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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
10
A compact February 22 1917 issue from Boston presents short notices and notices from the Post Publishing Co with office details at 259 Washington Street.
Rates listed for Daily and Sunday editions include U S and Canada yearly and short term periods. Foreign pricing, postage note for Boston district, payment terms warn against sending cash and require checks or money orders payable to POST PUBLISHING CO.
Berlin officials state the Whitlock flag on the Brussels building was never hauled down and the issue was not discussed with the American minister. The press had demanded swift war over an alleged insult to Old Glory.
Secretary Daniels replies to Senator Weeks about building battleships at Charlestown navy yard. He says there is no room or land for the largest ships but notes plans to build ships up to 12,000 tons at Boston and keep the yard busy with that class.
The Senate passed an anti espionage bill with drastic penalties for spying but one provision is dangerous. It would imprison or fine anyone who collects or communicates any military information during war time even if intent is unclear. The author urges amendment to protect a free press.
An editorial reflection notes Washington's birthday with renewed relevance amid international tension. It cites his cautions on foreign alliances, minimal political entanglement, preparedness for war to preserve peace, and duties of citizens to defend government. It concludes by asking who can claim his wisdom is outdated.
The report advocates postponing nonurgent state and local construction spending. It calls for educating citizens on reducing waste, improving food values, and stretching wages. It supports better food distribution and encourages cooperative societies and revised laws. It also endorses freer use of fish and milk as foods.
The text argues that prices are cheap now but will rise with demand. It notes the root problem is complex and costly for the poor and middle class. It asserts relief after the war would be rapid and effective, offering the best hope.
A Springfield committee hears that Sunday baseball has strong sentiment but is blocked by police enforcement of laws. The editorial praises the city’s chief of police as “the right kind” and argues no large public demand justifies the bill this year.
The editorial argues the Senate should ratify the Colombia treaty paying 15 million for the Panama strip. It rebukes claims of blackmail and notes U S actions in Panama, warning against perpetual U S defaults and urging revival if rejected now.
The next Sunday Post features striking early spring skirts shown in vivid colors with clear descriptions. Readers will note bold silhouettes and fresh fabric choices paired to seasonal wardrobes.
Newton Newkirk muses on George Washington as Father of the Country in a lighthearted All Sorts column. The piece blends humor and patriotic reflection, joking about the cherry tree tale and Washington’s legacy while teasing future installments.
The column notes Washington's birthday tied to Feb 11 old style and Feb 22 new style, honors poet Frank J L Stanton, and recalls civic topics from St Johns sealing fleet enlistment to winter hikes and a Boston shipbuilder's outlook. It also mentions potato prices, cigarette risks, Paul Shivell the West poet, and a local anecdote about Paul Shivell’s punctual routines.
A concise portrait recalls George Washington born 1732 in Westmoreland County Virginia. It notes his military genius praised by Frederick the Great, two presidential terms with no third, and resilience against political intrigue. It mentions his height, strength, and a youthful verse about heartbreak at age 19.
A feature on the Washington Monument as the tallest structure in the world outside four New York skyscrapers, detailing its dimensions height cost and changing appearance with weather, plus a survey of global monuments from ancient columns to Stonehenge and Carnac stones.
Esther and Nancy, New England widows, discover a faded 1786 sampler in their India workbox and mail it to an editor for appraisal. The resulting sale temptations yield a $10 price, but two wealthy visitors claim the Haley relics, sparing the box and preserving cherished heirlooms for the sisters.
A nostalgic verse by Walt Mason yearns for spring as the south wind returns from sunny seas. He celebrates warmer rains that break winter’s grip and revive brown world into green, calling for the end of cold days and bare trees.
A Springfield Republican letter criticizes Congressman Bailey for accusing Gardner of Essex County of placing Britain before America. The piece notes excessive labeling of pacifists as cowards and cites the Wall Street Journal’s gentler reproach of President Wilson. It urges restraint and respect for bravery.
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