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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
14
The fragment lists the Boston Post issue dated January 27 1916 with publication details and office address at 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts. It provides minimal context beyond bibliographic reference and no article content.
Subscription rates list daily rates and Canada options for one year six months and shorter terms. Foreign and domestic per copy prices apply to Daily and Sunday combined orders with postal district surcharges noted. Payments payable to POST PUBLISHING CO. and mailed checks or money orders preferred.
The Boston Post outlines contact numbers for editors and departments and notes that subscriptions must be prepaid or discontinued on expiration. Edwin A. Grozier signs as Editor and Publisher and proclaims the paper as having the largest daily morning circulation in the United States.
The Boston News Bureau notes the 5 percent Steel common dividend signals management’s belief in a lasting upturn. The resumption isn’t a wartime blur but a durable sign that leaders expect sustained prosperity and a favorable business climate ahead, challenging persistent pessimists.
The American Academy of Arts and Letters awards its first gold medal for distinguished achievement in literature art or music to Charles W. Eliot. Massachusetts citizens take pride in the recognition of his enduring lifework and influence as a leading figure among Americans.
The floor leader of the Republicans in the House expresses approval for an adequate defence preparation. He urges Congress to consider the administration's plan without partisanship, praising the President's aims.
George von Skal, a prominent German American worker, is identified as the author of a letter to Maximilian Harden. The piece questions his allegiance by calling German Washington representatives “our diplomats” and argues he does not reflect the broader German American community.
The nation and Massachusetts mark Jewish Relief Day urging generous contributions for Jews harmed by war. The appeal highlights the hardships faced by Jewish residents in war zones, especially in the eastern theater of hostilities, and calls for broad support from the Commonwealth.
The message appeals to Americans of all racial origins to be compassionate today. It notes Jewish generosity to other war funds and calls for potent example from the Jewish community to inspire aid.
The piece argues Justice Hughes should not pursue a presidential bid while on the Supreme Court and urges him to refuse a campaign path. It cautions about future abuses if justices engage in politics and credits Hughes with a chance to set a lasting precedent against such entanglements.
The Tennessee Supreme Court and Legislature move to abolish the death penalty for murder cases while allowing it for criminal assault. The shift follows widespread regional patterns with states like Maine Rhode Island Michigan Wisconsin and Tennessee among those altering capital punishment. Recent Georgia jailhangings highlight racial tensions underlying the change.
A concise truism notes that tact and courtesy act as twin lubricants easing interactions and lowering friction in daily life. The saying emphasizes civility as a universal social lubricant.
A Boston pastor proposes a household recipe for bliss by letting husbands have the last word in arguments. He notes women often held all speech since Eve and mocks the idea while urging wives to practice restraint and grant peace at home.
The column mixes weather predictions with candid remarks on usage in English, reports on a Newbury Street floral sale proceeds aiding a Wells Maine vacation camp, and notes from Boston civic life including a Tremont Theatre fire, Taft’s speech in Waltham, and local arts leaders.
Amesbury Daily News notes a Burns night at Grange Hall drawing attendees with Scottish heritage and many non Scots among the crowd, gathering to honor the poet with traditional tribute.
A correspondent signing Percy denounces closed unventilated Boston Elevated street cars. He claims crowded cars shield germs which thrive in overheated air, urging ventilation to kill germs and promote health, in a satirical plea for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Germs.
Sign in front of a downtown shoe store proclaims dry weather rubbers availability. The message emphasizes footwear suitable for dry conditions and hints at seasonal pricing or promotions. Local shoppers pause to read the display.
The piece laments unlicensed hunting dogs preying on deer after a harsh winter. Doomed by snow, deer struggle to escape as dogs chase them across frozen terrain. It calls for local authorities to address the conflict between dogs and deer in the western region.
The piece muses on shifting European power dynamics and the contradictory reports of Kaiser Wilhelm’s health. It contrasts dramatic front line narratives with uncertain interior forces, pondering whether current events are real or staged like cinema. The author foresees future clarity only from time exposures of history.
The Oldest Inhabitant cites historic Boston records for January 27 showing temperatures from 2 to 54 degrees as the coldest and warmest on that date. He notes multiple storms in 1908 1910 1911 and 1912 within the last decade.
A dramatic portrait examines Frederick II of Prussia, detailing his seven decades shaping Prussia’s rise and his policy of holding a hostile Europe at bay. The study traces his military reforms, political acumen, and enduring impact on European power dynamics.
The Prussian march on Austria gathered momentum as Frederick the Great led a rising army. Mollwitz marked his first major battle with a dramatic retreat and return, boosting Prussia's prestige and forcing Maria Theresa to concede Silesia to Frederick. Carlyle notes the conqueror’s glory, while a subsequent illustrated feature previews a Hohenfriedberg image and a Shakespeare tercentenary series.
A poem asserts every person battles a restless devil within. It argues the imp thrives on doubt, whispers false hopes, and erodes resolve until one resists by constant effort and vigilance day and night.
A cryptic warning speaks of a cunning figure who may outmaneuver you, leaving you surprised and alarmed by an unseen danger. The verse hints at arrogance and hidden risk, urging vigilance before a sudden fall.
Torrey E. Wardner appeals to the Post to protest the difficulty for local travelers in securing lower berths between Boston and New York. He argues railroad officials favor distant reservations that may not be paid over cash customers arriving in person, especially elderly men unable to use upper berths. Wardner cites frequent shortages around 3 or 4 PM and urges fair treatment for in-person buyers.
Maude Hall reports on a new line of gowns featuring an Oriental stripe motif in the upcoming Sunday Post. The design emphasizes bold contrasting bands and lightweight fabrics aimed at formal events this season.
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