The Boston Post Subscription Rates and Vacation Notice
The Boston Post announces daily and Sunday subscription rates for U S and Canada with several term options. It notes vacation mail service and urges prepaid payments and caution against sending cash. Contact details and office lines are provided.
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Governor Walsh Nominates Mrs Curtis Guild to State Board
Governor Walsh named Mrs Curtis Guild to the State Board of Charities. A long-time public affairs advocate and wife of a governor, ambassador and editor, she brings practical experience to the Commonwealth's administration and is expected to be a strong addition to the board.
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Liberty Bell Heads West Amid Protests And Risk
The Philadelphia fathers have shipped the cracked Liberty Bell to the San Francisco fair despite public opposition. The bell is in fragile condition with an upward crack extending around the rim and risk of splitting from any shock. A top bell maker warns even a minor jolt could break it, yet the 6000 mile railway journey proceeds in hopes it arrives intact.
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German Admiral Warns Against German American War Risk
Admiral von Truppel, once governor of Kiachau, argues in Der Tag that joining war with the United States would be dangerous for Germany. He notes U S power could tilt the balance and questions the value of German submarine policy amid a possible rupture with the United States.
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Still the Biggest Our Boston Post Rivalry Exposé
The New York Herald retorts its pride in New York as a summer resort and a sprawling metropolis. It claims Boston lags while New York expands, its seacoast long enough to dwarf Boston’s.
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New York as a Bigger Summer Resort Than Boston
The excerpt argues New York surpasses Boston in size and capacity as a summer resort. It imagines New York’s beaches and parks could accommodate global golf enthusiasts, with cities like Boston and Chicago dwarfed or absorbed by New York’s vastness.
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Labor’s share in wealth split favors labor at 77 23
The National Civic Federation study finds labor takes 77 percent of wealth production while capital claims 23 percent after depreciation and expenses. A Wall Street comment says labor earns more than three quarters of profits and capital bears the risk with less than a quarter. The piece argues for examining real capital investment versus labor input before demanding equal profits.
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New York Debates Ban on Neutrality Posters
Mayor Mitchel attacks posters calling for neutrality as inflammatory and urging the U S to halt arms sales. He links the campaign to pro German funds and warns it could push policy away from neutrality.
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Sanity Established After Independence Day in Boston
After the holiday, Boston reports show minimal casualties from fireworks with most injuries minor and treated at home. Fires and police arrests were well within normal ranges, while attendance at serious celebration features was notably high and orderly.
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Like a Sponge Dialogue on Seas and Land Size
A compact dialogue compares sea and land distances with nautical curiosity. The exchange notes a mile on seas equals about one-seventh more than on land and hints that water behavior causes the difference.
Married Life and Alimony Jibes Across Newspapers
A collage of light verses from the Cincinnati Enquirer Detroit Free Press and Fairhaven Star about marital give and take. Tales joke that wives seek purchases like bonnets suits and hats while husbands cough up gifts or pay alimony after quarrels and feuds.
Sayagoodfor nothin Nat quote repeats insult
A brief exclamation ridicules a character nicknamed Nat repeating a folk saying about stubborn ignorance. The line reflects local dialect humor and a dismissive tone toward a know-it-all figure.
The Well That Reversed Itself and Poker Etiquette
Merrimac Massachusetts reader asks if a cheater in poker would be watched in a horse trade. A reply explains poker cheaters need not imply future deceit in other trades and jokes about a turned inside out well used as a chimney. The letter recalls wandering anecdotes about poker lessons and honesty in everyday life.
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Observant Citizen shares talk on suffrage clashes and local remarks
A column blends town views on the suffrage question with anecdotes. Mary S. Ames leads Anti-Suffragists while Mrs. Oakes Ames backs Votes for Women, amid band concerts and large gatherings at Ames estates.
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Lady Bountiful comic headline draws young readers
The upcoming Sunday Post features a Lady Bountiful comic beloved by children, promising lighthearted entertainment for the kiddies.
Malmaison Life and Napoleons Theater at Malmaison
The article recalls open air meals at Malmaison during summer and a Napoleonic anecdote with a grenadier named Joly. It highlights a 1802 amateur theatre troupe led by Napoleon's circle including Josephine, Bourrienne, Junot and Hortense, and Napoleon's keen interest in rehearsals. It also notes his routine of long wakeful hours, six hours sleep, and rapid dictation after midnight.
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Connecticut Death Penalty Sparks Regional Debate
A report notes Connecticut still uses execution by hanging while neighboring New England states show varied approaches. debate centers on state policies amid nations’ evolving methods. In other items, a Dover farm where the Wilson family once lived changes hands marking a historic boundary year.
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My Dear Miss Champagne Perplexed Young Woman Seeks Advice
A letter from a 21 year old woman asks Miss Champagne whether she should vacation with a 22 year old suitor. Some friends say yes, others withhold judgment as she awaits guidance on propriety and social expectations.
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Dreaming Uncle Walt on dead poets and pie
A humorous verse by Walt Mason imagines a dream audience on the other shore with Poe Shakespeare Byron Scott and Southey. The poem lampoons old poets by noting their habits and preoccupations while the speaker wakes realizing the vision came from eating too much pie.
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Adams Newspaper Service
Oldest Inhabitant Recites Boston July Weather History
The record lists official Boston July 7 temperatures from 1905 to 1914 including highs and lows such as 84-62 in 1905, 93-70 in 1912, and 69-58 in 1914 with conditions ranging from clear to heavy rain. It notes 90 degrees or higher on July 7 occurred only six times.
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Fashion notes on new summer garments and trims
Sleeveless bodices remain popular as silk sweaters show striped or checked patterns. Tussor coats feature soutache embroidery. Belts are highly decorative and effective. Hoops are sold in leading shops. Boots with white kid uppers lace at the side.
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