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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1918
Page
9
A man delivers a letter and a six inch stone figure with a carved head found in a garden. The writer compares it to an infant sphinx and suggests sending the specimen to the Smithsonian Institution for study while noting the unsociable older sphinx nearby.
A Missouri man James failed to pay $5 weekly alimony to his ex wife Susan after divorce. Court calculated $1700 total back pay, he could not meet it, and chose jail. Judge warned debts can grow faster than savings if not paid.
The column recalls St Swithin's Day weather prophecies with a 40 day tally from July 16 1917 showing only 20 percent rain. It reports on peat fuel at Robe Martyn's yard in North Beverly, coastal fishing with a rake on Plum Island, and local clergy and guardsmen. It also mentions Cleveland taxi drivers, Maine crow patterns, and a U S food administration woodsman program with local impacts.
Barbara Lawton schemes to break off a romance with Frank Paige by pretending to accept his proposal for sport. After months of feigned engagement and a soldier’s enlistment, she confesses the truth as Frank departs for training, leaving only a ring as a memento of the hoax.
Secretary McAdoo extends government war risk insurance to seamen in the coastwise service. Masters officers and crews will be insured for loss of life injury or capture due to war risks. The move broadens coverage beyond vessels trading across the Atlantic and reflects submarines near U S shores.
The Shipping Board pledges 92 transports of 12 000 tons each to be completed and in water this year as part of wartime construction. Over a million fighting men have crossed to France using available sea transport facilities. Domestic passenger ships are employed, alien enemy vessels are repurposed, and new ships add to capacity. The guardian escort system has kept losses low in dangerous sea passages. Looking toward peace, we can foresee two great achievements.
A historic dispatch notes a great fleet of fast vessels now serving in war will mobilize resources of commerce. The report emphasizes strategic power and economic impact of naval superiority.
The President vetoes an agricultural bill setting a 2.40 dollar wheat price, arguing it overstates support for farmers and raises flour costs. He opposes government guarantees for cotton prices as a large surplus looms, warning against industrial and agricultural profiteering.
President Wilson greeted President Poincare with expressions of memory and gratitude, praising France for the heroism and endurance shown in the war. The nation celebrated Bastille Day to honor France and to show unity with its ally to the end.
The article notes a nearly month long pause in Germany’s feared drive as ministerial turmoil and censorship are cited. Allies leverage downtime for rest and reinforcements while Ludendorff says the pause readies a new spring offensive, with Allied commanders viewing the delay as advantageous this year.
Baden state parliament weighs a resolution urging the Grand Duchy to press imperial authorities to halt aerial bombardment of nonfront towns. Deputy Narun argues attacks behind the front harm civilians, while noting Allied raids have caused real military damage and that German towns have suffered as well.
A newspaper notice reads for sale a second-hand work horse. The writer questions age as the measure of second-handedness and notes the animal as fearless and prone to bolting, preferring to walk rather than risk a horse that runs at no provocation.
Birthday bio brief recalls Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn born in Leiden on July 15 1606. The Dutch painter rose from a prosperous family to study art, live in Amsterdam, wed Saskia, and produce enduring images. His wealth and collection faded after wars, Saskia’s death, and market shifts. he died in 1669 leaving Night Watch and other masterworks.
A wartime poem by Walt Mason from 1918 reflects Colorado scenery and hills set against headlines of World War I. It contrasts peaceful landscapes with patriotic calls to action, praising American troops and denigrating enemy forces while seeking a companion to share the moment.
The account recalls John of Luxemburg’s aunt urging fidelity, but he chose cash for Joan’s release, delivering her to Arras in October 1430. She faced imprisonment, with brief kindness from guards at Le Crotoy, visits from Abbeville maidens, and a statue nearby commemorating French triumphs, ending with a note on France’s birth from a woman’s heart.
The painting titled Watch is housed in the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam in a dedicated darkened room where only its lighted surface is visible, highlighting the artwork’s details.
Readers ask about a projected tunnel under the English Channel in the 1880s and why it was halted. The exchange also answers questions on current metal values for war work, travel distances Boston to Newport, and pronunciation guides for vaudeville laundry and umberella.
In 1743 boxing rounds with rests were first formalized. John Broughton became the first champion and remained unbeaten for 138 years. He was finally defeated by a butcher named Slack after a quarrel.
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