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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1912
Page
12
The Boston Independent Democratic Paper of New England issue from February 2, 1912, lists publication office at 209 Washington Street Boston and subscription rates. It notes postal matter, publication details, and credits B A Grolier as editor and publisher with contact information.
The Boston Post announces possession of the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and the largest press in the world, per Robert Hoe, president of R Hoe & Co.
The article explains that Charles W. Eliot was not a member of the National Institute of Arts and Letters immortals list because membership was restricted to Philadelphia associates. Eliot declined to join and thus remained outside the group. It notes a dozen other uninspiring gentlemen reportedly overlooked.
A Lawrence worker questions the claim that conditions are prosperous. He notes wages near nine dollars a week and asks how workers meet the magnificent cost of living, scrutinizing the real standard of living for mill toilets and other essentials.
Dr George L Perin praises energy courage and faith in completing the fund raising of 100000 for Franklin Square House. Once pledges are collected the institution will be debt free and ready to expand its work. Franklin Square House provides a cheerful affordable home for young women wage earners and students.
In the last Canadian election the Bordén government stressed anti reciprocity with the United States. Evidence grows of a moderation in this stance as prairie grain interests push for an agreement. Western Canada with a large wheat crop seeks access to the American market, counting in tens of millions of dollars in potential gains.
The Dominion government’s stance is portrayed as obstructive to adjusting interests. It is hoped Canadian authorities will shift toward reconciling political differences in favor of Canada’s commercial interests and people.
The piece questions whether Colonel Watterson is a reformer or a pragmatic political adviser. It references an article about Governor Wilson and concerns money versus patriotism in campaigns. It asks which Watterson defines true convictions and whether the star of reform or the mint juleps adviser governs.
In Tripoli fighting an Italian aeroplane was struck by Arab gunfire wounding its engineer. Captain Monte survived to report usable data on resisting air strikes from ground forces, confirming the feasibility of defending against aircraft and shaping the future role of air power in war.
A petition seeks to raise cracker sizes for celebrations. The piece argues the Massachusetts statute banning crackers longer than two inches and wider than three eighths of an inch has reduced maiming and death, noting no scar for lockjaw cases last year and urging lawmakers to keep the prohibition intact.
The piece rebukes Secretary Meyer for stirring dread about battleships and argues that continued shipbuilding is prudent. It notes the warning that one foreign dreadnought could wipe out several U S battleships and discusses public sentiment on navy strength and naval arms races.
The readable content shows garbled phrases and names. limited intelligible facts remain. No clear event or entities emerge beyond generic interactions, making precise summary difficult with current text.
A writer laments repeated edits by Boston Post printers to All Sorts. He recounts changes from mispelled words to altered phrases such as welly instead of well and Sea Fearer versus Sea Farer. He recalls past pieces rejected or altered and pleads for respect for his copy and notes how edits disrupted production.
An uncertain remark about Newt being affected by acid mentions a spill and an old boil, reflecting a cryptic or humorous note in a column. The line suggests a playful, enigmatic aside rather than a clear report of events.
A fragmentary exchange mentions a price list with Tan polish at 10 cents and other shines at five cents. A second voice affirms the deal while a third speaker interjects about a person with wooden shoes.
The narrative recalls Martin Chuzzlewit meeting Colonel Diver and Mr. Jefferson Brick in New York as they mock American pretensions and wealth fueled by graft. Dickens critiques U.S. slavery, material worship, and class attitudes while contrasting European nobles with American ruffians.
A short verse recalling Groundhog Day as a guide to living right. It contrasts human weather fixation with the groundhog's one yearly observation and cites Walt Mason, noting the annual tradition and almanac lore.
To the Editor of the Post, Taft’s advocacy of arbitration treaties has won over petite men and republicans while conservatives oppose prerogative claims. The peace faction is urged to back the Democratic stance on defense funding and battleship appropriations, as Taft’s rhetoric clashes with practical naval policy.
Erving Winslow reports from Boston on February 1 1912 detailing a shift away from Hobsonian peace ideals. The piece argues nations must halt endless armament races to seek lasting global peace.
A humorous exchange shows Mazie singing across three octaves while Pa questions the piano's capacity. Pa remarks the instrument holds about six Octaves and jokes about needing a bigger piano once more range is reached.
The piece argues against national self righteousness noting tourists and visitors compare flaws from abroad to American virtues. It cites Dickens Martin Chuzzlewit as teaching that a country blind to its own faults lacks a firm foundation and urges vigilance against patriotic sentimentality.
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