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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1919
Page
12
The Boston Post prints a condensed study of Homer’s Odyssey arranged by Professor William Fenwick Harris. The excerpt follows Telemachus’s journey through Nestor and Menelaus to the Phaeacians, Odysseus’s arrival, and his tale of trials from Troy to Ithaca, including Nausicaa and the final return home.
The Iliad and the Odyssey captivated readers across ages as epic romances and early novels. The Greeks sparked modern civilization by shaping prose form and literary criticism, with debates on the Homeric Problem advancing biblical and literary scholarship.
The article recounts Odysseus ten years after Troy's fall, detailing his wanderings, Penelope fending off suitors, and Telemachus' search. It notes the Iliad ends with Hector's death, while the Odyssey centers on Odysseus, his return, and the resolution of his household.
Bowdoin College alumni plan to fund and build a 60 foot auxiliary schooner at Boothbay Harbor for Professor Donald B. MacMillan to use on an Arctic Ocean expedition. The vessel designed for ice fields will be seaworthy, require fewer than ten crew, and accompany a two to three year explorative mission under the National Geographic Society.
New York July 21 The marine engineers break off talks with the Shipping Board and American Steamship Association joining firemen oilers cooks and water tenders on a two week old strike. Railroad tug crews walk out threatening broader disruption to coal transport from New York to New England.
Summer fashion note highlights the combined smock and skirt look for women. Describes king blue tricolette skirts with matching georgette smocks and black embroidery as practical summer attire. Mentions Boston evening wear and requests for Saugus branch service, dated July 21 1919 from Maplewood.
A reader urges Boston and Maine to add evening and Sunday service on the Saugus branch to relieve Everett terminal congestion. He proposes a 12 ride ticket and a late night theatre train from North Station, noting wide local support across Maplewood Linden Faulkner Ferry Street Bell Rock West Everett and nearby areas.
Representative Huddleston accused bituminous coal operators of nationwide propaganda to frighten the public into buying coal at current prices. He cited weak domestic demand and extortionate pricing as the cause as the House rules committee considered a proposed congressional investigation. decision reserved.
Washington July 21 Colonel Samuel T Ansell former acting judge advocate general of the army resigned his post today as Secretary Baker accepted the resignation. Ansell said he will continue his campaign for a radical revision of the army courts martial system.
New York July 21 proprietors of Coney Island seaside resorts warn continued rain will ruin their season. Six days of wet weather and restrictions have cost restaurateurs and attraction managers about 5 million dollars, with bathhouse operators noting surf bathing nearly suspended due to the downpour.
The downpour soaked pedestrians at luncheon as a 6.6 inch total rainpile mounted since last Tuesday. Forecaster warns of more rain with rare sun, while a Newark bricklayer, out of work a week and fearing 34 more days of rain, ends his life citing St Swithin superstition.
The late A Paul Keith held $217 800 in Liberty bonds beyond holdings as president of theater companies. His personal estate totaled $2 663 511 and real estate $1 207 245. Excludes non Massachusetts real estate. miscellaneous stocks and bonds were $577 324.84 with most remaining tied to his business.
Today at 10 30 a m the Public Service Commission holds a public hearing on a proposed fare increase for Middlesex and Boston street railway. Afternoon outings include Dorchester Board of Trade to Nantasket with dinner at 6 20 p m and Hanover Trust Company workers at 2 45 p m Nantasket. Evening meetings feature South End Post American Legion at Franklin schoolhouse Washington near Dover and Old Dorchester Post American Legion at G A R Hall Park street.
Representative Mann of Illinois, former leader of Republican forces in the last Congress, appeared on the House floor in Washington after two months. He said ill health forced his break and declined any leadership role, stating he was there to observe only.
Senator Kenyon of Iowa testifies in Washington that packers have organized a vast propaganda campaign to defeat his bill for federal control of the meat industry. He shows telegrams and letters from supporters while Congress is flooded with responses to League of Packers propaganda. Senator Sherman of Illinois warns other industries fear the Kenyon Plan could extend licenses.
Mrs William Klinch of Torrington Connecticut recommends Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood builder for anemia and digestive relief. She describes personal recovery from sour stomach insomnia and fatigue after using the remedy and urges others to try it. Pills cost 50 cents a box with six for $2.50 and can be mailed from Schenectady New York alongside a free booklet.
A dieting advertisement promises weekly weight loss of one to five pounds by following simple steps. It claims deep breathing, modest Korein intake, thorough chewing, and regular weigh ins lead to gradual reductions of thirty to eighty pounds with health and vitality gains. Oil of kerein capsules are sold at prewar prices.
The article attacks anti aging prejudice and offers a DIY wash using saxolite and witch hazel. It claims immediate improvement, smoother skin, and a refreshed feel, suggesting most commercial products are unsatisfactory and costly. It frames the method as harmless and easily made by any woman.
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