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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1920
Page
16
The Boston Post lists office telephones and departments and states subscriptions must be prepaid and will be discontinued without further notice on expiration. Readers are urged to arrange delivery via 1383 Main if not obtained regularly from a dealer or newsboy.
Edwin A. Grozier, editor and publisher, issues a standard copyright and republication assertion for The Boston Post. Associated Press credit rules apply. local and foreign bureau references and rights reserved statements are included.
Representative Mondell fights to preserve a 43000 dollar provision in the general deficiency bill for protecting Yellowstone elk herds. Hunters are slaughtering the herd, unable to move in deep snow, and Uncle Sam will safeguard this noble American wild animal.
Lobster fishermen and dealers in Massachusetts oppose a federal bill banning import of lobsters under 10 1 2 inches. While meant to conserve stocks, the rule clashes with Massachusetts laws allowing nine inch lobsters, risking more small catches locally. The Massachusetts Fish and Game Commission calls the proposal unnecessary.
Chicago potato peelers in hotels and restaurants form a union and propose six dollars per day for eight hours with three meals and overtime. The demand, higher than many professors and ministers earn, raises questions on its reasonableness and could presage higher prices for fried potatoes if adopted elsewhere.
The House voted 130 to 71 to keep free seeds in the annual seed distribution with a $239,000 price tag. Supporters say the program benefits constituents, while critics call it wasteful spending and unnecessary aid from Washington. The debate emphasizes whether seeds help growth or merely symbolize government perks.
The discussion centers on spending 239000 dollars for supplying a group, with uncertainty whether the result will be worthwhile. No decisive outcome is stated.
Critics claim a secret deal with Britain over ships seized from Germany. The International Mercantile Marine Company is an American firm with many American directors, though most vessels are British registry. Ships will be sold at auction, with bids reviewed by the Shipping Board and Senate Commerce Committee, which require continued American flag status. If trusted officials cannot safeguard US interests, whom can be trusted?
The piece notes a universal drive to readjust wartime economy and protect households. It cites France banning wheaten flour in cakes and Nebraska’s Economy League urging women to buy for value, curb price whims, and economize, including substituting beans and hominy for potatoes.
The Massachusetts committee on legal affairs holds a hearing at the State House on two bills to make November 11 Armstice Day a legal holiday. Opponents argue the move is premature before a treaty is signed and that Massachusetts already has many holidays, risking lost production days.
John R Shillady of the NAACP charges that the Congressional Library and Senate eateries refuse service to Black patrons. He cites James Weldon Johnson denied meals on January 14 1920 and argues race prejudice by Capitol authorities bars educated colored visitors from food during daytime Capitol business.
Police pursue leads to identify the person behind a recent act and uncover the motive. Investigators request patience as they analyze evidence and interview potential witnesses.
An essay argues the Russian Revolution has faded as a tool of propaganda and exposes Krasin as a key bureaucrat shaping Soviet policy. It questions the staying power of Bolshevism and cites a provocative remark attributed to Krasin and Lenine about socialism in Russia.
The piece argues Congress should enlist complete Indian divisions or several regiments in the U S Army citing 10 000 Indian soldiers in the AEF who fought bravely beside white troops. It suggests an Indian division or multiple regiments would be an effective fighting machine and worthy of the flag.
The piece highlights Charles M Schwab as the country s greatest optimist ready to spend his wealth to expand his steel business He trusts hard work over monuments and foresees continued growth through bold investment Also profiled are notable figures Colonel John Lt Rice and various political and cultural figures including Lady Benham Carter Elizabeth Bibesco and Helen Montague with remarks on Irish theatre and public life.
E. Phillips Oppenheim continues The Whimsical Three in Sir Julian Rand & Co. and will feature in the forthcoming Boston Sunday Post Magazine. The serial promises clever intrigue and polished period atmosphere for readers.
In a Medford letter-essay, Whit lampoons Bertie Bertram and Malden satirically. He imagines Bertie melting snow with a boiler and steam hose to prank Newt and roast local dry humor, then offers fatherly rhyme and clam juice as a finale.
The aphorism notes that sharing another's burden lightens the giver's load. It frames empathy as practical philosophy urging mutual aid as a personal relief and moral choice.
Perley C from Plymouth describes a clam named Oscar and a starfish Adolph who befriended each other after a battle with a crab. The tale recounts care, tricks learned, a raccoon ending Oscar, and Adolph dying of loneliness. Also a cat Teddy and a snake form a warm summer bond until cold ends it.
A reader ridicules an advertisement claiming overcoats “all ready to wear out” for $20 as a bargain while noting current costs rise to $75–$100. The letter defends the deal, suggesting some wear time and possible resale value after use.
The Cuban island charms and cumbers with prosperity drawing tourists to Havana. The National Theatre and racecourse draw crowds as hotels and seaside resorts rush to accommodate visitors. Americans call Havana a Paris of the Caribbean as luxury and gambling flourish.
The issue notes Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday marking Lent, and reports on Boston’s new railway drydock at Winnisimmet Shipyard with a 750000 dollar cost and 680 by 70 foot dimensions, enabling larger vessels and boosting local ship repairs.
The office of Kauffman Boillen Eddinger sees rapid change as Jack Heffle nicknamed the Dynamo inspires hard work and overtime. Edith Cameron, the youngest clerk, falls for him, prompting late nights and ultimately his resignation after she refuses engagement.
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