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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1915
Page
8
The New York Staats Zeitung editor Ridder argues that aerial raids are hellish yet acknowledge war rules. He condemns the slaughter of women and children in undefended areas as a foul blot on any nation’s military record.
The Spanish cabinet decided not to send a warship to the Panama canal opening because Admiral Dewey will attend. Officials fear a possible display could offend Spanish sailors, a stance criticized as unfounded given current amicable relations between the nations.
Boston unveils the Custom House Tower as the city’s tallest structure with a grand dedication. Officials debate proportion and space efficiency while praising the monument’s picturesque presence and potential for improved government operations. May it be prosperous and serve as a lasting landmark.
The Brookline street lodging house for destitute women reopens tonight as a valuable municipal measure. Its limited capacity yet provides relief during winter, highlighting how community benefaction can best aid those lacking shelter and facing harsh conditions.
Fragmentary sentence notes that all aid, whether private or municipal, serves the common good. No names, places, dates, or events are identifiable from the readable text.
The Post notes broad backing for the BUILD NOW plan among business, financial, labor, and public leaders who see building now as cheaper and beneficial for employment. Banks and coop banks are urged to lend at reasonable rates with adequate security to help builders finance projects, clearing obstacles to development.
The House has approved a bill to place the life saving service on a military footing with active duty pay, retirement after 30 years at three quarters pay, and other privileges. Critics warn of Republican opposition, but supporters praise the service as heroic and deserving. The measure proceeds to the Senate for final action.
The note recalls Boston weather history with a 6 below zero reading on January 23, 1882 and a warm 68 degree high on January 23 in a year cited as 196. It cites official records and jar notes about temperature extremes.
A reader quote depicts a sharp exchange about marriage prospects with a wry remark about a man being desirable. The line reflects domestic conversation and social intrigue in a period context.
A reader asks why dogs wag their tails. The answer explains the tail as a barometer of canine emotions, with examples from bulldogs and dachshunds. A wagging tail signals a kind heart, while a still tail warns to keep distance and avoid patting a nonwagging dog.
A local note urges Strap-Hangers Union support for a Boston Elevated bill that caps street car passengers at 60 percent above seats and grants conductors a 2 cent standing passenger rebate. The letter envisions cheaper fares, possible auto savings, and even free travel for strap-hangers with standing room only.
The excerpt questions why men pay five dollars for prizefights while wives pay seventy five cents for steak for the family. It notes someone must support the promotion of the so called manly art.
The era from 1801 to 1807 saw Napoleon ascend to supreme influence, crowned Emperor after conquering Europe. He reshaped the map with the Confederation of the Rhine and victories at Jena and Friedland, while Prussia fell and Britain stood undefeated at sea after Trafalgar.
The column reports on spring signs and community life in Danvers and nearby, mentioning Pussy willow sprigs from Birch Farm, peat bog fires ending after rains, Brookline's wealth per capita, German sailors studying English in East Boston, a Tech professor joining the Red Cross, and local civic notes from Cambridge and Worcester.
Grandma Gordon learns her long lost brother Harry left her a rubber trade fortune in South America. The will spurs plans to improve Gladys and Helen’s lives, with George arranging new home comforts and luxuries for the family.
The poem recalls slipping on ice and breaking a sidewalk while blaming no one but urging simple acts of kindness. It contrasts accidents from icy paths with the need for tactful aid. The speaker laments injuries, calls for consideration, and praises compassionate deeds as benedictions.
A letter from J Pearce of Revere notes a Manchester paper report that 50,000 recruits already supplied by Manchester district grew after a late naval raid and an upcoming aeroplane raid is expected to intensify the public urge to enlist.
A Boston resident at 53 State Street, Charles H. Wilson, thanks the editor for publishing his article and praises the Post as best suited to mold public opinion and establish truth.
An advertisement praises Brown's Bronchial Troches for children's coughing and throat irritation. It claims the remedy is harmless and suitable for use with cough syrups, noting no arsenic and easy digestion, while mentioning druggists and pricing.
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