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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1911
Page
4
Inventor Thomas A. Edison predicts in Cosmo politan Magazine that poverty will disappear within a century as machinery floods the world with affordable goods. He credits brainpower over hand labor and foresees vast, transformative advances from mastering natural forces.
A fragment notes that a method to create gold is only a matter of time and proper treatment. It praises radium as a wonderful metal and recalls news of its discovery appearing in newspapers.
The text cites Edison era predictions about future technology and society. It envisions newspapers and books made of nickel and steel furniture, elimination of poverty, artificial gold production, human flight via sound waves, electric locomotion replacing steam, reinforced concrete buildings, machines rivaling intellect, automated production from raw inputs, the end of sewing, and farmers aided by push buttons and levers.
The piece covers Edison criticizing gold clauses in contracts and bankers, predicting railroads could pay bonds in cheap gold. It recounts a Florida anecdote of a buzzard staying aloft without flapping, attributed to sound wave theory and air rigidity.
A Gardiner Maine resident credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing years of sick headaches. The ad promotes Pinkiers laxative to be used with the pills and offers a free pamphlet and sample upon request.
Miss Mary L. Macon, daughter of Congressman Macon, will smash a wine bottle on the bow of the battleship Arkansas at Camden New Jersey as the vessel joins the fleet. The Arkansas, 26,000 tons displacement, with a contract speed of 20 knots, carries 12 heavy 12 inch guns and 21 5 inch guns. Officials from Arkansas Navy De partment and other nations attend the ceremony.
Democratic lawmakers argued over selecting a candidate to defeat Lodge with factions favoring a progressive Republican or a united Democratic nominee. Twenty one members walked out as talks included caucus plans, with Thayer Vahey OConnell and Hamlin among those named. the caucus vote was hotly contested.
Members debated uniting behind a single Democrat. A five member ballot count committee was appointed by motion of Senator Lomansney. Names of missing members were called as the conference adjourned with no final invitation to all candidates.
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury James Curtis met with Boston Collector Edwin Curtis at the Boston Custom House to discuss the customs service probe. He declined to confirm plans to abolish the 24 night inspectors but indicated likely reforms and economy measures, with further talks pending.
Frank Urbansky, famed street corner orator on morals and government topics, had his case placed on file yesterday by Judge Jenney of the Superior Criminal Court.
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