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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1916
Page
12
Subscription and mailing details for the Boston Post include daily and Sunday rates for U S and Canada, foreign options, and notices on payment in advance. Publisher Edwin A Grozier lists addresses, post office rules, and renewal reminders for readers.
The article notes W. H. Kramer testified to a House subcommittee examining Representative Buchanan's impeachment charges against U S Attorney Marshall in New York. It states the council's funds came from German sources and asserts the apparent Kaiser ownership of the effort, while praising genuine organized labor for not supporting the misnamed Labor's National Peace Council.
President Wilson’s consent to use his name on Ohio primaries becomes a near certainty under state law. While some oppose the 1912 platform pledge for a constitutional term limit, the public overwhelmingly supports Wilson as the Democratic and many other voters’ preferred candidate this year.
The Census Bureau estimates the United States will begin the year with 101,208,315 people and grow to 102,017,312 by July. It notes Americans surpass other nations in growth and notes China, Russia and Britain have much larger populations in distant regions.
The article hails the United States as the greatest potential world power and credits American intelligence and manhood for this rise, noting there is no arrogance in the boast of national strength and growth.
The piece weighs the dilemmas of arming merchant ships in war. It contrasts German threats to treat armed enemy ships as targets with Britain and France backing armed merchants. It warns that denying armed ships could curb submarine warfare and endanger U.S. interests, urging careful future policy.
The Postmaster General endorses an aerial mail route to Nantucket with daily winter service and 13 weekly summer trips via intermediate stations at Viney ard. It would be the postal service’s first regular use of a plane, seen as potentially epochal amid rail and telecommunication advances.
The note paints a playful scene of heavy snow lying a foot deep, promising melt with south winds. It imagines muddy streets, boats on water, and the writer learning to swim as the city endures sloppy days ahead.
A reader signs as SAM HILL argues against using laudanum for goldfish insomnia. He recounts a home method involving rocking the bowl, crooning, and red flannel nighties with tassels to induce sleep, claiming it works without drugs. He ends with signing as QUEENIE from Boston.
Readers are told that wealth determines influence as a tight wad clutches coins. money speaks softly for the rich while the less affluent feel muted impact in society.
The Boston area notes Charles Sumner Bird shifted from Progressive to supporting the Republican governor candidate last fall while staying progressive in national politics. Now he runs as delegate-at-large for the Republican national convention in Chicago. Old-line Republicans seek clarity on his true GOP allegiance and roosevelt movement implications in Massachusetts.
A verbose sermon extols honesty as the best policy in commerce and life. It argues dishonest pro flaws harm both profits and conscience, referencing old maxims and the enduring value of integrity since 1850 as a hallmark of honorable firms.
A store about one hundred miles from Boston advertises a bargain lot of Jack Rabbit Shirts. The seller notes they are named for their cotton tails and urges buyers to seize the deal. The promotion includes a playful shoutout Sic 'im, Tige.
An editorial condemns a fraternity for sending an initiate into a Saturday blizzard on a six mile prank. The victim nearly died and the fraternity faces calls for drastic discipline, with the college as state proprietor demanding halting of such practices.
A playful Old World rhyme features a Big Red Rooster and a Little Brown Hen arguing about crowing times. The verse recalls a Plymouth Rock reference and a colloquial, nostalgic tone attributed to Wishbond.
A collection of quirky misprints and wordplay from students includes Capillary a caterpillar Epicac a man with a good dinner Parasite a kind of umbrella Republiccan a sinner from the Bible and phrases like He was totally dismasted with the whole performance John liquidated his bread with milk and The marriage was illegible.
The first woman lawyer in Australia is Anna Brennan who recently tried her first case wearing a white dress with a black professional robe. The statement notes there are over 1000 women suffrage organizations in the United States.
The 300th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death sparks renewed interest in his life and works as scholars and readers reflect on his enduring impact. A famous quotation frames the tribute: He was a man, take him for all in all, I shall not look upon his like again.
A feature on Stratford-on-Avon marks the birthplace of John Shakspere as a glimpse into the early life of the dramatist. The piece traces his restless energy, varied trades, and the evolving town that shaped his world, noting namespellings and historical records.
The Observant Citizen reports Dr. Francis E. Clark heading to China and Japan with a letter from President Wilson, seeking to unite Christian Endeavorers in the Orient. It also notes railway temperature rules, Boston exhibitions, walking events, and community stories from New England towns.
Edward Kinneally 38 lodging at 8 Oak street died last night after a fall into the hold of the steamer Atlanta at Pier 42 Charlestown. The skull fracture caused his death.
Walt Mason notes that despite generous aid from volunteers delivering soup pies tea and groceries to the needy many recipients harbor ingratitude and snide remarks about aid while the givers persist in their rounds through tenements and cellars.
A reader asks whether to push or withdraw after five months with a young lady who accepted candy tokens but did not return a Christmas card. The adviser urges continuing calls and token gifts, arguing regular gifts may prompt reciprocation and keep interest alive.
At the Professional Women's Club luncheon at Copley Plaza Mrs. Blanche H. Kilduff soprano sang a group of songs with fine interpretation and vocal technique.
The old timer recalls Boston February records with a 4 below zero cold snap on February 16 1888 and 1 to 2 above zero in 1904 1875 and 1896. He notes the warmest day for this part of the Gate at 60 degrees in 1883 and 1910 and mentions storms on Feb 19 in 1912 1914 and 1915.
Roxbury's Ruggles street segment between Parker Street and the esplanade will be renamed Louis Prang Street to honor the German American artist and educator. A petition backed by Boston University officials and college leaders prompted the action as part of several street name changes including Meadum Park to Centreville Park and Riversid e Street to Motley Street in nearby Dorchester and Roxbury.
Chief Rich reports that more than one-sixth of last year’s fires in Somerville were caused by careless smoking. He urges action toward smokers, noting many fires are recorded as unknown in cause.
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