Boston Post front page details and subscription notice
The Boston Post lists its February 12 1918 issue details with publication info subscription rates and payment instructions. It notes pricing for daily and Sunday editions regional dispatch and directs readers to obtain the paper via newsdealer or by mail with payment in advance.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mass
Eoees
Bonunday
Avertissioenis
A. Grozier
Largest Newspaper Press Plant in New England
Robert Moe of R Hoe & Co hails the Boston Post as owning the largest newspaper printing plant in New England and the largest press in the world, underscoring the paper's dominance.
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Boston Post
New England
Robert Moe
R. Hoe & Co
Canada Sets Example on Parcels Post Expansion
The Dominion of Canada pushes for wider parcels post use. The House of Commons passed a resolution stating the expansion would serve the public interest. The article notes the U S lags behind other nations and cites four express reasons including Wells Fargo and Adams.
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Dominion of Canada
United States
House of Commons
House
Canada
John Wanamaker
Wells Fargo
Roosevelt Third Term Push Sparked by Philadelphia Times
The Philadelphia Times endorses Roosevelt stressing duty in private life and politics and argues he should become president again with potential beyond a third term. The piece questions public support for a prolonged presidency and compares it to an emperor ruling from Washington.
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Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Theodorus I
Washington
Regulating Railroads and the Need for Public Reform
President Mellen of the New Haven argues for broad regulation of railroads, noting experts from various fields cannot govern all sectors. He says reforms in railroading have often been driven by law and lawmakers, with public benefits from required improvements and abuses corrected.
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Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Mr. Mellen
Famine-Stricken Region in Civil War China Faces Starvation
Report describes a vast famine spanning about 50 000 square miles amid China’s civil war. Millions suffer as food shortages intensify, with humanitarian needs rising across affected provinces and communities.
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China
Hunger Threatens 3 Million After Floods in District
Floods last year wiped out crops across the district leaving 600000 families or about 3 million people starving. Relief appeals go through ground committees and the Red Cross with President Taft's endorsement. The relief committee says fifteen dollars will save a family from starvation.
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Red Cross Society
Taft
Lincoln Birthday Memorial Vision For Lincoln's Name
The Lincoln birthday observance centers on a $2,000,000 memorial to honor his rugged humanity and popular appeal. The proposal seeks an unconventional monument that reflects his loving nature and connection to the people, suitable for a Washington or Gettysburg site.
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Abraham
Lincoln
Washington
Gettysburg
Abraham Lincoln
A lively session as Parliament reopens debates on Irish home rule
The British Parliament resumes with a lively session forecast. Debate on the address will center on home rule, though the government bill may not arrive until March and a reading vote is not expected before Easter. Liberals aim to pass amid struggle. Unionists warn voters.
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Belfast
Orangemen
Churchill
Ireland
Auto in brigandage demonstrates car as crime aid
In New York last Saturday a payroll thief used an automobile to flee after attackers knocked down a bank employee and grabbed nearly $1000. The crowd pursued as a car sped away, illustrating the motor carriage's daring assistance in crime.
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New York
Bond Street
Bowery
Great Jones Street
Paragraph on Facts and Fashions Trends
Changeable taffeta hats will be popular and shoes grow more ornate. Black velvet bows trim blouses while one sided dress effects continue. Wide girdles on afternoon frocks and long gloves after shorter sleeves. Plain effects rise with tassels and fringe on satin suits. Velvets in vieux rose and white tullet lace jabots trend among smart women.
Appreciation of Uncle Walt Mason Verse Weariness
Boston readers laud Uncle Walt Mason for choosing words that bend and mock the language in Weariness and praise his prose poem craft. The note imitates Mason’s style and nods to Thomas W. Lawson while hoping for the poet’s long life and daily smile.
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Boston Post
Uncle Walt
Mason
Post
Boston
Noah Webster
Thomas W. Lawson
Walt
Pastor Russell
Walt Mason
Adam
Beating Daffy Howse in Malden Duel Threat Amid Feuding Letters
A whimsical exchange from Medford and Malden reflects a mock duel dispute between WHIT of Medford and Daffy Howse of Malden. The letter jokes about fighting, peace committees, and legendary ride comparisons while defending honor and local pride.
Mrs Gamp and Betsey Prig in Dickens Portrait
In Phiz’s drawing from Martin Chuzzlewit Mrs. Lalrey Gamp and Betsey Prig share a toast and clash over the mythical Mrs. Harris. The piece recalls Gamps nursing flaws, their quarrel, and Dickens’ satirical critique of drunken, ignorant nurses and their era.
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Mrs. Gamp
Martin Chuzzlewit
Phiz
Dickens
Lalrey Gamp
Mrs. Quickly
Betsey Prig
Betsey
Mrs. Prig
Lairey Gamp
Mrs. Harris
Martin Chuzzlewitt
Gamps Andrigs
Duel Feud Proposed Over Steak and Beers
A narrator offers to referee a duel between two friends, accepting challenge pledge from one side in exchange for a modest fee. He suggests weapons not chosen by himself and proposes a meal stakes of sirloin steak with hashed potatoes and a pitcher of Pilsener, the duelist who eats most paying.
Observant Citizen Reflects On Winter And Local Wildlife
A reader mocks warm winter predictions while noting hardy pheasants in near-freezing weather aided by neighbors. Obituary tribute to Maine guide Robert Phillips recalls his decades of service to Megantic Club. A businesswoman stereotype prompts contrast with a plainspoken diner scene and a Baseball tale from Father of Baseball George Wright. An acorn theft mystery unfolds as gray squirrels raid a rock cache after a heavy snow. The hermit of Governor's Island remarks on his driftwood shelter. Samuel J. Elder shines at Williams College alumni dinner with a tale of theatrical fate.
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New England
Robert Phillips
Stratton
Maine
Pine Tree
Guide Phillips
Heber Bishop
Phillips
Megantic
Massachusetts
Rob Phillips
Rob
Governor's Island
Samuel J. Elder
Williams College
Exchange Club
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