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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1898
Page
4
The rainy season jeopardizes health of American troops in Cuba with yellow fever fears, yet soldiers show stamina. General Shafter plans to push toward Santiago, finish coastal ops, and move troops into the mountains. Officials urge no further delays.
Massachusetts figures lauded Senator Hoar for an Worcester speech at the Clark Summer School. He challenged Norton’s anti war stance, arguing intellectual equality with Norton and urging steadfast resolve as war ends. He invoked Israel Putnam to illustrate decisive action.
The war loan subscriptions exceed 1.25 billion dollars with the 200 million dollar limit ending today at 3 pm. Washington projections show subscriptions overshooting the total by far, illustrating strong public support as small investors join despite lower returns.
A York City ordinance proposes forcing jet railroads and street lines to provide free rides to passengers who board after seats are filled. A display sign would warn when cars are full and latecomers ride free until seated. The idea, likely to be tested in New York, aims to reform boarding by charging double fare to those who crowd into cars.
In the wake of the war the nation faces dangers in peace as public mood and imperial ambitions shape settlement terms. The piece warns of domestic resistance to outside interference, stresses American resolve, and weighs Spain’s defeat, Dewey’s handling, and Cuba and Philippines territories along with public sentiment and potential conflicts.
The Observant Citizen notes former New York Mayor William L. Strom visiting for private business after a reform career tied to a Tammany victory. He appeared well and smiled when asked about the Tammany regime.
Cecil Brown leaves his career and home to seek a life apart but returns after years with memories and the dream of a girl named Amy. He finds his way back to the city, reunites with his old love, and marries her, introducing his sister Jennie to his wife and daughter.
The Post announces a weekly short story contest with ten dollar prize for first, five for second, and two dollars each for four others. Entries must be 700 to 1000 words, on one side of the paper, with full name and address, prepaid return postage, and folded manuscripts. Only women readers may enter.
The notice lists daily menu items Breakfast includes sliced oranges Wheatlet with Cream Broiled Oysters on Toast Baked Potatoes Graham Gems Beef Hash Coffee Lunch features Mambory Steak Potato Salad Soda and Cream Tartar Biscuits Tea Cakes Olives Cocoa Dinner offers Mock Bisque Soup Rolled Flank of Beef Spaghetti Parsnips and Steamed Fruit Pudiog Also includes practical oyster and sauce instructions and a recipe for mock bisque soup Also mentions Miss Flora E Chapman 64 West Rutland Square and large oysters
A note from June 2 highlights newly furnished surroundings at the Springs The Kensington. The brief mentions a personal oven and season address tent Bu with fragmented references to Fetaw and Ha Wer, indicating a placeholder or garbled OCR of a local notice.
The piece discusses summer fashion with emphasis on taffeta skirts and lace trimmed petticoats as foundations for dresses. It mentions muslin or cambric lingerie and dainty flouncing bits, then shifts to meal planning and household costs for four to five persons, with a request for readers to send in communications to Cooking Faster at the Post in Boston.
The Boston Post offers a five dollar weekly prize for the best three meal bill of fare from a single day. Entries must be brief like a menu with preparation directions for each dish. Follow daily past examples. Meals may be labeled breakfast dinner and the like.
A collection of quips and witticisms from various papers. Jokes touch on battles with Spain in Dewey era, gas and water meters, creditors, and the sinews of war. Humorous lines from Puck Philadelphia North American and others showcase light relief amid world events.
The trolley party trend, started in major cities, grows in Brooklyn and suburban towns as residents hire a car with conductor and motor man for an evening. Refreshments are optional. Boston may follow after 120000 families read the Post story next Sunday.
A devotional verse praising divine protection and national unity. The text honors God, the nation, and the flag, invoking the cross and sovereign blessing. Named author James Yeames appears at the end.
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