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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
15
A newspaper fragment celebrates Christmas with a hopeful tone about peace on earth and good will toward men, noting divine guidance for a bright dawn in the year ahead despite fragmented and garbled surrounding text from the issue.
In a heartfelt poem two figures are praised for hospitality to travelers and sacred figures. A gentle hostler opens the stable at night for Our Lady and Jesus, receiving a glorious crown. A courteous hustler tends the bridle and spreads straw, earning an everlasting crown in heaven.
Poem urging open hospitality and kindness toward guests and the poor. It compares a warm welcome to the manger scene and the Christ child. A hostler kneels beside Jesus and shares joy, while readers are urged to Unbar their hearts and greet all who seek shelter.
A Chicago report notes the President plans to address mounting criticisms in the U S Senate, outlining proposed measures to calm tensions and advance legislative goals. Key senators from both parties are anticipated to participate in forthcoming discussions.
President Wilson sails to London for peace conference talks. Focus includes freedom of the seas, British sea power supremacy, and the disposition of the German fleet as London aims for full agreement with allied powers. New England press coverage notes the president’s travel and expectations.
The steamer La France docked in New York Harbor carrying 2000 wounded veterans from France. The vessel overflowed with khaki-clad men on every deck and rigging as captain and crew pressed to land them before Christmas Day. Most will not reach home in time.
The Post Santa Claus Editor reports a dawn moment when the final gift was handed to a tired mother of six, marking the anniversary of a long running charity drive. The story notes the scale of nearly 100,000 gifts distributed and hints at continuation on Page 10-Fifth Col.
Dancing today at Crescent Gardens Revere Beach from 2 p m to midnight with two orchestras and admittance of 25 cents for ladies and one for gents. Trains run every 15 minutes.
The forecast covers Eastern New York and New England with rain on Wednesday turning to snow north, then colder by night. Thursday brings fair skies but much colder temperatures. Winds shift from southeast to west, with strong coastal winds from Bridgeport to Eastport.
Yesterday's readings show hourly temps from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a daily average of 44.14. Variations include 41 at 5 p.m., 45 at 9 p.m., and 47 mid-evening, compared with last year's average of 39.25.
An enormous blast at the American Powder Company plant in Acton today shook surrounding cities within 15 miles. Two workers on duty at the time reported the event and described the shock as severe.
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