Boston Post February 22 1910 front page notice
The Boston Post issue from February 22 1910 announces subscription rates for domestic and Canadian delivery, addresses payment terms, and main office contact details. It notes the Boston Post is published by Post Publishing Company with prices for daily and Sunday editions and advises prepayment and advance notice if undelivered. The editor and publisher is E A Grozier.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mass
Beef tariff critique calls for lower duties on beef
The piece argues that shipping beef from northwestern Canada becomes profitable after a 27 percent tariff. It questions who benefits from high tariffs and urges removing the Republican tariff on beef to lower costs and improve workers’ sustenance.
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Canada
Wilson's Wanderings about Food Prices and Farm Values
In a critical voice the writer mocks Secretary Wilson noting his claim that high living costs stem from slow food production growth. The piece cites his December 1909 Congress report, detailing farm product values at 8.76 billion dollars, a 869 million rise, and questions whether population growth matches such gains.
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Wilson
Congress
United States
Father Wilson
Rule of the People and the House of Commons Supremacy
The speech from the Throne signals a shift toward un divided authority of the House of Commons over finance and legislation and hints at reducing the Lords veto. King Edward cites advisers while government plans push home rule for Ireland to a subordinate place, foreshadowing potential Lords restructuring and broader democratic tendencies in the United Kingdom.
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John
Runnymede
England
House of Commons
House of Lords
Edward
Asquith
Ireland
Finance Commission Seeks City Cost Cuts Warned To Go Slow
The Boston Finance Commission urges economy in city government and possible layoffs or lower pay for elder workers. Authors caution against harsh cuts to veteran staff and stress avoiding contempt for public labor. The piece argues many employees and salaries may be trimmed only after careful study.
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Finance Commission
Boston
Not Responsible Opinion on Trades and Youth Crime
The Boston Central Labor Union rejects the idea that labor organizations cause youthful crime by denying trades training. It argues that blaming unions is unfair and that responsibility lies with the home and the individual, noting that after school plenty of opportunities exist for boys to earn a living.
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Boston Central Labor Union
Organized Labor
Apprenticeship and youth training in labor ethics
The speaker argues against unions’ reach into all labor activity, questioning a nonworking youth’s willingness to apprentice in a union. He criticizes bad associations as leading to crime and blames parental neglect for such influence. Proper training and industry habits, he says, open many doors for youths and shape decent men.
The Subway Jam and Rush Hour Service
A historical critique argues the subway congestion stems from riders seeking direct routes and urges the Elevated railway to run more frequent electric cars on Brighton Newton and Cambridge lines. It contends residents would use transfer routes if direct service were improved, reducing crowding during peak hours.
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Newton
Brighton
Coolidge Corner
Brighton-Newton
Cambridge
Births of Lincoln and Washington Echoed Across Nation
February twenty second notes unite two great figures from starkly different backgrounds. Lincoln rose from poverty to save the country while Washington, born rich, built the foundations of a nation. Both embody broad American citizenship and service, showing opportunity remains open to all regardless of birth or wealth.
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Lincoln
Washington
Elory
Washingtons
Lincolns
All Sorts by Newton Newkirk Washington Birthday
A humorous tale on George Washington's life from Virginia birth in 1732 to his rise as commander and father of the country. The piece weaves folklore about his honesty, early schooling, Braddock’s defeat, marriage to Mrs. Custis, and his role at Cambridge near Harvard, wrapped in a playful, old-time voice.
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George Washington
G. Washington
Westmoreland County
Virginia
Augustine Washington
Augustine
George
United States
Washington
Georgie
Father
Grand Banks
Braddock
Pittsburg
Braddock’s Field
Custis
Boston
Cambridge
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Mellen
Harvard Square
Massachusetts
Dudley Street
Pltform
Opera House
Blanchart
Tosti
Museum of Fine Arts
Art Museum
Copley Square
Imperial Palace
A Little Winter Journey to Sunnier Climes
A postcard style travel note surveys Pointe a Pitre in Guadeloupe, noting a hot climate, sluggish tides, and yellow fever, with mentions of the Riviere Satee, mangrove habitats, and nearby islets Desirade Marie Galante and the Saintes. Excerpts describe hotels, architecture dampened by disasters, and regional excursions.
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Pointe A Pitre
Guadeloupe
Riviere Satee
Pointe
Grande Terre
Gaudeloupa
Desirade
Marie Galante
Saintes
Gaudeloupe
Charlotte Amalié
St. Thomas
George Washington Crossed the icy Delaware into Trenton
A vivid reminiscence recounts Washington crossing the Delaware on ice to surprise Hessians at Trenton. It notes his courage, refusal to become king, and his election as the first U.S. president. The piece adds that business pauses in his honor, and compares Legree’s reaction to the moment.
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Washington
Elaware
Trenton
George
Simon Legree
United States
Green Bay
Modern Stage Settings Talk At Twentieth Century Club
The Observant Citizen reports Frank Chouteau Brown will present an illustrated talk on Modern Stage Settings at the Twentieth Century Club tomorrow evening, promising entertaining insights into theater design.
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Twentieth Century Club
Frank Chouteau Brown
The Old Problem Uncle WaltSays 1909 Quote
A historical quote discusses high living costs and government disarray. The speaker laments rising prices and taxes while contrasting past frugality with modern excess. The piece frames economic frustration and calls for lawful price reduction amid a 1909 era debate.
Fashions Seasoned with Wool Flowers and Delicate Lace
Paragraphs describe spring trends with wool flowers and wings, smaller wedding rings, diagonal linens, flowered tulles, suede gloves, embroidery robes, mohairs in checks and stripes, and yokes and undersleeves on most new models. Rough fabrics replace broadcloths, be-be Irish lace fans rise, tortoise shell hairpins glitter, velvet neck bows appear, and evening looks favor embroidery and spangles over heavy jewels.
The Night Ride of Cyril and the Sketch in Fay's Studio
Cyril clubs away a would be attacker and saves a girl in Little Italy amid frosty streets. He meets a woman with a silver cross whose eyes haunt him as Fay’s sketch of her lingers in memory. Miss Collins remains the elusive future.
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Miss Collins
Cyril
Dina
Fay
Little
Italy
Salvation Army
Miss Collins and Cyril in Little Italy Romance
Cyril pursues Miss Collins through Little Italy and Aunt’s estate, meeting a formal cold beauty who softens when they talk. He courts her despite social distance, imagining her as his ideal, while she reveals fear of reputation and a gentler inner longing.
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United Garment Workers of America
Paine Memorial Hall
Frank Turner
Malden
Aliana
Cyril
Italy
Collins
Miss Collins
Squash flavored griddle cakes by Mrs Noble
A Portland Maine recipe by Mrs Clarence A Noble details dropping batter on a hot greased gridle to fry golden brown buckwheat like cakes. Use flour sour milk egg squash nutmeg salt and soda rolled into a thicker batter for even cooking.
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Clarence A. Noble
Paris Street
Portland
Delicious Beverly Aunt Maud recipe note
One cupful of grated chocolate, two cans of molasses, two cupfuls of sugar, one cupful of milk, one teaspoonful of flour, one teaspoonful of butter, add another teaspoonful of batter when nearly dor. cool and cut in squares. Delicious. Mrs E S Paine 135 Bridge Street Beverly.
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E.S. Paine
Bridge Street
Beverly
Dressing Recipe From Lucy Lee of Cambridge
A simple cabbage dressing recipe by Lucy Lee of 33 Lexington Avenue Cambridge blends 2 to 3 cups vinegar with 6 to 9 tablespoons sugar and 1 to 2 tablespoons salt. Add 1 tablespoon mixed mustard and butter the size of an egg, boil, then cool and pour over shaved cabbage.
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Lucy Lee
Lexington Avenue
Cambridge
Post Meatballs Recipe From Mrs Acheson Cambridge
Home style meatball guide details buying bottom round steak and onion, chopping, forming balls, frying in butter, simmering with warm water and undiluted tomato soup, then stirring in canned peas before serving. Mrs. W. R. Acheson of 8 Park Avenue Cambridge signs the note.
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W. R. Acheson
Park Avenue
Cambridge
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