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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1911
Page
8
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The movement seeks private subscriptions to fund Cyrus E. Dallin’s The Appeal to the Great Spirit statue for Boston parks. With a $12,000 goal and preapproved by the Art Commission, the city would gain a major work to enhance civic spaces through public spirit and generosity.
The Forsyth Dental Infirmary project marks a notable addition to Boston's public philanthropy. Originated by the late James Bennett Forsyth and expanded by the Forsyth brothers, the chartered plan envisions a new public health influence and educational hub in Back Bay.
The text echoes Congressman McCall and Mr. Tait arguing against sending the reciprocity agreement to a Democratic Congress. They warn that opposition could trigger radical economic changes and removal of protective tariffs from law, fearing the statute book loss.
The piece argues that the Democratic Congress elected last November will not disrupt progress and will seek to reduce living costs and support industry. It notes a 30 percent drop in food prices over the past year, rising trade, strong employment, and solid foundations for large enterprises. It urges granting reciprocity to provide a chance for prosperity.
Boston's West End shows signs of urban decay with dirty streets and empty shops. Residents blame poor surface car connections and the Belt Line's irregular service, while noting deeper long term causes beyond transportation. Improvements to link the West End to downtown are urged.
The court rules that interstate railroads cannot issue free passes and passengers must pay cash for tickets as per tariffs. It also upholds state statutes allowing railroad employees to sue their employers for work injuries, affirming protections for workers under existing law.
The Boston cigar industry laments the absence of Boston made cigars at city banquets clubs hotels and office buildings While reformers preach local prosperity officials control sales and choices may favor nonlocal cigars despite the quality of home products Messrs Broders and Abrahams note the irony of civic clubs hosting dinners without Boston cigars and urge attention to local industries realities.
Salem February 20 Justice Joseph F Quinn was formally commissioned as associate justice of the Superior Court with a February 15 date on the commission signed by Governor Foss and Deputy Secretary Bert Boynton. Attending were William Niles Edward Battis Charles Barney and Col Samuel A Johnson. Quinn will begin duties Monday at the jury waived sitting of the Superior Court at Cambridge.
A new feature in The Boston Post presents reproductions of famous biographies that tell stories of history, literature, art or romance. The serial aims to be highly educational and worth preserving for readers.
The article portrays John Constable as a devoted artist whose life centered on painting and his beloved Maria Bicknell. It notes his rise in English color, the Salisbury Cathedral work of 1823, and his enduring grief after Maria’s death, ending with his death after a final night’s work on Arundel Mill.
Say Newt will you kindly explain what you said That for every gander a goose is provided Suppose that all ganders decided to wed Despite the sad warning of friends who have tried it How would each gander then find his own goose If gay birds like Goodwin keep taking so many Logic is logic to argue is no use Numbers of ganders would go without Awe aay Neponset B Bertram
The Bingville Bugle notes the Bingville Club of Houghs Neck and Boston will host a sunlight dance at Wheelock Hall on George Washington’s Birthday afternoon. Members invite the editor of the Bugle to attend in best attire with many pretty girls expected and refreshments to be served.
Will Miss Amelia Tucker attend Bingville society dance as guest of honor. Jed Perkins the one eyed fiddler from Sorrow Hollow to play Turkey in the Straw. Seth Dewberry will enforce order with tin badge. Readers joke about refreshments and town life. An ending tableau proclaims WE ARE THE POOR with a note by A. H. Boston.
Beverly asks for clarity on the terms mutt and gink. The reply argues the two are nearly identical in function with a joke that their heads are unlike, one cement and the other ivory, and offers to send a diagram if further clarification is needed.
A small boy in Warsaw Illinois with a few friends used a printing press to advertise an amateur minstrel show. They promoted 15 cent admission with proceeds to the poor and drew a large town turnout.
The author remarks that some men not only count their chickens before they're hatched but also assume twins from half the eggs. The line critiques overconfidence and misjudged expectations in planning.
An assortment of short items covers a fortune of small events. A weather predictor foresees a cool spring after ten days of mixed warmth. Reverend Perrin seeks subscriptions to free Franklin Square House from debt. Socials promise Lexington summer carnival and moonlight dancing. Duffy School alumnae plan a Brookline reunion. Miss Dorothy Woods helps organize. Theatrical managers fret over Washington's Birthday timing. Mary McLaughlin of Roxbury recuperates. Italian fishermen play hockey near I Worms? on thin ice near wharf. Ice hazards rise in Somerville as pedestrians fall. A New York lawyer wins a prize for beautiful words. list excludes truth and justice. A toboggan substitute thrives in Marine Park. Portsmouth navy yard draftsmen enjoy a sleigh ride to Newington. organizer unnamed in local paper.
Paragraphs describe evolving style trends with white gloves embroidered in black stitching, guimpes in colored chiffon and black net, white pique collars with evening shirts, and lace combining filet and point defenise. Collarless necklines appear on lingerie and some silk daywear while short waisted blouse coats trend for juniors. Black dominates borders across fabrics.
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