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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1897
Page
4
The notice lists daily and Sunday Post subscription prices with terms. One year daily price is not legible, six months $1.50, three months 75 cents, monthly 20 cents. Sunday Post yearly $1.50, six months 76 cents, three months 40 cents. Readers urged to update delivery addresses and pay in advance. © 1924 Post Publishing Company.
The article extols Christmas joy through giving to the less fortunate. It emphasizes that true spirit lies in selfless acts without expecting returns, rather than in exchanging gifts amid a busy market.
The piece argues Fall River cotton corporations remain profitable despite years of downturn. It cites $4,204,550 in dividends over three years and a later drop to $776,300 this year, with a four year total of $4,980,850 on $23 million capital. It challenges claims that Southern competition justifies wage cuts or labor-law repeal, noting North over South control of the fine cloth market and a consistent dividend history through hard times.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce urges reducing high fire insurance rates, citing sixteen years of premiums exceeding losses by up to 19 million dollars. Merchants and underwriters are urged to accept lower rates, aided by improved fire protection and overall business surplus, to relieve costs for Boston businesses.
The essay argues that Russia and other powers seek alliances to carve up China, pressuring the United States to join. It notes China’s vast size and population, while U S interests are limited to open ports and missionary safety. The text contends partition won’t jeopardize American interests.
The city shows a vibrant Christmas spirit as shoppers crowd streets and stores. Parcels fill wagons and bags as bargain week gives way to a season of gifts and festive bustle across retail districts.
The State Board of Agriculture reports that of 24 abandoned farms sold in the past year, 14 went to farming only and 5 to agriculture related uses such as stock and timber. Most buyers are Massachusetts residents, not foreigners or speculators, and only 13 of 269 sales aimed at summer residences. Farming remains a solid subsistence in Massachusetts.
Preparations are underway in Boston for the Father Mathew temperance convention to be held next summer. The event is expected to be a major demonstration in the temperance reform effort, supported by a broad network from across the United States and Canada. The association is described as the largest and most effective organized temperance influence on the continent, based on moral suasion and personal reform rather than prohibitory law. Boston hosts thousands of members who will welcome the gathering.
The Observant Citizen shares holiday blessings and wry notes on Christmas trim. A reader raises concern over fire alarm box No 35 near School and Tremont streets moved to a wooden post. A lighthearted tale follows about cigars and a wife secretly stocking her husband’s brands.
A column recounts holiday greetings and small town scenes. It notes George Marion’s popularity in the city, praises Colonel George W. Nason’s recovery, and describes skating complaints at Franklin Field. It mentions the Alden house in Duxbury and a note on exemption from taxation for colleges. It closes with a humorous Lowell anecdote about Thomas Robbins and a custard joke.
Poem recalls Christmas nights in Bill with grass roots humor and memory. The speaker, Frank L. Stanton, Nostalgically links county life, dances, weddings, and a widowed woman to Christmas times long past. He evokes rural Georgia settings, frost, stills, and festive gatherings. The piece uses dialect to convey festivity and sentiment for bygone days.
A reflective verse recalling childhood Christmas stockings and prayers now vanished with age. The poem contrasts innocence and faith with grown men and lingering emptiness, showing how memory's stockings remain unfilled.
The Salem News and Boston Post call for reduced telephone tolls. The Post backs rate cuts, arguing competition or legislative action is needed to end high charges. Current rates yield 14 to 18 percent annual dividends for the telephone monopoly, prompting public concern.
On Christmas Eve in a snowlit village, Rena Arlington dreams of Harold, her former fiancé. Her mother, now ill, fears he vanished with their fortune, but a sudden knock brings Harold home from India with healing news and renewed love.
The Republican League of New Jersey will host a dinner for Governor Griggs in Trenton in mid March. Also notes on Professor Theodore Mommeen the historian, Lord Mansfield’s Carlton Club history, a Paris ivory leaf fan for the 1900 exposition, and a libretto attributed to the Duke of Wellington for Pandora and Prometheus with martial flair.
The Bank Officers Association holds its annual dinner at Copley Hall on 194 Clarendon Street near Trinity Church Tuesday January 4 at 6 PM. Speakers include Samuel J. Elder B F Keith General Curtis Guild Jr Postmaster H A Thomas and Rev W H Ryder. An orchestra directed by George Lowell Tracy will provide music and there is a reception from 6 to 6.
New York December news reports Howard Gould will host a Christmas dinner at the Holland House for twelve guests. The menu centers on monthly fruits and flowers, with gems and jewel bouquets, and avoids speeches or anecdotes. Gould aims for an elegant, pedantic feast with exotic and delicate preparations.
The article details pompadour styling with a false roll of stiffened haircloth, arranged waves around the face, a high crown knot, and a back hat position. Evening looks feature brilliants or ribbons with a jeweled aigrette. Prince of Wales plumes are discouraged for young girls.
In a Post letter from Calcutta the writer argues that calfskin duty removal did not depress prices. He notes foreign prices rose within hours, domestic prices stayed firm, and critiques Leather Belting Association claims of a 15 percent tariff forcing 25 percent price increases. He warns protesters to send thanks or face ingratitude.
The Illinois House approved the Republican senatorial apportionment bill 79 to 54 amid riotous scenes. Rep Meany of Chicago delivered the crucial seventy seventh vote, prompting a celebratory hug from State Treasurer Bertz. Funk and Scorgin then switched to back the measure, ensuring passage for January Senate action.
Washington reports show several lawmakers who once backed annexation now waver as public opinion shifts. The ex Queen of Hawaii, in Washington, is said to intensify efforts by contacting Senators to oppose ratification, signaling a turbulent political moment.
A reader asks if Armagh is a real city in the old country Ireland. The editor notes Armagh is the county seat with historic ties to St Patrick and the primacy of the See of Armagh. The cathedral is linked to Patrick’s first church site from the fifth century.
Dr J J Hanley writes that he remains at the West End while expressing interest in the Klondike expedition aboard the schooner Frank A Rackliff. He notes he viewed the morning Post and clarifies his current location and ongoing concern for the venture's welfare.
A readable fragment lists breakfast and dinner items for a daily menu including shredded wheat broiled beefsteak muffins oranges cream and sugar lyonnaise potatoes and more. It provides muffin recipe proportions and step by step steamed oysters on toast directions. Signed by Mrs C E Johnson at 6 Elmore Street Roxbury Mass.
A collage of gag lines from Puck North American Free Press London Figaro Chicago Tribune and Washington Star humorously reflect holiday mood. Jokes range from church socials and ministers to beauty sleep and mistaken kisses amid seasonal chatter.
Southern Railway and F C P team with Colonial and Federal express offering direct one night travel Boston to Florida and the South on the 24 Hour Florida Limited. Descriptive material available by calling or writing 28 Washington Street Boston.
Miss Isabella Elizabeth H Williams, former Treasury clerk, marries Albert Hawkins who served as coachman for presidents from Lincoln to McKinley. The ceremony drew White and colored society with gifts from notable figures including General Grant's family. The bride wore white satin with three large diamonds. Hawkins, described in admiring terms, is said to be under 60 and over 6 feet tall.
Miss Sarah E. MacDonald daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald MacDonald wed Lewis Henry Kunhardt of Melrose yesterday at the Church of the New Jerusalem Bowdoin street. Rev James Reed officiated with Fred W. Faxon as best man and ushers Newton MacDonald K William Mansfield J Hastings Howland Oscar F. Timin. Bride wore green cashmere and green velvet bonnet with violets. They will reside at 123 St Botolph street on Tuesdays in February.
The White House will be largely closed this week as President McKinley considers important matters and rests. The deaths of the President's mother and his cousin Mrs. Charles Miller prompt a quiet Christmas with only the President, Mrs. McKinley, their household, two nieces, and a few personal friends at dinner.
Rafael Madrigal American consul at Sancti Spiritus left for General Gomez camp to recover money and effects of C. F. Crosby Chicago Record correspondent killed near Arroyo Blanco last March. Reports say firing near Pino station two miles from Havana as Parrado forces engage.
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