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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1910
Page
10
The Boston Post daily and Sunday editions publish subscription rates for various terms and Canada postage. Address and mailbox details appear with publication office at 259 Washington St Boston Mass. Editor and Publisher is E A Grozier.
The speaker concedes enduring the hardship and asserts that the proposal stands as the best possible remedy, urging resolve amid adversity.
Newton Newkirk presents a humorous column titled What the Sphinx Says with a quip on whiskey, urging its use for stomach ache rather than stomach health, in a light local tone. The item reads as a playful backpage feature from a 1920s era issue.
A New York steamer arrival leads to the arrest of three prominent Gotham women for smuggling. Hidden compartments reveal silks, gloves, jewelry and other foreign goods worth thousands. A cheeky inspector jokes about a woman’s “horror of growing stout” as the trio is escorted to the matron for measurements before goods are confiscated.
Kingston Jamaica described as a mid Atlantic port between New York and the Panama Canal. The harbor spans about 19 miles in length and one third in width with depth around nine to ten fathoms. Port Royal ruins lie beneath Port Royal harbor, guarded by Apostles Battery and Fort Augusta, while exports exceed ten million dollars yearly led by natural products.
A petty court martial scandal at the Charles Town Navy Yard draws in a Cabinet official and prompts solemn statements by Secretary Meyer. The piece condemns the publicity, recalls garrison society’s mix of uniforms and civilians, and urges forgetting the episode while denouncing those who dragged in the women involved.
The article argues major powers will not allow a Greece Turkey clash over Crete. A strong British fleet signals Turks must curb influence and Greeks must restrain open rebellion. Turkey’s Young Turk leadership seeks restraint to avoid dragging Europe into conflict. Continental peace is paramount.
The piece argues merchants should weigh eggs and bread to protect buyers, praising how weight reflects true value. It notes Boston’s Common Council’s final meeting and reflects on local self government, praising past leaders and questioning Boston’s need for a new regime after 88 years.
The Seine flood overwhelms Paris while sewerage and transport systems await reconstruction. Immediate concern focuses on health and feeding the starving, with outside aid directed to relief efforts. Paris embodies France, able to cope materially, yet in pestilence or famine it draws global sympathy and aid.
A Boston newspaper notes the Arkwright Club will consent to this year’s law banning children under sixteen from working more than eight hours daily in the cotton industry. The club hopes lawmakers will pass the measure, while warning it may remove children from cotton mills.
The Evans measure is criticized as a deliberate obstacle to direct nominations in representative and senatorial districts. It is said to present a split referendum causing voter confusion, unlike the simpler Walker method. The piece urges burying the Evans bill and supports direct nomination reform.
In Detroit Curtis Guild Jr argues for forest conservation as a life and death matter for New England. He contends New England seeks its fair share of forest reserves and questions the constitutional basis of Appalachian reserves while noting economic needs like water and milk regulations tied to forestry policies.
The Sunday Post promises readers the last chapter of The Reincarnated Man. The tale centers on recovering treasure from a sunken Spanish Armada galley.
Dr H W Wiley presides at a Washington hearing alleging a conspiracy between the American hen and food trusts to raise living costs. He contends hens now lay many small eggs, replacing larger ones, arguing that the eggs’ value remains the same though size is diminished, and questions future prospects for barnyard poultry.
A Janesville business offers bargain air for post holes from heated political air, claiming large sums spent by candidates. The reply notes shipments were not cold enough, holes expanded and broke, and refuses payment while criticizing the air's quality.
A clipped quote emphasizes caution against expecting free gains in business and hints that even advice is often not worth the price. The remark underscores skepticism about easy profits and the value of practical guidance in commerce.
The Observant Citizen notes commuters at Dudley street terminal resent nickel charges after wrong level routing. A pair of Hotel Clarendon musicians inadvertently return to surface cars and proceed to perform. Deputy Marshal James Ruhl returns from Ohio with government case progress and new evidence for Attorney General Wickersham. Dr. Wiley’s egg theory blames farm trends, urging farmers to revert to mixed breed stock. Chickatawbut Club pledges Lincoln Memorial support on Lincoln's Birthday. Miss Forbes of Winchester owns Carmen Sylva’s autographed book, a royal European memento. A wealthy city resident frequently carries large sums, raising safety concerns among police observers. Brown University President Faunce envisions broader athletics with funding for larger grounds. Dwight Chester begins a 110-week trip to Mexico, Yucatan, and California amid Newton business support. The Y M C A building’s ruin evokes nostalgia for the old site, while a new one promises improvements. The old East Long Crouch woods tower stands at the extreme east.
A tease for next Sunday's Post Magazine hints at a feature likely by Shorty McCabe. The snippet invites readers to learn more about a goat game through the planned magazine story.
A satirical verse by Walt Mason recalls a farmer deceived by fake investments and a hen that sat on wooden eggs for months. The joke ends with the financier in prison stripes, likening his schemes to hollow eggs and warning readers about folly in pursuit of wealth.
Franklin Park draws nightly crowds as a favored spot to view a wandering comet. Rumor says lovers use the event to linger near the ancient building. A county court officer is reputed as a powerful lobbyist, frequenting the gilded dome to influence salaries and court matters.
A reader describes confusion and extra fares in the Dudley Street Elevated transit maze in Field’s Corner. He details misdirected access, unhelpful attendants, and being forced to pay again, urging better service and access for Ashmont Milton Neponset and Meeting House Hill residents.
ABBOT WRITES ON WATER argues Boston suffers from floods and fire water. He claims God's wrath on Paris, then says Boston would avoid floods if citizens cease liquor and meat consumption. He appeals for stricter obedience to God as the city’s best defense and cites Boston 12915.
An appeal from Fred Bradlee Abbot urges charity toward the poor as theatres liquor and tobacco spending rise in the hub of the universe. He cites Cambridge starvation last fall and quotes a biblical line about aiding the least of these. Sharon, February 3, 1910.
Paragraphs describe fashion trends with box pleatings edging skirts, renewed lace appeal, and pearls rivaled by moonstone. Mourning ties feature net and crepe, while fur toques imitate stoles. Skunk and lynx trims appear on wraps, and coiffures include filet ornaments. One color costume rule extends to hats, with Neapolitan hats replacing tricorne styles.
An advertisement touts a homemade remedy for kidney disorders claiming genuine ingredients and safe results. It lists mixing fluid extract buhen, compound fluid salmwort, and compound syrup sarsaparilia with water and advises dosage. It warns of symptoms like parched skin, backache, and frequent urination and urges immediate use if signs appear.
The piece notes several clergy moves and events in the Boston area. Rev E L Krumreig resigns from Potomac University in Washington. Daniel Evans returns to his Andover Seminary post after six months abroad. Prof Philip Rhinelander to chair Cambridge summer conferences July 17 to 31. Marshall A Hudson to speak at Ruggles Street Baptist Church. Rev Charles Eaton leaves Bowdoin Square Tabernacle to become city hospital chaplain. Rev D C McCallum leaves Everett Church for Australia. Salem district Sunday School convention Feb 9 at First Baptist Beverly with Hamilton S Conant. Rev Charles P Rankin reports raising 1000 to cancel church mortgage. Rev George B Dean ends St Pauls M E Lowell tenure April 1, may join Melrose First or Somerville Park Avenue.
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