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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1922
Page
14
The December 27 1922 issue of The Boston Post outlines suburban and foreign postal rates for daily and Sunday editions. It lists annual and short term subscriptions, Canada and foreign postage, in district add on fees, and notes mailing practices and office contacts.
A new armchair restaurant is planned next to the Union Club on Park Street. The piece argues Park Street is a business thoroughfare and praises modern tasteful eateries joining established clubs and churches on Brimstone Corner.
A Soviet move curbing Christmas traditions may ban Santa Claus and carols in Russia while Christmas day remains celebrated world wide. Observers note the potential clash between political authority and inherited belief as the Bolshevik policy unfolds.
A financial bureau cites a New England firm that issued a 200 percent stock dividend while not providing financial statements to investors. The piece praises its success but condemns secrecy between management and shareholders and urges every state to require annual complete corporate statements.
The investor is entitled to protection and the public should have information from the corporations it does business with. Full disclosure shines light on corporate actions and will not harm business.
Senator Walsh proposes empowering states to seize coal entering their territory and sell at cost. The piece argues this would not add coal to any state, could provoke refusals from New York, would require costly new machinery, and would not improve distribution since existing Commonwealth and municipal fuel administrators already control coal with limited ability to sell at cost.
A humorous column juxtaposes a quip from The Sphinx with a travelogue about Pullman upper berths. The piece satirizes passenger discomfort, berth access, and social manners aboard trains with exaggerated manners and mock advice.
The column recalls St John observances and pigeons feeding at Pemberton square court house while Dartmouth honors its oldest living graduate Leander Nute of Portland Maine. It cites Mrs Cecilia Kubiak the young market manager and reports long time workers George Ainsworth Amesbury and Kingsworth in Lawrence. It mentions milk consumption in Boston and New Haven holiday decorations and a pending federal probe into oil spill spatter from ships.
The Louisiana governor John Parker is praised for courage in opposing the Ku Klux Klan amid state outrages. He vows to pursue the Met Rouge murders to the full extent of the law, risking political backlash to uphold justice.
LeBaron Russell Briggs will leave the presidency of Radcliffe College next June after twenty years at the helm. His tenure shaped the institution’s growth and reputation, with Radcliffe prospering under his leadership and his broader Harvard connections leaving a lasting impression on students and the university community.
A compendium of high profile romances across history features rulers artists scientists and statesmen who captured public imagination. It traces marriages elopements engagements and social entanglements shaping reputations and alliances.
The article contrasts Plutarch’s Coriolanus with Shakespeare’s heroic portrayal, praising his courage and disdain for mobs while noting his flaws. Virgilia is praised as a model wife, though she lacks feminine charm. modern dramatists would find such devout idealism hard to stage.
A notice asks readers to include a self addressed stamped envelope and retain a copy of the story sent, instructing that no stories will be returned until a return postage arrangement is included. It emphasizes keeping a copy for the sender.
A short poetic verse urges resilience and brave effort when faced with darkness and failure. It speaks to a youth, urging courage to persevere despite rough paths, harsh rebuffs, and limited circumstances.
City officials urged immediate cooperation to plan clear fire apparatus routes in the business district. The note emphasizes that every minute counts in responding to alarms and calls for practical steps to overcome street congestion during traffic hours.
The passage advises enduring hardship to gain momentum and growth. It notes rough spots force pause and reflection, strengthening the soul. When pace returns, past bumps aid steadiness and comfort on the journey.
A note from KE A Westfall Boston American publisher thanks the editor for a $100 contribution to the Boston American Christmas Basket Fund. He forwards the letter to Mr Hearst and conveys season’s best wishes and appreciation for the generous support.
A whimsical World War I era style collage notes quips on politics, traffic, speech, coffee, and phonographs. The item closes with the signature BOB QUILLEN and reads like a newspaper gag column or cartoon caption collection.
Chinese scholars and patriots have devised a set of 29 simple Chinese symbols. In various combinations they serve the game’s purpose, echoing the old system of 19,00 characters. The project highlights a minimalist approach to writing and strategic symbol use.
The oldest inhabitant recalls Boston coldest and warmest on December 27. Official figures show 0 degrees in 1914 and 2 degrees above in 1903, with 40 degrees as the warmest in 1895. Rain or snow has been rare on this date except in 1916 and 1920.
Nancy shows off a rose shade rug to Delia while credit finances a dress. Truman’s credit and Mrs Winslow’s checks spark competition and flirtation as rain dampens the rug, ruining it financially for Nancy.
In a rainy scene Nancy negotiates with Delia to transfer a dress sale to pay Truman. Nancy resolves to secure party attire by immediate sale and relies on Truman's support, affirming her credit and readiness to improvise under pressure.
The correspondence asks whether to spell as tomorrow or to morrow noting authorities often keep the hyphen while modern practice drops it. The answer explains both forms are correct and usage has shifted. It also confirms there were multiple Judases in biblical accounts Judas Iscariot and Judas surnamed Barabbas cited in Acts as one of the chief men among the brethren.
The lake stands about 692 feet above mean sea level, roughly 21 feet higher than Lakes Michigan and Huron. Isle Royale is the largest island, about 44 miles long, with comparatively few other islands in the lake.
Public office holders who have failed of re election but whose terms have not yet expired are called political lame ducks. The term refers to those remaining in office after losing a bid for another term or higher office while still serving until their term ends.
A fragment discusses the question of what rights citizens have to call themselves American. It surveys the cultural and political implications of national identity in the United States.
The article notes frequent dust storms across China during spring and autumn months. It highlights regional impact on air quality and visibility, with effects on transportation and daily life as storms ramp up each season.
The speaker argues Canadians and Mexicans could call themselves Americans as well and questions who objects. Mention of an agitator proposing the term Usonans from United States of North America remains noted but rejected by the public.
The dialogue identifies Carter Harrison as the Chicago mayor from the 1890s and notes his son Carter Henry Harrison also served as mayor five times. It confirms the father was assassinated in 1893 and the son matches that five-time mayor record.
The text cites St Luke and St Paul arguing that laborers deserve wages and honor. It references Luke 10 1st 2nd verses and Paul’s 1 Timothy 5 17 18 about double honor for elders and not muzzling the ox, noting the laborer’s reward.
The piece argues the moving picture audience is the final authority in Arbuckle’s case. It asserts the first film’s profits would be tainted by Arbuckle’s notoriety and should be donated to charity, while a second film could prove public sentiment through Fatty’s appeal.
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