiring display amid weeks of preparation.
The piece argues that Olney deems the Monroe doctrine applicable to Venezuela and warns the policy may be at stake. It stresses the principle over public sentiment and suggests no amicable settlement is guaranteed, urging openness to peaceful yet decisive options if needed.
The piece praises Mr. Dingley for pledging a Thursday bill to carry out President’s gold reserve recommendations. It urges avoiding tariff taint, seeks a clean House passage and Senate concurrence, while warning of Republican and Populist opposition. Public credit and Treasury relief are framed as the stakes.
The piece argues that intelligent Irish Americans favor the United States interests and seek peace, not war with Great Britain. It notes a minority tendency to prefer conflict only if necessary to defend national honor, but insists the leading Irish American community supports restraint and American interests.
A financial commentary argues that the English market panic did not harm the United States. It contends the U S. weathered the local depression, noting crowds of resources and public trust. English investors reportedly sold good securities at panic prices and are now buying them back, while Americans profit from the sag under safer bargains.
The Observant Citizen recounts two embloy diplomats debating war with Venezuela and defends Roxbury ties of the Mansfield brothers. A jewelry store scene follows with a well connected man buying pendants as several young ladies hope for gifts, and the buyer frets over appearances.
The writer laments crowded narrow sidewalks on Washington Tremont streets and muddy late Sunday scenes at the Granary Burying Ground. A mix of civic critique, Christmas post office bustle, and a long moral tale frame reports of public life, sermons, and a prophetic vision ending with John Barford's doom.
John Barford, a philanthropist and devout thinker, witnesses growing poverty challenging utopian philanthropy. In a dream or vision he meets a voice in space that speaks to him about a coming threefold warning about society and relief.
Wreaths and trimming in profusion with holly laurel and mistletoe. Turkey, duckling, and venison prices shown alongside a wide variety of fish and shellfish. Scarcity noted for holly and laurel may push prices higher. News of broader game availability and assorted poultry costs included.
The Boston Post offers a weekly prize of five dollars for the best three meal menu from women readers. Submissions must be brief, with a menu style plus concise preparation directions for three meals serving four to five people. Maximum weekly food cost is ten dollars for a family of five. Entries accepted until each Saturday, with winners printed Mondays. Send to Cooking Editor, The Post, Boston. Do not send stamps or request returns. Write on one side only.
A collection of meal plans for breakfast lunch and dinner with items such as oranges rolled oats fishballs lamb chops baked macaroni and cheese and desserts plus detailed recipe steps for baked macaroni and steamed apple pudding attributed to Miss Caroline Trask of Weymouth and Mrs W E Hoyt of Ashmont with a final inspirational quote and an additional fish salad recipe from Mary Fielding Kalor of Whitman Massachusetts
The article argues the New Woman resists dress reform yet embraces dainty lingerie. It notes her preference for fine cambric garments and mull fabrics, with long chemises ending in lace flounces. It contrasts her practicality and vanity as she balances old privileges with new rights.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions waist bows and references Jo but provides no verifiable events, names, dates, or locations to form a factual item suitable for a newspaper card.
An early 20th century verse celebrates Christmas with celestial imagery and communal joy. The speaker urges unity and peace as bells and songs fill homes and hearts across ages, praising the festive season and its gift of harmony.
A benefit hall was held for Mr. Charles Porter at Partridge Hall 53 Hea y evening. The hall featured stages and streamers and music led by Mr. Redmond and others. A large gathering attended with a reception room, chaired by Mr. James Winter, assisted by Mr. Janes Sterns and Patrick O Neill. Songs and entertainment provided. event organized by Mr. John Munroe and Mr. George F Amory. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. James Armstrong Commodore E. W. Dixon and many others.
A collage of tidbits and quips including How to make plum pudding for Christmas Day, a motto about American Millionaires, and comic exchanges on Trinity alms houses. Also features a spoof of a collar day at court, a publishing joke about short stories, a mock Struggle piece on Constantinople and a porpoise misfire tale with gunners apologizing.
Boston letter writer C J W appeals to the editor to pressure the West End Street Railway to improve service on the Egleston Square line. He condemns crowding between Tremont House and Roxbury Street during evening rush hours and urges extending Bartlett street service to School street or Haleston Square to relieve crowding and offer better transit options. He calls for public agitation to secure relief from the monopoly.
Charles Clark Hill of the class of 93 at English High School died at his residence 236 Newbury Street on Saturday. His funeral will be held today at 2 o clock.
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