Boston Post subscription rates and masthead notice
The January 11 1917 issue lists daily and Sunday subscription prices including Canada pricing and special rates. It notes mailing details and postage charges, plus a claim that The Boston Post has the largest daily morning circulation in the United States per The Fourth Estate.
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Germany's pledge to end Belgian worker removals urged
The Nieuwe Courant of The Hague claims Germany plans to stop removing Belgian workers and to repatriate those already sent. It suggests Germany may cooperate with Belgian communes to provide Belgian jobs, improving its standing if true. The piece condemns forced Belgian labor as indefensible.
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Empire
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China Suffered Worst Hit by War Says Wu Ting Fang
Wu Ting Fang, replying to Wilson’s peace note, argues China suffers most among neutrals as its economic reforms depend on other powers. He contends the war harms all and that ending it would restore sanity and promote race uplift.
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China
Wu Ting Fang
Wilson
Monumental Figure William F Cody Remembered
In the hurly burly of our commercial advance the late William F Cody stood prominent as an example of American manhood. He fought for the Union and for local interests, made good, and in Buffalo Bill’s scenic representations shared his experiences. He remains a monumental hero of the past generation.
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Massachusetts committee warns of unsafe schoolhouses
The recess committee of the Massachusetts Legislature reports alarming neglect in school building safety. It cites ignored orders to fix hazards, omitted inspections, and cities lacking certified safe facilities, urging immediate action to protect children and teachers from fire tragedies.
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Massachusetts
Law committee bill urged for careful legislative attention
A committee bill is urged to receive the Legislature's most careful consideration. The call stresses thorough evaluation by lawmakers before action.
Brandeis Questions Adamson Eight Hour Law Cited History
Supreme Court hearing shows Justice Brandeis probing the Adamson law's aim as the railroad attorney defends its constitutionality. The exchange emphasizes that lowering hours often raises wages, and asks whether the court will strike down a law that raises pay by shortening work time.
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Hines
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Brandeis
War time letters reveal censors and golf misadventure
A former contributor to All Sorts quotes a Canadian officer complaining about British censorship of mail from 1916. The piece includes Cyril Caldwell’s letter and N. N. War Time Golf recounting a humorous mishap at Sonning Golf Links with a glamorous English caddie, cracked clubs, and costly golf balls.
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Boston Hampton Fund Meeting Planned At Somerset
A Boston Hampton Committee will meet at the Hotel Somerset on Monday to discuss raising about 125000 dollars for Hampton Institute in Virginia. Eminent speakers and Hampton students will contribute music as about 200 notable Boston patrons attend. The fundraiser supports 1400 students pursuing useful, honorable lives.
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Questions and Answers From the Post Letters
Citizens seek guidance on US nationality and naturalization while readers ask about the origins of Maine and Cal ifornia mottoes the status of conscription in Britain and other curiosities the column provides brief replies. It covers citizen rights to presidency and the meaning of Latin phrases and state nicknames with concise explanations.
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Eureka
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United States
California
Boston January Weather Extremes Recap From Oldest Inhabitant
The Oldest Inhabitant notes January 11 is often warm for the season with only one reading above 15 degrees in 17 years, 1912’s 9 above. The coldest for the date was 4 below in 1893, next 0 in 1875, warmest 61 above in 1885, and only two stormy days on this date in 14 years up to 1916.
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The Biggest Meteorites and Their Curious Tales
The article surveys great meteorites from Peary's Greenland find to the Knyahinya fall in Hungary, noting weights from 260 pounds to 36 1 2 tons. It recounts deaths and near misses, mentions composition and rare stones, and ponders meteorites as possible clues to life beyond Earth while envisioning vast future possibilities.
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Peary
Greenland
Museum of Natural History
New York
Knyahinya
Hungary
Germany
United States
Observant Citizen reflects on solitude golf and aging readers
A column blends golf misadventure with social humor and sketches from Boston area life. The Observant Citizen recounts a broken brassie shot, club costs, and a shift to gentler play, then glances at door slammers, elderly locals like Mrs. Ann Winslow, and notes on Hawthorne, Thoreau, and Old Ironsides.
Dear Miss Champagne What to do about a married man
A reader asks about a secret marriage and a wife who loves the man. The counselor urges the woman to end the affair, advise the husband to divorce or stay with his wife, and warns of wrecking her future if she continues the relationship. The wife’s love complicates the divorce, and the man shows no honor.
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Miss Champagne
Household Hints for Winter Underwear Alterations
A reader suggests sewing one inch tape as loops on the union suit leg tops to hold stockings smooth while dressing. The fix prevents bunching and saves time for children and adults, needing renewal about once each winter. Mrs. R. Van Raalte, 118 Taylor Street, Wollaston.
The Sleeping Porch by Uncle Walt Mason
Verse extols the health benefits of a sleeping porch over airtight indoor rooms. The speaker recalls rheumatic pain and other ailments from stuffy air, then celebrates waking refreshed with fresh air and wind at sunrise, joking that even the undertaker is puzzled by his vigor.
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Walt Mason
Mae Finds Mother's Love in Fashion World Test
Mae, returning from a season with a fashionable friend Bertram, faces social snubs at his city home. Her mother, first friend and constant support, arrives with Mae to sing the favorite song that vows there is no friend like a mother at home.
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Mae
Bertram
Mother
Fashion notes on spring gowns and accessories
Hyacinth blue and silver suit afternoon gowns. Coarse laces dominate draperies on new evening gowns. Medieval lines remain popular for half season and spring dresses. Many tiny buttons decorate spring dresses. Scarf sweaters and caps should match for skating outfits. Scarves use jersey cloth duivetyne and suede.
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