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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1919
Page
10
General Pershing replies to Massachusetts War Savings Stamps supporters with a Christmas cablegram thanking them for patriotic effort. State director B Nason Hamlin notes the broad national Patriot band and the MA contribution to the army.
Senator Lewis of Illinois suggests railroads should determine how long federal control lasts. The referendum should involve stockholders, not just officials, weighing whether to extend Uncle Sam oversight or return to prewar conditions. Sustained federal control would likely quell opposition from critics.
Britain’s Lord Reading, a key ambassador in Washington during the run up to the war, is slated to return to his post on the same ship that carries the President home. His tact and discretion made him a valuable liaison, with ample signs of renewed friendly ties between England and the United States.
The passage notes the statesman and America’s chief executive signaling how near the current British American agreement stands, highlighting its existing status and closeness.
Joseph J. Sciechta of Gaston Williams Wigmore argues that the United States, with vast natural resources and high labor productivity, can outpace European rivals in foreign trade. He notes Europe’s population density and compares per worker output, claiming U S strength despite higher capital costs and limited merchant marine.
A fragment notes a threat that could kill all challengers of the league for a long time, signaling a potentially decisive move or policy that would reshape competition and dominance.
The piece notes Boston suffers more influenza cases and deaths than most large cities, unlike New York which fared better without shutting congregations. It cites last Friday figures: Boston 551 new cases and 32 deaths versus the state 988 cases and 11 deaths, while New York had 415 cases and 62 deaths despite a much larger population. It calls for identifying weak spots in official handling of influenza.
The item highlights the world’s two favorite reads the check book and pocket book as part of a list of six best buying choices. The note emphasizes broad appeal and enduring popularity across readers.
A reader debates a columnist on why a dog walks on three legs and one carries the other. The exchange mocks a math theory with examples like putting down seven and carrying five. The note ends with a quip about a man who earned $226 in a day at Ware River and a question of earnings.
The column recalls Twelfth Day traditions such as the fortress like cake with a lucky coin and the Christmastide ending. It notes earth’s position near the sun, turkey prices, and a nab of local figures including Governor Coolidge and Maine Governor Milliken. Also mentions Lyman W. Stearns and a Civil War drum with family history.
A Bridgeport reader questions a local paper recipe for Mystery Potatoes. The note mocks steps such as cooking potatoes a day ahead and forming flour dusted balls before frying in deep fat, asking for clarifications on butter amount and the meaning of deep hat fat.
The article argues that the Allies would have imposed the same postwar terms on Germany under the old regime, noting armistice conditions were set by Allied commands before the German revolution. It contends autocracy would have accepted similar terms regardless of regime change.
The text notes the War Industries Board ending price controls on iron and steel while margins on food products set by the Food Administration remain in force. It argues this continued regulation protects consumers from exploitation and signals a gradual return to prewar normalcy rather than an abrupt leap.
The article declares General Charles H. Cole fully vindicated from charges of fraternization with the enemy. It credits his foresight in issuing personal orders, notes his past service as Boston fire and police commissioner, and asserts further vindication for Colonel Logan is expected. It argues justice should extend to other officers as well.
Governor Alfred E. Smiths dog Caesar wears a muzzle the governor says it will be the only muzzle at the State House in Albany. Belgiums King anticipates Wilsons Brussels visit while one palace is being restored for Princess Clementine now married to Prince Victor Napoleon. John D Rockefeller spends winter at Ormond Fla golfing and walking daily. Enrico Caruso becomes honorary captain in New Yorks police reserve with a badge. Dr J B Ford a Howard graduate aged 28 is Bellevue Hospitals first Black ambulance doctor. Elizabeth Wilson travels to India to train Hindus. President Wilson asked in Italy to remember Giuseppe Mazzini. Henry W Thornton knighted by Britain for war work. once head of Long Island Railroad and called an undesirable alien by MPs.
The ninth Massachusetts district Congressman Alvan T. Fuller urges constituents to back the President and support the League of Nations. He notes European leaders and peoples favor Wilson’s aims and asks supporters to stop opposing Washington’s plan.
A dated humorous piece advises readers on polite behavior toward police officers. It mocks asking questions with rude responses and offers examples of how to approach officers, greet them, and request directions, ending with a wary warning about perceived suspicion.
Harmony of Colors offers color pairings for decorating hats and rooms, noting combinations like red with black white or yellow and greens with white or yellow. A roach control recipe uses 1 lb borax 1 2 lb powdered sugar and a 10 cent cocoa box mix sprinkled where insects infest with no Paris green.
The New Daniels portrays Josephus Daniels as redeemed in the eyes of the New York Sun and Nassau Street shows a changed view. The Sun openly says it welcomes any shift and notes broad esteem for Daniels amid wartime optimism about the battle fleet.
A survey of major triumphal arches from Milan to Paris and Rome, noting the Arch of Peace begun by Napoleon in 1806 and finished by the Austrians in 1838, with insights on their design, symbolism, and state of preservation. It highlights notable arches in Prospect Park, Carrousel, Wellington, and Munich, plus ancient Roman and other European examples.
The report says Daly grew wroth and reproved the fireman for seeking influence to advance himself. He asserted that John R. Murphy didn't marry him but married Daly's daughter, a claim that spread and was retold.
The letter column answers readers on language usage training claims animal intelligence and pronunciation. It covers different, sources for January February and December Boston temperatures. It notes Trafalgar pronunciation and compares governors Coolidge and Milliken. It recalls Dreyfus’s charge and pardon.
Poem fragment reflecting on January talk and social vows from 1919. The speaker notes people ignore pledges about habits and instead discuss weather, prices, and trivial topics, quoting Walt Mason with attribution to George Matthew Adams.
The letter cites Fitz-Greene Halleck's lines on Joseph Rodman Drake and asks which country has existed longest without conquest or immigration change. It answers Iceland, noting its population remains essentially unchanged from a thousand years ago.
A Miss Alice Stuart etiquette column discusses handling multiple invitations. Advises informing the second friend you accepted a prior engagement and cannot accept, or that the timing prevented accepting. Encourages courteous phrasing to avoid insulting the first host. The piece continues with a midday lunch etiquette query about a lady guest removing her hat.
A reader asks when to wear a hat or gloves during visits and how to handle a second helping at dinner. The guidance covers hostess signals, duration of visits, and proper use of a fork left on the plate for extra servings. It also advises whether to use a spoon to test warmth and sweetness before drinking directly from the cup.
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