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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1914
Page
11
The Boston Post announces subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, geographic charges, and mailing specifics. It lists publisher offices, editorial staff, and publication details, with notices about renewals and classified notices.
The piece questions whether the militia should pursue an aeroplane branch given the high risk of death. It notes many youths would volunteer despite danger and argues government endorsement is unwarranted. The comparison to firing real bullets in mock battles illustrates the stakes involved.
The New York Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor reports rapid progress in tuberculosis control. The death rate from the disease has fallen, and the program includes social and economic rehabilitation of affected families, aiming to establish a replicable method for controlling tuberculosis within two years.
The Boston school committee issues a policy pledge to strengthen the teaching of the three Rs. Critics say recent focus drifted toward specialized subjects at the expense of core basics. The board argues the foundation must be solid first, with advanced topics added later.
Society women in Boston debate the Excise Commission move ordering hotels with liquor licenses to stop the dances. They complain it is too harsh and unfair since other cities allow similar events, while the board says no correction or moral guardianship is claimed. The commission simply asks that existing law be followed.
The missive notes Sylvia Pankhurst breaking from the militant wing in protest of their violent propaganda. The move is framed as a sign of awakening reason within the suffrage ranks and hints at changes in strategy among the Pankhurst factions and their allies.
A fragment notes a British suffragist and her Paris residence where she has become a refined woman who rejects cat and mouse jail terms. It argues votes for women are inevitable worldwide, and predicts Britain may move quickly if suffragists act sensibly.
The London opening marks a pivotal battle over Home Rule with Liberals led by Asquith facing Tory and Ulster resistance. Irish cause supporters anticipate progress by May 9 to avoid restarting the process, hoping for a dawn of freedom for Ireland and renewed global backing.
A congressional debate on immigration features Representative Church of California denouncing Hindu immigrants. He cites a turban overbearing calico as proof of difference, prompting critique of provincialism and questions about cultural attire and norms. The exchange highlights clashes over identity and assimilation.
A prominent German engineer argues large warships and ocean liners cannot pass the Panama Canal. He says Gatun Lake will feed the canal only part of the year and depths will drop during the dry season. He cautions against overoptimistic route changes, while our engineers dispute the forecast and await one year of operation.
Mayor Curley pays Judge Joseph J. Corbett a high compliment in accepting his resignation as corporation counsel. It is deserved. Corbett, both as a lawyer and active political force, is characterized by ability and a level head. Citizens of Boston are indebted for his services.
In WAVRE France on February 9 a fire aboard the steamship Bordeaux of the French transatlantic line caused about $20,000 in damage. The ship was in harbor with all cargo discharged and had recently arrived from New York.
A humorous dialogue portrays Newton Newkirk urging his lazy horse Peg to gallop and not balk. The speaker chastises the stubborn animal while entertaining a crowd with insistence and playful curses. The exchange combines comic critique with affectionate amusement at the horse’s reluctance and the rider’s impatience.
A compact reflection notes that many individuals slump or slump mentally because they are tense for conflict. The piece explores how internal pressure triggers withdrawal or lashing out as an unconscious defense.
A young typist asks why her goldfish snores and makes moaning sounds while sleeping. The Newt replies the fish merely sleeps with eyes open and snorts, advising to prevent lying on its back and to insist the pet breathes through its nose. The tone is playful and diagnostic with light humor.
A reader warns that if the goldfish persists in singing in its sleep, a drastic threat to send it to a fish market may be considered. The writer offers a home visit to examine the fish, stating would not guarantee a diagnosis by correspondence.
The item presents a cryptic phrase about secrecy and speech. It appears as a compact quip or proverb suggesting silence or restraint as a safeguard for secrets. No concrete event or subject identified beyond the witty conceit.
A 25 year old widow seeks guidance on marrying a man eight years her senior who has a fierce temper and jealousy. She has a four year old daughter she wishes to protect. The adviser urges caution but suggests she could take a chance if she can curb temper and jealousy, noting the stepfather would rely on the mother for upbringing and care of the child.
Dr Vernon L Briggs notes the Bowker homestead built in 1680 on Grove Street Norwell is nearly finished being restored. The site, once part of North Scituate and called Mt Blue, is tied to New England’s oldest structures, with local historical society to preserve it for future generations.
Jerome D Greene, newly elected secretary of the Rockefeller Foundation, rose from Harvard to private secretary to ex president Eliot and now oversees funds set aside for educational and philanthropic use. The piece blends local notes on skating police, shipboard monkeys, hot air car heaters, and a Taunton council joke about appointing 27 new field drivers.
The Madeleine in Paris blends Greek temple design with European church interiors. Noted as Paris’s most fashionable worship site, it hosts aristocratic weddings and a renowned organ. Napoleon and Louis XVIII attempted to complete or repurpose it. finally Louis Philippe in 1832 finished and consecrated it as a church. Hawthorne praises its splendor and arches.
A couple argues over choosing a child and visits an orphanage. Bessie secretly selects a boy, hoping to please Ben. On reveal, Ben presents a girl, and both discover the twins resemble each other, resolving their dispute with joy as they welcome both children into their home.
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