Boston Post December 26 1908 issue notice text
The Boston Post announces subscription rates and mailing details for the issue dated December 26 1908. It lists six month and monthly rates, Canadian per copy pricing, and notes second class matter status with publication office addresses and payment guidance.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mass
THE
Sunday Post
Canada
Postoffice
Post Publishing Company
Christmas Spirit Remains As We Enter The New Year
A reflective piece urges continuing the Christmas spirit beyond December. It praises private beneficence and public generosity, calling on all readers to carry kindness, cheerfulness, and consideration into the coming year, spreading joy to neighbors and oneself.
Boston Customs House site price call for million-dollar purchase
The Boston custom house project demands a larger Congress appropriation, arguing $1,000,000 is needed for a suitable site rather than the $500,000 authorized. Merchants should back lawmakers to secure the higher sum for a major federal building. The piece also condemns worker fatalities and accidents, urging safer machinery and stricter enforcement to reduce preventable deaths.
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Congress
United States
Custom House
Boston
Referendum Needed for Boston Charter Changes
The article argues that any new Boston charter must be approved by the people at the polls, not merely by the Legislature or Finance Commission. It stresses that consent of taxpayers and voters is essential and must be obtained through a public referendum before any reform can be accepted.
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Boston
Finance Commission
Tremont Street
Pleasant Street
North Station
Park Street
Office Man and the Rise of Loyal Labor
The essay argues that though pessimism about advancement persists office workers have unprecedented opportunity. Employers seek loyal, capable staff over flashy or idle behavior and many positions pay high salaries to the right man. The onus is on workers, not employers, to seize the chance.
The Simple Life and Thomas F Ryan Retires
Mr Thomas F Ryan announces retirement from active business citing physician advised rest. He resigns from 34 corporations but retains control of Equitable Life, Morton Trust, National Bank of Commerce of New York, and American Tobacco Company amid a billion dollar corporate empire. Further plans for leisure are hinted.
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Thomas F. Ryan
Ryan
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Morton Trust Company
National Bank of Commerce of New York
American Tobacco Company
Tobacco Trust
Stock farm plan echoes Whitney breeding empire
A proposal to build a premier stock farm for horse breeding mirrors the late William C. Whitney’s model. The plan aims to eclipse his enterprise while noting Mr. Ryan's retirement at 57 as prudent yet questioned as he appears worn and broken down.
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William C. Whitney
Ryan
Sky sign peril seen in Herald Square fire
The Herald Square Theatre fire in New York highlights the danger of top building sky signs. The piece argues signs obstruct exits and boost fire risk when lit and urges a city ordinance to abolish them for safety and aesthetic reasons.
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Herald Square Theatre
New York
Boston
City Beautiful
Farewell Reception for Rev and Mrs Crooker at Jamaica Plain Church
The Jamaica Plain Universalist Church hosts a farewell reception for the Rev Joseph H Crooker and his wife the Rev Florence Crooker tomorrow at 5 30 p m They depart Dec 29 for a two month trip to California Dr Crooker will lecture at UC Berkeley Divinity School He will lead a short talk on the Bible character Ruth and a musical program will follow
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J. H. Crooker
Jamaica Plain Universalist Church
Joseph H. Crooker
Florence Crooker
California
Twin Brothers at Ninetieth Birthday
Babylon New York Dec 25 The venerable twin brothers Samuel and William Muncy celebrate their 90th birthday. Both remain active on their farm and sometimes cut timber to keep their muscles in shape.
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Babylon
N. Y
Samuel
William Muncy
Miss Mills to Wed Earl of Granard Next Year
The marriage of Miss Beatrice Mills daughter of Ogden Mills and the Earl of Granard is planned for late January or early February. The ceremony may occur in New York or be held in England depending on travel and business. The Earl is currently in the United States and will be needed in London when Parliament reconvenes.
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Newsboy
Grozier
United States
United Kingdom
Germany
England
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
New York
Beatrice Mills
Ogden Mills
Earl of Granard
Yarl
London
Newton
Board of Aldermen
All Sorts by Newton Newkirk
A humorous verse about a haughty cockerel perched on a fence and his sudden flight when a house dog approaches. The piece ends with a quip about a proverb and a pun on nine days.
Gullyhunk Hole Firm Disputes Keyhole Prices
An exchange between Gub Crawker of the Gullyhunk Hole Company and Mr. Newton Newkirk reveals a heated dispute over keyhole pricing. The letter pokes at agent sales, wholesale figures, and a threat to withdraw stockholder support.
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Newton Newkirk
G. E. Whiff
Wildcat
Gullyhunk Hole Company
Woods Hole
Hole
Gub Crawker
Gullyhunk Hole Company (Unlimited
Woods Hole, Mass
West
Gub
Post Hole
Cooking Eggs Question From West Somerville
Henry Raiser asks what breed of hens lay cooking eggs. The reply states the breed is extinct and cooking eggs for sale come from eggs laid in the cooking egg era, dating back to the Stone Age. The only option is to raise modern hens that lay strictly fresh eggs.
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Newt
West Somerville
Henry
Paris Fashion Notes: Veils Fur Trimmed and Silk Cloaks Rise
Veils edged with fur and feathers accent evening coifs while cloth and velvet gowns drive silk coats as skirts widen. Gold dominates evening robes with ivory bronze desk pieces and perfume scents tied to floral motifs. Liberty velveteens in rich colors, pale orange net with silk spots, metallic embroideries, and middle-parted waves crown this season's style.
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Liberty
Paris
Observant Citizen Phelps Stokes at Twentieth Century Club
J G Phelps Stokes and wife explained Socialism at a club meeting. Franklin H Wentworth of Salem contributed insights as well. A colorfulPortrait described Stokes and Mrs Stokes including appearance and voice.
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J. G. Phelps Stokes
New York
Rose
Stokes
Twentieth Century Club
Franklin H. Wentworth
Salem
British Royal Family Celebrate Christmas at Sandringham
The King and Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales marked Christmas at Sandringham with traditional festivities. The King participates actively yet stays cautious to avoid exposure to the sudden cold weather, as Sandringham House glows with elaborate decorations and a large fir tree laden with gifts in the ballroom.
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London
Prince and Princess of Wales
Sandringham
Sandringham House
Love and Sentiment Advice From Mildred Champagne
A young man in his teens asks if he is old enough to marry the girl he loves. Mildred Champagne counsels respecting maternal concerns, suggests delaying marriage until of age, and to keep steady company to maintain influence of a good partner.
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Santa Claus
the Post
Campello
Milton-Mattapan
Old Colony Street Railroad
Fred S. Holmes
Miss Champagne
Roxbury Couple Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary
Scores of friends of Mr. and Mrs. F. I. Piper gathered at 88 Whiting Street Roxbury for their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple were assisted by Bernard S. Piper and Miss Emma F. Piper as gifts arrived. The Christmas day coincidence added special significance to the event.
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R&y
F. I. Piper
Whiting Street
Roxbury
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