Boston Post 1911 subscription rates notice
The Boston Post lists subscription costs for daily and Sunday editions with durations and prices. Rates include daily one year for unspecified, six months for $1.50, three months for 75 cents, one month for 25 cents. The Sunday Post one year $3.00, six months $1.50, three months 75 cents, one month 25 cents. Canadian copies 10 cents per copy. Payment to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY, Boston.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mass
Eeeseesers
THE
Sunday Post
Canada
Poetefice
Post Publishing Company
Post notices and contact details from editor and publishers
In this fragment the newspaper lists office numbers and staff roles including Financial and Sporting Editors at 1539 Main and Business Office numbers 1383 and 1584 Main. It warns subscriptions must be paid in advance and will be discontinued without expiration if not renewed.
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Newadeal
Taft’s Western Trip Focuses on Reciprocity with Canada
President Taft travels to Springfield for Abraham Lincoln birthday events and to address the Illinois Legislature on his reciprocity plan with Canada. He opened with a forceful speech at the Columbus Ohio Corn Exposition, urging national support for the proposal.
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Mr. Taft
Springfield
Ill
Abraham Lincoln
Illinois
Dominion of
Canada
Columbus
Bond's Vision Attack on Elder Over The Hague Remarks
The piece defends Samuel J. Elder against Sir Robert Bond who accuses him of provoking war over Newfoundland fisheries concessions sought by the United States. It portrays Elder as an effective advocate while noting Bond s fiery stance and pro reci procity opposition. The writer urges patience until Newfoundland's responsible government responds.
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Robert Bond
Newfoundland
Samuel J. Elder
Hague Tribunal
United States
Elder
Sir Robert
The
Hague
Bond
Congress Expands House Seats To 433 Members
Congress approves increasing the House from 391 to 433 seats to prevent state losses. Several states gain one to six seats each, with California and Oklahoma up three, and New York and Pennsylvania up six. Redistricting will be undertaken by state legislatures in time for the Sixty third Congress.
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House of Representatives
Alabama
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Louisiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Montana
North Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Utah
West Virginia
Illinois
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Texas
Washington
California
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
New York
Congress
Difficulties of Isolation and Air Trade Across Borders
The article argues that military air reconnaissance could become a means to transport goods, challenging tariffs. It suggests breaking down barriers with half-price shops on both sides, claiming customs cannot patrol the air. It notes ships will remain primary but freight aircraft will increasingly move goods inland.
Air Navigation and Free Trade as Modern Progress
The passage argues that global relations and free trade represent the ideal state of civilized humanity. It contends that 20th century progress aims toward this goal, and cites air navigation as practical proof against old isolationist trade schemes.
MIT Seeks Ten Year State Aid Grant of 100000
Massachusetts Institute of Technology asks the Legislature for an annual grant of 100000 dollars for ten years to improve efficiency. President Maclaurin favors state supervision to ensure proper governance while aiding Tech, noting precedent with Amherst Agricultural College and past state support.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Lowell
Harvard
Tech
Commonwealth
Agricultural College
Amherst
Maclaurin
State Board of Education
A Queer Plan For Ads In Magazines At Four Cents A Pound
The President and Postmaster General push to add a four cent a pound charge for magazine advertising matter in the post office appropriation bill while keeping current one cent rates for reading matter. Critics question the method and fairness and note possible tax shifts and cost-saving reforms. A Bellevue-Stratford Hotel roof auto cafe offers tours with highball service, with warnings about discarded empties and potential dangers from 18 story drops.
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Hitchcock
Post Office
Lincoln's Day Observances Across Boston and State
Lincoln's birthday is marked with commemorations in churches across the state tomorrow and Monday. Grand Army of the Republic speakers are invited in 24 Boston churches while public and parochial schools close. Sons of Veterans plan a muster at Faneuil Hall Monday.
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Abraham Lincoln
Boston
Grand Army
Sons of Veterans
Faneuil Hall
T Public Land
Lincoln
Grang Army
Come Back Dont Go Too Swift A Paca
A rustic admonition counsels restraint and caution. The speaker urges a young man to pace himself avoid wasteful effort and avoid burning out. He warns that moving too far could prevent a safe return. The tone is proverb like and instructional about steady progress.
Calamity on the Hammond Farm Highlights a Naive Helper
Caleb Martin hires Joe Miller for farm work in Hammond Indiana. Joe, new to farming, salt‑spreads cows and attempts to teach a two‑week old calf to drink. The calf dies and the horses gnaw salted hair from cows. Caleb dismisses Joe who disappears, leaving a cautionary tale about farming science.
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Caleb Martin
Hammond
Ind
Joe Miller
Caleb
Joe
Is hard water a soft drink in Clarence’s view
Clarence explains a humorous distinction between hard and soft drinks. Soft drinks are non alcoholic and include milk shakes soda and lemon ade. Hard drinks are highly alcoholic and include cocktails high balls and gin fizzes.
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Newt
Clarence
Quincy
Clarence Dear
The Longest Way Around Is The Most Expensive Way There In A Taxi
Quote attributed to Sil Mente about choosing longer routes in taxis. The remark frames travel costs and efficiency with a witty critique of avoidance.
Drip pans under L structures discussed in letter to editor
To the Editor of the Post a letter cites editorial on Boston Elevated officials and Chamber of Commerce proposals for replacing obstructive trolley guard wires with safer up to date methods. The writer asks for drip pans under L structures and notes crowded business districts.
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Boston Elevated
Chamber of Commerce
Corrie
Puvis de Chavannes Final Portraits Studio Triumphs
The last paintings, St Genevieve Watching Over Sleeping Paris and its companion, complete a two piece series honoring the city’s patron saint. Madame Marie Cantacuzene modeled the sentinel above a hushed city as Puvis’s life partner advised his coloring. Born 1824 Lyons died 1898 Paris.
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St. Genevieve
Paris
Puvis de Chavannes
Pantheon
Marie Cantacuzene
Recov
Amiens
Lyons
Rouen
Poitiers
Marseilles
Pierre Cecile Puvis de Chavannes
Meissonier
Salon
Braun, Clement & Co
New -York
Public calls for drip pans under Elevated tracks in Boston
The letter urges railway officials to disclose expense as the reason for not installing drip pans under Elevated crossings and stations. It cites public nuisance complaints from grease and slush and endorses wider reform with Chamber of Commerce backing. The piece also lists church noon services and preacher assignments across Boston area churches for the coming week.
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Chamber of Commerce
Forbearance in a rough neighborhood tale
A local caller portrays a rough district where Aunt Amandy seeks aid, noting the area’s gritty reputation while urging restraint and decorum in a tense social scene.
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