Boston Post January 1 1915 subscription rates and rules
The Boston Post announces subscription rates for Domestic, Canada, and Foreign delivery. Details include yearly and half yearly options, per copy charges, and a note that Sunday Post rates apply for Canada. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Post Publishing Co.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
Canada
Tle
Sunday Post
Postoffice
Credit for Colorado peace lies with labor union
After seven months, U S troops leave Colorado as peace returns. The state militia is spared from aiding coal mine operators, praised for bowing to the President’s peace plan. The labor union’s decision to abandon the strike is described as a surrender with honors.
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United States
Colorado
Commonwealth
Marvellous Mann Criticizes Wilson Policy Without Details
The piece labels Representative Mann as a leading critic of Wilson’s Mexican policy, noting his claim he lacks executive authority and would act if empowered, while deriding critics for vagueness and avoiding concrete plans.
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Wilson
Representative Mann
National House
Mann
Embargo on Crude Rubber Could Raise U S Costs
Observers urge Britain to lift its crude rubber embargo. With more than half of U S supply from British provinces, continued restrictions push U S prices above London auction levels. A prolonged embargo risks Brazilian substitution and inflation, while removal hinges on Europe’s policy and future uncertainty.
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United States
London
England
Great Britain
Europe
Congressman Barthold and Neutrality Debate in War Question
The speaker criticizes Congressman Barthold for pro German views claiming his neutrality stance fails to see the war's impact on the United States. He questions whether manufacturers would observe neutrality or show preference to one side. He warns that allowing ships to load could imply risk and potential German influence over policy.
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Barthold
Procon
United States
Germany
Missouri Congressman Pushes War Muni Sales Ban
A Missouri congressman advocates a bill prohibiting U S citizens from selling munitions of war to foreign belligerents. The measure aims to curb arms transfers amid international conflict pressures.
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Missouri
United States
New Year Hopes for Courage and Peace in 1915
The article reflects on 1914 as a year of inexcusable war and bloodshed, but with 1915 starting, it urges renewed courage and optimism. It praises the nation’s sound finances, growing commerce, strong industries, rich resources, and stable government, urging collective effort toward a happier, more peaceful year.
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Father Time
Our Strong Position by William A. Gaston
William A. Gaston president of the National Shawmut Bank writes that the war benefits the United States as a large producer outside the conflict. He says banks nationwide are in an extraordinarily strong and healthy condition and that investments and collateral values have not suffered as much as expected.
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William A. Gaston
National Shawmut Bank
Gaston
United States
Europe
1915 Self-Inventory Challenge
A brisk year end reflection asks readers to assess moral, physical, and work progress from 1914. It urges honesty, self analysis, and a forward march into 1915 with renewed ambition and self control, ending with a rallying pep for action.
Taking No Chances In New Year Self Denial Trend
A note on Jan 1 vows where men renounce temptations without binding themselves, trusting they can resume later whenever they choose. The piece highlights informal self denial practiced with nonbinding intent.
The New Year Visits 1915 In Witty Old Year Tale
A humorous dialogue depicts Old Dad Time and the New Year Kid as 1914 departs and 1915 arrives. They debate reform aims including ending war, tightening divorce rules, improving business, purifying politics, promoting women's suffrage, and shaping fashion with shoestrings and hats. The exchange ends with a quip on the audacity of youth.
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Dad
Old Father
Parewell
Ten billions: U S farm product value for 1914
The Department of Agriculture reports the 1914 farm product valuation near 9.873 billion dollars. Crop value exceeds 6 billion while animal products and livestock near 4 billion. Despite cotton losses over 300 million, corn and wheat support a record aggregate, reflecting a fruitful land and industrious people.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
Up to the President on Immigration Bill
The Senate vote keeps the literacy test clause in the immigration bill, moving the measure toward the President. The piece argues the bill is un-American and illogical and urges the President to veto, citing Taft as an example of courage.
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United States Senate
Taft
Hundred Years War and Crecy Mark Transition to Modern Europe
The text traces the Hundred Years War from 1339 to 1453, noting the rise of centralized states and the shift from feudal conflicts to nation states. It highlights Crecy where 20 000 English troops, aided by longbows, defeated 60 000 French, and mentions Calais captured by Edward III, Poitiers victory by the Black Prince, and later territorial losses and plague impacts in France and England.
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France
England
Europe
Crecy
Flanders
Belgium
Ghent
Manchester
Bruges
Liverpool
Edward III
Paris
Philip VI
Edward
Amiens
Arras
Calais
Poitiers
Black Prince
Bordeaux
Tips for Water Wagon Tourists
A playful notice states no alcohol on board and that passengers will be searched for pocket flasks before boarding. It jokes that requesting ice is allowed once or twice, while liquor prompts unlimited rings with no answer. The driver may speed up to 50 miles an hour near breweries.
H20 tOORYE Tour Details Announce Riding Rules
Passengers warned to disembark at own risk as full stops will be made at water tanks. No round trips sold for this tour and no return wagon until January 1 1916. Pets including lavender giraffes polkadot elephants and cerise spiders barred from the salon. Bente will supervise pets in the menagerie section.
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Bente
January Observations and Local Notes From The Citizen
The Observant Citizen reviews January topics from flower and birthstone to Lent and Easter dates. It notes New England eclipses, superstitions about 1915, and local items including Boston charity trips, a missing Court Street kettle, a retiring teacher, shipping changes at South Boston, and remarks from Jim Dixon about Mexico after war.
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New England
Merchants & Miners Line
South
Boston
Atlantic Avenue
New year of love and hopeful vows in verse
A lyrical poem proclaims a new year filled with love and renewed purpose. It speaks of trust, joy, and service to love, promising brighter days, rising mornings, and an immortal, hopeful spirit guiding hearts through countless dreams.
Boston’s record Jan 1 temperatures from 1881 to 1876
The speaker recalls Boston weather on January 1 with two extreme readings. In 1881 the temperature dropped to 2 degrees below zero, and in 1876 it rose to 70 degrees above zero.
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Boston
Burden of Wealth a Joke to Wealthy Minds
Poem contrasts wealth worship with sane living. A speaker rails against money as god, cites Europe’s wars and market fears, and warns judgment day will reveal concern for banks. Noting Walt Mason署s 1914 copyright.
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Long Green
Europe
Walt Mason
The
Adams Newspaper Service
Household Hints for Stitching Silk Bias Seams
Instructions advise basting flimsy silk before cutting, with right sides together on newspaper. Mark seam, align yard stick, scratch line, then cut. Do not remove bastings until stitching evenly along scratched line. For other seams, stitch through paper under presser foot and paper remains.
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