Boston Post 1915 Personal Subscriptions Rates Notice
The Boston Post dated February 20, 1915 lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, including U S Canada and foreign options. It notes postage charges within the Boston postal district and advises against sending cash, guiding payments to POST PUBLISHING CO. via checks drafts or money orders.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
U. S
Canada
Sunday Post
US government ends further warnings on war zone danger
Washington semi-officially states no more communications will be made to Germany about war zone dangers for now. The State Department previously warned the German chancellor on October 10 that American ships and lives could be at risk, and the US would hold Germany accountable if naval actions endangered citizens.
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Washington
Germany
United States
State Department
England
Ship Purchasing Bill Seems Dead for This Session
Washington observers including the President believe sending the ship purchasing bill to conference without a report back by February 27 ends its prospects for the current session. No extra session is sought by Wilson or Democratic leaders as delicate international issues loom. The President fought for the bill but accepts the likely outcome as wise.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
The Panama Opening at San Francisco Exposition
President Wilson will press noon opening of the Panama Exposition in San Francisco. The ceremony features civic processions and speeches as Europe’s arts and industries are showcased despite world war. The fair offers Americans a domestic alternative to ocean voyages and conveys European exhibits with decorative architecture and native talent.
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Wilson
White House
San Francisco
Atlantic
Europe
Fragments of World Displayed Under Joyous Conditions
A fragmentary text describes global scenes shown under cheerful climate and natural surroundings, highlighting a celebratory mood and positive atmospheric imagery. The readable portion emphasizes worldwide displays and favorable environmental backdrop.
Taft criticizes rush on Massachusetts railroad bill in Springfield
Former President Taft warns against hasty action on the Boston and Maine trustees bill. He urges careful, deliberate legislation, noting unclear features and opposition. He cites notes due March 2 with possible extension to Sept 2 and predicts extensions. calls for relief measures before September with prudent planning.
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Taft
Massachusetts
Springfield
Boston & Maine Trustees
End of an era as Frank James dies on Missouri farm
The death of Frank James ends a career of outlawry tied to the Jesse James gang. After secession began, the brothers led a raid and bank robberies in the West. Jesse was killed in his home for a $50,000 reward, and Frank followed, later acquitted in Independence, Missouri, before raising cattle.
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Frank James
Missouri
Frank
Jesse
Jesse James
Independence
James Brothers
Barthold Defends German-Americans Loyalty to U S
Missouri representative Barthold, a German born, denounces German officers who suggest Americans of German origin would not fight for the United States in war with Germany. He asserts German-Americans would loyally uphold the country in any crisis and perform their patriotic duty. His remarks reaffirm longstanding loyalty in American history.
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Barthold
Missouri
Germany
United States
Quiet zones to protect hospital peace in Boston
Boston officials move to establish quiet zones around several hospitals. The street commissioner’s order, approved by the Mayor, awaits City Council enactment. The aim is to curb unnecessary noise and reduce street traffic near hospitals to a less disruptive level.
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Boston
Piffle That’s Pulled When It Comes To Hard Work
The remark asserts personal willingness to share the burden of labor. It expresses a stance on effort and responsibility without detailing a specific event or outcome.
Rush hour subway satire on crowded sardine cars and strap hangers
A reader recounts a chaotic Commonwealth Avenue rush hour in Boston subway cars crowded with sardine-packed passengers. The piece blends humorous misadventures from a seatless, limited-stop ride to confrontations over hats, beans spilled, and passengers scheming to avoid delays.
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Park Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Newtons
Boston
No. 6
Uts
Balkans War Echoes and the 1877 78 Russo Turkish Clash
The article recalls the 1877 78 war that deepened rift between Austria and Russia and sparked Balkan upheaval. It notes Russian gains at Plevna and Adrianople, the San Stefano peace, and later limits on Balkan independence including Serbia Montenegro and Romania. The narrative links these events to ongoing European instability and future conflicts.
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Wardly
Balkans
Austria
Russia
France
Germany
Alsace
Lorraine
Europe
Servia
Bulgaria
Constantinople
Plevna
Montenegro
Roumania
Aegean Sea
Adrianople
Serbia
Greece
San Stefano
Turkey
Asia
Black Sea
Althoug
The Sardine Special and a Darned Aigrettes Clash
A sardine laden car ride turns comic and tense as a matron protests a staring passenger and a sardine crowd disembarks at Harvard Avenue. The narrator laments a sulphur odor while quipping about a hat aigrette and crowd congestion.
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Harvard Avenue
The Better Day Poem Preview
Poem envisions a brighter future with noble neighbors and stronger friendship. It speaks of dawn after hardship and a guiding love that binds humanity. The text precedes copyright notice dated 1915 attributed to Southern Press Lynd.
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Southern Press
Lynd
Fads and Fashions Highlight Girdles and Flounces
Paragraphs describe elaborate clothing trends with beaded taffeta girdles, richly colored decorations, flared skirts, wide white petticoats, and new trims such as clung Valencieries and filet laces. High coat collars turn down, buttons stay fashionable, Dolly Varden styles return, circular brooches rise, taffeta returns for petticoats, flesh tint dress shields appear, and smart top coats flare at the hem.
Harvard Magazine Elects Officers
The Harvard Illustrated Magazine students elected a new officer slate for the year. Harold A. Larabee of Melrose was chosen president, Edward F. Smiley of Inchester business manager, Thomas I. White of Cleveland photographic chairman, and Selwyn M. Mykawell of Hawaii was named another post.
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Harvard Illustrated
Harold A. Larabee
Melrose
Edward F. Smiley
Inchester
Thomas i. White
Cleveland
Selwyn
Mykawell
Hawaii
Observant Citizen notes political shifts and civic projects
The column reports on Boston and Wakefield civic life with shifts in political candidacy, a proposed Plymouth forestry reserve, a youth author from a non English background, a 25 mile Washington Birthday hike, new Boston park plans, a retiring physician at Maverick Dispensary, and Newton charity consolidation.
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Bbe
Boston
Washington
Municipal A. A
Appalachian Mountain Club
Boy Scouts
The
Field and Forest Club
Uncle Walt Seethes With Tax Time Temptations
In this 1915 verse, Walt Mason laments preparing an income tax report as the preacher warns against lying. He considers fudging numbers to avoid honest accounting, fearing future consequences and moral reproaches from truth and duty. The piece blends humor with moralizing about honesty and Uncle Sam.
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Uncle Sam
Sam
Walt Mason
Adams Newspaper Service
Jimmie Finds a New Home After Loss on Farm
A six year old boy Jimmie mourns his mother and faces homelessness as his father sells the family farm. Mrs Jones buys the chair and offers to adopt Jimmie, inviting him to live with them and care for Tiger the dog. Jimmie rests in a new bed while Mr Jones calls him a blessing and fills the gap left by his late son.
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Tiger
Jimmie
Papa
Mrs. Jones
T-Tiger
Mr. Jones
Mary
Colds Link to Dangerous Pneumonia Warned
A health warning notes that colds can lead to pneumonia and urges care to avoid drafts and maintain a proper diet. It promotes Brown's Bronchial Tracheas as a harmless, effective cough remedy available from druggists in 25 cent, 60 cent, and one dollar packages.
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Brown
Oldest Inhabitant Recalls Boston February Temperatures
A Boston observer recalls the coldest and warmest Febru ary 20 readings in official records, noting 6 below zero in 1885 and 1903 as the low and 60 above in 1913 as the high. Over the past 19 years the Feb 20 extremes ranged from 2 to 88? there are likely OCR errors.
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Boston
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