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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1910
Page
8
The Boston Post published by Post Publishing Co. July 23 1910 issue from Boston Massachusetts includes daily news briefs and local notices. The office at 259 Washington Street remains the publication hub for this daily edition.
The Sunday Post rates: One year 2.50, six months 1.25, three months 65 cents, per copy 9 cents for Canada. Postage and handling details show 6.00 for ten months and various fractions. Entered second class matter in Boston. All money sent at sender's risk. do not send cash. Checks and money orders payable to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
The Daily Post offers mail delivery across the United States and territories for 25e per month and the Sunday Post for 2 fe per month. Subscribers may change addresses as needed. Editors list Mass Sunday Financial Sporting and contact numbers, with all subscriptions to be paid in advance and discontinued after expiry.
An early Eden visit by Taft or a close associate angered Bar Harbor locals who felt the president favored the rich summer crowd. The protest prompted some acknowledgment, but the damage may be done as rural Maine communities resent the perceived aloofness. The Eden vote itself may not swing Maine, yet widespread discontent could impact the state’s sentiment toward the administration.
Boston will welcome the Associated Advertising Clubs of America in 1911, expecting a thousand or more prominent advertising minds. The city plans to showcase attractions, ensure grand reception, and present itself as the leading venue from Passamaquoddy to the Golden Gate.
The census indicates rapid urban growth across the nation with rural areas lagging. Providence accounts for about half Rhode Island's increase, while Chattanooga nearly doubles and Jackson, Mississippi triples. North and South show urban gains, with the West and Southwest remaining sparsely populated. Overall, a record growth of the American population is indicated.
General Leonard Wood arrives in Washington to become chief of staff and weighs air power options. He favors dirigible balloons for military observation and scouting due to their ability to map enemy positions, while noting that airplanes face high starting and landing constraints. He warns that aviation is still in its infancy and Zeppelin airships have suffered major failures.
The passage notes planes have faced fatal outcomes due to faulty guidance and calls for solving air-flight problems across commercial and military spheres without heed to General Wood's opinions.
A plea for stronger policing of Boston Common and the Public Garden. The author argues open spaces in the city center must be safe at all hours for thousands of visitors especially women, insisting authorities must provide adequate protection regardless of policing method. Public opinion will tolerate no less.
A Sunday drowning record warns of calamitous losses this year, including the man who rocked the boat and innocent canoeists. It stresses that even swimmers can be overpowered by cramps, and urges foreseen precautions for bathers.
The Finance Commission urges Boston to end the expensive middleman system in street lighting. It backs spending 310000 to buy 12000 inverted mantle lights with automatic controls, forecasting 330000 in six years and eventual city ownership. Contract with current provider ends February 1, 1911. council action is urged promptly.
A compact note features Newton Newkirk and a quip about guarding speech. It references the Sphinx and a maxim urging restraint in talk. The piece frames a witty cultural tidbit with classic proverbial tone.
Somnambula Wakeful from Wakefield writes to Newton claiming a future marriage after sleeping with wedding cake. She insists fate chose him, urges a quick date, while Newton replies cautiously, joking about superstition and caution before rushing into matrimony. He warns against hasty decisions and hints at doubt about the dream.
Washington rumors swirl around Charlton a young American who killed his wife in Italy and fled to the United States. The State Department must treat him as any fugitive and pursue extradition despite claims of influence with the administration. Italy prosecutes foreign murderers but the US should not permit double standards.
Max Henry Newman of Boston criticizes the city for seeking 95 000 dollars to widen Union Park street for cathedral visibility arguing the elevated structure must be removed first to truly improve the view. He questions the benefit if partial steps do not complete the whole project. The letter is dated July 22.
A letter from N. Y. South Fitchburg complains that his lifelong goat has been taken by The Business Man who runs a daily “Little Memoir.” The writer mocks the money cycle phrases and laments the loss, hoping the thief treats the animal well.
A playful challenge from the Boston Post seeks the length and width of a hoop and whether a hole defines the hoop. The plea calls on the Sphinx to explain measurements, structure, and the fate of the hole when the hoop is busted, ending with a prompt about the fourth dimension.
The Boston Post presents a series of official photographs from Oberammergau's world famous Passion Play. This installment, No 29, shows scenes and characters performed by peasants. Visitors this summer included many devout Americans.
Pilate refuses to condemn Jesus and sends him to King Herod Judea who is in Jerusalem. Herod, amused by Jesus, asks for a miracle but Jesus stays silent. Herod clothes Jesus in royal robes and taunts him, while the priests press for condemnation. Herod declines to act, citing lack of clear fault.
Two young men of about 20 write seeking guidance after a misunderstanding with two sisters aged 19 and 17. They describe themselves as well placed and popular with girls, note the sisters refused them at a band concert, and ask for counsel on handling the situation without further sanction or insult.
The Post publishes a long running Passion Play photo series starting Saturday June 25 with portraits of Anton Lang as Christus and sequential daily images through July 23 including Mary Magdalene, Peter, Judas, Caiaphas, Pilate, and key scenes from Jesus entry to Jerusalem, cleansing of the temple, and trial before Pilate.
A reader asks how to mend a strained male female friendship with a thoughtful plan. Advise explaining the lapse, giving time for anger to cool, and letting the other party miss you to prompt reconciliation. Maintain patience, avoid pressing, and hope for a pardon as loneliness fuels sentiment.
A 19 year old writes of a 21 year old suitor who flits between many girls and breaks promises about engagement rings. The columnist advises skepticism, warns the man is all talk, and urges seeking a reliable partner with real commitment.
A rural maid asks how to keep hands beautiful and the response from the fair summer boarder is that she does nothing. The exchange occurs in a light, playful mood with a humorous undertone.
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