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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1917
Page
8
The Oregon Legislature withdrew a proposal to bar Japanese purchasers from property. Idaho also pulled a similar bill amid concerns over international relations and national significance, arguing against state actions that could strain eastward relations.
A legislative commission proposing financial relief for the Boston Elevated Railroad argues for aid to reduce fixed charges, noting the company cannot issue new securities under current law. The plan suggests restoring $500,000 in 3 percent Massachusetts bonds, abolishing the compensation tax on street use, and careful review of Cambridge tunnel purchase and lease. A six-cent fare faces initial objections.
The statement praises a transfer charging plan as sound and constructive, urging serious consideration by lawmakers. It emphasizes the scheme's merit and potential benefit, signaling need for policy review and possible legislative action.
The piece accuses Germany of delaying naval pledge compliance to build a stronger submarine force. It cites Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg claiming no change in circumstances, while noting a larger submarine fleet now. The writer calls the move panic driven and a betrayal of humanity and good name.
The piece offers a wry aphorism about a lovestruck man whose head dwells in dreams while his feet drift toward a rough reality. It presents a playful, rueful view of infatuation and misaligned steps.
A verse piece mocks literary giants and pop culture figures, claiming the speaker’s talent will outshine Shakespeare and Ophelia. It humorously contrasts grand ambitions with a writer’s self doubt and hints at a punchy bluster from a suburban daily paper notice.
A collage of local curiosities and remarks: cribbage lore from Barnstable men with counts 29 and 28, Deputy Sheriff McDevitt’s Suffolk Superior Court appointment and singing fame, a vaudeville script draft and a mock scuffle over the Liberty Bell, woodchuck weather musings in Westboro and Northboro, gifts at a golden wedding, a historic gavel for the Lynn DAR, and budding organist E Rupert Sircom moving to Longwood.
The woodchuck Arctomys monax, after emerging from hibernation, sights his shadow and implies a prolonged harsh spring. The omen, rooted in tradition, notes brighter skies would foretell better weather, but this time forecasts a tough season ahead.
The article praises Charles Evans Hughes for composure and patriotism as he defends the President during a crisis. It lauds Governor McCall and Senator Lodge and urges loyal cooperation by all Americans. It contrasts Hughes with a defeated rival and criticizes partisan sneers from some newspapers.
A reader asks where to write for Alaska railroad job information and immigration details. Another asks about education requirements to become a Boston kindergarten teacher and cites local schools offering the course. A third asks how to obtain patent protection and about privacy. Additional inquiries cover Gadsden Purchase square miles, age calculations for a person born March 2, 1889, and pronunciation of the letter Z with regional variations.
A legislative committee on legal affairs praised its rejection of a bill to make Lincoln's birthday a legal holiday. The editorial argues February already has Washington's Birthday and adding another holiday is unnecessary. It suggests August as a possible holiday instead, but concludes there are enough holidays already.
A description of the largest Roman carved cameo, 12 by 10.5 inches, housed in the Bibliotheque Nationale Paris, with details on its origin, rivals in Vienna and London, and the cameo engraving history from Rome to modern times.
Newlyweds Mr and Mrs Gordon followed a rule bound regimen for baby Sonny insisting on fixed meals and no rocking. After their grandfathers play checkers with a button, Sonny swallows a red checker and the couple realize rocking him may be best, ending the rule driven upbringing.
A poet asks Life for happier wares and lighter joys. The verse pleads for smiles, laughter, and sunny visions to replace storms and burdens with vivid imagery of jewels, dancing naiads, and velvet roses. The speaker rejects grimness in favor of joyful fantasy.
A quatrain by Walt Mason humorously contrasts the patient side with the critical public view of doctors. It rails at pills and surgery yet hinges on relief from illness and the physician’s stubborn trust, ending with a wry motto about misjudging solemn care.
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