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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1915
Page
10
The excerpt notes that an unnamed writer claimed Germans would reach Paris in two weeks after Mr. G Stanley Hall, back in America last fall, said so. The piece contrasts expectations with Joffre’s likely resistance, implying the forecast missed the mark.
The Observant Citizen highlights miscues from 1915 typing errors on order cards, a Nahant charity fair with skeptical social tales, a Grant Park squirrel anecdote, and city history notes. It recalls Napoleon's Duc d Enghien execution with context and quotes, plus local civic snippets and nostalgia.
The Independent Democratic Paper of New England issue dated July 12 1915 from Boston features daily publication by Post Publishing Co. at 259 Washington Street. It serves as a historical newspaper artifact with archival notices and regional news.
The Boston Post lists U.S. Canada yearly rates for Daily and Sunday editions plus shorter terms. Foreign and domestic single issues are priced, with special Canada and Boston district postage notes. The Post offers vacation mail options and requires payments by check or money order to POST PUBLISHING CO.
A reader quotes criticism of the idea that July Fourth immigration ceremonies were meant to Americanize foreign-born citizens. The letter notes Philadelphia's claim as the cradle of liberty and protests the suggestion that Independence Hall could be seen as housed in another city, stressing local reverence for the relic.
A Teutonic named correspondent asks if selling war munitions to Germany and Austria should be advocated if they controlled the seas. The answer favors selling without favoritism, arguing that nine-tenths of pro Germans would back such sales and that current objections stem from racial sympathy, not policy.
The surrender to General Xotha yields over 30 000 Germans and 204 officers in Southwest Africa, ending Germanys largest foreign domain of about 325 000 square miles. Britain and France have expelled Germany from Togo Kamerun East Africa German New Guinea Samoan Caroline Mariana Kiaochau, with Japan controlling China. The fate of these territories now hinges on Europe’s war outcome, determining whether Germany can reclaim its empire.
Chicago hotels resist a new Illinois law banning tipping based checkrooms for men who pay staff. Two lessees seek an injunction to avoid ousting as they disclose paying 5500 and 6000 dollars for the privilege. Public sentiment focuses on the toll paid by diners and the low wages for workers. The outcome hinges on court action and broader reform hopes.
The paragraph questions the claim that William Morton Fullerton heard from an anonymous Paris reader about a Berlin dispatch by Ambassador Gerard to Paris linking a German plan to enter Paris on a specific day and to threaten U.S. citizens and property. The piece notes the unlikelihood of Gerard expressing such a stance, suggesting the claim may be unfounded or speculative.
The Post explains a recent editorial claim about not permanently exporting more than importing. It details hidden credits from services, such as shipping, interest on securities, tourism, and remittances, and notes these offsets have declined since the war, suggesting the US may need to lend Europe money to buy its goods.
An editorial warns that the recent Quincy accident that killed a Brookline man and injured relatives shows the danger of high speed. It stresses speed as a frequent cause, cites possible mechanical or driver faults, and urges moderation to lessen fatal outcomes.
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls a 198 temperature spike of 97 degrees in Boston on July 12 and notes the record shows six July 12 days with 90 degrees or higher. Over the past decade the mercury on July 12 ranged from 68 to 91 with varying weather conditions including clear and partly cloudy.
A fragment notes a claim of a watch losing only one second in five years. The line suggests a playful quip about timekeeping reliability and daily routines.
A Brockton correspondent signing as Gasoline Gas describes spotting a trolley car advertisement while riding and notes the unusual message seen on the streetcar. The item reflects local public notices and the era’s storytelling style.
Gasoline Gus questions the inwardness of the ad. The piece reads as both threat and promise. If the buyer misuses the car or endangers rights of way, the paper suggests adding the word hereafter to the advertisement to warn of consequences.
An etiquette piece prescribes stretching and eating Welsh Rarebit by pulling a long section from the dish, cutting, and absorbing it toward the mouth. It warns against snapping ends to avoid injury and notes eating is common in the evening with a cafe portion around 50 cents and a dream worth $1.50.
A column extols dog ingenuity in two anecdotes. A Skye terrier saves a fire policy from a burning house by unlocking a upstairs drawer. a bulldog reportedly returns after hearing his master's voice and a wife’s bologna sausage prompts a triumphant reunion.
A 1915 poem extols the happy heart that rises with sunlit skies and casts off worry. It compares joyous breath to birds in flight and silver music, lifting spirits above dust and toil with comfort, hope, and trust.
A 22 year old woman seeks guidance on whether her six month relationship amounts to love and if she should marry the man who asks for her hand. The adviser cautions against overanalyzing and urges marrying if happiness with him is certain, while encouraging sensible, earthbound thinking.
The article discusses navy and white ensembles with versatile sashes for fresh looks. Muslin frocks with lace aprons appear youthful, while dark wash dresses trend as frivolous voile checks. Light luncheon outfits feature muslin, lace, or taf feta, with taffeta or chiffon coatees and peasant sleeves indicating Italian influence.
A 1915 verse column by Walt Mason urges cheerful acts and humor to lift gloom. It argues that friendly deeds and a sunny outlook can curb bitterness and restore hope, praising wit as a remedy for weary souls.
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