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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1917
Page
8
The Bremen submarine story opens a clash between German and British claims after its first voyage. The Associated Press notes either a sinking or capture, with Germany unable to confirm loss while Britain asserts possession. Time will reveal the truth.
The army measure passed the House unanimously and allocates 250 million dollars for land forces. It also raises the National Guard appropriation from 4 million to 7 million, reflecting greater recognition of guard value after earlier Mexican conflicts.
Premier Lloyd George addressed Britain in the House of Commons warning the German Uboat campaign is vital to England’s fate. He urged strong measures including economy and tighter imports to replenish tonnage and pressure home production, signaling a tough wartime stance.
In Washington the executive council of the National American Woman Suffrage Association meets to discuss offering definite service to the government should war arise. The piece urges unity among suffragists and urges other organizations to refrain from actions that could provoke the President amid international tension.
Report from Halifax on the Frederik VIII. cargo and passenger effects finds 200 suits of pajamas among Count Bernstorff’s party. With cotton scarce in Germany the nightwear becomes contraband of war and a levy is said to have been imposed on Bernstorff’s group.
Report notes a surplus of 200 pajamas that must be left behind as part of an ongoing routine. Local observers describe the practice as a cultural habit unique to the region.
The American Socialist charged Morgan interests control the capitalist press and claimed Congress exposed this, but the assertion lacked evidence. The piece notes that major papers printed the charge despite no proof, urging accuracy in socialist reporting.
Hon Arthur Lord chairing the State Commission on the Pilgrim tercentenary told Sons of the American Revolution that until the European war ends and suffering eased there is no time to discuss a world fair in Boston. He said the idea was absurd and incongruous and should be abandoned.
Five Harvard undergraduates were drafted by the war department and ordered to report at the government's aero training camp in Miami Florida for instruction. The men are Hamilton Coolidge Jr of Brookline a football team member W Davis of New York F H Harvey of Kansas City J Mitchell of Manchester and A L Richmond of Providence R I.
Governor McCall will witness President Wilson's inauguration in Washington. Secretary Stanley R. Miller traveled to Washington to arrange the Governor's trip and lodging for the event.
The oldest resident recalls Boston weather records for this date with cold as low as 7 below in 1894 and 6 below in 1876, and highs of 61 in 1915 and 60 in 1876. He notes rain or snow fell on this date in 1907 1908 1915 and 1916.
Marion Sherman from Dorchester asks Newton Newkirk to publish photographs of fellow columnists in the All Sorts Kollum. The letter hopes images will brighten readers and boost Post sales when the community sees the writers’ faces.
A fragmented quote asserts that those who understand the world succeed only after failure and those who never try remain nothing. The line reflects a general motivation theme from an unknown source.
A letter from Lubberville Bass asks for a code idterbridder to translate a humorous childlike speech. The writer explains trying to convey a message about a local store visit and seeking help to draft a bid for a wife and others. He offers payment for a proper code reader.
In Ipswich the town buzzes when two well dressed men appear in the streets. The sighting draws speculation about their purpose and prompts local chatter among residents and shopkeepers.
Dear Mr Newkirk explains that walking into a coal bin signals an oversized furnace not winter’s progress. The correspondent asks if he is generous or stingy with heat, and the reply suggests a furnace four sizes smaller to fit the bin and reduce coal use.
The 59th annual report shows a rename and merger of the Church Home Society for the Care of Children. The former Church Home for Orphan and Destitute Children in South Boston becomes the Protestant Episcopal Church following family care. The board and officers are reorganized into a single active mixed board led by President William Lawrence with Katharine Hewins as general secretary. The society serves Massachusetts children with medical care, industrial training, and family placement with aim of eventual return to relatives.
A column mix notes on filing taxes by next Thursday and penalties, winter birds sightings in Franklin Park, Boston Harbor history of Thompson Island, Boston social figures in Palm Beach and Tampa, Conway New Hampshire town trivia, Washington era costs, elephant grooming at Boston Zoo, 1822 almanac references, Girl Scout preparedness, and casual topics from trains to potatoes.
A survey of the largest telescopes across nations notes the 100 inch reflector shipped to Mt Wilson and the 72 inch instrument at Vancouver Island. It explains reflector versus refractor designs and cites notable units in Harvard Mt Wilson Cairo Melbourne Birr Castle Yerkes and others with motion mechanisms and movable floors in observatories.
Minnie Lester returns home to care for her sick brother and endures a kitchen supper with her mother and father. She meets Len Brady, the store paymaster, who asks her to marry him after a theater viewing of a couple in their first home. Minnie tears up at his plan for a shared kitchen and a dining room future.
In a summer bungalow leaving for eight or nine months we faced mice in bureau drawers. I tacked wire screen to the bottom of each bureau and since then there is no trouble from mice. F. A. W.
A 1917 verse on enduring moral truths, praising honesty and industry as timeless guides. It cautions against fashionable but false “modern” truths and recalls biblical figures to underscore practical virtue.
Wilhelm Grimm and Jacob Grimm created the famous tales together their partnership resembled Damon and Pythias. Wilhelm though younger and less energetic had a gift for storytelling and their lives were spent in close collaboration sharing home and library.
Boston Section Council of Jewish Women with immigration committees of the Boston Chamber of Commerce Twentieth Century Club and Travellers' Aid Association will hold an immigration conference next Saturday afternoon at 2 30 at Temple Israel Commonwealth avenue and Blandford street Speakers will include Bernard.
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