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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1917
Page
16
The Connecticut state chairwoman of the Congressional Union declares that President Wilson must heed women’s revolt and grant justice and rights to women. The piece questions how a president can grant such rights and considers state and federal amendment routes.
The passage quotes Perkins and Colby arguing that Progressives in Chicago abandoned their principles and returned to the Republicans, while challenging whether the Old Guard faction can claim higher adherence to any party tenets. It questions the actions of the Perkins Colby Pinchot faction amid Roosevelt's stance and Chicago events.
The Querétaro assembly completed two months of work and President Carranza signed the conclusions. Key provisions restrict foreigners from acquiring title unless renouncing allegiance, make all natural resources state property, and authorize breaking up large estates to restore communal and tribal lands. The move aims to curb outside capitalist syndicate exploitation in Mexico.
A partial note suggests future findings on how the country may respond to government demands and potential evasion. It reflects skepticism about the effectiveness of exactions and hints at political or legal responses to fiscal pressure.
The editorial urges allies to unleash full naval power and innovative measures to combat German submarine warfare. It argues Britain faces near starvation if sea lanes fail, notes immunity of Royal Navy in the North Sea, and calls for nets scouting aircraft and small cruisers to protect neutral and allied commerce.
The piece contrasts Berlin and overseas trade fears with U S price drops, then mocks “Wanderlust” and urges support for Boston Elevated transit over cattle-boat travel, celebrating home trade and local institutions in a dated humorous editorial voice.
The piece argues the Canada US migratory bird treaty falls short because season limits differ between countries. It urges new legislation to empower the Secretary of Agriculture to set aligned taking seasons for all migratory birds, including songsters and insectivores, to ensure effective protection.
A Boston resident recalls history on February 2 noting extreme cold in 1874 and 1881 with subzero to six below readings, warmer records such as 53 degrees in 1877, and snowy or rainy Feb 2 events in years including 1902 1903 1907 1910 1916 and 1917.
Poem fragment praising nail file squad girls on a train alluding to their charm and work while requesting less critique of the FILE can during commutes. Ends with a playful tease and a cryptic sign-off Cc GAR BOX.
A verse warns that if Sir G Hogg emits his shudder today six weeks may be mild like May, but if he sees it the cold returns retreating to six weeks of freeze. The playful couplet urges readers to brace for the uncertain season.
Create a window gear by removing the mirror and drawers from an old bureau, trimming the base board, and adding sliding casters. Cover the top with cretonne and add a brass tack valance. Convert large drawers into inside shelves to store magazines and sewing supplies.
The article outlines the New York Municipal Building as the world’s largest city structure with a 600 foot height, 82 elevators, a vast 60 foot colonnade, and a basement costing about 1.5 million dollars. It notes the building spans Chambers Street, channels traffic through an arcade, and surpasses Philadelphia City Hall in height.
The observant citizen surveys Candlemas lore and groundhog forecasts. It notes last year’s snow despite early shadow results, potato supply warnings, colonial paper money, and a New Hampshire donor’s rare Indian relic. It also covers high sixties prices, Dartmouth’s Hopkins visiting Boston, street-name duplication plans, Charlestown yard battleships, and Franklin Park bird sightings.
In a schoolroom scene Miss Brown pleads for a favored pupil while the principal mocks her defense. A yard quarrel escalates as Billy admits swearing though he initially denies it, prompting Miss Brown to seek truth and discipline.
A reflective poem and a classroom vignette unfold. The narrator recalls glittering jewels and crowding despair as Billy endures a fall and a teacher's kiss and blessing mark a tender, hopeful moment. The piece blends verse, a schoolday incident, and a quiet moral.
Paragraph describes current dress lines with new blouses simple styles satin coats for spring flat pockets large collars on silk suits a new rose shade dress bodices semi fitted straw hats trimmed high black tulle with gold embroidery and pastel voile frocks in delicate colors.
Legislation to create a system of school republics in public schools was urged before the legislative committee on education at the State House yesterday by a group of prominent individuals.
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