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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1917
Page
8
The proposed bill at the State House would lower building height limits from two and a half times street width to twice it. Proponents argue limits curb danger, while critics warn the change could hinder commercial Boston’s growth and imply discrimination against progress.
A British government order for 600 million cans of beef stew for field provisioning prompts a diet authority to compare it with American beef. The analyst notes less calcium oxide and more magnesium in the British stew, linking this to illness susceptibility, but cites the New York Medical Journal praising the formula as appetizing and more acceptable than bully beef to most people.
In New York Taft contends that while the United States should avoid war over protecting American rights abroad some injustices in other nations may not warrant armed response. He notes American enterprise would resist extreme measures.
The passage argues Taft faced Mexican violence against Americans without war and issued a withdrawal proclamation. It claims President Wilson now fully endorses that stance, contrasting it with Taft's actions and the era’s killings and looting.
Commissions researching high living costs emphasize wasteful distribution methods. Production costs fell in the trust era, but distribution remains inefficient. Private capital could streamline from producer to consumer. state commissions could publish market price bulletins to cut waste and improve returns.
A Calcutta court sentences several detainees linked to the Lahore conspiracy against Britain. It declares belief that the United States is the main hub of Indian revolutionary activity aided by German agents, while noting Indians have sailed to the U S. and warning against wartime violence. The writing questions wartime transfer of such tensions to the home front.
The Frances E Willard Settlement appeals for $150000 for the year with about $40000 already contributed. The settlement offers a quiet home for hundreds of women, living aid for young workers, and weekly club and class activities for over 1000 youths, mothers, and families in the West End.
In a blend of verse and letters from All Sorts readers the dialectics critique John Devine Inflater and greet him from C Gar Box while the muses abandon the lyre. A hunter tale from Camden Maine follows with Carney Anderson and Louis Arau each claiming two deer, one shot.
The column notes Christmas wreaths remaining in suburban Boston as evenings lengthen and cites moments from American history and local life. It mentions Franklin’s 2ith birthday observance with officials, Indian motion pictures, graduation rituals, Elk clock at Waltham, birthdays of local seniors, tame quail near Worcester County farms, and upcoming horticulture lectures. It also highlights elderly New Englanders, wild birds, and Burgess aeroplane plant expansion in Marblehead with government aircraft orders and Plant Island history.
A survey of the Amazon as the largest river system, followed by the Congo and Mississippi in size and length. It notes the Amazon’s vast drainage, floodplain, biodiversity, and the Congo’s islands and water flow, with details on other major rivers and their courses.
Poetic fragment from 1917 credits Southern Press Syndicate. The verses exhort brightening moods as spring arrives, urging readers to set aside sorrow and welcome renewed life and love.
The Oldest Inhabitant notes Boston readings. Mercury never below two above zero on January 15 prior to 1876. Since 1894 only three Januaries dipped under 15 above zero: 6 in 1905 9 in 1914 and 4 in 1916. Warmest Jan 15 was 46 degrees in 1899 with storms occurring in 1907 1909 1910 1912 and 1914.
A 16 year old asks which suitor to marry, one 19 earning 20 weekly and one 85 earning 40. The adviser cautions against early marriage, notes maturity varies, and cites Juliet and global customs to argue girls under 18 should not marry.
Moliere born January 15 1622 Paris began on tennis court stages with a troupe saved by Prince de Conti and later patronized by the King's brother. In 15 years he wrote 30 plays half of which are masters with works like Le Misanthrope L Avare Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme Malade Imaginaire and Tartuffe. He died shortly after performing while seriously ill and Louis XIV acted as godfather to his child.
Reader asks for meaning of f. C. b in shipping and defines free on board as price including delivery aboard cars. explains courtesy titles of rank as those given by custom to children of dukes marquesses and earls. Also asks if a President of the United…
The verse features Uncle Walt dismissing car ownership as trouble with a gloomy world view. He notes unreliable engines, brakes, cooling systems, and travel woes, contrasting with a resigned speaker who argues life’s grief accompanies all pleasures including travel, family, food, and possession.
A reader asks about dual term limits and a poem source. The Boston genealogical bureau is noted, with guidance on snow shoveling liability. A citizenship question follows, stating that birth citizenship follows the father’s status and U.S. jurisdiction since birth.
A geranium red hat complements a blue serge frock while furless frocks appear very smart. Beaded blue and green flowers adorn a black faille gown as burgundy and purple fur trimmed suits charm. Shirring and points appear in new petticoats and evening skirts trail seven inches.
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