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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
10
The Boston Post presents coverage as an independent Democratic voice for New England readers. This fragment signals a historic newspaper identity and political alignment.
Subscription rates for 8 and Canada list one year 3.50 six months 1.75 eight months 0c one month 80 cents Foreign one month 1.00 Sunday 0 one year 3.50 six months 1.75 three months 90c two months 60c one month 30c To all Canada copies n i¢ per copy In Boston Postal District add one cent per copy for daily and Sunday postage Indicates second-class matter at Boston Post Office All money sent at sender’s risk Do not send cash or stamps Checks drafts and money orders payable to POST PUBLISHING Co
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A leading citizen, John Wanamaker, is honored on his eightieth birthday at his Pennsylvania country seat. The tribute highlights his public service as Postmaster General under Harrison, his postal reforms, and his generous philanthropy toward hospitals, relief groups, and colleges.
The piece argues President Wilson should not send an allied or American army to Russia now. It asserts the war will be won on the western front and warns diverting troops from France risks German victory. It considers Russia’s fate tied to a broader Western victory and questions the value of foreign intervention.
The speaker argues for driving Russia toward Germany and hints at possible aid to Russia. It suggests the President could determine and apply such aid, noting even advocates of armed intervention might concede the President’s decisive role.
A war revenue revision will distinguish between profiteering and legitimate profits. The piece urges heavier taxation on war profits, sharper penalties for proven profiteering, and thorough investigations spurred by the FTC report as the nation supports the war effort.
The piece reports on German plans for Poland including border fixes by the high command, a 90 000 strong Polish army, a 50 year concession regime, freedom for central powers papers, German schooling in towns with 10 German children, and an electorate monarchy. It questions the sincerity of Berlin’s benevolence toward small nations.
The Prussian House of Lords aims to remove Prince Lichnowsky, former German ambassador to Britain, after his memorandum blaming the German government for the war and citing England's efforts to avert hostilities. He is abroad and may not return until German militarism ends, a move viewed as punishing truth-telling. History may judge him kindly for facing the questions.
The King and Queen of the Belgians traveled by airplane from occupied Belgian territory to London for the silver anniversary of George and Mary. It marks royalty’s first practical air voyage, seen as a sign of civilian flight progress and a note on wartime bombing ethics in hospitals.
Franklin K. Lane proposes using swamp land among 250 million acres to be reclaimed for veterans. Soldiers would have 40 years to repay any debt, turning land into a profitable farming option and easing labor surplus while recognizing veterans' service.
An All Sortier letter from Boston asks how to recognize true friends beyond mere acquaintances. The writer argues that true friendship endures wealth and misfortune, and that real friends stand by you in sorrow and need, unlike hangers on who vanish when prosperity fades.
A terse line warns that the allure of easy street hides harsher realities and suggests caution in pursuing a carefree, high risk lifestyle. It emphasizes personal choice and potential hidden costs.
The exchange features Old Timer in Concord New Hampshire asking Newt about time changes this fall and what terms like new time old time mean. The response notes confusion and requests more time to craft a clear answer while taking short walks to clear the head.
Household hints advise washing lettuce thoroughly and storing in a tightly covered tin pail on ice to keep it crisp for days. A nut based meat substitute blends nuts with rice for a warm dish, combining cooked rice with melted fat flour milk seasonings and baking until set.
Friday the 12th recalls September and December quirks while electricity cuts coal needs. A Boston dentistry past shows Indian bones found in Atlantic area and 80s cane honors George Kimball in Georgetown. Local quips cover hats, zoo animals, Eastport shipyards, and notable figures like Chick McLoughlin and John Tener.
The account follows Joan of Arc after her capture by John of Luxembourg and the archer Lionel of Vandonne, detailing ransom hopes, prisoner treatment in medieval warfare, and the motives of captors amid Burgundian intrigue.
In Kensington, Ruth Walton mocks Richard Doe as a dolt yet helps nurture his hidden grit. After a dramatic removal from village life, Doe returns with a lost arm and a grand mansion gift for Ruth, sealing their union as Abe Walton watches with cautious pride.
A humorous poem by Walt Mason from 1918 depicts a blistering day upsetting a father’s temper and family harmony. The speaker contrasts a sunny, cheerful father with his heat worn, irritable mood and the household strain that follows.
The oldest resident cites official figures for July 12 noting Boston’s warmest ever 98 degrees in 1872 and 91 in 1914. He mentions a coldest 46 above in 1906 and lists rain on this date in 1910 1911 1916 and 1917 over the past decade.
A reader asks whether Rudyard Kipling is his full name and about his age and birthplace. Another asks about his first famous poem and cites “A Code of Morals.” A separate inquiry about Minot's Ledge lighthouse asks whether it was stone iron or wood.
Explains the idea of a sixth sense beyond sight hearing smell touch and taste with a note on orientation abilities including finding directions without visible guides. Also references compass as a guide and marks the text as a learning inquiry.
An archival line notes dungeons possessing an unusually heightened sense, described as highly acute and extended to extreme degrees, emphasizing the artifact's mysterious perception. This portrayal highlights the eerie capacity attributed to subterranean chambers.
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