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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1922
Page
6
The Boston Post lists postal rates for domestic and foreign subscriptions, including daily and Sunday mixes, with Canada pricing details. It notes offices in Boston and editorial staff, plus distribution and advertising contacts.
Judge Thomas P. Riley of the district court ordered a Wakefield man, convicted of cruelty and neglect of his horse, to sleep in the horse’s stall for two nights and turn the animal to pasture. Police termed the sentence a joke, but the judge claimed he would enforce a harsher alternative if needed.
The Philadelphia mayor vetoed a city council resolution to move the Liberty Bell to Chicago for a Pageant of Progress. The piece argues the bell should stay at Independence Hall to honor its history and avoid transportation risks, praising Moore for protecting a national symbol.
Public opinion centers on Newberryism in Michigan as candidates seek to stop Senator Townsend. Major John G. Emery argues the issue remains vital and could influence Townsend’s renomination and the Democratic outcome. He notes large election spending may not win future offices and the Michigan test may echo nationally.
Margot Asquith dismisses Americans while Sir Auckland Geddes at the British Embassy in Washington praises US insight. Geddes warns visitors to the United States to keep their mouths closed as England lags in achievement, shocking London audiences with his blunt claim of England's relative status.
A reflection on national identity and how a country is viewed by others. The speaker notes the value of occasional humility and acceptance of external judgments as a catalyst for self examination.
The piece asserts railroad officials err in refusing direct talks with shop workers while the strike continues. It argues the Railroad Labor Board cannot settle disputes and that outside negotiation is valid to maintain order, protect people and property, and avoid prolonged disruption. The author stresses both sides should meet.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld a new law taxing all coal mined in the state, a decision the author argues may be overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. The piece critiques the rationale, warns of interstate tax conflicts, and emphasizes constitutional export tax protections. It asserts the federal court should overturn the Pennsylvania ruling and preserve the national economic union.
Cambridge park commissioners condition permit for next Sunday's game on no money being collected at the event. The city solicitor reviews the 1920 law prohibiting admission fees and any collection at sports, urging strict adherence and no evasion.
A WWI era shell exploded in Watertown New York killing eight children. The piece warns that many shells remain in homes brought back from France by relatives. It urges expert examination of any such shells to avoid deadly mistakes.
The Sphinx column offers a quip about making the best of every situation. It notes that time will follow rules and that even the worst moments can feel less harsh when a wise approach is adopted.
A reader asks if police are required by law or policy to chew gum while taking tickets at dances. The letter jokes about gum use and cites a long aside on curiosity and mischief, ending with a reflective note on teamwork and unseen helpers in life.
The column links last summer’s Boston weather to a 40 day forecast and recalls St. Swithin’s lore. It celebrates Mr and Mrs Lay’s 74th anniversary, collects clover luck tales, debates Mohawk Trail history, and praises John Alden’s Pilgrim home. It contrasts Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, noting their impact and public images.
The Sunday Post outlines the Short Story Competition rules requiring original work. Submissions must be new creations and not copied or imitated from any publication.
The notice states no stories will be returned unless accompanied by a self addressed stamped envelope and asks recipients to retain a copy of the story sent. It emphasizes clients must provide SASE to receive material.
A young thief known as The Burnt Moth leaves a crime plagued path after meeting Martin Leonard in a city park. He helps Sada reform through kindness, privacy, and legal dignity, leading to a marriage that restores her faith and marks a second spring in their lives. The piece also comments on fundamental national duties and labor protections.
The American Federation of Labor president challenges the proclamation as impractical and says it undermines workers' rights. He argues for stronger enforcement of protections and urges broader negotiation with labor groups.
The oldest inhabitant notes Boston's July 1 temperatures reaching 86 in 1878 and 94 in 1874 with a coldest 57 in 1877. He adds no rain on this date in the past decade except 1919 1920 and 1921, reflecting dry years.
The item notes Mme Prest, once a housemaid, becoming a member of the Austrian Parliament. It highlights her influence as a creator of rhymes and a beloved American author figure whose works shaped children’s taste, referencing a 1922 Public Ledger Company copyright.
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