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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
10
The Post calls readers to send or bring contributions to the Christmas fund today to aid needy children. Tomorrow will be too late as even more youngsters plead for generosity. The Santa campaign has been strong this year but must yet do more to prevent any child from waking to tears tomorrow morning.
A festive mood rises as snow and Yuletide joy sweep communities. The piece speaks of a Christmas unlike twenty centuries past, with peace on earth and goodwill nearing realization. Crowds mingle in streets, reflecting renewed spirit and generous joy.
A wartime note argues that Germans will not face a wholly gloomy Christmas as sauerkraut becomes available again. The central bureau releases 300,000 metric tons of liberty cabbage for civilians after army reserves shift due to demobilization, with Prussia receiving over half the allotment and Bavaria and Saxony about one-fifth each.
A French deputy cites about 1,400,000 French soldiers killed in action and German losses topped by roughly 1,611,104 killed and 772 missing as the war ends. The piece notes the ongoing financial burden of the conflict despite an armistice and peacetime adjustments.
The text estimates Teutonic forces at about two million, calling the figure stupendous and unparalleled. It warns the sacrifice of manhood is terrible yet argues the effort shall not be in vain, framing the immense numbers as a historic price to be paid.
A major Chicago traction firm missed dividends while another interurban defaulted on interest. New York traction securities hit record lows as debates rise over automobile impact. The piece argues a national, not local, crisis with the need to find a sustainable rescue, criticizing public funds and noting the cranberry bogs as a hard indictment.
The Young Men's Christian Association reports a bold effort to comfort American fighting men abroad with 70 million cigarettes and 3 million cigars this month. Also planned are 900 thousand biscuit packages, 1.65 million pounds of chocolates, 90 thousand soaps, and 50 thousand pounds of cocoa in December provisions. The piece argues such comforts honor patriotic manhood and deserve support both overseas and at home.
A Belgrade Montenegrin mission statement declares the Podgoritza National Assembly was by the will of the people. The ex king fled the country, severing ties, and is unlikely to return as monarchies lose favor amid recent events.
The Post says the American delegation to the peace council does not back sinking surrendered German warships. Washington affirms President Wilson will oppose any proposals to sink the ships. The statement counters Senate criticism and urges patience until the truth is known.
Massachusetts has spent thousands combating the gypsy moth only to learn it has reached cranberry bogs. The infestation is said to cover to some extent the whole cranberry industry, threatening a recovery that could take years. Cranberries, a state pride and Cape Cod staple, face uncertain future as the pest spreads.
President Wilson departs Paris for Chaumont where he will speak to American soldiers on Christmas Day. The event is billed as a historic moment, likened to Gettysburg, with expectation of a simple, grand address honoring the khaki-clad troops and their pivotal role in securing triumph for the nation.
The War Department reports American air forces in France downed 854 German aircraft and 82 balloons, at a cost of 271 American planes and 45 balloons. In air battles, roughly three German planes fell for each American lost. France alone received 6473 airplanes for service, underscoring a strong performance amid supply criticisms.
A letter to the editor asks what noel means in Christmas songs. The singer says it denotes the birthday of Christ and Christmas day, sometimes spelled novel, while notes Mexicans call their country Republica Mexicana.
The last population estimate shows Dublin at 406000 and Belfast at 399000, highlighting Dublin as the larger city by about 7000 residents. This contrast marks Dublin as the principal urban center in Ireland, with Belfast close in size but trailing.
Explains usage: luxuriant describes abundant growth or vegetation, while luxurious describes rich comfort or luxury. Provides guidance on choosing the adjective based on whether the context is fullness and flourishing or opulence and quality of life. Includes examples and distinctions.
General Ulysses S. Grant delivered the famous pledge Let us have peace while accepting the Republican nomination for President on May 29 1868 during the national convention. The vow followed the Civil War era and framed his campaign promise.
The discussion centers on whether General Pershing held a higher rank than George Washington. The record notes Washington was Lieutant General, but served as a full rank General as commander of the Continental Army in the Revolution.
The readable fragment notes a question about when the first car for public passenger service ran through Boston's subway system. It also includes an exchange about ex-President Taft's current profession, stating he is a Kent professor of law at Yale delivering four lectures weekly on federal constitutional law.
In Leominster, guidance notes pronounce Apocalypse as A-POK-a-lips with the o like in not. It identifies the Book of Revelation as the source.
The entry notes Boston coldest and warmest readings on December 24 across multiple years. It cites zero degrees in 1892 and two degrees above in 1883 as the coldest and 69 degrees in 1900 as the warmest. It also records rain or snow on this date in several years, including 1910 1912 1914 1917 and 1918.
In a St Louis court a 16 year old Johnnie Jones is ordered to pay 15 dollars weekly alimony to his 17 year old wife Mary Jones. The piece lampoons hasty marriage, moralizes on contemplation before matrimony, and notes the couple wed recently and now regret their impulsive union.
A brief admonition advises balancing self regard with discretion in public talk to outsiders, emphasizing measured self-presentation and avoiding boastful or revealing statements.
In a humorous missive a reader bemoans etiquette on escalators and railing design. He laments a rude commuter, questions proper behavior, and seeks guidance on rights and dangers of escalator use. The reply promises a pocketbook titled Escalating Etiquette addressing such questions.
A brown net tunic embroidered with jet over brown satin shows as a costume piece. Paired with a green plaid skirt and green velvet overblouse, the simple design emphasizes a slender silhouette with a crushed girdle. A turquoise blue chiffon velvet frock features silver trim and a dahlia velvet girdle, with a soft draped collar ties at the back in long ends.
The article reflects on Versailles history from the fall of Louis XVI through Napoleon and subsequent rulers, noting how the palace rose again as the site of major events. It contrasts past neglect with today as leaders from the United States Britain France and Italy gather, shaping postwar destinies.
The Observant Citizen writes about Christmas Eve rituals like burning the Yule log and carol singing, noting Beacon Hill illuminations and shifts in urban celebration norms. He recalls Puritan attitudes toward Christmas and mentions historical figures and a Wilson era anecdote from a reader letter referencing post train to steamer escort by the 138th Infantry.
A column ties Pershing era Armistice chatter to a quip about 11th hour 11th month 11th day. It catalogs local recollections from Miss E Hough to Daniel J Honan at Camp Mills and Winthrop. The piece also notes William Roscoe Thayer receiving the Gold Medal of the American Institute of Arts and Letters for landmark biographies and recounts historic Boston ties to Stephen O Meara and the Pilot. It closes with Berkshire hunting news, describing a gray timber wolf killed in New Marlboro and a Windsor lynx capture suggesting continued big game hunting in the hills.
President Wilson arrives in Rome to receive a grand relic from Columbus era. Ruth Wardwell, college educated household expert, promotes practical family income plans across the United States. Lt Billy O Hara, center fielder for the Giants, enlisted with a Canadian regiment. Dr Paul Shorey of Chicago elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Gustave Rotin, famed French engineer, predicts American machin...
A wartime verse recalls last December's sorrow as civilians shopped for Christmas amid tears for brothers overseas. The speaker laments hard times, yet ends with hope, noting the now confident stance against the Hun and a world shaped by conflict.
The piece notes Paris contributing 2,000,000 men to the colors and Percival S. Ridsdale of the American Forestry Association sending 50,000 trees valued at 1,000,000 to France to reforest 1,600,000 acres of war damaged woodland. French producer Leonce Perret proposes William Gibbs McAdoo to lead the film industry.
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