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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1916
Page
12
In New York Dr von Mach says Germany’s Belgium invasion was wrong though necessary for Germany. He notes Belgium refused temporary occupation terms and would not surrender land, and adds Germany’s brutal act harms its standing with neutral nations.
A Republican observer notes one clear efficiency of the present Democratic national administration in forcing GOP bosses to seek a strong candidate against Wilson in November. The idea of a “yellow dog” year for Republicans is dismissed as unfounded by the current government.
The tenth annual assembly opens Friday with preliminary conferences on topics to be discussed by the general body. The federation aims to advance New England agricultural interests with official state agriculture secretaries and college representatives present. A delegate from Washington’s Department of Agriculture attends, and dairy farm issues are presently prominent.
The Aero Club of America offers to train militia officers in aviation and defray part of the instruction expenses. The aim is to make air power a core element of national defense alongside shooting, fortifications, and coastal defense.
The Aero Club is described as progressive and seeks official recognition and backing for its initiatives. Supporters emphasize its forward looking programs and impact on aviation education and community engagement.
The note from Germany claiming no intent to break pledges on armed merchantmen is questioned as a potential threat. Berlin warns submarines will sink armed belligerent merchant ships without warning beginning tonight, raising fear of American casualties and a possible U.S. break with Germany.
The piece defends Robert Lansing as a highly qualified Secretary of State with extensive international law experience. It mocks the claim that he lacks political experience and questions George Fred Williams and Wilson for undervaluing Lansing. It notes Lansing's roles in Behring Sea arbitration and other major cases.
The proposed measure would nominate the secretary treasurer auditor and attorney general by convention rather than primaries. It appears to dodge the short ballot issue and reintroduce old boss rule. The editorial urges beating the bill in the open and labels it false pretense.
An Oldest Inhabitant recalls leap day weather, noting past decembers and storms, with temperatures ranging from near zero to the 80s and historic highs in 1880 and 1896. He cites years 1884 1888 1912 for notable mercury readings and describes clear skies on Seb. 29 1912.
In the Newton Newkirk tale fragment Millicent loses the clam cafe prop and traces the error to Mary. Mary must relinquish the item and is left tearful. Winthrop scenes hint at a troubled set between Millicent and Mary.
A reader letter touts Perkins Penetration Paint claiming it can paint any surface from inside out and appear on the opposite side. The inventor promises bulk shipments to a benefactor and asks how the paint would handle tasks like painting buggy spokes or selling iron pillars.
A reflective examination questions the value of repeated reprimands in schools and workplaces. The piece weighs whether calls for improvement translate into real change or fade as empty gestures. It probes accountability and long term impact.
A reflective piece extols gratitude as a rare virtue and urges memory training to remember favors. It links gratitude to a cycle of kindness, quotes various maxims, and encourages passing kindness onward to others on life’s path.
A witty Marginalia notes that sparks in marriage come from friction and heat, suggesting humor and sarcasm illuminate lasting unions. It presents a playful view of relationships as forged through tension and feisty chemistry.
The Corcord New Hampshire column recalls Frank Rand and a nose joke sparked by a Boston Post reference. The writer jokes about ice fishing with Frank and Newt Newkirk, mentioning party line telephones and bringing noses and bait to the ice.
The piece lists humorous, incorrect definitions from exam texts such as aristocracy as stuck up and interloper as one who runs away to get married. It also notes puns like Herod a tetrarch due to tea and quotes about mercenary and versa.
The column notes Leap Year Day traditions and the bemused question of women proposing on Feb 29. It recalls Robert H. Pickett born Feb 29, 1882, and his 20th birthday celebrations. It covers the Salem fire loss, Rev Dr James L Hill's curios, a new museum in his former home, and a 500-person housewarming for Rev De Witt Clark.
The article traces Shakspere’s likely early work in London, possibly as a theatre servant or promoter, then as an actor. It notes two existing theatres at his arrival, later expanding to eleven by 1603, with open-air venues, penny pits, tiered galleries, and minimal scenery. Women appeared on stage only long after his death, with girls portrayed by boys.
A note describes a forthcoming artwork display titled The Old Plump in Bishopsgate Street London. The piece appears in a local arts column with emphasis on urban scenes and gallery programming for the upcoming season.
A clipped quotation from Walt Mason appears in Adams Newspaper Service describing odd behavior and sayings, mentioning wearing a beefsteak on eyes and crowning the nose as humorous imagery in a light feature.
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