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It Sounds Simple A Roosevelt Third Term Letter
In a letter to Republican State chairman Thurston, Mr Bird argues that Gardner Cushing delegates winning would push the party to long power and secure Roosevelt’s nomination. He contends four of 36 Massachusetts delegates could secure presidential victory, though the Old Guard may doubt the plan.
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Careful economy cited for $2.1 billion credit request
Prime Minister Asquith defends the government’s request for a 2.1 billion dollar credit while claiming expenditure was kept under 25 million dollars per day through economy and safeguards. He warns war demands high costs and calls per diem spending a costly luxury.
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Milk Rate Hearing in Boston Tied to Dairy Prices
The Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in Boston considers Boston and Maine's plan to raise milk and dairy transport rates. Experts warn a 25 cent revenue bump could lift city milk prices, with 10 cent rations possible in Boston. The case has run several days with incomplete evidence, and no clear necessity yet shown.
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Milk tax faces stiff challenge from public demand
The commission resists a proposed milk tax arguing it targets a prime necessity for the common people. Supporters say the extra revenue is needed, while opponents warn it will burden households already paying higher prices.
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Reconstruction of Europe Prospects for U S Trade After War
The essay argues postwar Europe will need vast reconstruction, boosting demand for American goods. It estimates 35 million people will require rebuilt homes and infrastructure across northern France, Belgium, and surrounding regions, creating a major market for U S machines, tools, and plants. It notes America’s capacity to supply and extend credit, potentially securing the lion’s share of reconstruction orders.
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Safety first taster to sample banquet soup in Chicago press
Report from Chicago says an official taster will sample soup and courses at the St Patrick’s Day banquet before service. Ex president Taft and Archbishop Mundelein expected to attend with safety measures praised. Fellowship Club officials appoint a member to test food for danger to boost confidence.
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Prohibition in DC District Debates Sheppard Bill
Washington attention centers on a proposed ban on liquor traffic in the District of Columbia, a practical issue under Congress local control. Sundays are already dry in DC apart from clubs and hotels, and extending it weekly would be a major change. The Senate may not endorse the Sheppard bill before sending it to the House.
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Is Justice Hughes Draft Nomination Sincerity Questioned
A Republican neighbor cites Justice Hughes statements claiming not a candidate while noting the possible draft for a Republican nomination. The piece defends his integrity and argues critics imply he has become a trimmer after five years on the bench.
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Difference Between a Violin and a Fiddle in Dialect
The narrator ponders a long debated question asking for the distinction between a violin and a fiddle. Uncle Silas recalls watching street performers and wonders if any of them hatch out something new, reflecting a rural speech style from Taunton.
Habits of an Aviator by Cyril Caldwell
A humorous first person sketch by an amateur aviator narrating a day from waking to hangar duty. He details breakfast of aerial foods, reading, flirtations with young ladies, cold baths, and a playful routine with his airplane and mechanics, ending with a posed farewell to the crowd.
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The 300th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s Death
The piece notes growing public interest in Shakespeare on the 300th death anniversary. It cites Ben Jonson’s line praising Shakespeare and reflects on his enduring legacy in drama and literature.
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Young Shakspere in London Amid Armada’s Shadow
The text places the young Shakspere in London during the looming Armada crisis. It portrays England’s fear, the defeat of Spanish ships, and the vibrant Elizabethan era’s influence on him as he arrived from Stratford. It notes his need to find his bearings in a dazzling, dangerous city before rising among poets and dramatists.
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Observant Citizen Recaps Local Dignitaries and Old Timers
A Boston reader notes Charles Sumner Bird at a Washington Street lunch and reflects on his political past. The column then sketches court actions on alimony, travels of banker Charles H. Johnson, and letters about Jennie Lind and Daniel Webster. It honors elderly locals like Colonel S. R. Marston and Edward Southwick, and recalls 1816 crop troubles and a long-serving town clerk Edwin J. Goodnow. It closes with anecdotes about street railway officials and a note on Rev. E. S Best.
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Oldest Inhabitant Recalls February Weather Trends
A Boston observer recalls the coldest February 28 with 2 degrees above zero and the warmest at 62 degrees in 1903. He notes the warmest in the last decade reached 57 in 1910 and cites storms on this date in 1911 and 1913.
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GOOD SCOUTS WALT MASON POEM PRAISES TRUE FRIENDSHIP
A 1916 verse by Walt Mason extols honest solid character as the key to worthy friendships. It contrasts genuine scouts with those of lesser value and urges readers to seek integrity over mere appearance or status.
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Household Hints for Mending Crockery with Milk
A reader suggests a milk based repair method to fix broken crockery. Boil milk, skim off the scum, and apply the thick layer along the crack edge to create a firm seal similar to glue. Dover, N Hints column by Mrs H Knox R I, D 6.
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