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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1922
Page
10
Rates for Daily and Sunday Post subscriptions in various terms and regions. Includes Canada rate specifics, Boston District surcharge, and payment and mailing instructions. Also notes post office classification, payment in advance, and office contact details for POST PUBLISHING CO.
Mayor Curley announces plans to beautify North End Park with 150000 in improvements. A new locker and shower building, pier repairs, and 1000 tons of sand for the beach will enhance the area used by thousands in the congested North End. The project aims to improve appearance and utility for residents, especially children.
The Tremont street subway line from Lechmere Square to Broadway now runs three-car and two-car trains, easing rush hour congestion at crowded stations. The change, achieved without extra expense, showcases better service through efficient rolling stock. Some readers urge better Lechmere shelter and waiting facilities as passenger use grows.
The article argues Senator McCumber’s Congressional Record comparison of Schedule K in the Payne Aldrich bill and the pending bill understates the wool tariff's impact. It contends wool producers gain at the public expense, notes hidden "jokers" in the tax, and says protection favors manufacturers and sheep raisers less over time, suggesting a cash bounty would be cheaper.
A Russell Sage Foundation study highlights Boston’s postal savings deposits rising while most cities decline. The article cites an official from Boston as saying the gain’s reason is not cheering, pointing to conditions in the city as a factor.
The text notes that savings banks show increased deposits despite upset banking conditions in Boston and last year's trust company troubles. It concludes inquiries do not prove losses for savings banks and suggests the public is saving more money, with postal banks treated as the same.
The piece examines U S pressure on Britain to curb smuggling from West Indies and the legality of enforcing the Volstead Act beyond three miles. It argues Britain may resist, cites U S respect for sovereignty, and contrasts with other nations enforcing their own laws. It questions American enforcement on federal ships.
The piece notes editor William Allen White faces arrest after displaying a sympathy poster for striking railroad shop workers. Governor Allen orders his detention under an Industrial Court law, which the writer calls an absurd misuse that should be repealed or clarified.
The article notes that despite a prior Senate vote allowing Senator Newberry of Michigan to keep his seat, the matter is not closed. New Republican Senators elected in primaries plan to pursue a new trial, aiming for expulsion similar to Lorimer in 1912, with support from older members.
A Kempen born German lad named Thomas went to Holland's famed schools. His father John Hamerken and mother Gertrude ran a school. He authored a timeless book read daily by lectors and used by Gordon and Wolseley.
A new series begins in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine with A Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes tale The Problem of Thor Bridge. The feature promises classic deductions and engaging mystery as Holmes tackles a chilling case.
A law abiding citizen meets a friend afflicted with radicitis who rambles about tuning equipment and amplification. The encounter devolves into wild gesturing, then a clash as the man slips away in fear after a shouted admonition and a sudden knockout.
A message urges readers not to grieve if their name is absent from Dun's heritage of health commentary. It emphasizes inner virtue as the true mark of worth and cautions against envy over lists or recognitions.
A Coos County Democrat item recounts a dialog about two quarts of Gordon Dry Gin found behind a Main Street shed. A claimant must prove ownership to retrieve the bottle, with neighbor Sam testing the liquor for familiarity to confirm possession.
A compact collection of wry observations about labor, neighborliness, Congress, skepticism toward critics, efficient men, and optimism. The remarks blend humor with social commentary and reflect midcentury editorial voice and tone.
The column covers St Anne’s day and Orange Judd centennial, then shifts to garden topics with dahlias zinnias phlox and gladiol. reports on corn borer warnings, a tale of a motor hearse, a patrolman aiding thirsty children at the Old State House fountain, and a new swimming glove invention. It also notes Chief Engineer Peter H Bullock’s 58 years of service and a White House piano visit by a 9 year old soloist Catherine Overstreet who played the gold instrument for President Harding.
A profile of Leonard Wood noting his vast governing role in the Philippines with 708 islands and 4642 unnamed, his impact on colonial administration, and his ties to New England and Cuba. The piece compares populations, discusses independence sentiment, and sketches Wood’s background from New Hampshire to Cape Cod and his ambitions beyond the military.
The record notes Boston heat for July 26 with official figures 96 in 1892 and 9% in 1882. It records a coldest 66 in 1920 and states no rain on this date in the past decade except 1916 and 1919.
Post Letter Box readers ask what zoom means in aviation to climb at a greater angle than normal. The term is explained as possible by excess speed enabling steeper ascent.
The Pons Asinorum or bridge of jackasses refers to Euclid's fifth proposition in Book I. It states that in a triangle, if two sides are equal, the angles opposite those sides are equal. It is a common source of confusion when taught to beginners.
The encyclopedia advises women in their own homes may extend a hand and greet with I am very glad to meet you or How do you do this is a pleasure. Outside, women may bow and repeat the name. Men should say I am very happy to meet you when introduced to a lady.
The text states voters for state officers must be 21 or older, not paupers or under guardianship or lawfully disqualified for corrupt practices, have at least one year of residence in Massachusetts and six months in the town of vote. To register you must read the Constitution in English and write your name unless blocked by physical disability.
A car covered one kilometer in 2634 seconds and one mile in a little over 4012 seconds. The same vehicle set a world record in 1920 with Milton, running half a mile in 11.57 seconds, one kilometer in 14.40 seconds, and one mile in 28.07 seconds.
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