Boston Wost The Independent Democratic Paper of New England
The issue outlines subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, including domestic and foreign pricing, and notices about payment terms and mailing. It lists office contact details and identifies Edwin A. Grozier as editor and publisher.
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Coal for War Effort Highlighted in Transport News
A wartime column notes Major Jackson states no army transport service unit ever ran out of coal and cites the arrival of 16 large transports in allied ports. The piece argues this coal availability aided swift troop movements to Europe, urging readers to stay hopeful amid hardships.
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Lloyd George denies McCormick war claims
The Post quotes Lloyd George denying claims that British and French officials criticized U S war efforts since the 1917 declaration. The premier repudiates the language attributed to him about General Wood and any call for his European command, while the paper backs the English account over the American.
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Criticism of War Department sparks rebuttal on reforms
The piece rebuts claims that Senator Chamberlain’s criticism spurred rapid improvements in the War Department. It dismisses supporters’ assertion that defects were fixed after January 24 and argues military reform takes longer than days to show results, noting ongoing moves and policy responses.
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Grotesque Charge by Irreconcilables Over Chamberlain Criticism
The fragment argues that certain figures will attribute past decisions to Chamberlain’s criticisms, calling the notion grotesque and transparent and reflecting partisan rhetoric of the era.
War Financing Projects and the McAdoo Plan
Secretary McAdoo proposes a government owned corporation with a $500 million capital to finance private war enterprises. The entity would issue up to $4 billion in notes, buy railroad and industrial securities, or lend to corporations and banks with pledged assets. Critics warn of inflation and government liability, but officials argue war demands financing solutions.
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Congress Needs Speeding Up Its Own War Efforts
In eight weeks Congress has accomplished little and left key wartime measures unresolved. The railroad bill, price fixing food control, soldiers and sailors civil rights, and enemy alien surveillance remain stalled in committees while investigations run rampant. If Congress saw itself as the public does, it would shift from probes to passing needed war legislation.
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The German Disorders Stir Labor Strife and Peace Demand
The piece argues Germany faces widespread industrial and political unrest. Workers seek pe ace and democratic state reforms including universal suffrage, with major strikes in Berlin and Hamburg aimed at these goals rather than higher pay. The author warns of possible revolutionary effects but suspects the split may be temporary.
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Be Liberal Toward Aviators Pay Says Aero Club
The Aero Club of America protests revoking increased pay for aviators on constant flight duty. They argue aviation work is arduous and costly, needing liberal government support for pilots who show rare daring, coolness, intellect, and courage, to keep the air service well cared for.
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Sardine Rush Hour in a Boston Subway Car
A first person account details a five to six o'clock Park Street rush as overcrowded cars push in crowded aisles. Passengers trade quips about fare, room, and wearing whiskers while a conductor sells the chaos as normal. Individuals argue for space and mutter about 論utoing the Seats. The writer notes finally escaping five blocks beyond his street.
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The Observant Citizen Reports on Harsh Shoe Prices and Local News
Boston readers hear a shoe salesman extol American made footwear while contrasting prices abroad. The column recalls Major Nichols and his Arabian tale, Harvard’s martial spirit, winter sports at Camp Devens, and Melrose fire papers recovered by Mrs. Putnam. It highlights Vassar girls farming, and Salems 101-year-old Mrs Arnold knitting for Red Cross.
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Sky Pictures and a Pledge Across the Lake of Fire
A Kingston artist paints a sunset scene with red white and blue and green dots while a rustic observer, distant, asks if nature shows sky pictures. The rustic answers no, since signing the pledge.
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Grandmother Tells Tale of A 16 Year Old's Resolution
A father and son debate New Year resolutions at home on New Year's Eve. Grandmother recalls a war era story of a sixteen year old boy who keeps a pledge to work for his mother, impressing the family and saving the mother's son from grief. Jerry Jr vows to match the resolve.
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Birthday bio of John Philip Kemble star of Drury Lane
Birthday tribute outlines John Philip Kemble born February 1 1757 in Prescot Lancashire. The English actor led a famed stage career with Mrs Siddons at Drury Lane and Covent Garden, managed Drury Lane for 12 years, influenced by Hamlet Coriolanus and King Lear roles, helped rebuild Covent Garden after fire, and witnessed the O P riots over price changes before retiring and dying six years later.
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Letters to the Editor reveal Civil Service age, marriage rules
Readers ask about age requirements for Civil Service exams and marriage validity in New Hampshire. The Civil Service Commission notes no state exam age limit, while federal tests require 18. Other inquiries cover Sheridan’s birthplace, draft exemptions for immigrants, and correct pronunciation of entente.
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Boston Weather Record Fragments for February First
The remarks cite historical Boston temperatures with official figures: 2 above in 1874 and 3 above in 1880 to 1909 as the coldest Feb 1 readings. The warmest on record for this date is 55 degrees in 1887, and rainfall or snowfall occurred on Feb 1 in 1913 and 1914.
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Anthracite Supply and Future Fuel Substitutes
The article explains the vast coal handling machinery built to meet demand and focuses on anthracite reserves in Pennsylvania. It notes 19 billion tons originally, 5 billion removed, about 14 billion remaining with perhaps 1 billion recoverable from old mines. At current consumption, Pennsylvania anthracite could run out within a century, prompting search for substitutes or new energy sources through chemistry solar power or geothermal heat, reshaping the nation.
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Etiquette Tips From Alicia Hoyt on Weddings and Dress
The column notes small dishes for nuts vanish in favor of larger serving platters. It describes a white kid guest book with a bride and groom monogram used at weddings, kept by ushers for guests to sign. It advises streetcar travel requires modest theatre attire, suggesting a light blouse under a jacket and avoids elaborate outfits for theatre trips.
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