The Poston Post February 21 1910 No 44
The Poston Post issues February 21 1910 by Post Publishing Co Boston Mass with subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions. It notes prices for one year six months and three months and Canada rates. It requests advance payment and discontinuation upon expiration and provides editorial offices and publisher contact.
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Merger Bonds and Savings Bank Investment Policy
The piece questions whether savings banks should be allowed to invest in merger bonds of the New Haven and Maine railroad consolidation. It notes the need for bonds to meet statutory standards, else allowing them would weaken the system protecting depositors. It argues for or against legislative inclusion based on bond compliance with established criteria.
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New Haven and Maine Railroad
Boston Railroad
Stage Children Hearing Aims to Ease Child Stage Restrictions
A legislative hearing will explore extending the ban on children in stage performances. The current interpretation of the law is viewed as unreasonable, with claimed educational value and proper care cited for young performers.
Against Secret Divorces in New York State
Editorial argues for reform to end secret divorce trials that favor the rich and well connected. It supports Representative Toombs bill to end sealing of records while preserving judge discretion to open hearings. The piece condemns privilege that hides cases from public view and asserts equal access to judicial processes regardless of social standing.
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Equal Justice in Jersey Prosecution Threatens Prison Time
The public prosecutor in New Jersey says if convictions are secured on Hudson county grand jury indictments against Beef Trust directors, he will seek imprisonment in addition to fines. The conspiracy statute carries up to three years and a $1000 fine, to be applied to these high officials if convicted.
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Hudson County Grand
Beef Trust
National Packing Company
Indictment Case to Go Before Trudson Grand Jury
The passage notes a final action on indictments to be taken by the Trudson grand jury at its Wednesday meeting. It indicates no reversal of an earlier vote and reflects Prosecutor Garven’s stance favoring vigorous proceedings on behalf of the people.
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Measure to protect navigable rivers wins support in New England
Encouragement that Weeks bill passed by the House last session will become law this session. Boston Chamber of Commerce and American Forestry Association press to act in Washington. McCall alone among New England reps resists. The measure aims to enable states to cooperate to protect navigable streams and appoint lands commissions to conserve forests and waters of the White Mountain region, preventing fire damage and water deterioration.
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Licensing School Lunch Providers Described As Vicious
A letter questions a licensing bill for school lunch providers in Boston arguing it imposes heavy fees and bonds on workers with noble motives. It notes existing services by a women’s group and a philanthropist in Winthrop School offering low-cost meals under School Board supervision. The Post urges against taxing these efforts.
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Viola Allen on Publicity and Private Lives
Miss Viola Allen argues the public should not pry into actors private affairs yet acknowledges publicity as essential to an actors career. She says actors aim to please the public but questions why details of private life interest people, noting routine and meals mirror ordinary citizens. Public scrutiny fuels fame and a career sustaining itself on public curiosity.
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Viola Allen
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Youthful Industry and the Tariff Debate in Pittsburg
Congressman Fordney of Michigan argues tariff costs justify employing youths early. He claims labor builds strength and fights tariff burdens, but critics say youth should be educated before entering industry. The debate centers on using young workers versus elevating national industrial standards and costs.
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All Sorts By Newton Newkirk
A playful dialogue recounts a 14 member Crow delegation led by Chief Pain-in-the- Neck visiting President Taft at the White House to protest lands opening. The chief delivers a pointed oration on Native ownership and westward expansion while presenting a buckskin shirt to Taft, who accepts with thanks.
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Pain-in-the-Neck
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Pain-in-the-Face
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Indian humor on shirts and fitness of things
The speaker jokes that an Indian man has little sense of fit as he considers giving President Taft a buckskin shirt far too small. He notes Taft will not wear a No. 15 shirt this season, mocking the idea and critiquing the notion of suitability in clothing and behavior.
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Taft
Stage star Jeffries retires for boxing comeback with Johnson
The passage laments James J. Jeffries leaving acting for a boxing return. It notes John J. Sullivan’s Europe trip after marriage and Jim Corbett’s retirement talk, and mocks Jeffries for abandoning drama for a 24 foot ring while imagining possible future stage fame.
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James J. Jeffries
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John J. Sullivan
Europe
Jim Corbett
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Simon Legree
Mermaid gown gains steam at Washington fashion panel
The United Ladies Tailors convention approved a mermaid gown for women in shimmering green silk. Described as steel net over coral satin with turquoise and coral embroidery, it weighs four pounds and hugs the ankles with a tail like a fish. Critics joke about mobility and back closures.
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Mother Hubbard
Little Memoirs Business Mam Snappy Answer
A compact note on witty retorts shaping commerce in a busy marketplace. The snippet highlights sharp remarks as a tool to deflect competing sales pitches and attract customers.
No Invitation Necessary Gentleman Burglar Tale
A suburban resident recalls a sociable burglar who visited, gathered valuables, and then asked the homeowner to shake hands. Another neighbor notes a prior intruder woke him with a six shooter and claims he shook without an invitation.
Language lessons turn to Roman numerals for visitor
Rodrick recalls a visitor learning the language and alphabet, who quickly focused on the Xs and Vs, signaling progress only in Roman numerals as Van Albert asks about advancement.
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Rodrick
van Albert
A Tour of Dominica’s Wild Beauty and Its People
A descriptive exploration of Dominica’s Roseau and the interior attractions. The piece highlights the island’s natural wonders such as Mountain Lake and Rosalie Bay, notes on Carib descendants, and the Boiling Lake geyser, warning of hazards and urging guided travel. It promises a view of Point a Pitre in tomorrow’s Post.
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Four-horse dray on Broad Street prompts quiet praise
A four-horse hitch hauling a heavy dray looms stuck on icy Broad Street as spectators admire the driver who uses no whip or swearing. He talks to the horses, spreads sand, and calmly guides them, earning praise for skill and restraint. Nearby, Lt. Oscar Peare leads Dorchester Station 11 amid captain selection.
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Why Do We Suffer Injustice In This World
Poet Walt Mason questions social inequities in a reflective verse about virtue, vice, poverty, crime, and the fate of the righteous. He imagines death as a time when a restless soul will have explanations for why the poor steal trout and the wealthy escape punishment, and why compassion and charity fail.
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Noted Recollections and Observations From Boston Mirth and Merit
A string of vignettes recalls personal conversations about a husband’s conduct and a woman’s concern for a man’s reputation, a vaudeville act provoking flag pride, a pedestrian kindness toward a horse, and Robert Peary praising Eskimo dogs for intelligence, endurance, and strength in Boston last week.
Peary to Bring Eskimo King Dog to Boston Meet
In a few weeks Peary plans to showcase the king of his dog pack in Boston. The Eskimo dog, likened to a timber wolf yet more civilized and intelligent, features in his photographs. Local civic notes mention Jamaica Plain association talks on funding a new street from Washington to Centre between Green and Boylston, related to West Roxbury gains. A streetcar incident on Hanover Street ends with a harsh rebuke from an elderly woman as a passenger slams the door.
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Far West
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Jamaica Plain
The Great Nimrod and Roosevelt in a Debate
A dialogue features a pessimist and optimist debating Roosevelt. The pessimist argues success comes from privilege while the optimist retorts that any wolf at Teddy's door would be swiftly defeated, implying Roosevelt's resilience or luck.
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Roosevelt
Teddy
Wardlyv
Thoughtful Thinker Advises Goodness Over Greatness
A thinker tells a young man that it is better to be good than great because there will be less competition. The exchange highlights humility over ambition and questions the value of constant striving for superiority.
Domestic Help Replaced Creates Afternoon Freedom
In a light exchange, Mrs. Caller asks if it is hard to manage without a domestic. Mrs. Homer cheerfully responds that she can now take an afternoon off whenever she wishes, highlighting a shift in control and leisure time.
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Mrs. Caller
Love and Money Dilemmas in a Two engagement Case
Dear Miss Champagne counsels a reader whose brother is engaged to two women. One has wealth and a deteriorating health. the other is healthy but not wealthy. The adviser urges disengagement from one match and questions whether the man values love or money more, noting the sadness of the situation.
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Selectman
Revere
Miss Champagne
Dear Helena and the Test of Love
A 19 year old girl asks how to handle a two week romance with a 21 year old suitor who stayed back while his parents left for California. The columnist counsels self possession and natural conduct, warns against assuming rivalry with another girl, and urges hope the affection endures rather than fearing future trouble.
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Miss Champagne
California
Helena
Have no record of your previous letter in history
The writer asks for a reissue of communication and offers help if possible, seeking clarity on previous correspondence.
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