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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1917
Page
10
A Constantinople despatch reports Stam boul University’s law and literature faculties naming the German Emperor as the forefighter for the peace idea in response to a Nobel peace prize suggestion. The piece mocks Stamboul University and its humor department.
In the tense moment between the United States and Germany the article urges calm judgment as details emerge about the reported sinking of the American steamer Housatonic off the Scilly Islands. It warns against rash conclusions before facts are proven.
The Postoffice Department reportedly told the Senate committee that funds to continue pneumatic tube service will not be spent as intended. The $1,061,000 appropriation is tied to the bill before the Senate and is backed by broad public support, with officials warned not to divert it. The Senate has the remedy to compel compliance.
A discussion in the department about using appropriations for tube service reveals tension with representative government. Critics call compulsion unnecessary and inconsistent with the system, while supporters argue for the need.
The Post cites broad national support for President Wilson after severing diplomatic ties with Germany. Congress, former presidents, governors, jurists, financiers, and ministers express loyalty. Germans in America pledge fealty, but the paper vows no unprovoked war and only reacts to Germany’s actions with united consent.
A New York despatch claimed a German submarine could surface in New York harbor and shell Manhattan. The writer argues no high naval authority spoke such threat. Submarines might cause some damage but would not shell the city. New York harbor would not be undefended.
The Boston Industrial Home’s 1916 annual report shows aid to 1936 men and 532 women, with 34 741 lodgings and 51 778 meals costing about 46 000. Yet the public gave less than 300, a reply the article calls not creditable and suggests weaker appeals.
The column features Newton Newkirk’s varied notes and musings under a playful title. It blends literary and cultural allusions with brief, witty observations. The passage centers on the paradox of wealth and memory in a reflective, tongue in cheek voice.
A humorous long letter from Ami Wood of Fitchburg Mass proposes a Turtle Trust with adjustable post holes and real turtle soup. The reply from Ami Mailer rejects the plan, citing prior sales to a political committee and advising to “let them alone” for turtle farming.
An elderly resident recalls Boston weather records for February days. He cites official figures: 7 below in 1886, 2 below in 1908, 1 below in 1893, and 1 above in 1876. He notes a 6 hour high of 6 above on the frigid day and cites warmest readings of 64 in 1890 and 59 in 1909 with no rain or snow on this date since 1907.
Household hints advise keeping rolled bandages made from strong cotton with selvage. Tie them tightly, sterilize briefly in an oven, then store in a hot preserve jar with lid. Keep the jar in a convenient place as prescribed by Mrs H B Crosby of 260 Lexington Street East Boston.
A reflective verse passage contemplates the worth of conflict and the hope for meaning beyond immediate victory. It warns against fleeting triumphs that vanish from memory and urges lasting impact on the world’s fear and sorrow.
The Kutub Minar in Delhi is 238 feet tall and built of red sandstone and white marble in five stories. It stands among ruins ten miles from modern Delhi and is praised as a marvel with its shifting color palette from deep red to flaming orange.
Polly, left under Aunt Mary's care after her mother’s death, imagines starring in a motion picture as a film crew visits the farm. A river plunge, a near drowning, and a wakeful recovery end with Aunt Mary promising care and Dr. Barnes jokingly offering to be a father figure, while the apple paring scene remains unfulfilling.
A humorous verse by Walt Mason from 1917 contemplates the rapid pace of automotive progress. The speaker mocks self styled up-to-date gadgets and the public’s fascination with modern cars while fearing future obsolescence.
The doctor laughs and proclaims his happiness as he gives Aunt Mary a big kiss. Polly exclaims in delight, calling it just like the movies in a lighthearted scene.
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