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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
12
The Boston Post lists daily and Sunday subscription prices for 1916 including rates for domestic Canada and foreign copies. It notes multi-issue plans, postal charges, second class mailing, and payment instructions.
The Post announces all subscriptions must be paid in advance or service will be discontinued on expiration. Readers without regular delivery are asked to notify the office immediately at 1383 Main.
The passing of Thomas F. Taff brings deep sorrow to many. He was a gentle, charitable man with a wide circle of friends and a wide admiration in Boston. His unpretentious charity, just judgment, radiant nature, and unfailing optimism marked his life. Friends hold a lasting memory of his gracious and honorable presence.
Former President Taft denounces Colonel Roosevelt as absurd and ridiculous in his brother's Cincinnati paper. He notes Taft and his followers remain a force, complicating efforts to unify the Republican Party in the 1916 campaign.
Officials of the Boston and Albany and Boston and Maine railroads impose an embargo on eastbound freight from the Delaware and Hudson and New York Central lines. They expect it to speed up clearance and lift the restriction soon. Livestock, food, perishables, and coal are exempt from the embargo.
Congressman Tinkham seeks a congressional appropriation to fund equipment for a proposed 30,000 ton dreadnought at Charlestown Navy Yard, a key step before pursuing the building program.
A Boston Charlestown yard seeks an award by uniting local effort and support from Massachusetts Congressmen. The push would boost the yard’s equipment and reputation for large scale work, benefiting Boston and the state.
The editorial notes a historic shift as Republicans gain both legislative and executive power in Massachusetts for the first time in five years. It urges Republicans to accept full responsibility, criticizing past blame-shifting to Governor Walsh and endorses Samuel W. McCall as well-suited to lead, hoping his administration serves the public interest as Walsh did.
The United States Chamber of Commerce surveyed its member bodies nationally on six antiwar proposals. Major support favored neutral coast guard rules, an international court, a conciliation council, and economic pressure to deter war. A plan for joint military pressure failed to reach two thirds. The results show strong business belief in nonmilitary methods to prevent war alongside military readiness.
The article disputes claims that crude oil shortages drive gasoline prices. It cites a surplus in field storage, modest crude production gains, and large stocks to rebut shortage arguments. It questions the sole blame on old Mars for price increases.
The oldest resident recalls a January 6 1896 with 10 below zero and no warmer than 7 above for a full day. He cites a 1912 10 year low of 3 above, and a warm 62 on a date in 1918. He notes storms in January during 1906 1907 1910 and 1911.
An unnamed narrator recounts disguising headlights with Aunt Priscilla nightcaps to dodge new state headlight rules. A police encounter ends with the officer citing the law while the narrator escapes at speed, then hides the nightcaps, pondering Aunt Priscilla’s room.
A column recalls full moon dates for 1916 and notes July and August vacation markers, plus weather and social vignettes. It mentions Mars brightness, a partial lunar eclipse, auto license plates, and historic sites like Parker Tavern. The piece blends calendar tips with local curiosities and civic updates.
Alexander resumes march from Persepolis with his army chasing Darius into Asia. The pursuit spans harsh terrains past the Caspian Gates as conspirators imprison the Persian king, forcing a relentless, grueling manhunt across unfamiliar lands.
A 24 year old law student asks how to handle long separations from his fiancée while both promise not to date others. A columnist counsels against her going out with other men, urges mutual exclusivity, and notes engagement implies a committed, exclusive relationship.
A 1916 verse depicts Jess Willard as frugal and focused on savings, contrasting him with flashy spenders. It envisions a future where discipline preserves his wealth, while past boxing greats fade into obscurity and poverty.
Paragraphs on fashion note sterling silver jewelry with rhinestones and hint skirts will lengthen soon. Varnished mohair braid appears as a novelty. Novelty sleeves for spring coats continue. Projections predict much trimming for new skirts while evening frocks maintain full skirts.
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