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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1917
Page
8
Subscription rates and postal notes for the Boston Post Publishing Co include daily and Sunday options with Canada and foreign pricing. The page repeats addresses and payment instructions and ends with Burns verse from Bruce's Address.
The State confirms Dr. Thomas J. Barrett of Worcester for reappointment to the Board of Dental Examiners. After brief objections a hearing dismissed concerns, and 25 investigation tests supported his retention. The Post joins other distinguished figures in congratulating him.
American steel representatives in Washington reach a unanimous understanding to place all steel works output at the government's disposal at prices fixed by the Federal Trade Commission. The deal promises fair profits under proper conditions and aids war preparation including merchant fleet steel needs. The Shipping Board may begin contracting for steel vessels.
The piece marks the 128th anniversary of the Bastille fall, praising the French Revolution as a start to Europe’s regeneration. It notes France and the United States as allies in World War I style struggle, with American citizen soldiers fighting alongside France and shared just cause.
A Kaiser backed measure aims to add equal franchise to Prussia's new electoral law. Currently the House of Deputies uses property based three class suffrage, giving the rich outsized influence. The reform seeks to remove class bias and create a fairer voting system.
The speaker argues that despite claims of equitable Prussian rule, voting inequalities persist in Reichstag matters and responsible parliamentary government remains untouched. The remark labels Prussia's reforms as a temporary sop.
The piece argues Mexico’s turmoil easing after seven years of upheaval. It cites Fletcher in Washington praising Carranza’s government and Herbert Browne noting Americans in Mexico City sensing Carranza will pull through. It questions past war talk and praises Wilson’s Mexican policy.
The article argues the U S government knows neutrals ship cotton to Germany for explosives harming allies. It predicts an export embargo or stricter limits on neutral cotton to reduce supplies, easing domestic prices though hitting the South. It notes war measures must burden some regions and calls cotton growers to accept lower prices for the national good.
The Governor appoints Henry B. Endicott to the newly created Food Administration post. His leadership with the Massachusetts Committee on Public Safety and his role representing Hoover ensures inter department cooperation. The office has broad authority over food production and distribution and is expected to perform with confidence and capability.
Birthdate July 14 1602 in Abruzzi Italy. Mazarin became Italian by birth and rose to French power via Richelieu entering royal service. He served Louis XIII and, as regent, helped steer France to victory in the Thirty Years War resulting in the Peace of Westphalia. He patronized Descartes Balzac Corneille and others.
Lemuel asks how to coax a fireless cooker to cook after selling his coal range. The columnist jokes about trying coal or wood fires under the device, notes lack of firsthand experience, and suggests seeking sewing circle guidance while lampooning the device's name.
Charles S. Sargent, director of the Arnold Arboretum in Boston, urges the acquisition of 75 more acres in Forest Hills and Jamaica Plain to extend planting efforts. The piece also notes immigrant citizen classes in Boston, a narrow gauge railroad safety claim, Salem business relocations, Wakefield’s 93 year old veteran, Winthrop’s oldest citizen, and new women railroad guards in Mansfield.
In a wartime tale, Helen mourns Dick’s departure to the front and falls for Harry. Dick serves with his regiment while Helen begins nursing duty with the Red Cross. A reconciliation seems possible when Dick learns Helen has enlisted, proving true patriotism and love endure.
A Brookline writer letters Newt to question non skid bath soap and Protective Bean Enamel. He suggests packaging two bars with a small enamel bottle for a dollar and warns of potential dangers if soap falls to sidewalks or is used as makeup.
The record lists Boston temperatures for July 14 with highs of 95 in 1873 92 in 1879 91 in 1902 and 90 in 1905 and a coldest of 56 in 1895. Rain is noted for this date in the period.
Readers ask about travel rules for Canada during war. Advice notes that American citizens may visit Canada without passports but Canadian born residents abroad should carry birth certificates. British or Canadian subjects in the US need passports to visit Newfoundland.
A London auction basin reveals three Riccio ink stands from around 1500 selling for over 50 000 dollars. Two pieces fetched 16 275 dollars each, and 19 425 dollars for the third. The ink stands depict Andromeda and conch shell, attributed to Andrea Riccio, a Padua sculptor.
Dick finds Helen at a hospital porch where she has started a letter to him. She reads aloud a plea for forgiveness as he reveals himself. They marry, and devote themselves to each other and to Uncle Sam.
Poem by Walt Mason from 1917 urges resilience during hard times. It praises Abraham Lincoln and historians who view optimism as a strength, noting that cheerful storytelling helped endure despair and satire.
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