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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1921
Page
14
The Boston Post issue dated February 10 1921 from Post Publishing Co at 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts reports city news and events. This compact item notes the paper’s date and office, reflecting its daily publication context.
A London despatch says Sir Auckland Geddes the British ambassador to the United States will return to Washington armed with full powers to press a world conference on disarmament. Critics doubt his suitability, arguing such missteps threaten Anglo American ties and warning he should be persona non grata if he cannot mend relations.
Senate bill 213 in the Legislature seeks to prohibit trust companies from advertising that they act in paid capacities as executors administrators guardians and trustees. The measure amends existing law to ban newspaper periodical and poster notices by such corporations about those roles, a move critics deem ludicrous.
A discussion on circular letters and posters in banks sparks strong opposition as proponents warn of fines up to 1000 dollars for public notices and 500 dollars for those who display posters. Critics label the proposal absurd and likely to fail.
The International Paper president warns there will be no quick relief from high newsprint costs, a prospect publishers fear will worsen a distressed American newspaper industry. He notes publishers face heavy losses, rising labor and material costs, shrinking advertising, and declining circulation. A new congressional inquiry may be needed for real relief.
A British South Africa election result consolidates Jan Smuts’s premiership, defeating Hertzog's Nationalists. The victory preserves the country within the British colonial sphere, with Smuts credited for steering a decisive end to secession talks and earning praise from observers like Isaac F. Marcosson.
The piece argues Henry Ford’s idea to distribute factory organizations to rural communities aims at alleviating city congestion but rests on idealism. It notes cities grew via machinery and centralized, large-scale operations, cites Flint Akron Detroit as examples, and doubts farmers will sustain rural factories. It ends suggesting lowering car prices to enable country living and urban commuting.
Representative Keniston urges a legislative committee to report favorably on a memorial to Congress proposing an amendment to the Constitution. It would allow the people of the states to pass upon amendments. He argues Massachusetts should express its sentiment in support of this principle.
The text argues that citizens deserve direct control over political and domestic questions including amendments near their homes and personal lives. It warns legislatures are not always representative and can be swayed by influence, asserting that if people may vote on public servants they are fit to decide constitutional amendments.
A newspaper argues General Leonard Wood was not a political martyr for not serving in France. It credits his home service with vital contributions to the war effort and notes his strong standing with voters, including nearly carrying Ohio for Harding. The piece condemns misrepresentation by his supporters and asks readers to drop the martyr claim.
A reviewer surveys Kaleema by Marion McCleland, tracing its theatre world setting and a volatile marriage arc amid wandering acting troupes. Also praised are Mary Hastings Bradley’s The Innocent Adventuress and Adrian Heard’s The Ivory Fan, noting melodramatic plots, exotic locales, and old fashioned romance aimed at devoted readers.
The writer cites determination as the path to goals, noting that inspiration comes from work and that excuses vanish when effort remains steady. Even when progress stalls or gaps seem insurmountable, resilience defines the true measure of character. Dorchester, ROBERT GRIGG RUGGLES.
The column laments anonymous penny valentines with crude caricatures and sketches. The author recalls past outrage at rude verses, seeks a proper lace adorned Valentine filled with love and sentiment, and warns that without such a gift by Monday, Valentine Day 1921 will mean nothing to him.
A nostalgic verse from 1921 extols a day’s beauty and blue atmosphere. The speaker recalls whipping winds and cheerful May dreams, claiming no day should pass without leaving a jewel in memory’s crown that lingers in life.
A compact piece recounts John Tyler's rise after William Henry Harrison's death in 1841. It notes his tears at the convention, the swift 230 mile journey to Washington, the funeral, his oath, and early presidency amid Whig tensions. Tyler's tenure underscores caution for future vice presidential picks.
A Boston reader replies about cribbage puzzles and 49ers survivors, naming Stephen White Foster of Dorchester as the last living pioneer. Charlestown residents monitor the Lafayette Elm for signs of spring, a plantings link to the Bunker Hill monument. A circus boast promises a large act with lions tigers leopards and 24 horses in one arena. A backyard bird tableau describes gray squirrels woodpeckers bluejays and crows visiting for scraps and feeding interactions.
Rudolph Ganz gave a Jordan Hall recital noted for superb musicianship. The Boston review praises his technical mastery and tonal variety, with a powerful Chopin B minor sonata reading and striking Schubert and Debussy selections.
Richard G. O'Donnell won the presidency of the Teamsters Joint Council of Boston and Vicinity by a large majority at the annual officer election held at 95 Washington Street. He defeated incumbent candidate James Garrity by more than five votes.
The recollections note February 10 records with official figures showing 5 below in 1875 and 4 below in 1880. It cites a warmest 58 in 1909 and states no rain or snow on this date in ten years except 1916 1918 and 1920.
Washington February 9 The sundry civil appropriations bill was passed by the Senate carrying 412 million 350 thousand dollars with about 250 thousand for World war veterans. Principal items include 18 million 600 thousand for new and expanded hospitals for service men and funds for compensation and vocational training for the same group.
Joseph G. Sybertz 55 died at home 74 Hilburn Street Roslindale leaving a widow six children and five grandchildren. One son Oswald served overseas as a naval officer. another son Alphonse served in the submarine service. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Holy Trinity Church Shawmut Avenue.
Fuel Administrator Hultman said the Commission on the Necessaries of Life will begin a weeklong probe into coal dealers whose prices seem excessive. Stenographic records will be made to guide action. Fourteen Brockton dealers were summoned to Feb 14 to show why they charge high prices.
Belfast dispatch reports Thomas Halpin of Drogheda Corporation and John Moran a local printer were found shot to death this morning in Drogheda. The two men were taken from their homes before the shooting.
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