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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1918
Page
12
January 29 1918 issue of a Boston publication from Post Publishing Co. lists office at 259 Washington Street and issue number details. Limited content accessible shows archival record and date reference for the period.
Director General McAdoo imposes a regulation barring rail carriers from spending revenues on agents or others to influence legislation. The move disrupts a long standing lobby system seen as harmful under wartime conditions, with railroads largely ending such services.
The Post urges readers to follow Charles L. Winston in a series on American forces in France. He, tied to General Pershing's headquarters, promises measured, authorized dispatches countering hostile claims and partisan bias with firsthand observations.
United States District Attorney Knox of New York plans to force sources for two sensational claims by C S Thompson of the American Defence Society. Thompson asserts 15 German spies were executed in the U S and 1,500,000 rounds of ammunition shipped to Germany since entry into the war. If refused, he will be brought before a grand jury under oath. Secretary Baker has similarly demanded informant names from Senator Chamberlain.
The writer urges action against Congressman McCormick for his remarks accusing allies of dissatisfaction with U S aid. The piece questions why such statements go unchallenged without proving their sources or backing.
Secretary Baker’s Senate address praised the War Department for its large achievements and tempered faults. He contrasted Chamberlain’s critique, cited key military decisions, and urged citizens to read his calm, careful defense of U.S. efforts in France and the broader war administration.
The piece contrasts earnest citizens and anti administration letters with Floyd W. Parsons who, after visiting Washington, says Fuel Administrator Garfield acted as circumstances required. It notes debates over the coal problem and shows shifting views on the administration’s order.
The New York Sun questions if George E. Chamberlain is aiding Republicans to win support for a Republican party. Others note Chamberlain was elected by Republican votes in Oregon and faces reelection in 1920, acting as if he seeks Republican backing.
A quirky poem by CY NICK satirizes price wars and inflation in a small town. It mocks cheap claims at a shark shop and sawdust bread, noting high prices and the fickle market. The piece ends urging restraint and temperance in wartime rationing.
A 14 year old narrator details shoveling a neighbor’s sidewalk after a snowstorm and receiving a 10 cent tip. He is asked about the moon’s apparent size and muses on what he would have done, concluding with a parable about fairly replacing 15 cents worth of snow.
A bustling column mixes recipes with home front tales in wartime Boston. Letters recall toilet soap in cooking hoaxes, coal ash sifting, knitters for soldiers, Red Cross workers, and a Dorchester silver wedding. Also features local anecdotes, historic travel woes, and a Malden couple celebrating 60 years of marriage.
A playful quip frames a restaurant scene where Mary asks for ham and spinach but the waiter points out porkless day, turning the menu into a humorous misunderstanding. The exchange blends wit about food and mistaken expectations.
Zionist officials said the Palestine Restoration Fund crossed 500000 in the first instalment toward re establishing a Jewish state. Weekend pledges and cash brought total to 583383 with 105000 from New England groups led by Boston contributing most of the sum.
Ruth Lawrence, a city boarder, adapts to life on the Watson farm. She grows close to farmer Jack Chase as the season passes, learning to love the simple country life and the people around her. She chooses life with him over city allure, proclaiming it is good to live where people like you for being yourself.
Poem contemplates knowledge and longing, asking who knows the violet will return and whether it will be a violet or a rose. It contrasts human comings and goings with the pursuit of truth and inner yearning.
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls Boston coldest January to date with official figures 6 below in 1888 and 2 below in 1886. He notes warmest 56 degrees in 1887 and reports rain or snow on this date in six of the past ten years through 1913.
The article traces coal mining history from early shafts in Pennsylvania to Europe and Belgium depths, noting safety rules for exits and the rise of anthracite use. It mentions first coal discovery in 1679 by Fr Hennequin, early Virginia mines, slave labor, and Obadiah Gore’s role in adopting anthracite during the Revolutionary era.
Henry Lee born January 29 7566 in Westmoreland County Virginia. He led Lee s Legion in a surprise attack on Paulus Hook capturing 159 prisoners with light losses. His exploits included Guildford Court House and Butaw and as Greene s rear guard he earned postwar honors and Virginia governorship. He died in 1816. his son was Confederate General Robert E Lee.
A reader asks about filing state and federal income tax reports for 1917 and March 1 deadlines. Answers confirm both reports are required. Communication covers exemptions for draft, name and title on announcements, American citizenship of US born children, and the equivalence of rebellion and civil war with Civil War terminology.
The speaker warns against starting strong and fading and urges finishing the war effort now. He cites Napoleon to illustrate carrying a task to completion, saying future efforts will be harder and liberty depends on finishing what was begun.
The Waterland carries 46 water tube boilers operated by 12 chief firemen 15 oilers 187 stokers and 189 trimmers across four fire rooms. Coal consumption per day is not stated.
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