Post Publishing Company's Boston Daily Rates Notice
The January 2, 1909 issue lists subscription rates for the Boston Post and Sunday Post. Daily rates include one year at 3.00, six months 1.50, three months 0.75, one month 0.25. Sunday Post yearly 2.50, six months 1.25, three months 0.65. Canada copies 0.09 each.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mass
Ee Rec
THE
Sunday Post
Canada
Postoffice
Maas
Post Publishing Company
Success Of New Boston Traffic Rules On Day One
The first day of Boston street traffic regulation shows unexpected success as drivers comply and police direct smoothly. Street Commissioners are praised for quick adaptation, with expectations of further improvements as the system becomes familiar.
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Boston
Boston Park Commissioners Grant School Board Refectory Use
The Boston Park Commissioners approved the School Board request to use part of the Franklin Park refectory to house tuberculous children previously quartered on Parker Hill. The move enables continued treatment, with occupancy to begin immediately and changes to accommodate the class to be completed next week.
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Boston Park Commissioners
Franklin Park
Parker Hill
Co operative dining at Missouri offers cheap healthful meals
University of Missouri uses meal permits sold at $19 to fund a dining club where waiters are members and paid in food. Meats vegetables and groceries are bought in bulk, bringing the price to $1.50 for 21 meals. The system suggests a broader cooperative dining model for others.
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University of Missouri
Practical clubs and better eating habits proposed
The text discusses small clubs of 250 to 500 as practical possibilities. It suggests benefits of eating good food slowly, choosing company, easier digestion, and possibly greater happiness.
Mayor Hibbard Promises Economy in City Budget
Mayor Hibbard unveils the general features of next year’s municipal budget with a strong promise of reduced expenditures. He warns against waste and urges efficiency to maintain satisfactory city services while avoiding public deadlock between the executive and legislative branches.
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Hibbard
Boston
Legislative Branch
American battleships to Sicily to aid in disaster relief
The fleet after entering the Mediterranean may be sent to Sicily to aid sufferers and preserve peace. These ships cost about $100,000,000 and 15,000 sailors stand ready to act in humanitarian service if needed. The move would boost prestige and demonstrate humane strength.
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Mediterranean
Sicily
Pacific
United States
Messina
Joy Riders then and now in court for auto theft
A column condemns night riders who borrow others cars for spins and speed exploits. Courts have ruled they commit larceny by depriving owners of use and theft of fuel tires and lubricants. One was sentenced to prison, ending carefree joy rides with jail time.
Meetings Across Greater Boston Open January Series
The Clarendon Street Baptist Church hosts the first Lorimer Hall gathering tomorrow at 3 PM with weekly January services and possible February Sundays leading to Chapman meetings. A Unitarian Laymen's Movement is under discussion per the American Unitarian Association report. Rossini’s Stabat Mater will be performed next Sunday at First Baptist Church Commonwealth Avenue with a 20-voice choir under J D D Comey. admission by card until 7 25. The Universalist Church Malden progresses toward opening the new building. The South Middlesex Alliance officers plan a bi monthly meeting in Boston on Jan T.
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Lorimer Hall
Fremont Temple
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
Chapman
American Unitarian Association
Christian Register
Cyril H. Burdett
New York
Parker B. Field
Morton D. Hull
Chicago
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
J. D. D. Comey
South Middlesex Alliance
All Sorts By Newton Newkirk
Conjectural verse piece asks playful questions on metaphysical topics and features a quip about a conductor prompting progression to the front. The text blends humorous cadence with a mock scholarly inquiry into Why and Whichness within a fanciful realm.
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Newton Newkirk
Clearance Sale of Fish Idea Sparks Letter Exchange
A humorous exchange from Salem Mass discusses a supposed clearance sale of fish in vacant shops. The letters joke about buying leftover fish along the waterfront and selling them at low prices, while noting legal risks and gullibility of customers.
The Pathology of Soup Hinting at Graceful Grammar
A reader signing as Percy Percival asks whether to say he eats soup or drinks soup. The answer depends on soup type, with thick soups eaten and thin soups drunk. A recipe to judge thickness suggests tossing a salt shaker to see if it bounces or splashes.
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Percy Percival
New Year Eve Follies At Lenox Hotel With Nora Bayes
Observant Citizen notes New Year’s Eve gathering in the palm room of the Hotel Lenox. Evergreen decor and a center table hosted the Follies of 1908 led by Nora Bayes and Jack Norworth. Guests enjoyed musical selections into the early hours. Early on New Year’s Day some attendees resolve to keep resolutions, while publisher Dana Estes is traveling near the earthquake district.
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Lenox
Follies of
Nora Bayes
Jack Norworth
Dana Estes
Brookline and Boston Social Notes and Local Events
New Year gifts for Charles B Strecker of the Boston Financial News include a silver loving cup a silver salad set and a gold watch from 30 employees. Brookline residents start relief effort for southern Italy with George H Worthley as local treasurer. W B Kerrissey of the Hotel Hayward still unaccounted after Naples trip. Mt Washington avenue bridge work stirs South Boston business leaders over past neglect and funding. William F E Oliver receives a gold K P locket from his lodge and is honored at the town glee club. Gus McCormack of the Leyland line praised for quelling a coal lighter fire and a fund is being raised. Genwood Social Club prep for second parity event at Navillus Hall Dorchester.
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Charles B. Strecker
Boston Financial News
Harker Quips About Sick Friend and Chestnut Nonsense
In a playful exchange, Harker explains a late return to a friend, calling him sick. Mrs. Harker teases Nellie, joking that she is a turkey and accusing her of trying to stuff him with chestnuts. The light banter showcases domestic humor.
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Duckie
Harker
Mrs. Harker
George
Nellie
That's a nice looking chap at the next table.
A brief remark from a young man about a fellow diner draws attention in a crowded restaurant. The line hints at social casualness and observational humor in everyday settings.
Young Minister Unknowingly Invited to Lobster Supper
A playful exchange at a social gathering reveals the host plans to invite her friend to join the group. The pretty guest jokes about the suddenness, only to learn the friend is the young minister, sparking light humor.
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London
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William FE. Oliver
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