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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1918
Page
12
The Post lists editorial and business contacts with phones for Editorial Rooms 1004 1005 7400 and Main Sporting Editor 15639 Main Sunday Editor 3380 Main. Subscriptions must be paid in advance and will be discontinued at expiration. notify by mail if delivery fails.
A reflective line notes a man would attend to business of raising foodstuffs for war needs. It questions the value but affirms he would be doing his duty nonetheless.
The piece argues Lloyd George gains strength amid opposition as American influence at Versailles drives allied cooperation and top commander changes. It contends major powers routinely rotate generals, with no nation untested in long wars, and notes only a Napoleon could monopolize command today.
GOOD AUTHORITY quotes ex President Taft praising the training at 15 army cantonments. He says no one can claim American cadence has fallen and calls the camps an inspiration. Taft notes his past service as Secretary of War and Philippines governor general.
After large fresh fish arrivals at Boston port on Monday and Tuesday prices remained high. A proposed bill by Representative Allen calls for a three senator five representative commission to investigate the Boston fish situation and report by March 30. The aim is to uncover any justification for the apparent extortion in pricing.
The piece muses on guesses about what great figures would do if alive today. It cites a New York religious teacher claiming Washington would join Lafayette in France, then notes Washington’s possible actions depend on his role and orders, from president to general to farmer.
A brief note advises pursuing business with limited competition by focusing on one’s own affairs and avoiding external meddling. The implication is to seek profitable paths where competition is sparse.
A humorous reader chat column presents letters from readers and replies on topics from kissing habits to pie crusts made of Portland Cement, streetcar quirks, affection for animals, sock etiquette, and back itching. The tone is playful and practical with wry city and small town observations.
The column celebrates Lt. Edward T. McGettrick's rise at Camp Johnston and recalls family military history. It notes Mrs. Mary Robinson of Malden, the Napoleon tree's demise at Westfield, and local spring signs. It also shares anecdotes about Ex President Taft, postal name origins, Admiral Gleaves in civilian dress, and Edward S. C. Smith's ACS election.
An open letter claims low profits for Armour and Co true profits appear vast. Armour testified 1916 profits at 20 million and stock earnings at 55 percent in 1916 and 20.10 percent in 1917 on a 100 million capitalization. Public interest clashes with packers earnings and perceived generosity.
An American dentist based in Germany returns home with claims about Kaiser Wilhelm II and wartime beliefs. He says German leaders claimed they were sinking many American transports and that only 30,000 US troops had landed in France. The piece notes possible strategic overconfidence and critiques statements by American politicians about Secretary Baker.
The piece argues against abolishing the sliding scale gas charge system in Boston, noting it has operated since 1906 as an effective regulator. It predicts legislative frost will kill any reform efforts, defending the policy as simple and fair and urging continuation despite proposed changes.
Weather notes recount Boston temperatures for February 21 with official readings. The coldest on record shows seven above zero in 1890 and eight above in 1886, while the warmest on this date reached a high in 1916.
Household hint advises sprinkling a pinch of cream of tartar on apples to improve flavor in pies. A second tip suggests folding a Turkish towel, placing the garment with buttons down on it, and ironing on the wrong side to hide buttons and smooth fabric. By Mrs. H. B. Crosby.
The potato rivals rice in potential global yield and supports economies from Germany to the United States. It notewise dominates European harvests, with Aroostook Maine leading U S production, and traces the crop’s journey from Peru to Spain and across Britain.
A furnished village homestead in K- is offered for sale with contents including silver and library. John Cranston travels from war time memories to a reunion with Lucia, who refuses to sell the house, preserving its past.
Austrian pianist Karl Czerny born 1791 in Vienna to a piano teacher. He performed publicly at nine and taught by fourteen, praised by Beethoven, and mentored Liszt. Czerny built fame on his technical exercises and left a fortune to the Vienna Conservatorium upon his 1857 death.
In reply to Mrs. T. D. Hatfield the recipe describes making cheese cakes from clabbered milk curd. Steps include heating with water, straining, mixing with butter almonds orange flower water currants nutmeg cinnamon eggs and rich cream, then baking in a quick oven in small patty pans.
A mid‑20th century Cambridge kitchen note describes browning meat, dusting with flour, adding nutmeg cloves sugar tomato catsup meat sauce ginger soap salt and pepper with water. Simmer 2 1 2 hours or until tender, add water as needed and thicken with flour. Signed Mrs Joseph M Sousa Jr of 16 Fayerweather Street.
The Boston Evening Record thanks its morning counterpart the Post for a warm greeting republished today. The piece notes how newcomers to neighborhoods feel comforted by friendly neighbors and a welcoming community as the Record expands its circulation in Boston.
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