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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1922
Page
12
Suburban and foreign subscription rates listed for The Boston Post daily and Sunday editions. Copyright and publication details named including editors Edwin A. Grozier and Richard Grozier, business manager, Associated Press affiliation, and international address notes.
The death of Solomon Lewenberg from pneumonia deprived Suffolk County of a newly elected Register of Probate before his sworn term. Friends and family mourn a man in vigorous health suddenly cut off before beginning his new career, with expressions of sincere sympathy from all who knew him.
The piece dismisses Fatty Arbuckle's public plea as mushy and ill timed. It says his religious quotes fail to move the public and that, despite jury vindication, opinion remains hostile to his attempt to reclaim fame on screen through sentimental appeals.
State Department of Labor and Industry reports from 34 cities a total value of 5 760 617 for new building units filed in November 1922. This marks a 17.9 percent rise from October and a 2.8 percent drop vs November 1921, reflecting typical winter construction slack and a strong year over year gain in activity.
Henry Merwin of the Boston Work-Horse Relief Association argues in a Post letter that horses endure unnecessary suffering from overloads in wintry streets. He cites drivers and foremen as common causes and calls for better restraint on loads.
The Post urges horse owners to avoid overloading animals and to exercise more tare in this effort. It expresses gladness to help in the cause and warns readers in horse circles to take care, emphasizing not to load horses beyond safe limits.
The editorial voices support for Senator Borah's push for a Washington conference on economic aid and possible reductions in armed forces. It argues the United States, as a strong power, should guide hastening recovery, warning against delay that could worsen Europe’s plight and risk war. The piece cites past opposition and predicts the plan will ultimately prevail.
The article questions Boston adopting street signal towers, noting narrow downtown lanes and wide bases that could obstruct Tremont Street. It argues semaphores already installed may work better with proper driver and officer acclimatization. It warns towers could hinder traffic if not redesigned for dense urban streets.
The Christmas encyclical by Pope Pius speaks with wisdom and love for humanity. It outlines the war’s grim aftermath, distrust among nations, fears of new conflicts, social loosening, and moral decline, urging thoughtful action. The pope hints at an ecumenical council in 1925 to address global problems, a historic prospect since 1870.
The oldest resident recalls Boston coldest records for December 26: official figures show 2 below in 1872 and 1914. He notes a warmest high of 60 in 915 and mentions no rain on this date for many years except 1915.
The relic hunter claims evidence that graft was practiced in ancient times including 509 B C. He cites short-weight scales crooked writings and mismeasured vessels found in Egypt and pyramids. The piece ends with poems by Willie Doolittle from Newburyport reflecting on humor and hardship.
A humorous sample from J P Mevoy showing comparative statistics using food. Pancakes would cover Madagascar and stretch halfway to the moon with syrup to fill Lake Michigan. Sausages would circle the globe four times and block U S highways. Eggs would coat elephants born midweek in Central Africa. a playful pitch for rates.
A fragment from a 1920s column mocks Prohibition as not failing because arrests are rare and notes men’s nerves in marriage during upheaval. It satirizes women in politics, laments natural resources as a menace, and comments on Anglo American relations and social slang.
In a column dated Boxing Day, the author recalls Boxing Day traditions in Britain, notes St Stephen's Day customs, and comments on bloodletting, leeches, and medical beliefs. The piece links holiday folklore with modern topics including Washington, Dewey, and U.S. gold reserves, then shifts to local notices of retirees, industry statistics, and long-serving craftsmen.
Fragmentary lines suggest a playful note on hoarding wealth predicting a rainy day. The garbled text hints at a moral about possessions and fate, with unclear author or publication context. Entities and precise facts are not recoverable.
A portrait gallery of celebrated figures across realms. warriors statesmen artists scientists and rulers share their courtships and marriages revealing personal lives behind public success.
The article sketches Alexander the Great as a handsome, nearly superhuman conqueror who wed Barsine’s heir, Roxane, and Statira while forging empire links. It notes his moral restraint by contemporary standards, his later indulgences, and the fates of Barsine, Roxane, Statira, and their descendants after his death.
The Sunday Post editors urge entrants to read the competition rules on the editorial page. Stories must be original and not copied or imitated from any publication.
A brief notice states stories will not be returned unless accompanied by a self addressed stamped envelope and asks recipients to retain a copy of the story sent.
Evelyn confronts her stubborn mother over a vanished diamond pendant without a confession. Grandma blocks search efforts until a dramatic reveal shows she swapped a paste pendant for the real gem and smugly admits the ruse.
A cozy gathering with gentle chatter and a warm ambiance filled the room. Voices buzzed softly as attendees shared conversations and tea, creating an intimate, inviting atmosphere.
A set of readers inquiries to the editor covers Sousa’s operatic works, methods to whiten gold, detecting fresh eggs, pronunciation guides for French and English nouns, and card game terms Yarborough and singleton with concise answers.
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