Sunday Post Circulation Figures Show United States Leader
The data report 1,831,041 daily posts and 365,739 Sunday posts with averages and gains cited. It notes a rise of 21,031 daily copies and 9,470 Sunday copies over June 1917, claiming the largest morning and Sunday circulation in New England.
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A Leading Citizen John Wanamaker Honored on Eightieth Birthday
The celebration of John Wanamaker's eightieth birthday at his Pennsylvania country seat marks a milestone in a long career of public service. His influence extends beyond business success to national impact through postal facility improvements as Postmaster General under President Harrison, plus generous benefactions to hospitals relief associations and educational institutions.
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The Russian Question and Allied Strategy in World War I
The article argues President Wilson should not send an allied or American army to Russia now. It stresses victory on the western front as decisive and warns that diverting troops to Russia could jeopardize the overall war effort. It notes Germany may still threaten victory on the western front before Russia is settled.
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Unclear wartime policy hints stir reader debate
The excerpt argues for pressuring Russia toward alliance with Germany and hints at possible aid to Russia. It suggests the President can decide and implement such aid, while noting some advocates of armed intervention might acknowledge this capability.
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War tax reform sought to curb profiteers and protect public
The piece argues that revising the war revenue act to separate excess profits from war profits will reveal true profiteering. It calls for heavier taxes on war dependent gains, cites a FTC report demanding thorough investigation, and urges punishment if substantiated to shield workers and taxpayers.
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Berlin Benevolence in German Polish Policy Exposed
A quoted analysis outlines Berlin plans for Poland under its control, including frontiers fixed by the German high command, economic concessions to the central powers, and mandatory German language schooling where German children exist. It questions the genuineness of German benevolence toward smaller nations.
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Prince Lichnowsky Faces Ouster by Prussian Lords
The Prussian House of Lords seeks to remove Prince Lichnowsky the former German ambassador to Britain after his March memorandum criticizing German policy and blaming the government for starting the war. He is abroad and may not return until militarism ends. The world owes him for clarifying the conflict’s responsibility.
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A Royal Excursion by Air to Attend Silver Anniversary
The King and Queen of the Belgians flew from Belgian territory across the Channel to London for George and Mary’s silver anniversary. This royal air venture marks a first use of planes by monarchy showing peaceful progress in flight. The flight, linked to wartime aviation growth, suggests air travel may become safer and more routine for the public.
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Land program for returning soldiers proposed by Interior head
Franklin K. Lane proposes using swamp and other government lands totaling about 250,000,000 acres to establish veteran farming. Soldiers would have 49 years to repay any debt, removing labor oversupply and demonstrating national gratitude for veterans service.
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Can You Tell Who Your Real Friends Are
A reader asks for a rule to distinguish true friends from acquaintances. The piece argues that wealth obscures true loyalty, while lasting friendship endures highs and lows, stays by you in hardship, and shares your fortunes and burdens, with one genuine 24 karat friend considered priceless.
Time Time Time a Timely Letter from Concord
This humorous Concord New Hampshire exchange ponders setting and naming daylight saving time. An “Old Timer” asks when clocks will change and what the new and old times will be called while Newt wonders how to answer before he steps out for air.
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Household Hints For Lettuce And Nut Dish
Lettuce keeps crisp when washed and stored in a tightly covered tin pail on ice for several days. Nuts offer good protein and can substitute for meat in a warm weather dish with rice. Cook rice, fat, flour, and milk to a thick sauce, mix with rice and chopped peanuts, season, and bake in a greased dish for 20 minutes.
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Joan of Arc Captured by John of Luxemburg’s Forces
The passage describes Joan being seized by an archer in service to Lionel of Vandenness and John of Luxemburg at Margny. It explains medieval prisoner ransom practices, the motives of captors, and the status of noble prisoners, noting how Joan’s capture could trigger bid wars between Charles VII and the English to secure her release.
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Doe Triumphs over Gossip and Returns in War Hero Tale
Richard Doe, once mocked as a dolt, proves his grit and charms Ruth Walton after his heroism on the western front. Abe Walton funds a grand mansion for Ruth on Kensington knoll as a sign of lasting love, while townsfolk watch a promising future unfold.
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Heat Frays Family Tempers In Uncle Walt Verse
In a hot day scene Uncle Walt notes how heat upends temper and provokes wild claims. A jovial father becomes surly, mother speaks softly, and children tip toe as the heat drives grumbling phrases and an urge to end it all.
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Oldest Inhabitant Recalls Boston July 12 Weather
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls Boston heat records for July 12 with officially 93 degrees in 1872 and 91 in 1914, and mentions a coldest 46 above in 1906. He notes rain on this date in 1910 1911 1916 and 1917.
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Kipling's full name age birthplace and first famous poem
The reader asks if Rudyard Kipling is his full name and about his age and birthplace. Born December 1865 in Bombay India. His early poems include Departmental Duties. the noted work is A Code of Morals.
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