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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
12
A drive to raise 350000 for an Army and Navy Y M C A building in the city appeals to citizens to donate within their means. The piece argues a well funded Y M C A benefits soldiers and the community, urging broad support and Boston’s tradition of generosity.
The late Colonel Josiah H. Benton was a distinguished lawyer and writer who served Boston Public Library as trustee and for nine years as board president. For 25 years he gave selfless service to the people, tireless in support of the library he cherished, and his passing is noted as a distinct loss to the community.
The piece argues against partisan meddling in Wilson’s leadership. It lists suggested insiders from both parties and mocks schemes to invite Roosevelt or other figures into the cabinet. It contrasts with historical precedents under McKinley and Cleveland to claim such plans are impractical.
The text notes a quick change in political affiliation echoing President Wilson's approach. It suggests circumstances could alter this trajectory, but such changes have not yet materialized.
The article argues the United States would shift to war economy if Germany strikes. It asserts continued strong trade with other nations, boosted home production, and ready finances. The piece notes U.S. industrial capacity, gold holdings, and a spike in securities prices after severance of relations.
Yesterday the Senate approved the President’s move to sever diplomatic relations with Germany by a wide margin. The result counters critics who urged a weaker stance and those who would yield U S rights at sea. The decisive vote sends a strong message to the world and to domestic doubters.
Timothy H. Murnane, longtime Boston sports writer and authority on baseball, died after decades as player, official, reporter, and critic. His work earned universal respect for his clean, honest coverage and fair treatment of the game and its players.
Mrs Susan P Anthony wife of Gardner C Anthony dean of Tufts College engineering school died yesterday at her home 14 Professors Row Somerville after months of illness
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls February 8 in Boston reaching zero twice in 1875 and 1908 but never below zero by official figures. He calls the date seasonable with daytime 30 to 40 and nighttime 12 to 25. Historic highs include 63 in 1891, with later records 50 in 1894 and 45 in 1909. Snow or rain occurred on this date in 1911 and 1915.
A fragment from a Wollaston Massachusetts poem by Clara Bell recalls a mother singing to a baby brother in a dusty attic. The scene centers on a red old fashioned cradle and the memory of lullabies.
An exasperated narrator rails at dormitory smoking by female students while recalling his own disastrous initiation. He argues smoking is a manly habit and warns that women who smoke will face future trouble, urging girls to confess and abandon the habit.
The sketch recalls William Tecumseh Shermans rise from West Point private to famed Civil War general. It notes his role in the March to the Sea and the bond with Ulysses Grant, including a letter exchange praising mutual confidence and trust under pressure.
The Great Barrier Reef extends over 1200 miles along Australia's east coast as a vast coral ridge. It hosts about 3000 residents from 24 nationalities and supports wealth in pearls and fish, with red and black corals valued highly at markets, though most reef coral itself holds little industrial value.
A feature describes an ambitious irrigation dam project claimed to be the largest of its kind. The article profiles engineers, regional planners, and the expected impact on farming, water supply, and regional development.
An Observant Citizen notes thick ice at Houghton's pond and a Boston winter that mirrors earlier seasons. He cites famous births in February, antique samplers at Brooks Reed Gallery, cribbage debates, and local civic scenes from Danvers to Dorchester.
Doctor John L and his wife Helen drift apart through jealousy and infidelity. After a near-fatal brain shock following a revealing note, Helen cares for him as he recovers and embarks on a two year voyage. He later reflects that their lack of true togetherness was the missing link binding them.
Poet Jatt Mason notes artists face rising costs while the market refuses higher art prices. He argues writers struggle to profit as everyday goods and craft wages climb, leaving muses to endure losses even amid inflation.
The doctor and Helen pause to kiss a newborn girl described as the sweetest baby in the world. The moment captures a tender family scene.
A letter discusses whether a submarine can discharge torpedoes without fully surfacing and explains why periscope visibility is needed. It also clarifies flag design, asserting three crosses on the Union Jack with details on St George St Andrew and St Patrick.
Answer: a man’s son is not a citizen if born abroad and only first papers exist. The father’s intent to naturalize does not grant the son citizen rights. Only birth within the United States or subsequent naturalization of the son provides citizenship.
After siding with the British, Benedict Arnold held the rank of colonel in the British Army.
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