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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1915
Page
10
The February 1 1915 issue outlines subscription rates for daily and Sunday papers for U S Canada and foreign readers. It lists prices by duration and notes postage and payment instructions and contact numbers for editors and business office.
After a yearlong protest the New York teacher Bridget Peixotto wins a state ruling. The public school system had denied her leave to have a child while approving leaves for illness and allowing married women to teach, a discrimination resolved by the state commissioner of education.
The Steel trust chose to omit the dividend on its common stock rather than cut workers' wages. The action shifts the burden to the company, keeping it off employees who are poorly organized. The directors are commended for a public spirited decision.
At a hotel association dinner in New York City the president challenged cabaret fueled dining. He urged a return to legitimate dining with no dancing shows and argued service, food, and rooms attract guests. Some Gotham restaurants already advertise no cabaret as a draw.
The article reviews the first half year of the European conflict, noting no decisive progress and vast military operations. It highlights a sprawling front across Europe, with France and Britain stretched across hundreds of miles and German forces contending across a broad theater of war.
The speaker notes enlistments swell to replace the killed and crippled, with losses already running into millions. He warns the conflict has only six months of such terrible results and questions if it can continue to exhaustion.
The Boston Elevated railway receives the first Anthony N. Brady medal from the American Electric Railway Association for leading in safety and health of the public and its employees. Officials Russell A. Sears and Henry V. Neal are also honored for their roles in policy supervision and shop floor safety initiatives.
A New York clothing house paymaster was attacked by highwaymen returning from the bank. He bit a robber’s thumb during the struggle, leaving a tooth imprint that identified the culprit. The piece notes how light based techniques like photographs and X rays reveal unseen facts, comparing dental marks to solar imagery and praising scientific progress.
The article discusses the undesirability of bread price increases or loaf size reductions, arguing that flour costs from European war speculation tempt concessions. It questions whether price rises are justified or mere speculation and warns against aiding food gamblers.
The Department of Agriculture reports country wide growth in meat animals with 3.4 percent more on New Year’s Day than a year earlier. It notes wartime demand abroad but cautions beef prices here should not reach 50 cents a pound.
The Governor travels to New York and is to address an audience at Carnegie Hall this evening. The appearance marks a notable political event with coverage by local press.
A letter to Newton Newkirk playfully argues Cicero anticipated animal emotion via the dog's tail. The writer includes a poem from Cicero's oration and a translation by William Wilmott Wimble, sending greetings from Lynn, Massachusetts.
A brief note states no current position is available and asks for a name in case something turns up. The message promises to contact if anything becomes available.
An amused narrator details reading a seed catalog in cozy attire and calculating an $5.80 order. He imagines spring gardening with spading work and eventual harvests while noting pests and the higher cost of seeds versus a vegetable wagon purchase.
A familiar quip about gullibility is linked to economics and human behavior as debaters note its implications for markets and consumer choice. The comment prompts discussion on skepticism and exploitation in everyday life.
A Brooklyn physician returning from abroad claims earthquakes may aid liver health. He notes the remedy is impractical due to long intervals between quakes, making it unsuitable as a regular liver regulator, despite possible benefits.
The article lauds President Wilson as a model of strict neutrality since wartime began. It notes his calm stance and absence of any hint he desires to have the new baby named after him, framing him as a genuine neutralist.
Dear Newt warns that cold hands do not prove a warm heart and jokes about checking the couple’s warmth by holding hands. He quips that cold hands imply cold feet, advising Henry Herbert Ham to govern himself accordingly amid engagement to “snooky.”
Ogdensburg news reports Rutland Transit of Ogdensburg sold the lake steamers Arlington and Brandon to the New England Coal and Coke Company of Boston to enter the coal trade on the Atlantic.
The article recalls Napoleon's exile to St Helena from 1815 to 1821 and argues his lasting impact on France and Europe. It details territorial reshapes after his fall, the rise of the German empire and Italy, and the growth of nationalism. It asserts Napoleon sparked democratic impulses and a transformed European spirit that influenced future conflicts.
February's birthstone amethyst and flower primrose are noted. A Boston restaurant cuts costs amid higher flour while serving two bread slices, one from wheat and one from another grain. The Iron Princess in Cecilie crew attend U. S. Grant School classes. Cardinal O'Connell offers cordial approval of prison reform.
Wyman, seeking his betrothed Ruth Anderson, helps a lost child, Baby Bess, and leads her to a lodging house. There he discovers Ruth is the aunt she spoke of, and the couple reunites to marry. Baby Bess becomes their mascot as the pair plan a wedding.
Walt Mason argues that strong preparation ensures peace and criticizes pacifist stances. He contrasts European arms buildup with calls for ready defense to avert conflict and secure safety through military strength and taxation.
A poem praises a peaceful country of childhood away from conflict and war. The speaker longs for a tranquil land where blue eyes meet theirs and childhood memories linger, urging a return to innocent play and happiness amid life’s turmoil.
A young girl seeks advice on avoiding an arranged romance, choosing love with a steadfast suitor, while Mildred Champagne offers guidance on parental consent and honest affection. The column also recaps Boston February temperatures from 1874 to 1914 with notable extremes.
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