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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1916
Page
10
The Boston Post begins daily publication on January 1 1916 marking a new era for the Post Publishing Co. with a fresh issue from 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts.
Rates listed for Daily and Sunday Post subscriptions incl Canada and foreign deliveries. Prices show one year 8.00 to Canada and 8.00 domestic, six months 1.50 to Canada, and monthly options. Notices caution against sending cash and advise checks or money orders payable to Post Publishing Co.
OCR reads a string of telephone numbers with labels such as 1004 1005 7008 and 639 Main and 3880 Main and 1883 Main indicating contact lines on Main Street entries.
The Massachusetts Audubon Society urges residents to feed birds during heavy snow as food sources deplete. Hayseed, chaff, scraps, and suet are suggested to support birds that stay through winter, promising payoff in garden and orchard work come spring.
The piece notes a general lack of enthusiasm among Republican aligned newspapers over year start wage hikes in New England textile mills. It argues the boosts undermine GOP wage reduction claims and come amid tariff revival talk, while editors struggle to explain how higher wages occurred under a Democratic administration.
The piece laments 1915 as a year of war and suffering in Europe and asks if 1916 will dawn with better prospects. It pleads for peace or at least justice and humanity to prevail, acknowledging uncertainty about the outcome of the conflict.
A festive message expresses joy and confidence for the new year. The note thanks the readers and honors the beloved land, offering a warm greeting without detailing specific reasons for the optimism.
The article asserts a bright 1916 business year with abundant capital, noting $600 million freed by the Federal Reserve and $400 million in gold from Europe, totaling about a billion in cash. This boosts potential credit to six billion, expanding lending capacity by about 50 percent and enabling substantial growth at low interest rates.
Flow of immigrants to the United States has fallen by about 75 percent relative to the last decade as Europe mobilizes for war. A deficit of unskilled laborers around half a million is forecast for the year, raising concerns about labor for sidewalks and crops. The article notes opportunity for unemployed Americans to take the wartime labor.
A prominent German in the United States urges the U S government to use its influence to allow allied transportation of powdered and condensed milk to Germany for babies under strict guarantees. He cites Germanys siege of Paris and the Lusitania sinking to argue humanity requires relief only for infants.
The text questions why so few Republicans can defeat President Wilson in this year’s race. It mocks Colonel Roosevelt and Charles Sumner Bird, calling Roosevelt a weak opponent while noting only two Republicans could possibly defeat the incumbent, and asks why the party’s field appears so limited.
A reflective verse on closing the year and welcoming the next. It questions joy or sorrow faced in the past year and urges living cleanly as time moves on.
A late night New Year vigil in a downtown cafe ends oddly as a trio watches the moment slip by. A taxi ride home ends with a rollover and a startled return to bed while the narrator, still singing of goldfish, is confronted by his wife’s demand to sleep.
The 1916 Water Wagon tour departs today and will not allow passengers to leave en route for any reason. Previous laxity saw several men disembark for legs or drinks and not reboard, or be seen again. Conductor warns the rule will be strictly followed on this trip.
A signed pledge lists twelve resolutions including abstaining from spirits not lawfully labeled, avoiding unwanted cigars, truthfulness to avoid consequences, using familiar playing cards, refraining from swearing in front of ladies, limiting home time, guarding money, offering liberal advice, avoiding unkind words, ensuring wife asks for money is impossible, giving up a seat to a lady, and pursuing honest policy. The document is dated January 1 1916 with a seal and signature line.
The narrative portrays Alexander the Great advancing toward Nineveh and facing Darius in a vast plain. It describes Persian forces, including 200 chariots, and the strategic decisions leading to a dawn battle. Alexander's sleep before the clash reflects his confidence in victory.
The Observant Citizen columns trace leap year rules from Julius Caesar to Sosigenis and the Gregorian correction, note Greece and Russia still using different calendars, and list Massachusetts cities among the nation's big centers. It highlights the King couple’s 42 years in Roxbury, hunting tales, Belgians and Belgian gifts, and local social notes from Salem to Brockton with various portraits and curios.
In the aftermath of Arbela Alexander tours to comfort the family of Darius. The scene references the famous defeat as Alexander moves through the region visiting dignitaries and mourners.
Poem celebrating a hopeful future after war and hate. Images of light, purity, and grace pursue a world renewed by love. The verse envisions a peaceful era with white pageants and lilies, where love returns and peace rules the earth.
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls two subzero January mornings in Boston on the first, 1881 at 2 below and 1899 at 1 below. He notes the past decade’s coldest 16 above in 1910 and warmest 70 degrees in 1876 amid a harsh early winter. He cites four light snow flurries in 1906 1911 1913 and 1915.
A whimsical verse by Walt Mason from 1915 tells of Trouble hiding in a tree and prompting a nationwide search. Men and women from Tampa to Toronto rush with lanterns and warrants to rescue Trouble, ending with triumphant return and cheer.
A rich brocade or gold tissue coats simple corselet bodices with plain tulle skirts. Silk and soutache braids enhance cloth suits and serge frocks. Pockets appear fashionable and convenient for children. Mothers can craft soft hats and net lined evening dresses with ribbon trims. A high waisted coat with new material and bold collar creates a fresh, stylish look.
Henry Turner Bailey of Newton, editor of the School Arts Magazine and former State supervisor of drawing, has been appointed a member of the Governmental Commission to survey San Francisco public schools. It is the first survey by the government and a forerunner of similar studies in other large cities.
Saltpetre on a soft cloth cleans the bathtub after a cloth is wrung from boiling water. It removes grease immediately. A banana peel rubbed on ink stains cleans the hand. Bake fish on cheese cloth for easy removal from the pan.
Mildred Champagne addresses a reader question about whether a girl should ask a man to call again after a first visit and whether a girl may invite a man to a dance. The advice framed explores etiquette, propriety, and social expectations for courting behavior.
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