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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
22
A bill by Representative New of Indiana bars veterans from wearing army uniforms while involved in labor disputes or as officials in strikes. The writer questions consistency, asking why uniforms could not be barred for umpires or referees in sports as well.
A new daylight saving bill introduced by Rep. O Connell of New York would advance clocks one hour on the last Sunday in March and rewind them on the last Sunday in October. The piece faces strong skepticism about chances to pass after heavy rejection by Congress last year and local measures would be futile without national action.
The article argues about whether the United States should sell its large steamships or nationalize the mercantile marine. Proponents of government control warn of efficiency gains and public good, while opponents note costly refits for passenger service and the risk of subsidized, unprofitable fleets.
Sir Thomas Lipton stakes his Shamrock IV for another shot at the America’s Cup with a July 15 race off Sandy Hook. The New York Yacht Club expects either the Resolute or the Vanitie to defend, while Shamrock IV undergoes keel shortening for windward performance. The Cup has remained in American hands since 1851, marking 69 years since the trophy’s first voyage.
The excerpt hints at a plan to revive a sport for a year or two but notes skepticism about its likelihood. It references possible contingencies and who might back such a short term revival, without naming teams or dates.
William M. Wood of the American Woolen Company called for a new spirit of cooperation between labor and capital at the National Association of Clothiers in New York. He acknowledged past disagreements and pledged to promote unity, sympathy, and mutual understanding to secure the industry’s happiness and prosperity.
Legislature weighs reclamation of marsh lands around Lynn Saugus and Revere to improve health conditions and create a new port of entry for Boston district. Aero Club of Massachusetts President Hedlund advocates airdrome trade and a permanent landing site as key to future airship service.
Senators Penrose and Smoot of the finance committee state there should be no tariff or revenue law changes now. They favor comprehensive study of postwar conditions and delaying reforms until next Congress, with possible small exception for wartime dye industry protections.
The Washington department reports 173 911 on the original draft rolls has been reduced and further reductions are ongoing Publicity to expose evaders is the punishment and the record will banish their joy of living The final names will be publicly named and endure for their lifetimes
The mayor appeals for general citizen aid to clear gutters amid a massive storm aftermath. Officials report tremendous conditions in the city with thaw not yet averting danger, and suburbs remain nearly intolerable despite partial downtown relief.
The mayor calls on every abutter to clear his own gutter and mobilizes residents to join in with pick and shovel. The appeal emphasizes timely aid and communal effort to address the public need.
The heavy winter disrupts transport and storage across the nation. Boston imports pile on piers as streets and rail service falter, delaying distribution and tying up millions in idle credit. Detroit automakers lack freight cars and space, threatening factory shutdowns.
The League of Women Voters asserts its right to speak for thinking women in urging U S adhesion to the League of Nations with minimal delay. The convention approved the league’s stance and emphasized that women voters represent broad public opinion beyond party lines.
A string of brief notes covers Mary Elizabeth the Fifth avenue candy maker rising from poverty to wealth. Senator Robert Latham Owen described with Cherokee heritage and financial authority. Muriel Astor’s London debut planned by Lady Ribblesdale. Princess Radziwill seeking annulment after a whistle incident. Maeterlinck visiting Belgium’s royal family and receiving Leopold’s grand cross. William Farnum buying a Santa Monica mansion with extensive grounds. Archibald Marshall's US lecture tour and his self‑effacing after dinner remarks.
The oldest inhabitant recalls Foston keeping official records for the %th of February. He notes a cold spell with 6 above in 1904 and 1916 and a warm 60 in 1913. He adds no rain or snow on this date in the past decade except 1911 1912 1917 191s.
A Genuine Laugh Winner Plupy Shute’s amusing piece Gorge Washington will appear in the next Boston Sunday Post. It is hailed as one of the funniest offerings of its kind and urged to not miss.
The bucolic bard Leander Leghorn emerges from seclusion to inquire about Dr. E J Melville author of the Napoleon Game letters. He urges Melville to thaw ink and share stories of Napoleon his family and neighbors in a playful Vermont framed verse.
A humorous domestic vignette about Walter Boone and Mabel Manning ends in an implied divorce plan after a quarrel over love. The column also dates spring on March 20 1920, discusses Florence Nightingale’s centennial, rising costs, weather, and quirky urban observations in Boston and Maine.
A reader recalls Toby the tomcat and Alicea the goldfish sharing a bowl and nightly kisses, with Toby bringing worms to feed her via a kindly robin helper. Another letter describes Peter the rabbit hound guarding a swamp rabbit friend, then defending it from the owner, revealing unlikely animal loyalties.
Tourists touring Port au Prince and Tortuga encounter lively markets and exotic fruits while exploring a dramatic Caribbean past. The article recalls Columbus era battles, Toussaint Louverture, pirate havens on Tortuga and nearby Samana Bay, and legends of buried treasure and buccaneers.
Poem humorously contrasts Prohibition era mood shifts in Kansas as drinkers reform habits and lawmakers demand stricter laws. The piece notes bores, boozy zeal, and eventual sobriety with commentary on liberty and denatured rights.
Readers ask if New Mexico is among the 48 states and note its 47th state marker. They seek timing of the Maine wrecking in Havana Harbor in 1911 12, and whether Den man Thompson used oxen on stage. Also asked are counts of New England representatives and leading farming states. A claims Chicago 1893 Expo used incandescent lights on a large scale.
The text notes use of the Castle as prior confinement site before the current Boston prison at Fort Independence. It provides Bunker Hill Monument details: base 30 feet square, height 221 feet, observatory diameter 11 feet, and 29 steps. It includes editor’s note and inquiries about old tin foil value.
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