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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1915
Page
12
Daily Post Publishing Co issue dated February 23 1915 lists office at 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts No 20 Vol 341.
Rates list for Daily U S Canada and Sunday Post including one and two year options, foreign and domestic prices, per copy postage details, and payment instructions. Notes that subscriptions with both Daily and Sunday include Canada rate, second class mailing, and that money orders be made payable to POST PUBLISHING CO.
Fragmentary OCR lists editorial roles including Telephones Editorial Rooms Sporting Editor Sunday Editor and Financial Editors Business Office without article content or events.
The public expresses sympathy for Sarah Bernhardt after calamity befalls her. The famed actress, renowned for courage and optimism, is described as a cripple for the rest of her life yet her warmth and intellect remain a beacon.
Prince Said Halim, Grand Vizier of Turkey, says Turkey avoids joining the European fray to pursue its manifest destiny. The article claims Turkey will likely be rewarded with success and influence in Asia Minor after the war ends, with European humanities unaffected.
The Culebra Cut canal reports growing toll receipts amid wartime conditions. January traffic reached 448 957 tons with tolls of 194 037 dollars, the strongest month since opening last August. Since start, tolls near 2 million dollars for over 2 million tons moved.
The piece argues on Washingtons warnings to observe good faith and justice toward all nations. It notes a peaceful home while the world wars rage abroad and warns that small sparks could ignite hostile conflict. It urges enduring antipathies against particular nations and firm attachments to universal morality.
A veteran urges cultivation of amiable feelings toward all, arguing that peace is enduring and never worn out by time. He reflects on the calm judgment earned from war and its enduring relevance as a guide to society.
The Evelyn may have struck a mine near Borkum, not torpedoed by a German sub. It carried U S government insurance for 55 million dollars, with 600 thousand in premiums. If the mine was inside three miles, the United States may take no action, avoiding a diplomatic flare.
The verse about Emigration by H. F. W. circulated widely in newspapers. It recounts Joe Batiste and Susette fleeing the United States for Canada as war looms, then deciding to return to Canada due to lack of work and better life there.
The piece compares a Piute uprising in Utah to historical Indian conflicts, noting the reluctance to surrender a convicted murderer and fatalities among both sides. It argues federal intervention would be needed to make it a full national war.
A machine like statement claims to have run a car 23 000 miles last season and never missed an explosion. The quote suggests exaggerated testing or flawed data and reflects a sensational boast rather than verifiable fact.
A playful dialogue mocks Celeste’s oversized hat and fashion trends as spectators debate style and cost. A witty speaker ridicules the headpiece while acknowledging its urban attention grabbing effect and invites Celeste to rethink before strutting into town.
At a New York hearing on bread price boosts by major bakers, a company secretary said his firm has four weeks of flour on hand bought last November at 5.33 to 5.75 per barrel, implying thousands of barrels not yet factored into current high prices and suggesting possible public burden.
The excerpt argues for a sub way station at Arlington street despite General Bancroft of the Elevated rail line praising service. Business leaders and many residents urge a station, citing practical need and past patterns where street railway improvements came via legislative mandate against official wish. Vestibules on box cars is noted as another important issue.
A humorous reader letter asks when four month old baby son would be five months, joking about February 30 and birthday math. The columnist teases with safety tips and playful misstatements, ending with a clipped, incomplete thought.
The article surveys Japan’s rapid rise from Perry’s opening of Japan to a major power, detailing the 1894-95 war with China, the Battle of Ping Yang and the Yalu clash, and the ensuing outcomes. It notes American figures like Philo McGiffen and European reactions, including German Kaiser cartoons, as Japan gains Formosa and Manchuria while provoking European powers.
A speaker argues months old timing for a baby creates a calendar paradox. He notes February lacks a 30th and rebuts the idea of a fixed age on March 2, then worries about a messy first birthday as months advance. He interrupts to take a telephone call.
A historic poem reflects on Sunday dreams and Monday toil. It contrasts the peaceful weekend with the coming workweek and the hopeful prayers for grace and renewed effort as men face the new week. The piece evokes Sundays of rest and Mondays of labor.
The Cunard line steamer Orduna, sailing from New York February 13, arrived in Liverpool at 9 PM, passing the blockade without incident.
The Oldest Inhabitant cites Boston figures showing February 23 extremes with years 1876 and 1900s. He notes historically cold and warm benchmarks for Feb 23 and lists decade temperature ranges tied to official records.
From Boston area notes to Newburyport and Danvers, the column covers family strolls and a centenarian trolley ride, spring hints at Arnold Arboretum, town life in Middleton, lobster menu shifts, and a hotel man’s recovery.读
A quip attributed to Walt Mason urges cheerfulness over misery and gloom. The verse counsels smiling through trouble to avoid social scorn and fosters kindness, joy, and resilience as a social habit.
The speaker described himself as in fine fettle during a visit to Lake Winnepesaukee, noting only a small annoyance from a broken leg.
A 33 year old man asks how to marry a woman who is 40 and owns property, while his salary lacks prospects. The adviser urges rushing to marriage and then building a life together, stressing responsibility, ambition, and usefulness to protect and grow her wealth. Miss Champagne also writes on Love and Sentiment for the Sunday Post.
The vogue of the belt continues with army blue Belgian blue and battleship gray. The small mid Victorian hat leads millinery alongside faille silk options. Silk and soft leather bags attract, Raglan sleeves top blouses, net and chiffon suit young girls party frocks. Petticoats stay smooth while trounces widen. Turbans return with straw hats and new puckered parasols appear. Narrow linen collars cuffs pair with plain waists and demi tailoured waists flow over the bust into belts.
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