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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1917
Page
10
The Independent Democratic Paper of New England dated February 26 1917 lists its post publishing house in Boston Massachusetts with office at 259 Washington Street. No. 22 volume 865 is shown on the issue imprint.
The Post lists subscription prices for U S Canada and abroad including daily and Sunday options. Rates include one year 83.50 for U S, 3 months 0 0, and Canada variably priced, with postal surcharges in the Boston district. Payments by checks or money orders to POST PUBLISHING CO and notice on discontinuation at expiration. Editor Edwin A Grozier identified.
The Boston Post asserts it maintains the largest daily morning circulation in the United States, a claim highlighted as part of Fourth Estate commentary on newspaper reach and market leadership.
The piece urges keeping horses blanketed in lingering winter cold and warns against leaving sweaty horses uncovered. It notes drivers often blanket on cold days but should also protect sweating horses when they stop, stressing humane care and nudging those who hesitate.
The piece questions winter glove advice from health experts asking why one should endure cold hands for supposed benefits. It argues many health theories are nonsense and mocks Spartan living, comparing bare hands in 30 below temperatures to dangerous outcomes.
Mrs. Boggs head of the Women's Wilson Union and a member of the inaugural committee says all women will withdraw from the March 5 inauguration parade to protest the exclusion of suffrage floats. She notes suffrage groups have claimed nationwide support and may seek recognition, while defending the parade as a patriotic demonstration despite controversy over picketing the White House.
Travelers facing travel disruptions due to the European war may follow a Trans Siberian route from Copenhagen to Petrograd then across Russia and Siberia to Vladivostok. They would sail to Japan, cross the Pacific to San Francisco, and finish by rail to Boston, gaining access to lesser known regions along the way.
The notice discusses efforts to relieve hardships caused by conflict in the eastern hemisphere. It highlights proposals and actions aimed at reducing suffering, improving resources, and supporting affected populations amid ongoing hostilities.
The government reported 4.5 billion dollars in circulation up to the week before last, with per capita $43.50. Experts link money supply to food price surges, yet wages often fail to keep pace. relief may come as production expands, wages rise, and railways recover from winter disruption.
A quip from the column All Sorts by Newton Newkirk in What the Sphinx Says asking why busy men find time for trivial acts while neglecting health. It reflects the period’s humorous tone on work, illness, and social duties.
Frederic Harrison issued a parody of President Wilson's European peace note as from Dom Pedro of Brazil to Lincoln. The piece was a shabby deceptive device. The defense claims it was a fake but many Americans might take it as plagiarism.
Victor Hugo born February 26 1802 in Paris. The author of Les Miserables rose from poverty to lead French Romanticism and faced exile after the 1851 coup d etat. He published La Miserables worldwide in 1832 and died a national hero, leaving one million dollars.
Charles Fleischer leader of the Sunday Committees voiced strong praise for President Wilson and his war aims against Germany during a sermon yesterday at Huntington Chambers Hall. The address praised Wilson's efforts and declared support for his leadership in the war period.
Frederic John Rosten writes to Mr. Newton Newkirk about a joke device that shocks a sleeper with a bed falling and clothing snatched by a ceiling lift. He jokes about misaddressed letters and pleads not to back a ridiculous scheme, while mocking the recipient as a “Nutt” for misnaming him.
The article describes the rise of hydroelectric plants led by the Keokuk Iowa project on the Mississippi River, with 360000 horsepower and a 25 million dollar cost. It notes Niagara Falls and Ontario Power Company plants, widespread use in Buffalo Syracuse and beyond, and the hope that hydroelectric power will revive industry after the war.
A vivid preview outlines plans for the largest aerial bridge in the world. Engineers and city officials discuss feasible timelines and the ambitious scale of construction. The feature highlights structural design, funding options, and regional impact.
A Boston area column sketches wartime and local life topics including coal shortages and a 1916 peak in coal mining, proclaims Palm Beach trips of hotel owners, Nova Scotia relics, anti cigarette leagues, and Roxbury History Society events. It mentions a Benedict Arnold era auger relic and a Marine Corps recruiting push via telegrams.
Jessie plans to give away last year’s gifts next Christmas while her husband frets at the idea. The cheerful wife explains value lies in thought, not price, and later approves transforming unused gifts into kindness. They reconcile with dinner and a show.
A rambled verse recounts repeated thoughtless acts that cause fires and injuries, from striking matches on boots to spilling pails and tripping others. The speaker, IlValt Mason, laments the harm done and apologizes without stopping the harm.
Readers ask about government land in the United States and settlement of vacant areas. The letter notes 754,845,589 acres not including Alaska, directing inquiries to the United States General Land Office in Washington. It also questions Funston’s rank relative to Wood, stating the order as Arch General Wood, Bell, Barry, Funston.
The query notes the Aberdeen District in Boston lying east of the Reservoir where roads bear Scotch and English names. It cites linguistic questions about the first word in our language alphabetically excluding A and mentions a measurement of liquids.
A reader asks the editor for the total amount invested in church property nationwide. The Census Bureau reportedly states about 1.25 billion dollars, including all denominations.
English is spoken by more than 150,000,000 people, German by over 120,000,000, with Russian and French following in order. The exchange compares which language has the most speakers globally.
A garbled line asks about the number of werehers in the American Federation of Lauber. The figure given is approximately 2 015 000, but the text is unclear and contains errors.
Advice column excerpt where a man recounts a trust issue involving a younger partner and a friend who arranged an engagement without consent. The writer condemns the meddling friend, defends the girl for a momentary indiscretion, and urges focus on rebuilding trust and attentiveness to preserve the relationship.
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