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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1917
Page
8
Rates list for one year six months and shorter terms for U S Canada and foreign delivery. Sunday Post options include daily and Sunday bundles with Canada pricing. Boston district postage adds one cent per copy. Sender risk for money orders checks payable to POST PUBLISHING CO.
Public notice from Edwin A. Grozier editor and publisher lists contact details at 1383 Main for subscriptions and advertising. It warns that ads expire and will discontinue if the Post is not available from newsdealer or newsboy. requests notification if unavailable.
The Boston Post asserts it holds the nation’s biggest daily mountain circulation, stating its prominence in the newspaper industry as acknowledged by The Fourth Estate.
The excerpt lists officers and crew from Burke Kelly and Shea calling out the dead in a grim roll call from the Maine disaster. Burke Kelly and Shea lament the casualties while honoring the fallen sailors and Marines from various ranks on the ship and its boats.
The President settles a dispute between Chairman Denman of the Shipping Board and General Goethals of the fleet corporation. Goethals will build the ships while Denman will operate them once finished, with Denman approving all contracts. The arrangement aims to avert a potential crisis and unite efforts for the nation’s best interests.
Women workers are entering Bridgeport munition plants making cartridges and shells for the Allies and the United States. They operate milling machines lathes drills and planers and are proving skilled at tasks requiring light touch and precise eye.
In the war on the western front cavalry has proved largely useless. France plans to detach horses and form infantry battalions and brigades from cavalry regiments, prompting mixed reactions from officers and soldiers.
The dismounted cuirassier regiments transformed into footmen and fought effectively for France at the Laffaux Mill. The text notes the emergence of “horse marines” and suggests foot cavalry, though new, could prove worthwhile if it performs well.
In a sweeping shift, the Kaiser edges toward autocracy as the crown prince, von Hindenburg, and von Ludendorff push the chancellor aside. The article argues peace is unattainable while the Hohenzollerns rule and calls for democratic intervention and removal of the throne.
New York food officials report wide loaf weights across 650 bakeries with 5 to 15 cent price variations for a pound loaf and 7 to 14 ounce ranges for 5 cent loaves. Commissioner Hartigan argues for bread by weight to restore fairness and competitive quality and price.
The War Department chooses Camp Devens at Ayer to honor Civil War Brig. Gen. Charles Devens. The Massachusetts patriot’s name gains a temporary yet inspiring memorial as New England troops prepare for service abroad.
In a humorous reply, Newton Newkirk discusses a Plymouth Rock hen’s bare appearance and playful fashion advice. He notes chickens may ignore conventions and even suggests shellac and summer fox fur for the old bird while observing that young ladies also wear warm furs to stay stylish.
Napoleon Gomo narrates a digressive tale from St. Albans Vermont about Joe Banyear a crippled boy who finds happiness through hope and a father figure. The piece blends dialect prose with reflections on poverty debt and resilience as Hawkin the mortgage holder and others complicate daily life.
Lieutenant Morize of the French mission will address Harvard Summer School students on Officers and Soldiers in the Present War. He will discuss battlefield work and deliver the lecture at a public afternoon session.
The column notes Boston Public Library room for enlisted men in a State extension course in French with a $1 or $2 registration. It highlights Col Timothy L. Connolly recruiting for the Home Guard in Roxbury, veteran John Weatherstone, and a public convention dispute over advertising committee hearings. Also mentions Vermont guardsmen Lyndon and Earle Colby, navy recreation plans, twin recruits from Old Town Maine, a famous Brockton area mill, Boston and Maine locomotive No. 916 with flags, naval reserve marching in Cambridge, Harvard crew reunion at New Rochelle, and a gas helmet pollution issue near Somerville.
An unnamed narrator recalls an early morning search for birds among ash dumps and marshes. Observing workers and farmers, she ponders whether beauty and song persist amid toil, awakening a sense that life can sing even in harsh places and change hearts.
A discussion of ancient Roman silver and gold finds across Europe cites the Hildesheim treasure in the Berlin Museum and other famed hoards. It notes 30 pieces including a drinking bowl and crater, the Bosco Reale collection in Louvre, and treasures in Paris and London museums.
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls Boston July records, citing official figures: highs of 92 in 1872 91 in 1874 93 in 1879 and 1890 90 in 1893 95 in 1900 93 in 1901 and 92 in 1912. The coldest for the date was 54 in 1878 and 1884.
In 1917 Walt Mason receives anonymous criticisms of his war rhymes and antiwar ballads. Readers condemn his stance but withhold signatures. He taunts critics to reveal their names before he continues writing about war and society.
A vivid account of Violet and companions arriving for a casual ocean side house party after a long telegram invitation. The narrator describes travel, attire, and a violet satin frock with a surplice sleeve blouse, georgette blouse, decorative barpin, and a hip emphasizing belt with jet buckles.
The piece highlights trends in coats hats and accessories. It notes sleeveless coats as novelty tall hat crowns periwinkle cloaks leather card cases broad sash belts tulle hats and beige with white as smart. Frocks show sparse fur trim and gingham pairs with white pique.
A homemaking tip suggests a moth ball substitute using one ounce each of cinnamon cloves nutmeg mace caraway seeds and tonquin beans or orris root. Mix and place in small bags among clothes. Also teaspoon salt in frosting sugar prevents grain. Lucy Lee Cambridge address noted.
A Chicago based note from a worker named Pete describes emery wheel accidents and lifelong exposure risks in brass finishing. The writer urges Mary to publish to help boys and girls, recalling inspectors and a factory commission official who highlighted child labor abuses and smuggling to hide underage workers.
To the Editor requests explanation of how deep or high the air above Earth’s surface is, inviting discussion on atmospheric layers and altitude concepts. The brief asks for scientific clarification in a concise, reader-friendly reply.
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