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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1911
Page
8
The Boston Post issues its January 5 1911 weekly with subscription costs listed for local and Canadian readers. Contact and payment notes detail advance payments, mail handling, and editor publisher information.
The Speaker Walker faced no Republican opposition in the open test and appeared certain to be reelected. The piece lauds his qualifications, impartial presiding, and promise to advance popular legislation, suggesting this may be his final term and urging strength against boss influences.
In Symphony Hall, Senator Lodge supports annual parcels post with Brazil, urging immediate action. The plan would allow shipments up to five pounds at 12 cents per pound, arguing it ends a discriminatory practice and benefits the United States.
The York World victory centers on a Supreme Court ruling limiting federal reach for libel suits. The decision rejects Roosevelt polemics that federal courts could prosecute libel regardless of paper location, affirming that libel cases proceed in state courts where published.
The third annual reunion of the Vacationists of Powwow River New Hampshire will be held at Catholic Union Hall on Tuesday evening January 1 1911. Private citizens are invited to attend.
The text underscores collective appreciation for persistence in guiding the case to a definitive, undisputed conclusion, highlighting the world’s debt for its steadfast support across the lengthy process.
The Massachusetts governor enters office with a strong sense of duty and a plan for progressive public affairs. The piece notes his qualifications, nontraditional style, and potential to push reforms with a cooperative General Court.
A quirky column titled What the Sphinx Says features Newton Newkirk offering a humorous remark about oleomargarine. The piece showcases light commentary and playful wordplay in a local newspaper column style.
Jasper Jests recalls a Cambridge witty jab about the Cambridge Offal Department and local silliness. The note laments spelling errors while sharing a humorous farmer milk tale from Amherst and Harvard vicinity.
A literary feature presents Longfellow’s The Courtship of Miles Standish with Christy and other artists’ illustrations. It recounts Standish facing forest ambushes by Indians, his daring duel, and battles, ending with a cliffhanger note that the tale continues tomorrow in the Boston Post.
The piece laments extreme weather swings and offers tips to avoid colds with warm clothing dry feet and bathing. It then recounts a lighthearted exchange about women’s hats and a man being called a donkey. The writer suggests accepting the compliment gracefully and sending violets or bonbons to the young lady.
An artist from Brockton asks where to buy speckled paint saying stores laugh and suggest Danvers. The writer explains speckled paint is not sold premixed and advises buying ordinary tint and adding speckles, noting drug stores might supply speckles.
The Observant Citizen reports on Harry T. Rich leaving the navy yard for a secretary post in Lynn, a pigeons scene with a street cabby and his legless friend Doc, Lena Maynard resuming her role at the Democratic city committee, London fog comparisons by an English visitor, a rain hat mishap on a South Boston car, and attendees turning away from a Symphony Hall Lodge meeting.
The political fates have dictated Eben S Draper retires as Massachusetts governor. He departs with respect from citizens across parties, noted for honesty, courage, consistency, and diligent service to the commonwealth. He is remembered as a conscientious and forceful leader.
Mrs Katherine Davis Wright wife of Commodore Edward E Wright U S N retired died Tuesday evening at Corey Hill Hospital Brookline She leaves her husband who at retirement last July was commandant at Guantanamo and a daughter Mrs Hermon Hott Jr of Boston Funeral services will be held at the First Unitarian Church Wayland on Saturday afternoon at 2 15 with Rev Seth C Beech officiating
A Pasquinade notes that abandoning the idea of blending whiskey and gasoline could reduce car crashes. The humorous remark suggests safer roads if such a mixture is scrapped.
A concise reflection notes that numbers can mislead while remaining grounded in truth. It warns readers to scrutinize data sources, methods, and context before drawing conclusions.
George D. Webb granite builder dies with a probate filing naming Abbie H. Webb as executrix. He bequeaths 50 and 25 shares to son Charles Webb and son in law Harry Sherman, plus 50 shares to two trusted employees Howard Davies and Alvah Yarner in Webb Pink Granite and Webb Granite & Construction. Grandchildren receive 75 percent of American Saw Company stock. rest to widow.
Alessandro Bonci will present a song recital at Symphony Hall on January 10, likely marking his transition from opera to concert stage. The article compares his bel canto mastery and linguistic facility to that of Adelina Patti, noting his rapid rise and anticipated prominence in song interpretation.
A nostalgic poem lauds sleep as the cure for heartache and fatigue, promising Seraphic restful nights. A Mary Ellen tale follows with Jim Sweeney lifting a damsel from danger, earning her trust and affection in a moment of rescue.
Tickets entitling seats were oversold causing crowding in the hall as only white ticket holders could sit on the platform. Patrolman Michael Curley of the Malden police reports a health recovery and return to duty after recent illness and a brief second confinement.
Mary Ellen a 17 year old girl from a crowded tenement dreams of nobility as Mrs Van Ness proclaims her royal blood. A morning in the courtyard turns to harsh reality when she feeds hungry dogs and later falls in Market Street causing a crowd to gather.
The piece surveys 1910 1911 style: large hats feature white flowers poppies edelweiss in velvet or kid, velvet and satin bags rise, veils show color borders, beaded bags remain popular, evening wraps in fur satin and brocade, tea gowns with hanging sleeves, long silk cords replace chains, veils use fine threads and meshes, and marabout feathers along with dyed cock feathers complement gowns with new satin slippers embroidered in bullion.
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