Boston Post announces subscription rates and office details
The Boston Post publishes its February 26 1919 issue with subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions including foreign and Canada rates. It lists offices at 259 Washington St Boston and notes editorial and business contacts. It claims the Post has the largest daily morning circulation in the United States.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mass
U. S
Canada
Sunday Post
Boston Post
United States
The Passing of Daniel Frank
The sudden death yesterday of Daniel Frank removes from the community a pleasing personality a business man of integrity and a most useful citizen. He won countless friends, cared about public affairs charitable and religious matters and his kindly disposition leaves many to mourn his passing.
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Daniel Frank
Frank
Tie
Lfe
Von Tirpitz Bankrupted in Swiss Seclusion
The text portrays Admiral von Tirpitz as bankrupt living quietly in Switzerland while his son works as a bank clerk and his daughter tutors in Zurich. It suggests some pity but condemns his alleged role in sinking hospital ships and the defeat of Germany, implying lasting guilt and introspection.
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Admiral von Tirpitz
Switzerland
Zurich
von Tirpitz
Boston Home-Coming Crowd Control Praised at Mechanics Hall
The observance for the President's Boston home coming proceeded smoothly with ticketed entry, roped sidewalks, and assigned seating. The crowd management by military and police ensured orderly access and seating, earning commendation for the handling of the large gathering.
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United States
Boston
Mechanics’ Hall
War Prohibition Act Guidelines Narrow Alcohol Content
The House judiciary committee frames a special measure for the War Prohibition Act to take effect in July. It specifies which beverages are lawful by a strict alcohol limit of one half of one percent. Any drink exceeding that threshold faces manufacture, barter or sale bans and will require laboratory analysis nationwide.
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House Judiciary Committee
Congress
Public Services Law Questioned Over Water Access
A reader questions whether the law serves the public by upholding access to the public pump and domestic water faucet, asking if this reflects the country's expected standard.
War Debt Payoff Timeline and Economic Impact
Treasury estimates 25 years to repay war debt totaling about 18 billion net. Annual payments of roughly 1.2 billion will come from the public, reinvested to build industry, shifting wealth within the nation. No direct loss to the country, but wealth moves to bondholders and lenders.
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Treasury
Women Leaders Pledge Loyalty to Wilson at Suffrage Event
The Massachusetts Woman Suffrage party led by Mrs. Charles Sumner Bird presented a floral tribute and voiced unwavering support for President Wilson. Miss Mabel Gillespie of the Boston Women's Trade Union League delivered a greeting on behalf of about 50,000 Massachusetts working women, pledging allegiance to “lofty ideals” shaping postwar order.
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Wilson
Charles Sumner Bird
Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Party
Boston Women's Trade Union League
Working Women of
Massachusetts
Mabel Gillespie
Germany Orders End of Carnival of License in Berlin
The late empire government calls a halt to revelry in Berlin and major cities. Dance halls face restricted hours and cabarets must close by March 15. The move reflects official humility over war losses and economic strain, warning against frivolity amid hardship.
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Germany
Berlin
Belgium
Alsace-Lorraine
Teachers win tax exemption for salaries, bureau rules
The internal revenue bureau decides that public school teachers’ salaries are exempt from income taxes. The piece notes teachers are underpaid and that many do not earn enough to be taxable, though a sizable number would still be taxed if not for the exemption.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
The Value of Educators Over Wealthy Profits
The speaker argues Ler earns little while expected to dress and live well, noting no class is paid so little for vital work. They claim educating future citizens is more valuable to the nation than many higher paid industrial tasks.
Governor Coolidge Pushes Commerce Development Bill
Governor Coolidge proposes a commission on foreign and domestic commerce to study and recommend measures to develop Boston Massachusetts commerce with foreign countries and states. The panel would serve until December 1 1920 and cooperate with public bodies. If well chosen it could spur plans to revive the port and state economy and justify funding.
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Coolidge
Boston
Massachusetts
Legislative Committee On
Mexico’s shift in war stance and banking proposal noted
The article credits Mexico under Carranza with a distinct but wavering attitude toward the Allies, accusing it of favoring Germany. It cites a reported plan to form an international bankers’ committee to safeguard U S material interests, calling it a lesson with potential profitable outcomes.
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Republic of Mexico
United States
Carranza
Germany
Mexico
Malden to Get 10 Percent Rise in Elevated Service
Malden city council announced a 10 percent boost in Boston Elevated service for Malden starting March 15 with Everett station opening. The plan adds 16 trips on L Broadway Ferry, 16 on Linden Maplewood, and raises rush hour runs via Pleasant and Main streets, with more cars as available.
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Boston
Malden
Everett Station
L Broadway
Linden-Maplewood
Pleasant
Main Streets
Tiverett
Wanlkner
West Averett Streets
Post Office Bill Advances to President with Major Road Funds
Final action on the $400 million post office appropriation bill was completed. The Senate approved the conference report without a roll call, sending the measure to President Wilson. The package includes $200 million for road construction over the next three years.
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Washington
Post Office
Senate
Wilson
Post Box Queries on Easter Lent and Transit
Readers ask Easter date and Lent start, plus distance Boston to New York by auto via Springfield. Also asks German mile length and quickest rail mile time. Includes English usage notes and quotations from Faber and Crabbe.
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Sir
Boston
New York
Springfield
New Haven
Speak Modestly of Yesterday and Tomorrow Motto
A short motto attributed to Newton Newkirk urges restraint in boasting about past deeds and future plans. The phrase emphasizes humility in personal achievement and future intentions. It reflects a early 20th century editorial voice promoting modest self-presentation.
Angel Voice at the Switchboard Inspires Gentle Courtesy
A narrator recalls a switchboard operator with a golden voice who greets callers with "Number, please" and helps soften tense conversations. He praises her calm, courteous manner, noting her influence contrasts with rude callers who struggle with a simple hello.
Tortoise Carved With Initials Stirs Connecticut Local Lore
A farmer in Connecticut found an aged tortoise bearing the initials D W carved on its shell. He suspects the mark dates from Daniel Webster’s boyhood, noting experts may age the creature by its teeth. The tale highlights a possible link between a shelled monument and the future statesman.
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Connecticut
D. W
Daniel Webby
Dan’'l
Dannie
Connecticut Hills
Daniel
Dan
Daniel Webster
Post-Hole Grift Peddler Targets Ice Fishermen
A letter writer invites Newt to ship post holes for ice fishing and promises a profit from renting holes at 25 cents per day while claiming holes will be returned. A counteroffer requests 100 holes or a lease with a $100 certified check and repayment on return in good condition.
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Newt
Bill Hook
Fitchburg
Mars
Bill
Songs of Sunshine By The Bentiton Bard Reads Poem of Love
The Bentiton Bard presents a lyric meditation on love as the true furniture of dreams and trust. It uses imagery of roses, lilac, and daffodils to express fulfillment when love dominates home and life.
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Bentitown
Boston February Weather Notes Through the Years
A record of Boston climate shows the coldest February 28s reaching 4 above zero in 1900 and 19 percent years with 3 above zero. The warmest on this date was 6 in 1911. In the past decade, rain or snow occurred on February 28 in several years including 1912 and 1917.
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Boston
Trent in Tyrol a Picturesque Italian Stronghold
The city of Trent in Tyrol appears wholly Italian in look and culture while its history shows centuries of Austrian and German rule. Once a German province site, it became Austrian and then under Napoleonic shifts before final annexation to Austria. its postwar future hinges on Italian incorporation and tourism.
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Trent
Tyrol
Austria
Italy
Florence
Trentino
Adige
Europe
Tor Trent
Bavaria
Curious Maine notes reveal old runners and scallywags
A Maine reader recalls Henry an aging runner who once served the Miemaec Indians visiting Stevensville in 12 minutes for a two mile morning sprint. The note blends anecdotes of bald hair restorers and a Boston cattle deal with Aberdeen-Angus imports.
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Parkhurst
Aroostook
Henry
Aroostook Falls
Woostock
Stevensville
Philp R. Park
Boston
Maine
Hudson River
Ohio
Mr. Park
Chicago
Wilsons Inscription for Lafayette Monument
Baltimore February report shows President Wilson sending an inscription for one side of a Lafayette monument to Mayor Preston. The proposed text lauds Lafayette as immortally just and humanity serving and beloved for fighting for freedom of fellow men.
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Baltimore
Wilson
Preston
Lafayette
Mount Vernon Square
Poincare
France
Spring shoe fashions favor white black and cocoa brown
In the spring fashion notes the dominant shoe colors listed are white black and cocoa brown. The brief observation highlights a simple palette for the season.
Two Minute Talks On Cooperation After War Ends
Charles Franklin Jones of Boston argues that wartime unity showed people can work together for common good. He warns human nature favors division and cites Aesop to urge reconciliation in business and civic affairs for mutual benefit.
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Charles Franklin Jones
Boston
Attire Guidelines For Afternoon Formal Events
A man may wear gray trousers with a white or fancy waistcoat and a black cutaway coat to a ceremonial luncheon. White linen, patent leather shoes, gray gloves, and a top hat complete the outfit. a frock coat may substitute for the cutaway at a wedding breakfast. Gloves stay in the hall with overcoat, stick, and hat.
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Roberts
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