Boston Post 1914 Feb 25 Public Notice of Subscriptions
The Boston Post publishes subscription rates and postal notices for Boston readers. It lists daily and Sunday rates, Canadian and foreign pricing, and postal charges for the Boston district. Editor status and office addresses are included along with payment instructions and contact details.
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Chinese eggs arrive in St Louis from China for sale
The St Louis market reports 36 000 first class eggs from China arriving Monday, offered at 20 cents a dozen. The note questions what “first class” means and whether the eggs are fresh or aged, advising cautious optimism for households until quality is clarified.
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A Bourbon Scheme Pushes Segregation Measure By Edwards
Georgia representative Charles G. Edwards advocates a House bill to segregate government workers and suspend civil service until Republicans and negroes are eliminated. He calls himself a spoilsman reserving jobs for Democrats, but the plan has no chance of passage in this Congress or any other.
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Charles G. Edwards
Georgia
The Reserve System Banks Victory Over Currency Reform Foes
The article reports that fewer than 50 of 7493 national banks failed to accept the terms of the Owen currency reform bill, confirming a sweeping victory for the federal reserve system. Most nonresponders will liquidate or switch to private or State banks, with none remaining large or conspicuous.
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Federal Reserve
Murphy’s Redirection From State to New York City Tammany Affairs
The Tam many sachem Charles F Murphy agrees to remove influence over state politics and focus on Tammany affairs in New York City. Analysts attribute possible pressure from Woodrow Wilson contributing to the shift though exact motives remain unclear. Murphy’s move signals a shift in control dynamics within the New York Democratic machine.
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New York State
Charles F. Murphy
Commonwealth
Radium Profits Highlighted by U S Bureau of Mines Chief
The Bureau of Mines director told a Senate committee that the profit on each gram of radium sold at current prices is enormous. He noted the tiny supply worldwide and that two U.S. companies control ore fields in Colorado and Idaho. Congress considers government takeover of remaining radium fields to curtail profits.
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Doctors and Advertising Debate at AMA Convention
A Chicago discussion on physician advertising moves to a vote at the American Medical Association annual meeting. Support grows for transparent public notices of office location and specialty, noting widespread practice in smaller cities and questioning conservatism as a barrier.
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Radium in Medicine and Arts Highlighted in Early Study
The article discusses radium usage in medicine and arts, noting that protecting radium ores is a reasonable precaution. It emphasizes safety measures and regulatory concerns surrounding radium production and handling.
Britain asks U S to let consul visit Benton scene
In a front page plea, Britain seeks American help to ensure safe conduct for its Galveston consul to Juarez to gather evidence on the Benton killing. The piece argues Villa must permit access, while urging strong US representations to Villa and support for Bryan's Juarez inquiry.
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A New England Hero Joshua Chamberlain Remembered
A tribute extols Joshua L. Chamberlain as a beacon of New England values. It highlights his education at regional institutions Bowdoin College presidency and service as Governor, praising his valor patriotism and lasting influence.
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Harvard Undergraduates Rally for Modern Gymnasium
Harvard undergraduates and alumni pledge to build a top indoor athletic facility, arguing Harvard should outpace rivals like Dartmouth. The piece lauds Harvard’s outdoor setup and calls the Crimson fundraising effort to complete a worthy gymnasium.
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All Sorts by Newton Newkirk Ye Serenadyng Thomasse
A compact column by Newton Newkirk presents a serendipitous mix of names and anecdotes. The piece focuses on Thomasse and related personages, capturing tonal quirks and social snapshots from a local scene.
Ye Courtship on the Fence and a Narrow Escape
The poem recounts a wooing catte slinking from a booted boate near a back fence and a maiden fleeing in fright. Thomasse Catte laments rude humans and vows chivalry remains flawed. Patricia offers frosty nose protection from meddling bystanders.
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From Impulse to Action Drives Real Achievement
A call to convert ideas into action through decisive effort. The piece urges pairing quick impulse with swift execution and strong initiative to avoid ideas staying theoretical. It emphasizes pairing mind and work, stressing that ideas without concrete effort yield no fruit and that effective teamwork hinges on joining thinking with doing.
Slugger Wanted at Shoe Apply In Person
In a Nova Scotia note, a call invites a “White Hope” to apply between 9 and 12 at a local exchange with no pay but a share of gate receipts. The piece mentions Thomas, youngest son of a courier, injuring his arm last Monday after Old Peter the horse grabbed his hand and bit in the manger.
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Thomas Brushed Old Peter in Farm Manger Incident
An exchange blurb notes a misread scene about Thomas brushing Old Peter in a manger. A horse or boy question leads to Thomas booting Old Peter’s jaws, deemed deserved. A separate ad promises a sunny room for rent and a large farm for sale with a state road running through it.
Beautiful Snow Poem Observes Whiteness and Messiness
A short reflective tirade contrasts the ideal of snow with its messy reality, noting its beauty yet calling it a sloppy, messy substance as days pass. The tone is playful and observational.
Office scuffle prompts sudden Tremont street walkout
A brief, fragmented passage notes a man strolling on Tremont Street with head bowed, in a scene implying tension at work and a possible informal clash prompting reflection on business life.
Icicle Joke Prompt Sparks Cold Quip
A quip reads What is colder than an icicle down one's neck A couple of em.
Boston Patchwork of Local Anecdotes and Notices
A column of small anecdotes reports on prices and shortages, local interests, and city life. It notes lobster and oyster abundance, rabbits as beef substitutes, art ownership shuffles, bond investments, a Medfield Mason estate sale, Beehive trials at New Hampshire college, Mayor Curley’s multitasking, Chief Justice Rugg’s daily walk, and readers’ birthdays and crafts. It also covers Plymouth’s geese mystery and a Puerto Rico trip by General Darling with Judge Hale.
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Charles K. Darling
United States District Court
Porte Rico
Clarence Hale
Marseilles Then and Now A Mediterranean Gateway
The article surveys Marseilles as a major European manufacturing and trading hub with a populous, modern cityscape and a rich past. It notes Greek foundations, Roman defenses, a Saracen foothold, revolutionary memories, and the Chateau d If on a nearby island linked to Monte Cristo.
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It Feels Natural Senator Seat Prank Delights Capitol Attendant
In Washington Citizen John F. Fitzgerald joked by sitting in Senator Lodge’s chair and later claimed Daniel Webster once held the seat, prompting the attendant’s surprised smile. Fire Commissioner Cole warns 75 percent of fires are preventable yet fire loss since the Civil War remains 14 times the national debt, with 50,000 lives lost and 200,000 injuries, and seven billion dollars in property destroyed.
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America
Civil War Veteran Norwood Dies at 76 in Lawrence
Lawrence, Feb 24. John K. Norwood, well known in insurance circles, died at his home 156 East Haverhill Street at age 76. He was wounded at Gettysburg and the bullet through his lung was never removed. His wife, one son and a daughter survive.
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Box Office Opens For Fanny's First Play Debut
Park Theatre announces new ticket procedure for the first nights of Fanny's First Play with box office sales starting at 8 this morning. A theatre manager critiques a stage drill as the supers are corrected by a barracks authentic army.
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Fanny
Dear Miss Champagne Advice on a Love Rebuff from Boston Man
A Boston man seeks guidance from Mildred Champagne about a 24 year old woman who rejects his affection due to age and competition from another admirer. The columnist advises acceptance, notes the likelihood she loves another, and suggests moving on to other potential partners while remaining hopeful if persistence pays off.
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Champagne
Boston
Finding Fault
A poem by Walt Mason laments chronic fault finding and gloom. It contrasts critics with supporters who celebrate progress and community spirit, urging readers to stop nitpicking and join in positive action instead.
Fads and Fashions Parade Spring Styles
Paragraph points on fashion describe coats and suits with flare, tunics in vogue, returning petticoats, persisting turbans, stone gray as a fashionable color, and both long and short sleeves in style. Hats of corduroy, Chinese motif fabrics, silk shirts for morning wear, dust and navy hues, bustle hints, net collars and quimpes, feather trimmings, peacock feathers on hats, and turn back collars replacing neck frills.
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