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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1909
Page
8
The Boston Post announces its daily and Sunday subscription rates for 1909 including one year six months and three months options. It lists postal handling details and directs readers to pay in advance with checks or money orders made payable to the Post Publishing Company.
Good luck to Messrs. Henry M. Whitney and Eugene N. Foss in their experiments to find a way to utilize Rhode Island coal. The region has abundant coal deposits, including near Worcester, and solving the burning problem could loosen the Pennsylvania coal trust's grip on New England and bring profits.
A discussion on benzoate of soda as a food preservative pits Dr. Wiley against grocers and medical men. A Roosevelt appointed referee board ruled against Wiley’s warnings that benzoate is unsafe for stomachs and usable only in certain amounts. The public distrusts preservatives in fresh foods like chicken and strawberries, with Secretary Wilson expected to follow Judge Anderson’s stance that benzoate should not be used in foods.
The piece argues Elihu Root will leave the Cabinet for the Senate citing his proven efficiency while noting public distrust due to past business ties. It asserts financiers in Europe turn from Russia over finanical support as anti Jewish actions provoke retaliation. Chickens come home to roost.
The piece discusses President Roosevelt as a shrewd politician with dramatic courage and argues that private integrity matters in public service. It notes critics and debates on art versus morality and claims personal character underpins effective statesmanship and administration.
The Suffolk county divorce court heard 109 libels in the present session, 103 uncontested with 46 decrees nisi, two uncontested dismissed, 55 reserved, four sent to attorneys. Six contested cases included one dismissed libel, one decree nisi in cross libel, and four still under consideration. The piece notes broader social factors driving the depth of the divorce issue.
Greater Boston opens to a revival campaign led by Dr Chapman and 30 evangelists aiming to reach about 200000 church members and 500000 people with 15000 dollars spent. The effort uses 300000 circulars and 10000 billboards with 520 singers.
An editorial argues the Finance Commission plan radically alters city government and should be put to a public vote. It contends the charter abolishes party designations, ends primaries, lengthens the mayoral term, allows recall, creates a governor appointed Finance Commission, and replaces the council with nine officials. It cites Massachusetts constitutional rights of the people to govern themselves.
A Commerce and Labor report highlights Levant trade gaps with Turkey Greece and Persia. The US sells far less than it buys in these markets, totaling 7 million of 333 million import trade, with freight speeds rivaling European ports. The piece urges action to capture markets and boost New England shipping fortunes.
A reader proposes a perforated table knife to lift peas into the mouth, drilling small holes in the blade to trap peas while allowing soup to be sipped later. Critics note varied pea sizes and potential soup leak, joking about investments and alternative inventions.
All sorts by Newton Newkirk depicts Pauline pounding piano as pulsations and ragtime flood the scene. The speaker watches from a vine sheltered porch while a roar of rhythm erupts across the street and Pauline’s lover belts falsetto notes in defiant art.
A humorous critique challenges the saying that the way to a man s heart is through his stomach. The piece argues men are more than digestive beings and rejects the notion that cooking wins affection, urging women to see men as having deeper ambitions and sentimental value.
A discussion reveals DeYoung asks about reconciliation with his wife Oldgold who admits an advance of several thousand dollars as part of efforts. The exchange underscores financial entreaties in personal disputes.
A light exchange between a husband and wife turns on a hat remark. The wife chastises her spouse for not buying a new hat, while the husband jokes that nothing in the hat line is good enough for her. The exchange captures playful domestic wit in a social vignette.
A prison visitor asks if birds ease monotony for a prisoner. The inmate questions which birds and the visitor clarifies with a reference to jail birds, noting she has heard of them.
In dialogue, Tom notes Miss Peachly looks prettier in the photo than before, while Jack agrees she is prettier than she has been or is now, juxtaposing their observations on appearance.
In a dialogue from a 1920s style exchange, Crank asks about the new runabout and gets a surprising answer that its power is rated at 60 skunkpower, not horsepower, provoking astonishment from Frank. The quirky unit hints at local humor and playful automotive bragging.
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