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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1917
Page
10
The secretary awards big shell contracts to three American bidders trimming Bethlehem’s bid, lowering total costs by 457000 and promising faster delivery. The Hadfields episode prompts the move to domestic production for national efficiency.
The organization committee proposes a referendum style survey to measure public sentiment in New England on a Boston Pilgrims landing exposition. They seek cooperation from boards of trade chambers of commerce and civic groups, believing the public would oppose a costly fair.
The piece argues that Moore of Pennsylvania and Calloway of Texas would pursue a full inquiry into newspaper ownership by Morgan interests and British gold. It says most U S papers would welcome scrutiny while Germany friendly outlets would be swept in as foreign influence.
The sudden death of General Fred Funston shocks the United States as it faces an urgent need for military preparedness. He was a famed fighter and capable administrator whose loss deprives the government of crucial aid and advice, even as citizens advocate continued peace. His passing is considered premature and deeply felt.
A special legislative committee on commissions meets at the State House this morning to discuss establishing a motor vehicle commission with sole charge of automobile operations. The session addresses the strain on the Highway Commission amid rising car use.
The article argues traffic regulation is failing due to overworked Highway Commission and calls for the creation of a new governing body to oversee road use and safety.
The article argues Germany has not shown an overt act justifying war and notes U S ships Law and Housatonic were warned before sinking. It credits President Wilson for cautious policy, suggesting Germany may yet fail to take a casus belli. It emphasizes adherence to international law as events unfold.
The Senate is urged to approve Wilson’s recommendations granting Porto Rico American citizenship. The piece argues the island’s proximity, democracy ideals, and American-led development justify equal rights and continued guidance. It notes American control already advancing industry and charitable efforts.
The scramble for sugar eases after a sharp spike in price. A vessel docking in Boston brings about 10,000,000 pounds of Cuban sugar amid reports of a large crop and continued labor stability in Cuba. Prospective refinery bottlenecks may limit refined stock, but overall sweetness remains.
Mrs Mary Duffy of Brookline leaves 1500 to Rev William A Ryan of Dorchester for sacred vessels and 500 to the Sisters of the Orphan Asylum in Boston. Vera McCarthy receives 300. Each of several churches and societies gets 1000. Will dated July 26 1915. Charles F Prawley of Roxbury named executor.
A column questions wasting time with obvious commentators and urges readers to seek association with history’s greatest minds, suggesting pairing ideas between book covers and famed intellects. The piece emphasizes choosing meaningful study over trivial discourse.
Tom and Jerry wander to Miss Bird's Seminary for a poultry show and get pulled into a women’s rights meeting. Jerry delivers wandering lines while Tom improvs a poem as the crowd clucks about suffrage, until a plumber named Dunn arrives and chaos ends their bid.
Letter to the editor questions a claim that 50 newspaper men will serve in the next Congress. The writer urges publication of names and newspaper ties and asserts journalists reflect popular will and aid governance. Cambridge letter cites no verification and expects a forthcoming directory.
The piece records a robin sighting in Franklin Park and ponderings on early spring. It reports wage worries from a Boston barber, a flock of 18 newborn lambs at the municipal zoo, and rising broom prices due to cut broomcorn supplies. It notes Ash Wednesday and Easter date, centenarian Mrs Sibel Huntoon Prouty Guild, and Eben Leighton turning 100. It mentions Cambridge pageant funding, hour glasses replacing clocks, and awards for James A Haliburton.
A young narrator frets over a troublesome tongue causing social mishaps at dances and gatherings. She details flirtations with a mining engineer suitor, the Worthington family intrigue, and family hopes as she plans a spring trip west, highlighting class and propriety.
A survey of historic altars highlights the high altar in St Peter's Rome consecrated in 1594 with a bronze canopy and gilded columns from the Pantheon. It notes other famed altars in Milan Venice Basel and ancient Near Eastern and Greek sites, comparing art and size across eras.
The piece argues that even great poets like Browning and Shakespeare faced bad days in writing verse. It notes critics praise odd lines as profound and mocks pretentious readings, while author Walt Mason reflects on fame thriving despite imperfect work. The poem cites Browning and other timeless figures to illustrate artistic struggle.
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