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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1905
Page
7
Daily publication notice dated July 20 1905 from Post Publishing Co Boston lists subscription rates and office address at 259 Washington Street.
The article discusses sun spots as potential breaks in the photosphere allowing sun heat to reach Earth. It notes scientists’ theories linking solar activity to terrestrial heat and examines the challenge of proving a significant Earth impact. The text observes spots moving across the sun as summer warmth appears to ease.
The Knights of Honor join Royal Arcanum in reforming assessment plans for insurance as membership ages, noting systems that work for youth and maturity fail in old age. The article warns against rushing to label fraternal groups failures while affirming the underlying principle.
The text argues that fraternal life insurance has offered low rates to many men during their early development and that paying higher assessments later to secure principal at death is fair. It compares this to fire insurance, noting protection is limited to what the premium covers and that renewed payments are needed when terms change and risk increases.
The Legislature weighs a proposed general statute to let steam railroad companies purchase and control street railways in Massachusetts. Foreign firms seek access while Massachusetts corporations are denied. The issue hinges on whether a regulated monopoly benefits the public, and demands full public discussion before any decision.
The article notes Russia and Japan bluffing in public as M Witte and Baron Hayashi hint at hard terms. It expects the Portsmouth meeting to proceed on business lines with a precise, commercial end, while each side signals willingness to fight on if necessary.
In Constantinople, Stealthy Steve attends Rah Rah Hoohray’s trial for attempting to murder Agatha Parkenlard. The sleuth checks a photo found on the dead man, linking him to A P and W W and tracing motives toward a larger murder plot.
A. C. Brighton reports Stealthy Steve declines the Republican mayoral bid for Boston saying he will pursue a sure thing when entering politics. The exchange includes quips about crocodile tears and a figure of speech remark, with readers from Malden Dedham Dedham and Dorchester weighing in.
Weather notes report 46 degree low as cold wave moves east. Smelt fishing starts along the north shore near Beachmont. Dog devotion story ties to a pursuit along the Saugus River. Boston area items include bathing at Nahant Revere Beach and a parish picnic at Centennial Grove July 27. Local officials discuss Fitchburg division grade crossings in Somerville. Deputy chiefs appointed at Nantasket State reservation fire dept. Haunting cultural notes cover a Hebrew political club in Malden and pianist George J. Durgan’s new ballad One of the Many.
Jack Raymond and Ed plot to feign a fatal accident to learn which of three women loves Ed. Ed sends notices to Belle Whitney and Amy Colby, while Jack debates his own love. A surprise flower gift from Ed reveals true feelings and resolves the dilemma at last.
Local ad lists Beech-Nut Bacon and Dr. Beef tins for 25 cents each, Vienna sausage and frankfurters, Boned Chicken options, Potted Ham and Tongue, Potted Chicken and Turkey, Boneless Ham in small and large sizes, and Rolled Ox Tongue with prices ranging from 12 to 1.00 dollars. The ad also mentions SEA Good Things at I Rigi Friges and SEA Can.
The reader questions the meaning behind a side thrust to the face and figure and notes the meandering use of the term soubrette as a polite description.
In a light exchange the host jokes about money no object and a 200 year old cello. The guest counters by offering to fetch a brand new instrument if needed.
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