Boston Post front matter and subscription info 1922
The Boston Post issue from February 2 1922 provides publication details editors and owner names subscription rates and mailing info. It notes price structures for daily Sunday and Canada deliveries and advertises telephones and postal registration.
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Canada
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Restraint of Trade Question in Michigan Court Ruling
A Michigan local court judge refused a plaintiff’s claim to recover a check’s value after it proved worthless. The maker admitted no funds and knew it, but claimed the payment was for a bootlegger’s demand. The ruling rests on illegality of the transaction and hints at restraint of trade. The decision invites appeal.
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Michigan
Schwab Tariff View Faces National Debate
The article argues Charles M. Schwab misreads the US trade balance and tariff need. It questions claims that cheap foreign goods flood the market and depress employment, citing 1920 1921 import values to challenge the premise. It raises doubts about whether exchange rates or tariffs truly drive unemployment and asks for a fuller data look.
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Charles M. Schwab
Great Britain
Japan
France
Germany
Schwab questions mills closure claim impact in US
The speaker argues it would be absurd to claim that closing down mills producing 30 billion dollars of goods would have any real effect, and notes Mr Schwab would see the folly of such a claim.
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United States
Mr. Schwab
Peters to Leave Boston Mayoral Office Amid Respected Service
The city eyes Andrew J. Peters as he departs after four years as mayor. A farewell before the City Council praised his steady stewardship, noting a $2 million cash surplus and nearly $5 million in debt reduction. His calm faith in public institutions and dedication were highlighted as his legacy.
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Andrew J. Peters
Boston City Hall
Peters
Mone
Boston
Walter L. Collins Retires From City Council After 12 Years
Boston bids farewell to Councillor Walter L. Collins a faithful public servant whose 12 years in office included council presidency acting mayor and service under three administrations. The city laments his retirement hoping he returns to public life and acknowledging his honesty and judgment.
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Boston
Walter L. Collins
Collins
Boston Wins National Perfect Package Campaign Title
In November transportation firms audited shipments city by city. Boston led with 105,882 freight and 295,328 express shipments and only 16 freight and 348 express exceptions, scoring 99.91 percent to win overall. The report praises Boston shippers for quality and timely delivery.
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Boston
Express
Old Town
Post reader lauds Mr. Ohara adventure request reason
A Post reader writes in praising Mr. Ohara s current adventure and asks for permission to hear why Horace Greeley urged young men to go West. The writer signs as A Post Reader and mentions thousands enjoying the adventure.
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Mr. O'Hara
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The Mask of the Red Garden Opens in Boston
Rothwin Wallace’s thrilling adventure story begins in the Sunday Boston Post Magazine with a gripping start. The tale promises rapid action, vivid scenes, and a bold quest in a new serialized format.
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Rothwin Wallace
Boston
Sullday Post
Fragmented Verses From a Ghost Story
The passage recalls a dreamlike scene with a girl so fair and a hunted heart. Ghosts, towns, and embers frame a memory of longing and return.
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Brian
What the Sphinx Says The Observant Citizen
A humorous column shares a quip about self governance from the Observant Citizen on Candiemas Day. The piece critiques self styled bosses who fail at ruling themselves and warns of chaotic outcomes.
Five Cent Fare Delayed as El Profits Cover Debt, Readers Snicker
In Sardinia Boston trustees say relief from a ten cent fare is unlikely until profits repay over four million borrowed from fourteen communities. The piece riffs on transit woes, streetcar crowding, and a comic return to five cents, ending with readers sharing oddball bridge and cribbage anecdotes.
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Boston
Exchange Values And Roses Change A Career
A Vermont clerk Jack Leonard wins a management post after buying flowers for Celie and Mrs Fairfield. Flowers convince boss that his perceptive wife inspires him, securing him general manager of the sales department. Celie’s birthday roses seal the check, forcing a promotion.
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Celie
Celle
Jack
Justin
Fairfields
Mr. Fairfield
Leonard
Manly
Maily
Bessie
Short Story Contest Rules Notice
A brief notice requests entrants to read the universal rules for the Short Story Competitions and to avoid copying from pads. It reminds authors to include a self addressed stamped envelope and to retain a copy of their submission.
Boston Coldest and Warmest Feb 2 Records Cited
The oldest resident recalls Boston weather noting the 2nd of February's coldest figure six below in 1390 and 1881 and the warmest sixty three in 1871. He adds no measurable precipitation on this date in the past decade except in 1915 and 1916.
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Boston
Bald or shaved Zbyszko and flags in Canadian vexed debate
The letter questions whether wrestler Zbyszko is naturally bald or shaved. It notes his hair is nearly gone on top with sides shaved. It then discusses Canadian flag designs including red and blue ensigns and the Governor General’s flag with the Union Jack and coat of arms.
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Maine
Tom
J. Edwin Vater
Farmington
Zbyszko
Canada
Royal Navy
Governor-General of
Old South Church Stands Through Boston’s Shifting Cityscape
A century ago the Old South Church mirrored a residential village once at the heart of Boston, now dwarfed by offices and a subway hub. The era’s sidewalk culture thrived after the Revolution with dances, suppers, and elite gatherings, while 1815 fireworks and a grand ball showcased local life.
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Old South Church
Boston
Old South
Samuel Sewall
Washington Street
John Hancock
New England
State House
Peirce
Beacon and
Park Streets
Etiquette Notes On Meeting Manners And Arkansas Pronunciations
A reader asks about greeting etiquette for hosts and guests in homes and public settings. The piece discusses whether a hostess should show pleasure at meetings, and the proper response for men upon being presented to a lady. It also clarifies Arkansas pronunciation differences between the state river and city and explains the French phrase tres bien.
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Arkansas
Arkansas City
Musterole ad promises quick relief for lumbago
This advertisement touts Musterole as a clean white ointment with oil of mustard that soothes pain without blistering like old mustard plasters. It urges readers to buy at drug stores with jars and tubes priced 85 and 65 cents, hospital size $3.00. Better Than Mustard Plaster.
French phrase meaning very well
The reader argues the phrase translates to three beans or plates of beans, while another asserts it means very well or very good in French. The exchange centers on correct interpretation and usage of a common French expression.
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