Daily Post Publishing Co. July 8 1908 notice
The publication lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday issues, with prices for different terms. It notes mailing to Canada at 9 cents per copy and warns not to send cash, advising checks, drafts and money orders payable to the Post Publishing Company.
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Post Publishing Co
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Washington
Boston
Mass
Pereee Nininiga É Dun Vek
THE
Sunday Post
Canada
Postoffice
Post Publishing Company
The Post in Vacation Time
The Daily Post offers mail delivery within the United States and possessions for 25 cents monthly and the Sunday Post for 25 cents monthly. Subscriptions must be paid in advance and will be discontinued at expiration without notice. Contact Editorial Rooms at Main Office addresses for changes and notices.
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POST
Daily Post
United States
Sunday Post
B. A. Grozier
Uncle Cyrus testimonial game planned for Huntington grounds
The Post suggests a testimonial for veteran pitcher Uncle Cyrus to be held at Huntington avenue grounds in August. The event aims for a meaningful memento rather than a large money gift, reflecting public admiration for the magician of the twirling sphere.
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Huntington Avenue Grounds
Cyrus
Recovery Hopes For Bishop Potter After Severe Illness
The probable recovery of Bishop Henry C. Potter of New York from a long severe illness draws broad congratulation. A notable civic and religious leader, Potter has long been seen as a citizen first, guiding public benefits with a noble purpose. His recovery coincides with recent reports of Governor Guild’s similar health experience.
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Henry C. Potter
New York
Potter
Bishop Potter
Governor Guild
Boston’s mounting costs and stalled reforms threaten city’s credit
The piece criticizes Mayor Hibbard’s efforts to curb city expenses, noting rising taxes and swelling municipal debt due to state mandates. It highlights unaddressed Charles River Dam costs and disputed metro politan charges while urging accountability and fiscal relief for Boston. The opening of the Democratic national convention in Denver features Governor Bell delivering a pointed keynote against Republican policies and tariff pledges.
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Hibbard
City of
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Charles River
Cambridge
Finance Commission
Denver
Theodore A. Bell
California
Bell
Chicago
Republican Party
Grover Cleveland
Boston Debt and Taxation Urged for Action
The body is urged to address swelling Boston debt and taxation in its most controlling relations, noting it is now full time to act on the subject.
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Boston
Keeping Cool in Heat A Letter on Adult and Child Adaptation
An optimistic essay argues adults must adjust work, dress, and routines to hot weather while children offer a model through bathing, parks, and appetite for relief. It notes stores restrict hours and calls for practical self management to avoid heat illness, stressing parental care and not panicking.
Missionary arrives in Boston from India
The Rev F H Levering after 16 years in Secunderabad arrives in Boston aboard the Leyland liner De vonian from Liverpool. He says India remains similar to the 1857 mutiny period with undisbured army loyalty and predicts great potential in this rich country. A moonlit harbor outing awaits Young Men's Baptist Social Union members and friends.
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F. H. Levering
Secunderabad
Deccan Peninsula
Boston
Devonian
Liverpool
India
Young Men's Baptist Social Union
Reverend Minifie Sails for Canada on Western Tour
The Rev. Dr. William C. Minifie pastor of Clarendon Street Baptist Church sails for Canada with friends to begin an extensive tour of western countries. He will gather views and material for sermons to be preached on his return.
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William C. Minifie
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
Canada
Liverpool
Vacation Bible School Attendance Surges in East Boston
Day two at Maverick Church in East Boston drew a larger crowd than Monday. Rev. Rominger praised the start as children entered with enthusiasm and showed strong participation in yesterday's class.
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Maverick Church
East
Boston
Free speech neighbor’s phono graph and a Fourth of July mishap
Newton Newkirk recalls a mishap from the Fourth involving a cannon cracker and a runaway skyrocket. He writes of missing fingers, scorched skin, and a burned shirt while pondering if a pension applies for an injury suffered while celebrating Liberty.
The Cow Tree of Venezuela
A humorous note extols a fictional cow tree in Venezuela that supposedly yields generous milk comparable to Jersey milk. It jokes the tree has no drawbacks unlike cows, never needs care, and is perfect for avoiding the beef trust, ending with the line there are no gentleman cow trees.
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Venezuela
Beef Trust
Taft weights and measurements cited in Washington advice
Advices from Washington claim Taft weighs 300 pounds and has not grown for years. He cannot see his feet, and his waist is described as a long circumference. A humorous note compares Taft's diameter to his circumference, and warns not to confuse diameter with plurality.
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Washington
Taft
Design for the 46 star flag credited to J J Brine of Lowell
A Boston Post editor in 1906 published Brine’s exact flag star arrangement adopted after Oklahoma’s admission. The design impressed Washington authorities and helped shape the official U S flag. TheObservant Citizen notes other local items and people from Boston, Quincy, and surrounding areas.
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United States
J. J. Brine
Lowell
Boston Post
Post
Oklahoma
Brine
Washington
Hollands Oration Impresses in Faneuil Hall Appeal
Lawrence J. McCormick of Charlestown urges Mayor Hibbard to appoint young Holland as next year’s Fourth of July orator after his impressive memory recitation of the Declaration of Independence at Faneuil Hall on July 4 1908. The author asks for publication to gauge public opinion and bring the matter to the mayor’s attention.
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Faneuil Hall
Holland
Hibbard
Lawrence J. McCormick
Charlestown
Emperor Francis Joseph decorates malt extract benefactor
Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria awarded Johann Hoff the Cross of Merit with the Crown for the value of Hoff's Malt Extract. The tonic is described as a 61 year standard nerve tonic and tissue builder.
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Johann Hoff
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