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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1917
Page
13
Poem recalls Christmas of 1917, contrasting timeless bells and choirs with earth from molten heaps and a world at war. The piece laments crushed altars and asks how carols can still ring in a time of devastation and upheaval.
A devotional verse recalling Death bringing life from Bethlehem to Calvary. The light of the Manger shines on the rolled-back stone as mourners are urged to lift their eyes and praise. Fragrance of sacrifice contrasts with gold frankincense and myrrh, signaling a world re-born.
A narrator converses with Father Time about the belief that Christmas stories are exhausted. Time recalls ancient origins from Egypt and Babylon and jokes ahead of the holiday. The piece hints at continuing the Christmas tale in a newspaper story continuation.
Christmas Eve reports show the Red Cross surpassing the 10 million goal with about 13 million new members enrolled nationwide in the past week. Boston finished strong in the drive, while New England exceeded 900 thousand of its million target and continues through the week due to slow communications and difficult roads.
The Morning The Post reports Santa Claus delivered gifts after midnight to about 94 000 children in New England. Through readers generosity the Post Santa's effort ends as bundles move to homes in poorer areas.
Leader proclaims divine favor as German forces report turning tides on multiple fronts. The army rallied to express unwavering faith in final victory and urged continued resilience amid wartime strain.
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Kaiser told the Second Army he will push for peace by battering in the doors of enemies who refuse it. He says the Lord is with Germany from the war’s start to its end and will continue to sustain them.
Louis K. Liggett in charge of the Metropolitan Boston drive faces many requests for extension. He grants additional days only to Boston captains to help them catch up and meet their quotas, a move widely believed to be feasible.
The Shipping Board projects a 1918 output of five million deadweight tons with a program of 8 246 308 tons already shown as 18 2 percent toward completion. Efforts will push two to three shifts in yards nationwide to speed construction. Henry Ford plans a Southern tour to promote rapid building using his fabrication methods.
One hundred eighty six Navy officers are advanced to the next higher grade by President Wilson after approval of the board headed by Admiral Mayo. The action follows the board’s report on promotions across ranks including captains and commanders.
Sydney telegram reports further referendum returns show the vote against compulsory military service rises and the plan faces likely defeat.
President Wilson summons the chiefs and legislative agents of the four railroad brotherhoods to a White House conference on Thursday to outline actions aimed at securing more efficient transportation during the war crisis.
A car struck a horse and wagon in Allston as a patrolman tried to intervene. Edwin H. Lovequist of the Brighton police was hospitalized with fractured ribs and injuries after being hit by a car. Patrick G. Murphy of Cambridge suffered injuries to his left hand and knee and was sent home.
Emperor William visited the Verdun front north area on Friday and addressed troops praising the calm and heroic warri ors on the Western front amid large German deployments.
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