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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1919
Page
18
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The article notes the illness of President Wilson, the desire for his swift recovery, and the belief by Dr Grayson that his condition is a brief rest period. It emphasizes the importance of his health for the country and world during the readjustment period.
Investigation shows Lieutenant Hard Boiled Smith was not at Fort Jay on Governor's Island New York as claimed. The piece notes that the charge and the alleged mistreatment of American prisoners in France may be mishandled or misrepresented and calls for verification before punishment.
The article notes no unanimous approval for the streetcar strike by Boston residents. It suggests a shift back to trains and walking, citing suburban trains crowded but efficient, cheaper fares, and faster speeds, contributing to altered commuting habits.
The Post urges men in the service to hold their war insurance and convert it within five years after the war to endowments or twenty payment life. It notes many demobilized men are not maintaining payments, despite the seemingly good rates and strong backing of the United States. The piece questions why men would neglect this valuable asset and highlights government guarantees.
The piece calls for an urgent educational drive to save soldiers and sailors from harming themselves and jeopardizing their futures, questioning whether enough thought is given to the issue and urging immediate action.
Representatives of Austria hold the terms for admission to the new balance of powers, to be formally accepted within a fortnight. The pact includes a large financial burden with a 30 year repayment plan, limits on a reduced army, and restitution of art treasures and livestock seized during the war to Italy and neighboring nations. Austria is expected to sign, following Germany’s example.
The American Red Cross reports that over half a million soldiers and sailors families receive aid nationwide. In fourteen months headquarters records show 6,863,000 dollars spent on relief, with ongoing welfare support through advice and guidance benefiting dependent women and children and the broader community.
A Boston driven report notes the U S Bureau of Labor Statistics figures on strikes and lockouts over three years. It highlights 1 102 418 strikers last year and Boston ranking fourth in 1918, with 6206 strikes in the April 1917 to November 1918 period and a shift toward arbitration.
The article argues that Senators declining President Wilson's invitation to discuss the peace treaty are helping the Executive. It notes those same Senators once complained they were not kept informed and now refuse to meet with Wilson, giving him useful ammunition.
Washington correspondent cites Senator Wadsworth as saying air service will be virtually wiped out after September 1 1919 due to sharply cut army appropriations. He notes Congress reduced the army bill and blamed economy measures for eliminating air operations and affecting other services.
The piece denounces a betrayal of the nation to keep pace in military aviation and argues the need for a coordinated air service for army and navy remains pressing, lamenting if past Congress had blocked it.
A report highlights rising U S grain stocks and flour production from mid 1918 to May 1919, while Congress debates a food conservation law to curb fermented beverages. The contradiction between surpluses and the new prohibition law is described as an anomaly.
The piece lists sightings and comments on figures like William Hohenzollerh at Oyster Bay with Roosevelt, Andrew J. Volstead, John Louis ONeil, Thomas Fortune Ryan, Ambassador Jusserand’s honors, Leonard Wood, and others. It mentions stock moves, naval art, and socialite jewelry, plus White and Wanamaker connections.
The Boston Post’s popularity in Waltham is rising due to the daily feature One Hundred Condensed Novels. Local newsdealers Flannery Bros W N Towne EB 8 Ball and W J Mahoney report strong reader demand and hold the Boston Post in reserve for customers.
A Philadelphia chemist claims to have invented a machine that manufactures gold and plans to sell it directly to the public. The piece envisions sweeping social change with widespread wealth, predicting no need for agents and a future where money becomes as common as straw hats. The author hints at personal interest in acquiring the device while noting the inventor’s motive may be to sell for cash.
A Bay State paper reprints odd classified lines including fresh fish and Angora rabbit for sale, two six room cottages and a sedan for 675 dollars. A Boston area fire report notes water effects and two fire departments containing flames in a damaged building. A cook and shoe blacking job ad seeks a skilled applicant with a good salary for the right man.
An old Brockton reader recalls Bill the meek brakeman in a yard who is blamed for every mishap. When a freight car speeds toward others and its brake fails Bill shouts I will not be blamed while a yard foreman urges him to jump. Bill survives the mishap.
The Oldest Inhabitant cites Boston weather on July 22 with 94 in 1900s and 82 in 1917 as official highs. He recalls a record cold of 46 in 1874 and notes no rainfall on this date in the last decade.
A historical overview recalls early flying experiments from the balloon to Peter's Patent and other dream devices. It notes balloons’ dependence on wind, the use of trail ropes to cushion landings, and the persistent hope for engine powered craft, citing Darwin’s prophetic lines about steam and the air chariot.
In a mosaic of vignettes from early 20th century Boston life, readers share observations on Prohibition era beer, fashion from worn stockings to silk garments, and local infrastructure. The East Boston tunnel reopening, a House debate anecdote about recognizing speakers, a Cambridge soldier's taxi fare during a strike, and profiles of old New England residents punctuate a day’s social and civic chatter.
Readers ask about which film idols are active this season. Kerrigan will be in films, Costello is not, Bushman not currently acting but may return. The second letter asks whether rosin is spelled with a capital or not and explains rosin as a resin obtained from turpentine from a long leaf pine.
The Essex Institute in Salem houses a large seafaring relic collection along with manuscripts portraits and a fine library. It attracts thousands of visitors yearly and serves as a major museum of historical objects.
A 89 mile each way journey via Everett Lynnfield Topsfield and Newburyport makes a comfortable same day return trip feasible with a good car. Hampton Beach lies about eight miles farther on the same route.
The expression predates Will Carleton and likely stems from late 18th to early 19th century Boston. A common theory links it to the city’s Beacon Hill area where the city’s poorhouse stood behind or beyond the hill, making the trek “over the hill” to poverty.
The question argues the president leaves the country only when offshore beyond three miles. Legal interpretation notes the president remains on United States territory while aboard a vessel, shaping sovereignty and jurisdiction discussions.
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