Subscription Rates and Postal Details for The Boston Post
The Boston Post lists subscription rates including postpaid options for 8 and 12 months, Canada pricing, and single issues. It notes daily and Sunday combinations, Canada per copy charges, and postal surcharges. It also mentions Associated Press rights and international file locations in London and Paris.
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TIE
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Boston Post
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London
Avenue Sie Vopera
Paris
France
The Extent of Prohibitory Amendment Power in Foreign Lands
A discussion notes a House bill forbidding American citizens abroad to engage in liquor traffic. It explores extraterritorial reach via consular courts and the possible enforcement of U S law in foreign territories, citing the China precedent and illustrating the reach of U S authority.
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United States
House
Washington
China
Congress
Uncle Sam
Collecting Taxes Enables Civic Duty Awakening in Boston
Mayor Peters and City Collector Durand lead a drive against poll tax delinquents, proving even the $2 taxpayer can meet civic obligations. The effort strengthens Boston’s finances and morale, aiming to lower future tax rates and boost public duty toward the city and neighbors.
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Peters
Durand
Boston
One Remedy for High Costs
Mrs William Ogden Wade of the Department of Justice visited Boston to rally women against profiteering and explain causes of price rises. She cited labor extravagance and the income tax as parts of a vicious circle of higher wages and higher costs. She urged thrift for workers and young women alike, noting savings, home ownership, and financial responsibility as the true measures of life beyond apparel and meals.
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William Ogden Wade
Department of Justice
Boston
Endowment and Savings Pace Boost for Nation
The article argues that endowment life insurance and disciplined saving unlocks better living. It portrays homes on installment plans, books on careers, credit, banking, and investments as daily incentives. Saving one twentieth of earnings enables rapid cost reductions and new joys in life.
Export Demand Behind Rising Prices Faces Possible Easing
The article cites 1919 export figures showing cotton over 1.3 billion dollars and meat dairy shipments above a billion, with leather up over fourfold and woolen goods up more than 100 percent. It argues foreign demand drives price rises and anticipates a fall as Europe increases production and weather favors harvests next summer.
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Europe
Dr Leary as Key Witness in Murder Case
Medical Examiner Tim C. Leary stands as a pivotal witness in a murder investigation, famed for analytical skill and thorough, fact driven diagnoses. His detective work aided the capture of Clarence V. T. Richeson and his exoneration of Lee Fat and Lion Sher underscores his thoroughness and reputation.
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Lee Fat
Lion Sher
Eng Yee Mee
Decorating Dogs: A New Hero Class at the Show
The article argues for a special class of hero dogs at the New England show to honor courage over pedigree. It notes many such dogs may lack bloodlines yet will be rewarded for bravery and devotion, challenging traditional aristocracy by merit.
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New England
30-Hour Week Demand For Mining Condemned As Misunderstood
The coal industry adjustment commission in Washington faces confusion over the 30-hour week demand. United Mine Workers president clarifies that miners seek at least 30 hours of work per week year round, not a cap at thirty hours, to escape the unstable current system.
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Washington
Operators’ Association
United Mine Workers
Labor Strikes Highlight Wage Rates and Mediation Hopes
The article discusses ongoing labor strife over wage rates, noting workers received pay for 48 hours this week and none next week. It argues wage level is secondary to broader difficulties and stresses the need for an acceptable, practical settlement to resolve the strike.
Congress Thrift and True Economy Debate
The article laments that Congress talks of thrift while cutting the Amer icanization bill and reducing the State Department budget. It urges genuine thrift and wise retrenchment rather than delaying opportunity or hampering established programs. It warns saving today to spend more tomorrow is not true economy.
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Congress
State Department
America
A Bread Price Puzzle Sparks Consumer Debate
The piece discusses a planned bread price rise in New York and asks whether buyers prefer paying 11 cents for a full loaf or 10 cents for a smaller loaf. It argues many will notice the extra cost more than the reduced size, calling it a neat psycho gastronomics puzzle fit for scholastic debate.
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New York
Notable Figures Parade Through Early 20th Century News
Queen Wilhelmina smiles through troubles and pursues public works while Mrs. J B Williams drives New England potato exports. Dr William H Walker, decorated colonel, led Edgewood Arsenal's chemical warfare effort. Quincy leader Mrs John D Mackay promoted markets and flour savings as Miss Evan Burrows Fontaine travels the globe.
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William H. Walker
Technology
Industrial Service
Chemical Warfare Service
Edgewood Arsenal
Maryland
Twins and paint prompts humor in Bayou era column
A Bayou Banner note reflects on Henry Osgood’s twins and a humorous quip about wishing for boys, then pivots to a downtown anecdote. The narrator derides a store sign promising paint inside and recalls a comical exchange about locating paint and inside versus outside information.
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Henry Osgood
Tripe
Editorial rebuke over Sims nativity caption
Commander A. D. Turnbull of the U S Navy protests a Post editorial captioned Sims Nativity. He argues Admiral Sims was born to American parents in Canada and accuses the paper of disloyal insinuations. He calls for a records check and a correction for readers and decency.
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Admiral Sims
Canada
United States
Great Britain
A. D. Turnbull
U. S. Navy
S. S. Taylor
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
Smile, Brighten Your Day Says Newton Newkirk
A note urges readers to avoid gloom and share cheer through a sunny, helpful attitude. The piece references polling closing at 6:00 PM and discusses ongoing serials like Stealthy Steve and the Six Eyed Sleuth, asking contributors to remain patient as manuscripts are read for a prize.
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Canning
Kaiser Bill
Steve
Feed the Birds This Season
Community urges readers to feed birds, noting scraps and crumbs help sparrows and other songbirds survive. Local postings emphasize bird welfare and winter sustenance through simple, accessible actions.
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Nany
Boston Weather Records for January 27
The record notes Boston coldest on January 27 at 0 degrees in 1888 and warmest at 62 degrees in 1916. It records no precipitation on this date for the past decade except 1910 1911 and 1912.
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Boston
Pilgrims Forge Far-Flung Trade Post On New England Frontier
The Plymouth colonists push inland from Duxbury to Taunton and Cape Ann, establishing a trading post near Windsor while Dutch rivals threaten Hartford. A deadly smallpox outbreak sweeps Indians across regions toward Boston as the Pilgrims shelter and treat the afflicted, maintaining a thriving beaver and otter trade for England.
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Scituate
Marshfisla
Taunton
Cape Ann
New England
Ireland
Winslow
Connecticut River
Connecticut
New York
Bradford
Boston
Hartford
Medford
Lynn
Pilgrim
England
Observant Citizen references prison reform and civic notes
The column touches on Dr. Joseph Lockhart's courtroom resemblance to Gov. Frederic Greenhalge, a correction about Julia Ward Howe and John Brown's Body origins, prison reform advocate Edward C. R. Bagley, snow removal by public works on Washington Street, architect Giles B. Powell's Legion memorial plans, a 35 million seed shipment to Britain France and Belgium, retirement of Coast Guard Senior Captain Denis F. Bowen, and New England shoe industry leadership with 125000 workers and 200 million capital.
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Joseph 8. Lockhart
Cambridge
Frederic T. Greenhalge
Lockhart
Massachusetts
Julia Ward Howe
P 8
Milmore
Martland
Massachusetts Twelfth Regiment
John Brown
New York
Fort ‘Warren
Englishon Mallalley
1Th
Maitland's Road
Weymouth
Boston
Giles B. Powell
Francis G Powell & Co
Dorchester
Pratt & Witton
American Legion
Powell
Navy
Naval Repair Station
Washington
Coast Guard
Denis FP. X. Bowen
Eastern
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Custom House
This City
Bowen
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Pacific
Geat Lakes
Alaskan
New York City
Brookline
Two Minute Talks for Americans by Charles Franklin Jones
The piece urges self examination and personal responsibility to fix societal faults. It argues most troubles are self created or imagined and encourages neighbors to help each other, starting in one's own heart and surroundings.
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Charles Franklin Jones
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