Boston Post Subscription Rates February 6 1915
The Boston Post lists subscription prices for U S and Canada one year 3.00 six months 1.50 three months 1 00 foreign one month 1.00 Sunday one year 8.90 six months 1.50 three months 1.00 daily and Sunday rates with Canada postages noted The notice also warns against sending cash and advises checks drafts and money orders payable to POST PUBLISHING CO.
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U. S
Canada
Sunday Post
Roston
Postoffier
Mase
Post Publishing CO
Editorial and editorial staff contact lines
Advertising and subscription notes outline payment in advance and discontinuation on expiration if the Post is not available from dealers. Readers are urged to notify by mail if the newspaper cannot be obtained regularly.
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The
Sunday Post
Slogans urge action to spur employment and prosperity
The State Commission on Unemployment says Do It Now Boston American promotes Buy It Now paint trades urge Paint Now. All align with Post Build Now to start work, aid the unemployed, restore confidence, and hasten an Era of Good Times. More cries mean broader cooperation.
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State Commission On
Boston American
Post
Copley Square Plans Meet with Traffic Worries
The Post argues against beautification schemes for Copley Square, warning that altering the space could slow heavy traffic. It urges pausing tinkering and directing effort and funds to more urgent needs.
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Copley Square
Janeverte
the Square
Massachusetts suffrage amendment moves toward ballot vote
A clear Senate passage with a large majority signals the resolution sending the woman suffrage amendment to voters in November. The House is expected to follow. The paper notes some doubt about public sentiment but predicts a likely win or a tight result, with strong pressure on opponents.
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Senate
Massachusetts
House
General Court
Not interned German ships and naval policy debate
The discussion contrasts interned ships with German merchantmen in U S ports. Interned vessels remain under neutral government control at harbor, while German merchant ships operate freely but with risk. Two German warships are interned abroad, one in Honolulu and one in Porto Rico.
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United States
Boston
Germany
Honolulu
Porto Rico
Ship Purchase Bill Must Ban Belligerent Vessels
The proposal remains perilous unless amended to forbid acquiring any belligerent ships. The warning stresses that even limited allowances could escalate maritime conflict and compel stronger regulatory safeguards.
Germany declares war zone around Great Britain and Ireland
The German admiralty announces that from February 18 all waters including the English Channel will be a war zone. Enemy merchant ships risk destruction even if crew and passengers face danger. The note blames neutral flags and warns U.S. ships of possible torpedoing, calling it a new form of blockade and urging caution over misinterpretation or unauthorized declaration.
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Great Britain
Ireland
English Channel
Bismarck
Germany
United States of America
England
United States
Legal Comedy on a Dog Bite Case by Sap and Newt
A letter-worne exchange imagines Newt as a free legal adviser taking a case where a neighbor sues over a dog bite. Sap details a plan to prove the dog was lame blind toothless dead and never owned by the defendant to win at trial and gain public glory.
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Newt
Sap Hedde
Sap
Federal workmen compensation bill urged by editorials
The Kern McGillicuddy measure for federal workmen would cover all civilian U S employees, compensate occupational diseases and injuries, cut waiting time to three days, pay 662 3 percent of regular wage during disability, aid dependents, and promote prevention. The House judiciary committee favors it, and time may be the only hurdle.
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Congress
United States
House Judiciary Committee
The New Marshal Appointed by President Wilson
President Wilson names John J. Mitchell of Marlboro United States marshal for the district. Mitchell, a former congressman, brings public service experience and noted ability. The appointment hints at Wilson’s conciliatory approach despite past partisan votes on the Panama tolls repeal.
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President Wilson
John J. Mitchell
Marlboro
Thirteenth
United States
Mitchell
Postmaster Murray
Wilson
Melrose Reports Low Fire Loss for Year
Fire losses in Melrose totaled 24 873.15 dollars according to Chief Edwards annual report released to the public. He notes the figure is small for the city size and urges full motorization of the fire department for greater efficiency and economy.
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Melrose
Edwards
Salem
Witch City
John M. Stewart
Beaver Street
Michael I. Condon
Boston Street
Leander Leghorn in Spring Song Glimpse
A playful verse fragment mocks seasonal romance with lines about Leander Leghorn praising spring while weather turns cold and snowy. It contrasts cheerful dishes like beef stews and mutton pies with the chill of sleet and purpling noses, then shifts to humorous asides about Boston.
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John Dev
Boston
Sally Sudden
Piffle That’s Pulled Every Day
A fragment notes a recurring line about inviting the postman in for hot coffee when the weather is cold, indicating a cozy habit or domestic ritual. The brief text centers on hospitality and daily routine without broader context or supporting events.
Allies in Crimea War Showcase Franco British Unity Yet Missed Chance
A historical account notes how French and British troops fought side by side in the Crimea of 1854 50, with early joint action at Alma and later costly failures at Balaklava Inkerman and Sebastopol due to hesitancy and poor planning amid cold conditions and weak transport.
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Russia
Turkey
Prussia
Austria
Great Britain
Key
Roumania
Bulgaria
France
Kaiser
Crimea
Black Sea
Germany
Sebastopol
Alma
The
Observant Citizen reporting from New England letters and notes
A selection of vignettes from early 1915 include commentary on wages for potato harvesters, flag etiquette, safety at Fore River Shipyard, births in Salem, moving pictures at the University of Maine, a tunnel work superstition, profiles of local figures Merwin Loomis and Anthony W. McNealy, signs of spring observed on ice and in fields, and war badge purchases in Canada.
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John M. Briscoe
Department of Forestry
University of Maine
Briscoe
Dowsging
Orono Theatre
Merwin Loomis
Court Street
Springfield
Oldest Inhabitant Recalls Boston February Extremes
The report cites coldest Feb 6 in Boston at 6 below zero in 1895 and a high of 658 above zero on Feb 6 184. It lists daily extremes for the past decade with figures such as 1905 low 22 high 33 and 1910 low 8 high 40, among other entries.
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Boston
Ielow
Aes
The Power of Love and The Sewer Job
Billy a college graduate faces unemployment and pride when the construction company seeks 40 workers for a sewer project. He fears exposure and judgment from friends and neighbors while his wife Molly endures hardship, yet his resolve to provide for his family remains strong.
Homeless Uncle Walt Seethes at Winter Indifference
A 1915 verse by Walt Mason laments complacent readers while the unhoused endure harsh winter nights. The poem scolds affluent readers for comfort as others sleep on frozen ground, warning fate could reverse fortunes.
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Walt Mason
Billy Finds New Purpose As Private Secretary to Chief
After months of harsh trench work Billy is promoted by superintendent Barton to a private secretary role for Mr Sexton. The move is inspired by Billy's steadiness and honesty, supported by his wife Molly and their baby Billy-boy. His revived energy comes from family love and a promise of lasting employment.
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Billy
Molly
Mr. Barton
Barton
Billy-boy
Sexton
He . Bilas
Noten
Antighy
Colds end in pneumonia warned by drug pamphlet
An old advertising note warns that colds can lead to pneumonia and advises care against drafts, a careful diet, and using Brown's Bronchial Troches to ease coughing. The remedy is described as harmless yet efficacious and sold by all druggists in prices of 25c, 50c, and $1.00.
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