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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1914
Page
14
The Boston Post issued daily 1914 January 2 No 2 Vol 828 from 259 Washington St Boston Massachusetts. Subscription rates list daily Canada and foreign prices and combined Daily and Sunday offers. Post terms include payment methods and mailing details.
Editorial note from the Post of 1004 1005 7008 Main urges subscriptions in advance and warns of discontinuation on expiration. Readers urged to notify by postal mail if unable to obtain the Post regularly from their newsdealer. EB A Grozier editor publisher.
James Bryce, friend of the United States and author of The American Commonwealth, has been made a viscount by Britain. The piece notes Bryce’s enduring fame in America and his lasting impact as a prominent public figure.
City registrar data show 19 299 births the highest on record and 11 736 deaths in the past year, about 1500 of them non residents. The figures suggest no population decline and a steady future by the city.
The Boston Excise Commission vows action against adulterated liquors sold by city retailers. Laws exist and fines may be imposed, but the licensing board’s displeasure is the powerful deterrent keeping liquor sellers in line. Penalties loom for those who fail their duty.
Amid pending executive guidance on income tax scope, a wary note argues that married couples may shield income by living apart. A joint $4000 allows exemption for the happily married, while $3000 each if separated. The piece suggests separation could remove federal tax obligations.
Lloyd George urges a pause in European armament buildup to ease taxpayer burdens and curb the spread of revolt against military oppression. He aligns with Churchill on restraining armaments now as vital for civilization while noting conditions are less critical in the Americas.
The statement argues that advancing armament will gain popular approval in the United States, presenting it as the strongest form of reciprocal policy. It frames increased military readiness as a mutual benefit supported by public backing.
Boston leaders argue the city warrants a regional bank due to high loan volumes and clearing house activity. They note Boston ranks fourth in national bank loans and discounts and led in clearing house exchanges, urging the Boston Chamber of Commerce to back a regional bank for the New England division.
The London Post lauds Secretary Daniels for opposing Navy snobbery and democracy driven egalitarianism. It argues class distinctions preserve British discipline but claim they injure American service by demoralizing officers and crews. The piece praises U S sailors at the guns as the finest era when social parity prevailed.
Authorities issue alarm after 35 mail erams of radium disappear from a Chicago hospital. The fragment, used in cancer treatment, is valued at hundreds of thousands. It could cause severe damage if misused, prompting safety warnings about vaults and secure storage.
The plan to raise 500000 pounds in Great Britain to train English athletes for Berlin 1916 failed, a dismal fiasco. The setback likely means Britain may not attend the 1916 Games, removing a strong stimulus to push rivals toward better sport.
Gaselene Gus, Dolly Dimple, Muggsy and the Tiny Tads headline a humorous comic section in the New Sunday Post, delivering light relief with playful drawings and witty captions.
Wireless reports from the Water Wagon tour note restless passengers after 24 hours. A man vanished after claiming wind blew his hat away while another swore he threw it himself. A passenger retrieved the whip but the driver did not drop it. Passengers near a brewery were restrained to prevent desertion. Deserters and profanity rise as quitters offer money for cigarettes but none available.
A humorous remark portrays a bachelor as a man who grows peevish when reminded he is one rib short. The line reflects a playful view of bachelor life and single status.
A wealthy middle western woman buys land in Oklahoma planning an Adamless Eden with no men allowed. She describes men as useless and threatens guards to repel any entry. The piece mocks the idea while predicting it will fail without male companionship and protection.
A fragmentary editorial voice scolds women as clinging ivy and men as strong oaks arguing against an "Adamless Eden" plan. It urges women to beware loneliness and predicts the scheme will fail, warning of backlash and bitterness.
Whiskers cover a multitude of grins in a lighthearted note urging facial hair as a playful disguise. The line blends humor and charm as it cues readers to embrace a bewhiskered grin.
A humor strip features Geezer and Beezer debating milk germs. Geezer claims their milk is germ free from the milkman while Beezer counters that even the purest milk contains germs in quantity. The exchange highlights the comic contrast over common beliefs about dairy.
A fragment from a column imprints a quip about human nature and social signals. It hints at personal status, timing, and requests for reader contact, ending with an editor’s appeal for names and addresses.
The column surveys holiday plans and civic scenes in Boston, noting double-header holidays, City Point Marine Park, Dewey Square subway shelter chatter, and a Swedish Good Templars event. It also mentions Louisa Muhlbach centennial, public service offices near Beacon Street, and a festive New Year program with mythological dances and aboriginal songs.
The article contrasts ancient bread making in Palestine with modern methods. It describes ground meal dough baked in a hollowed fire pit, bread used as a utensil, minimal meat consumption, and scarce knives or forks among the poor. Wealthier households employ servants for washing and serving. Meat is reserved for feast days and special guests.
A feature highlights a unique culinary project near a geothermal hot spring in New Zealand. Artists collaborate with local cooks to craft edible works that reflect volcanic landscapes and indigenous flavors, blending art, cuisine, and landscape into a travelling showcase.
In a town a engagement between Jack Armstrong and Eleanor Findson sparks doubt. Jack praises another woman, Eleanor confronts him and storms out, vowing to end the match. Jack pleads to explain while friends note his distressed state as Erelyn Hall, his 86 year old niece, appears in the tale.
A reflective poem by Walt Mason questions a man’s path toward ambition or mere pleasure, urging a rightward choice toward honor and a stable future over a leftward road of temptation and ruin. The piece contrasts uphill effort with easy booze and warns of wrongdoing.
Paragraphs describe vivid silks used in tiny quantities for new blouses. A daring lace trimmed garter extends from knee to ankle to pair with petticoat free dancing dresses. Net guimpes feature frilled sleeves and hand embroidered collars, with fragile materials enjoying surprising wear.
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