Boston Post 1918 February 14 Independent Democratic paper
The Boston Post dated February 14 1918 notes editorial rooms sporting editor and financial editors at 258 Washington Street Boston The notice includes subscription policy payment in advance and discontinuation on castration with Edwin A Grozier listed as editor and publisher.
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The
Boston Post the
Independent Democratic Paper of
New England
Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Edwin A. Grozier
Smileage Books Spread Soldier Entertainment
Camp Devens staged a first show of its kind and the effort to fund morale passes forward through Smileage coupons. Buy Smileage books for 1 or 5 dollars to send to soldiers or to a commanding officer for distribution, supporting wholesome recreation.
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Camp Devens
Parallel in reading editorials about Lincoln and Wilson
The piece contrasts editorials critiquing Lincoln and Wilson, noting a grudging acceptance of parallel criticism. It argues that differing reactions do not excuse abuse and recalls Lincoln’s patience was itself billed as weakness and incompetence.
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Lincoln
Wilson
Death of Charles Barron Revives Old Boston Museum Memories
The actor Charles Barron, longtime star of the Boston Museum stage from 1869 to 1892, has died. He was a popular figure known for rugged power and versatile range from broad comedy to tragic fire, leaving a lasting mark on its membership and decorative memories of his era.
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Charles Barron
Boston Museum
Barron
Ind Weamer
Museum Notes Highlight Diminished Middle Age Artifacts
Mr Barron’s passing underscores how long ago that era was as the museum notes a scarcity of conspicuous medieval pieces in its collection.
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Mr. Barron
Wilson speech and Kaiser Hamburg note split over peace terms
An editorial compares President Wilson's peace principles to the Kaiser's Hamburg address. It argues German force advocates block peaceful settlement while Austrians and others see the need for an honorable, universal peace and urges Germany to listen to enlightened opinion.
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Wilson
von Hertling
Germany
Junkers
Imperial Sword Rattlers
Austria
Kaiserbund
Hamburg
Thompson Exposed False War Spy Claims Shown Inaccurate
New York City district attorney reviewed claims by C S Thompson about 14 spies shot and ships carrying ammunition to Germany. Grand jury found the stories wholly without foundation and Thompson admitted he was misinformed. The DA praised handling of sensational war assertions.
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New York City
C. S. Thompson
American Defence League
New York
Germany
Thompson
All Sorts Newton Newkirk We Hex Ki
Bard of the Mystic criticizes Bertram in a soulful All Sorts verse. Whit declares a challenge with a rhythmic wallop, provoking a response as Bertie resumes his satirical ride against Pegasus.
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Whit
Bertie Bertram
Dorchester
Bertie
Old Pegasus
The Passing of Whit by Bertie Bertram
A humorous verse about Whit a knitter, mocked as a failed poet. The speaker recalls Newton’s warning of Whit s grim fate and imagines Whit knitting mittens and helmets for geese as scandals swirl around Medford Massachusetts.
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Whit
Bertie Bertram
Pajama Counter Mixup Sparks City Laughs
A bemused department store encounter ends with a salesman puzzled as a man orders six pajama outfits and splits the pieces between two recipients in Cambridge. The Peculiar buyer walks out, leaving staff joking he may be a spy while revealing a quirky pajama partnership.
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Cambridge
Jimmie
Tom
Ford ships sub chasers speed to war effort
Secretary Daniels announced last week that the keel was laid at the Ford plant in Detroit for the first of a fleet of super submarine chasers. Production is estimated at one craft daily, each 200 feet long and fully armed, to sail from the Great Lakes and Erie Canal to the Atlantic, challenging German U boats and the Kaiser's frightfulness.
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Daniels
Ford Motor Plant
Detroit
Henry Ford
Great Lakes
Erie Canal
Atlantic
Submarine Armament Questioned by Expert
Dr W H Van Loon former Cornell professor disputes claims Germany will arm new submarines with 15 inch guns arguing the idea is impractical given the size and weight of such a weapon on a submersible vessel. He calls the assertion absurd and highly unlikely based on common sense and physics.
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Germany
W. H. van Loon
Cornell University
U S S Lakewood Seeks Music Box for Sailors
The U S S Lakewood crew on the Atlantic asks for a music box to boost morale. A fund has started to raise money, with any contribution welcome, sent to Herbert for collection.
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Lakewood
Atlantic
Herbert
Boston coldest and warmest readings on February 14
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls Boston weather on February 14 with official lows of 3 and 6 below to zero in 1875 and 1887 1905, and a high of 28 degrees in 1886. He notes rain or snow on this date in 1909 1911 and 1914.
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Boston
The Sucker Sinks Liberty Bond Hype in Bitter Verse
A verse by I alt Mason lampoons the gullible buyer who shuns Liberty Bonds. It mocks the fool who chases quick riches, bets on fakes, and falls for gilded schemes, tracking the fool from east to west until his money is gone.
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Johnnie Horner
Thomas
Mason
Eve's Valentine Mirror Brings Adam Home at Campbell Estate
Eve Murdock misses her ride to the party then discovers a secret admirer waiting in the orchard. Adam Campbell, believed wounded and far from home, appears beneath the moonlit trees, declaring his long awaited love as Eve realizes her future with him.
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Murdock
Eve
Tom Murdock
Campbells
Adam Campbell
Sis
Adam
Grace Campbell
Aunt Jane
Grace
Campbell
Vyeu
Jane
Wats
Coats
Molly
St. Valentine's Mirror
Peter Piner
Incelina
Jove
Cutting Wood to Fight Coal Shortage Across Regions
The article notes New England and other Northern states relying on wood to heat homes as coal supplies ran short. It describes public and private efforts, wood yard programs in Washington, and the shift benefiting woodland cleanup. It contrasts wood heat with anthracite coal and reflects on romantic notions versus practical realities.
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Washington
New England
Wood made major general under Roosevelt in 1938
The letter quotes that General Leonard Wood was made major-general of the U S Army on August 8 1938 during President Roosevelts administration. It notes his prior rank as captain when a surgeon and lists service milestones including Rough Riders colonel May 8 1898 brigadier general July 8 1908 and major general December 7 1898. It also names Rear Admiral Cary T Grayson and asks about presidential second terms since Washington.
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Sir
Leonard Wood
President Wilson
G. B
Wood
Roosevelt
United States Volunteer Cavalry
Rough Riders
Cary T. Grayson
Two Minute Talks On The War Inspire Skill And Perseverance
The piece argues Germans show new war methods, but Americans must match with skill and persistency. Using fables of a crow and the widow, it urges practice and determination to build the best equipped army and achieve a victorious outcome. It closes with a toast to success in the war.
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Samuel
Government Pension and Civil Service Inquiries
Letters to the editor cover requests for government aid for elderly citizens, eligibility for state support, and how to become a letter carrier via civil service exams. They also ask if Red Cross nursing can be pursued without full training and seek official guidance on related requirements and locations.
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France
United States
Co. W. M
State House
Central Post Office
Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Enlistment in Navy and Naval Reserve
A member of the navy enlists for active service throughout his enlistment. Members of the naval reserve force are not required to perform any active service in time of peace but may be assigned to duty at their own request.
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Navy
Naval Reserve
Naval Reserve Force
The Rev Albert Lee Dies in Florida
The Rev Albert Lee a Harvard and Yale Theological Seminary graduate and former Malden resident died February 6 in St. Petersburg Florida. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 8 at the residence of Mr and Mrs A W Burgess 63 Greenleaf Street Malden conducted by Rev Charles F Dole of Jamaica Plain a Harvard classmate.
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Albert Lee
Harvard
Yale Theological Seminary
Malden
St. Petersburg
Fla
A. W. Burgess
Greenleaf Street
Charles F. Dole
Jamaica Plain
Lee
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