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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
14
The notice lists subscription prices for Daily and Sunday papers for Canada and foreign orders, including annual six month and monthly rates. It notes Canadian per copy pricing, double-rate Canada Sunday, Boston District postage, and that all money sent at sender's risk with checks or money orders payable to Post Publishing Co.
The notice states all subscriptions must be prepaid and will be discontinued without notice upon expiration. Readers are urged to inform the paper by mail if they cannot obtain the Post regularly from dealers. Edwin A. Grozier is editor and publisher.
The article notes a $12 million Navy amendment to equip yards for battleship construction, signaling increased naval activity at Charlestown. It argues the yard will receive its share and benefit from the Commonwealth's new drydock, suggesting expansion rather than decline.
Boston marked the centennial of Frederick Douglass with events at Faneuil Hall praising the former slave who rose to fame. The city honored him by naming a public square in his name and lauded his character, abilities, and enduring memory as an inspiration to African Americans.
The counting and declaration of the electoral vote completed before Congress yesterday confirms Woodrow Wilson as President for four more years. The paper notes broad public satisfaction across parties, contrasting with the opposing candidate’s lack of foreign policy direction.
The speaker expresses relief that there will be no horse swapping during a perilous current, emphasizing safety concerns in the waterway. The remark highlights caution in handling a risky segment of the stream.
The author argues Germany has no true neutral friends amid rising protests from Brazil to Norway and Denmark over the new unrestricted submarine warfare. The piece questions whether the policy will bring any material gains and urges reflection before further attacks on neutrals without warning.
Bertie Bertram writes from Dorchester by the Splash about fashion shifts and the camisole piece, noting its pink hue and its place as a symbol of changing trends. He hints at trouble and asks if the prior column was printed, promising more timely fashion tips.
In a chaotic exchange Newt is asked to explain camisole versus brassiere as readers debate the camisole casserole matter. The column promises to conclude the camisole debate tomorrow with a final explanation and model details from N. N. P. S.
The text claims that William J. Bryan authored the Cologne Gazette wireless message are disputed. Bryan states he had no involvement, knew nothing of the message, and did not know if it was sent. The piece notes apologies are due for any earlier assertions.
A Boston world’s fair proposal for 1920 faces criticism as a proponent warns that even a $20 million project would raise land assessments and rents, shifting the burden onto city taxpayers and the poor. The piece argues residents should vote on the plan before any commitment.
The Senate refused to suspend rules and attach the rider increasing postal rates on newspapers and magazines to the post office appropriation bill. Washinton claims this ends the fight for the session, as no public demand or governmental need supports the measure, and the public would suffer from the rate increase.
A historical note discusses the largest waves formed by submarine earthquakes, noting estimates of up to 210 feet but suggesting 80 feet is more plausible. A Rio de Janeiro photo illustrates the dramatic stillness of water drawn away before the towering wall surges toward shore.
A historical survey of giant ocean waves caused by submarine earthquakes and cyclones. It recounts notable events from 1099 to 1993, detailing tsunamis and solitary breakers, their origins, casualties, and affected regions, ending with a teaser about tomorrow's picture of a giant weather vane.
A column mix covers rising daylight, high incomes, tax returns, and a Maine cold. It notes Harvard seniors earning Very High Academic Honors including two Chinese students, then shifts to Alfred Noyes and a naval dinner aboard Inflexible after Jutland. The piece also includes a germ spread query and quirky local anecdotes about clocks and a farmer’s note in a barrel of apples.
Readers ask if Liberia is part of the United States and why its flag bears stars. They seek dressmaking classes in Boston with pay terms and advise on a minor's earnings from away from home. A lawyer comments on a minor’s claim to earned money.
Shipping circles express concern over the continued absence of the American steamer Borinquen. The vessel left Fowey England bound for Boston on January 8 with a cargo of china clay, and a winter passage was expected to take longer than usual.
Galileo of Pisa born in February 1564 pursued painting mathematics and mechanical toys as a child. He became a mathematics professor at Pisa and built a 30x telescope revealing celestial wonders and supporting Copernican theory. He died aged 78.
Dolly receives a valentine at school believing it from Willie Devereaux but Clarice learns it is from Tom Crosby who mocks her with the nickname Dolly Dumpling. Dolly’s excitement and Clarice’s heartbreak unfold as they discuss the letters and the meaning of Valentine’s Day.
A poem on thrift contrasts youth and age with a tale of Clarice welcoming Wayne Tresleigh after a snowy evening. Valentine gifts arrive for Dolly as Clarice and a child share the glow of the holiday. Santa snow and household warmth frame a sentimental scene.
Miss Champagne confesses she is 18 and deeply in love with a man two years her senior. She refused his proposal two weeks ago, then realized her true feelings and asks how to convey them without seeming forward. The advice suggests frankness or subtle encouragement to prompt a new proposal, noting love’s value even when uncertain.
Weather notes from Boston show the record coldest temperatures for February 1 at 2 below zero in 1875 and 1 above zero in 1888. The warmest on this date reached 60 degrees in 1882 and 1908, and 66 degrees in 1915. Rain or snow occurred in the past decade on this date in 1908 1909 and 1911.
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