Boston Post 1911 subscription rates and office details
Boston Post issue notice lists publication date July 6 1911 volume 267 number 5. Office address at 259 Washington Street Boston Mass outlines subscription rates for corn orf royalties and Canada copies. Payment instructions note sender risks and payable to Post Publishing Company.
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Sunday Post
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The Post in Vacation Time
Advertisement noting subscription rates for The Daily Post and The Sunday Post, with mail delivery options across the United States. It lists subscription prices in cents per month, address change flexibility, contact details for editorial rooms and offices, and the policy to discontinue on expiration if not prepaid.
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POST
Daily Post
United States
Sunday Post
Peatel
A. Grozier
The Difference in Customs Receipts Cited
The piece argues that New York customs passenger baggage receipts rose from 709,895 in 1909 to 2,914,158.55 in 1911 not due to more travel imports but because of William Loch Jr. promoting a collector’s approach and pressuring others to align with his view.
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New York Customs Department
William Loch, Jr
Death begins to lose its grip on Independence Day
Across Boston and the nation public sentiment strengthens against accidents and fires on Independence Day. The report notes vastly improved casualty and fire statistics compared with past years, predicting future declines will be remarkable as safety culture grows nationwide.
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Boston
United States
The Most Beautiful Woman in America Questioned
A critic questions Philip Burne-Jones claim that a single woman is the most beautiful in America. He mocks the basis of such a label and notes the absurdity of assuming one ultimate beauty across the nation. He cites varied roles from port waitresses to office workers to argue there is no singular brightest example nationally.
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Philip Burne-Jones
America
Burne-Jones
North Dakota
Tallahassee
Boston
Opportunity for Taft on general parcels post announced
A semi official note indicates President Taft will speak strongly for a general parcels post. The move is presented as well received and expected to advance significant legislation.
Phrase on interpreters of the express companies
A historical line notes that the phrase Mene mene tekel upharsin has already been written for interpreting the princes and captains of the gate, hinting at impending judgment or warning for those in power.
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Mene
Mene, Tekel Upharsin
Wisdom of Eliot Delivers Modern Declaration Of New Independence
The Boston Fourth of July speech by Dr. Charles W. Eliot analyzes the present era's social and industrial rights. He argues for a new declaration addressing industrial government and monopolies, urging reforms while honoring the enduring liberty built by the founders.
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Boston
Charles W. Eliot
Eliot
Jefferson
Hancock
Washington
One Heat Lesson on Work Schedules in Heat Wave
The piece argues for formal agreements to halt nonessential work when heat rises to dangerous levels. It suggests a 92 degree noon threshold triggering automatic cessation of nonessential labor, to preserve health and efficiency, and questions which local businesses will pioneer the policy.
English Boy Scouts Honor Royal Review At Windsor Park
The article notes 35,000 British Boy Scouts gathered at Windsor Great Park to view the King and Queen. A guard of 2000 King's scouts led the procession, followed by 120 life saving decorated youths. The piece imagines U S Boy Scouts growing similarly for future events like presidential parades.
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Windsor Great Park
United Kingdom
England
Fireworks display on Charlesbank deemed a sham and mishap
Citizens condemn the Charlesbank fireworks show as a mournful disappointment. They call for an investigation and applaud Acting Mayor Colings for refusing to pay the bill, urging accountability after repeated complaints about the annual travesty.
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Charlesbank
Colings
War to Introduce England’s Musician Hissi Lynn
A brief notice announces the arrival or introduction of musician Hissi Lynn in England during wartime. Details are sparse but indicate cultural talent linked to the conflict period and the artist’s forthcoming public appearance or reception.
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England
Hissi- Lynn
Famous Lincoln Assassination Fugitives Tracked to Virginia
The article recounts the manhunt after Abraham Lincoln's 1865 assassination. John Wilkes Booth fled across the Potomac with Herold and Surratt, long pursued by a large force, eventually being cornered near the Garrett estate. Booth died after a pistol shot as soldiers closed in. Boston Corbett is blamed by many for the fatal shot.
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Ford
Abraham Lincoln
Booth
Washington
New York
Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth
Howard
Brady
Navy Yard
Lower Maryland
John Surratt
Canada
David C. Herold
Surrattsville
Bryantown
Surratt
Herold
John M. Lloyd
Surattsville
Dr. Mudd
Astril 15
Boston
Baltimore
LaFayette C. Baker
National Detective Police
Maryland
Baker
Potomac River
Virginia
Belle Plain
Stephen Cox
Potomac
Broad River
Richard H. Barrett
Rappahannock
Garrett Estate
Luther B. Baker
All Sorts It's easy to be pleasant in a street car scene
A humorous vignette shows a man in a street car calmly handling a disruptive child sitting beside him while a mother and other passengers clash in a witty exchange about manners. The scene highlights social etiquette and public behavior with period tone.
Meaning Recent Appends and Ark Worms Satire
A fragment from the Lynn Evening News and Milwaukee Sentinel references Noah’s ark and worms in a humorous aside. It imagines Noah’s limited time for fishing aboard the ark and notes a humorous essay idea. The passage includes a stray line about Mary and a little bird, and ends with a prompt to turn the page.
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Noah
Mary
Milwaukee Sentinel
Help Wanted Male Seamed Hand Workmen Sought
Help wanted for male workers skilled in hand sewing. Apply S. B. Butler at 725 Washington Street for employment.
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S. B. Butler
Washington Street
Well Known Theological Student in Town Puzzle
In a fragmented dialogue Peggy asks Paul if he has gone to town. he says he hasn’t yet and she notes her assumption. The text ends with a cryptic line about a well known fact and a theological student doping out, leaving the scene unresolved.
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Peggy
Paul
Theatrical manager and chorinne clash over pay cut
The manager boldface proposes cutting salaries by several seeds. The chorinne nonchalantly kicks the manager and exits, declaring there will be no kick coming from her as she jumps the company.
Professor Kilgallen Reveals Chicken Halibut Facts
The famed scientist explains a little known chicken halibut found in local waters. He previews a forthcoming talk detailing the loop fish and curious reproductive habits with halibut eggs.
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Kilgallen
Eyes of Women and Wrecked Jollity in Old Verse
A poet laments the hazards of drink while praising women eyes as stars. He parodies rapturous toast by contrasting festive revelry with consequences of alcohol. Aunt Jemima’s green eyes are praised yet warn against misuse of liquor.
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Jemima
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
March Eggs Hatch by Chicken Halibut in Ferrywater Tale
A March sequence shows the Chicken Halibut visiting its flock to collect eggs laid the day before. It fans, nests, and tempers the eggs with warmth and a single day’s incubation. After 23 hours the hatch begins and the fish then becomes a regular Halibut after 19 months and stops laying eggs.
Commander Alfred A Pratt Dies After Navy Board Action
Washington July reports Commander Alfred A Pratt U S N died at Mare Island Hospital yesterday, three days after being retired by the Navy Department plucking board. Born in Sycamore Ohio, 88 years old, he entered naval service in 1889 and served on the cruiser Mar during the Spanish American War.
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Washington
Alfred A. Pratt
Mare Island Hospital
Navy Department
Sycamore
Naval Service
Do You Love Him or Not Dear Miss Champagne
A 23 year old writes asking if her attachment to a 27 year old fiancé signals love or mere habit. The response suggests she may misread love, warns against idealized romance, and notes she misses him when apart, urging reflection on true feelings before marriage.
Real life advice on love and marriage
The passage urges women to avoid overanalyzing feelings and warns that strong longing for a man can resemble love. It suggests marrying for practical sentiment rather than idealized romance and notes that happiness may hinge on reunion, potentially heightening longing after marriage.
Is It Love Dear Miss Champagne
A 19 year old asks if she should lead on a two month, two year older beau. She longs for him when apart but feels little affection when together. Advice urges patience, self insight, and valuing the gift of his steady affection while considering deeper love may grow with time. Avoid rushing. love may reveal itself as she spends more on him.
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Miss Champagne
Natick
Fireworks fire wipes out town in Kaylor Pennsylvania
A blaze in Kaylor Pennsylvania started by a roman candle devastated the town early today. Most principal business places burned, with losses pegged at 115000 dollars.
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Kaylor
Penn
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