Post Publishing Co Daily Prices January 7 1918
Advertisement page item lists subscription rates for Daily and Sunday editions from Post Publishing Co Boston Massachusetts. Rates include daily one year 29.00, six months 1.50, eight months 0.75, one month 0.25. Sunday one year 3.00, six months 1.50, three months 0.75, two months 0.00. Postage 1 cent extra per copy. Reports payment terms and mailing notes.
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Sunday Post
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Boston
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Mass
POST
Post Newspaper Notice of Subscription Policy
All subscriptions to the Post must be paid in advance and will be discontinued without further notice on captration. If you cannot obtain the Post regularly from your newsdealer or newsboy notify us by postal at once. E A Grozier Editor and Publisher.
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E. A. Grozier
Boston Post Announces Largest Press Plant in New England
The Boston Post reveals it now owns the largest newspaper printing plant in New England, boasting the world’s largest press, as stated by Robert Hoe, president of R Hoe & Co.
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Boston Post
New England
Robert Hoe
R. Hoe & Co
Fire risk claims spark debate on insurance valuations
New York fire commissioner accuses insurers of overinsuring property by inflating values and refusing to investigate. Insurers say accurate estimates would cut profits, allowing false, worthless buildings and goods to be insured at high prices and urging lax enforcement of the law.
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Fire Commissioner
New York
Supreme Court rejects sham dissolution in Union Pacific Southern Pacific case
The court holds that a court ordered dissolution cannot be evaded by distributing stock. Union Pacific’s plan to dissolve by transferring all Southern Pacific stock to Union Pacific stockholders fails to end the combination. The ruling promises real dissolution and suggests stronger enforcement against monopolies.
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United States Supreme Court
Union and Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Harriman
Southern Pacific
Supreme Court
Union Pacific Company
Southern Pacific Company
Standard Oil Trust
Desirable Immigrants and Health Scrutiny Urged
Harvard professor warns that admitting mentally and physically defective immigrants could degrade the nation. Immigration authorities abroad and in the U S screen entrants to avoid public charges, with steamship companies also limiting deportation costs. The local Immigration Bureau maintains vigilant medical screening.
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Immigration Bureau
Robert Decourcey Ward
Harvard University
United States
Lead Poisoning Next and the Fight Ahead
The American Association for Labor Legislation will focus on eliminating industrial lead diseases. Its phossy law campaign, which curbed phosphorous match injuries, offers hope for stopping lead poisoning through hygiene, protective hoods, and ventilation. Similar public backing is urged.
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American Association For Labor
Germany
England
Association
Butter and Eggs War in Prices Probed
The article discusses a battle against price gouging in eggs and butter, weighing whether monopolists or housekeepers lose the contest. It notes cold storage firms cleared 818 000 cases of stored eggs in December to meet demand for fresh produce and still hold about 350 000 more cases than a year ago, while butter stocks fell sharply and have been depleted by large sales.
Economic note cites soaring pounds over last year
December stands at nearly 7,000,000 pounds higher than last year. The passage implies some may see it as a setback for monopolists, but the broader view suggests the crusaders may not have decisively defeated them.
The Winter Street Subway Opens For Pedestrian Use
The editorial argues the Winter street elevated tunnel passage created for transit should be open to pedestrians. It asserts public convenience outweighs any legal claims by the railway company or nearby property owners and calls for unimpeded access.
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Winter Street
Red necktie parade reflects Xmas gifts in Boston streets
A humorous piece notes the annual red necktie phenomenon as gifts from wives mothers sisters or sweethearts flood Boston streets during Christmas. It urges readers to pity rather than mock men forced to wear the bold yearly accessory.
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Boston
Address Wanted for "S. M. 8" Furnish All Sorts
Notice requests the name and address of the person or firm behind the label "S. M. 8" who will furnish all sorts. Respond with full contact details to the given inquiry.
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S. M
Golden Rule Police Policy Suggested for Cure of Juvenile Crime
The piece argues Massachusetts should adopt Cleveland’s four year old Golden Rule Police Policy to reduce arrests and use warnings for minor offenders. It cites Cleveland data from 1907 to 1912 showing crime decline and fewer police court cases, claiming humane treatment prevents downward criminal careers and could work in Boston.
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Massachusetts
Cleveland
Boston
Coolidge Funeral at King's Chapel in Boston
Funeral services for John Templeman Coolidge aged 80 from 148 Beacon Street will be held this afternoon at King's Chapel at 1. Coolidge, a longtime Boston merchant, had been ill for months. In 1855 he captained the Norwester on a Boston to Calcutta run in 87 days.
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John Templeman Coolidge
Boston
Beacon Street
King's Chapel
Coolidge
Calcutta
Norwester
China Group Formed in London to Watch Chinese Republic Interests
A London meeting of Members of Parliament writers scientists and other distinguished figures decided to form a China group to watch and conserve the interests of the new republic of China. The foundation was agreed at the House of Commons gathering this evening.
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London
China
Republic of China
House of Commons
Goldfish Flea Cure By Odd Advice From Lynn Mass
The letter argues a bizarre remedy for goldfish fleas involving a fish drying on land and then jumping into water to shake fleas loose. It notes such claims are silly while urging readers to warn William about potential fish depreciation.
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Wiliam
Owilliam
William
Sundhett
Lynn, Mass
Gum Drops and Prudence at the Counter
A terse exchange shows a polite proprietor confirming expertise while a customer requests two cents worth of gum drops. The brief vignette captures a small shop moment.
Commodore Perry in Japan Opens World to Occidental Trade
The article surveys Millard Fillmore’s 32 month presidency highlighting Perry’s 1853 Japan expedition. It notes Fillmore chose Perry, Webster supported the mission, and Perry’s landings at Yedo Bay began Japan’s integration into the modern world. It also covers Fillmore’s era, the Whig split, and Fillmore’s life from New York to Buffalo.
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Millard Fillmore
Commodore Perry
Japan
Fillmore
United States
Far East
Taylor
Daniel Webster
Commodore M. C. Perry
Perry
New Guinea
Pacific
Observant Citizen notes on Boston history and local events
TheObservant Citizen recalls a lithographed Jerusalem in the Barnard Memorial on Warrenton Street linked to Rev. John Pierpont and J Pierpont Morgan. Massachusetts charity officials appoint Dr A J Howell to Penikese Hospital amid 15 leprosy cases. a new laboratory, animal quarters, and antitoxin aims. Selectman James F Quinn receives praise after saving a boy at a Coolidge Corner fire. Boston City Registrar McGlewen cites New Year births. Charles C Casey becomes Netherlands consul in Boston. Assistant City Messenger Silloway laments fewer marriages due to high costs.
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Warrenton Street
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Hollis Street
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Massachusetts State Board of Charity
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A. J. Howell
Penikese
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James F. Quinn
Brookline
Coolidge Corner
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Grennan
Clergyman Hall tops Springfield school board vote
The Rev Dr N M Hall won the largest plurality on the Springfield municipal ballots with a 2392 majority in a total vote of 900. He may be the first clergyman to hold civic office here since Dr S G Buckingham, a long prominent figure in local affairs.
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N. M. Hall
Springfield
Hall
8. G. Buckingham
First Umbrella Return By Parcel Post Demonstrates System
The narrator returned an umbrella borrowed in Fall River after a rainfall. He mailed it via parcel post for 11 cents, noting it as his first experience with the new service and praising its advantages and overall satisfaction.
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Fall River
Cape Harbor memories as Glenns celebrate golden anniversary
Captain and Mrs John Glenn are well known to Bostonians visiting Cape Harbor Maine a famed summer resort where J Pierpont Morgan once lingered. They observe their golden wedding day Mrs Glenn being daughter of Boon Island lighthouse keeper.
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John Glenn
Ik Harbor
Maine
J. Pierpont Morgan
Eight Harvard Men Among Masses New Congressmen
Of the 16 newly elected Massachusetts Congressmen eight are Harvard men. Named are Gillett of Springfield Thacher of Yarmouth Winslow of Worcester Gardner of Hamilton Peters of Boston Phelan of Lynn Murray of Boston and Rogers of Lowell. Thacher Peters Phelan and Murray are Democrats. Gillett Winslow Gardner and Rogers are Republicans.
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Springfield
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Worcester
Gardner
Hamilton
Peters
Boston
Phelan
Lynn
Murray
Rogers
Lowell
Love That Was True Leads to Winterville Wedding
Harry Hunter returns from college to claim a large Winterville farm and win Jessie Rivers after rumors of a rival, Lola Banks, test their bond. Jealousy, a harvest ball, and Gypsy Madge’s fortune telling spark tension before a near wedding seals their happiness. Annie Kelly’s scheming ends with Lola and Annie's plans failing. Jessie and Harry wed with family approval.
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Harry Hunter
Winterville
Jessie Rivers
Jessie
Annie Kelly
New York
Annie
Lolo Banks
Smith
Miss Banks
Miss Rivers
Harry
Armie
Lola
Lola Banks
Grange Hall
Belmont
The Daly Ditty Opens A Door To The New Year
A poetic verse celebrates a fresh year as a door opening to bright air and possible joy while doors shut behind us. The speaker urges cheer as time passes and neighbors join a chorus for a hopeful, opening future.
Jimson Says He Does Spring Cleaning Year Round
Jimson asserts he keeps his shop in order all seasons as a watchmaker, while Jackson questions his method. The exchange hints at thorough habits and pride in craftsmanship.
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Jimson
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