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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1918
Page
10
Notice lists editorial rooms and staff lines at 1004 1005 and 7400 with various editors and departments. It warns subscriptions must be prepaid and will be discontinued without notice for delay, and asks readers to notify by mail if unable to obtain the paper regularly.
Philadelphia reports a flood of men into local recruiting stations following the sinking of the Tuscania and American troop deaths. The piece argues a retaliatory toll will be exacted and morale remains high despite enemy bombings.
The national food administration announced that the prohibition on serving pie and doughnuts on wheatless days has been lifted. Officials cite real hardship from the ban and note it affects lunchroom proprietors, while acknowledging popular taste and comfort.
A reader asks how daylight saving time would affect auto liability coverage when an accident occurs between noon and 1 pm if clocks shift. The letter notes uncertainty about Standard Time versus new time and cites concerns of quibbles and litigation under the proposed change.
Critics argue the reform plan is confusing and dangerous, highlighting multiple objections to its structure and potential consequences. Supporters claim benefits but the debate remains unresolved as warnings spread.
Stephane Lauzanne editor of Paris Matin spoke at the Boston City Club, refuting claims that France is exhausted after years of war. He cited France's growing army, increased shell production, and large wartime loans funded by French people while opposing calls to discredit the U S War Department.
A Senate hearing heard that California oil wells on naval reserves could supply two years of war and eight or nine years of peace with ample surplus for distribution. Critics warned of declining production on private lands, suggesting federal takeover would secure essential fuel for Uncle Sam.
The piece recalls Senator George E. Chamberlain as chair of the Senate military committee and accuses him of deficiencies in ordnance and small arms for U S troops. It notes 1915 small arms funding at 250000 dollars and a 50 percent cut to army trucks, arguing he did not protest then while now criticizing War Department readiness.
Alexander Berkman, an anarchist convicted of conspiracy, chuckles at a U S government pledge to ignore Bolshevik demands for his return to Russia. He will serve at a Atlanta prison for years, with prospects of travel freedom after his term as the country might benefit from his departure.
Reports from Rome claim German planes dropped bombs on Padua and other Venetian towns, causing limited civilian casualties and no strategic gain. The world expresses relief that cultural monuments near Venice remain largely undamaged, despite the sensational attack.
Rev George W Anderson visits camps in France collecting names and sending letters to soldiers friends in the States. Boston woman makes war bread. maple sugar and wood ashes for gardens noted. bronze Lincoln bust by Alexander Doyle from Dedham discussed. animal rescues and Leopard death at Zoo touched on. French Brigadier Flamand cites Marne retreat hardships.
Mister Noover is credited with ending free lunches, while a Boston column invites local men to submit photographs of their long hair for a friendly contest. The author jokes about ranking the length of gents’ hair and featuring a pen and ink portrait of himself.
A Chicago patrolman was robbed of his revolver while on duty and only noticed the loss after returning to the station. The columnist laments the incident and warns thieves may target equipment like night sticks and helmets next.
A brief inspirational note encourages resilience and persistence by stating you are never down as long as you admit it. It frames self acknowledgment as the key to continuing effort and staying in the game.
An ag expert urges Reading residents to fatten pigs from household waste as a wartime savings plan. A citizen asks if scraps like grapefruit hides and fish bones should feed a pig or fuel the stove. The reply favors preserving waste as fuel over starting a pig, citing cost and noise.
A fragmentary poem contrasts deep snow with spring promises as violet blooms and sunshine pierce the heavy skies. It evokes patience and faith while nature awaits renewal after wintry clouds.
A fragment notes historic temperatures for this date in Boston. It mentions storms and precipitation patterns, cites record lows of 5 below zero in 187, and zero in 1895 and 1R, and a warm 55 degrees in 1586, with rain or snow observed in 1910.
A 1920s style column notes Plainfield New Jersey claims the nation’s largest coal depot with fuel worth nearly three million dollars stored for rapid loading. It contrasts with Pennsylvania mines while urging efficiency in rail transport and reflecting on coal shortages and modern comforts.
A 19th century overview tracks anthracite from 865 tons sent to Philadelphia in the 1830s to 221850 tons by 1839 and notes a later shift to a 90 million ton annual output surpassing expectations, with speculation on future expansion.
Belle Acklam and Chester Mason share a humorous sleigh ride on a moonlit December road. Dolly the horse stumbles and breaks the cutter shaft. lost rubber searches, cake spill, and a miraculous recovery lead to a marriage in April. The rubber becomes a lasting wedding-day keepsake.
A comic 1918 verse feature shows Uncle Walt lamenting the harsh winter. He grumbles about wind and ice, coal costs, and rising bills while longing for summer and noting the strain on his budget and heat.
William Thomas Sampson born February 1840 in Palmyra New York rose from midshipman to master and lieutenant quickly at Annapolis. He led his class and became executive officer early in his distinguished naval career. the piece notes his brilliance from start to finish.
The article profiles a naval officer, famed for blockading Cuba and capturing Spanish vessels during the Spanish-American War. It notes his ascent from superintendent of the naval academy to chief of the Bureau of Ordnance, and his leadership of the North Atlantic squadron. He died May 6, 1902.
Madrid reports the Spanish ambassador in Berlin has telegraphed a note to the German government protesting the sinking of the Spanish steamer Geralda. The message was sent Thursday evening from Madrid.
A patriotic appeal urges unity in war time and loyalty to the administration. The columnist argues to drop party divisions and unite as Americans first and last, supporting those in command. Emphasizing a single national effort, the piece likens internal fights to a family quarrel dissolved during an external threat.
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