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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1922
Page
14
In January 17 1922 the Boston Post details subscription rates including daily and Sunday editions for U S Canada and foreign destinations. It notes rates for six months and one year and mentions locations for editorial offices and Associated Press attribution. It also lists staff and contact addresses in Boston and Paris.
Funeral ceremonies in Honolulu mark the end of a royal line with the burial of Prince Rubio. The piece recalls Captain Cook naming the islands Sandwich and chronicling Hawaii’s path from monarchy to annexation by the United States in 1898 following recognition of the republic in 1894.
The piece urges residents to monitor county spending, noting Essex shows a 1921 expenditure rise over 1920. It calls for taxpayers to hold officials to account at election time and for broader county audits to curb waste and debt.
For months two state departments argued whether state deposits in closed trust companies had priority over ordinary depositors. About 700000 in state funds sat in Hanover Prudential and Cosmopolitan. The Supreme Court ruled there is no priority of right for the state over funds tied up in those institutions. Hodger will bring joy to those affected.
A reader notes a moral triumph where sound law aligns with compassionate action, praising the officials for balancing justice and mercy in a difficult case. The piece underscores public approval and trust in governance that treats individuals with dignity.
Analysts deride Congress for proposing to fund a soldiers bonus from interest on allied debts. They warn Britain may pay some, others plan to borrow more, and real funds depend on Germany’s indemnity. The piece urges a direct yes or no from Congress, not gimmicks.
Mayor Peters proposes a city ordinance to zone buildings by use and construction to protect residential areas. Proponents cite improved stability of real estate values and aesthetics, while arguing against industrial intrusion in suitable districts. The measure, already approved as a constitutional amendment two years ago, is urged to pass.
The piece notes speculation that Herbert Hoover may be offered the directorship of the 1926 Sesqui Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia with a $100,000 yearly salary, arguing Hoover will decline for public service over personal gain and commends the Hays era postmasters general.
The Sunday Post previews another feature by Hugh Kir titled The Voice in the Night with artist Jeff Fanchon, promising a fresh surreal comic piece in the usual weekly format.
The quote notes that deep human problems imply there is a hopeful solution through patient effort, emphasizing belief in progress and steady resolve. It presents a reflective stance on finding happiness amid widespread human challenges.
A columnist muses on the rise of women barbers in Connecticut and the potential impact on attitudes in Massachusetts. He humorously weighs comfort, conversation, and examinations required for licensure, while imagining a future where lady barbers invade Boston and a reader recounts a pump freezing ad fraud in Rowley.
The column marks Benjamin Franklin’s 216th birthday with society gatherings in Boston, mentions a new X ray building at City Hospital, and surveys local hopes for City Point’s development. It covers a poultry inquiry about three yolked eggs, a police recruit’s weight loss story, and fashion notes on jazz garments.
A historical overview tracks Boston’s move from town meeting governance to city status. It recalls Faneuil Hall’s fire recovery, lottery funding for public works, and decades of opposition to incorporation up to the 1822 charter change voted by Bostonians.
Mabel Sugden, candidate for mayor, plans to move out of Dreamvale with packed belongings after a party night with Maizie Lightfoot. William Sugden endures back pain while glimpsing his wife in a Billiken costume, leading to a poignant reconciliation as he imagines becoming the Billiken figure again.
Poem narrates a laborer’s regretful decline from driving his own bus to riding on foot after debts and loss. The speaker laments lost mobility and funds, recalling the dream of ownership and the harsh price of upkeep.
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls Boston weather records for January 17. Official figures show extremes including 4 below and 1107 2 above with a warm 59 in 1912. No rain or snow noted on this date in several cited years.
Elizabeth Jordan writes Harrington Christens a Lady an amusing romance to be serialized in the next Boston Sunday Post Magazine. The piece introduces a spirited heroine and a charming aristocrat in a lighthearted love tale.
Readers ask about outrunning a horse over 10 miles and about Weston’s record continental walk. Al Shrubb beat a trotter over a shorter distance. Other queries cover Lloyd George’s salary as Prime Minister, Niagara Falls discoverer, and a curvature calculation.
A reader recalls a vessel named the President that vanished after leaving New York for Liverpool in 1841 with 136 aboard. The loss is described as more mysterious than the Portland disaster, with no trace ever found of the President.
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