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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1916
Page
12
Dr Charles F Aked formerly a prominent Ford peace advocate resigns from the Stockholm Peace Commission calling the conference a crowd of crazy cranks and dreamers. The piece notes his prior enthusiasm and questions when he realized the crowd.
The measure at Washington recognizes the reasonable requirements of border service. It calls for safeguarding health with proper food and tent accommodations and boosts pay to foreign service levels. Officers would gain 10 percent and enlisted men 20 percent, earned by those at the border.
The piece laments prolonged humidity and its effects on crops and scent, noting mould on fruit and faded garden blooms while acknowledging relief that the heat is not universal. The International Institute of Agriculture offers a cheerful view of hopeful global conditions despite local discomfort.
A brief weather remark notes a bumper crop outcome and moisture conditions, suggesting this season exceeds the five year average with a favorable, non destructive humidity and productive rainfall.
An observer notes a wide shift in the great war with allies on the offensive and the central powers constricted. In the west the British advance steadily, in the east the Russian drive continues, and in Armenia Grand Duke Nicholas’s forces claim Erzingan. The Kaiser’s proclamations reveal Germany’s altered stance and a strain of desperation.
The piece lauds President Wilson for securing Britain’s consent to allow American food to reach occupied Poland under a neutral commission. It argues Germany should accept the terms to relieve Polish suffering, warning opponents may call the policy weak, but the Polish people benefit from American aid.
Mayor Rockwood of Cambridge moved to secure the Bucentaur barge built for MIT’s move from Boston to Cambridge. Professor Johnson of the Play and Recreation Commission began talks with Ralph Adams Cram and Tech men. Alumni may present it to Cambridge or Boston, but the committee hopes to sell for cash.
One thousand workers at the Boston Consolidated Gas Company received a premium share in profits totaling over $57,000. About 698 employees earned an average of $81.78 each, equivalent to 8 12 percent of their yearly earnings for the year.
Alexander Blair Thaw, uncle of William Thaw the American aviator with the French aero corps, applied for a passport in the United States District Court yesterday to visit his nephew in France and his daughter in Italy, wife of Don Francisco Theodoli, an officer in the Italian army.
The record notes Boston highs of 97 degrees on July 28 the hottest in years and a 91 degree reading the previous warmest. Coolest on this date reached 48 to 57 degrees in historic years. Rainfall occurred on July 28 in several years including 1910 1918 and 1914.
A three room cottage with cellar and basement is offered to let at the Garnet opposite the re laying station with 2000 square feet of land. Readers question the basement location and relation to the house and seek clarification before viewing. Also included is a humorous anecdote about a farm job and a sensational tall tale about riding a 22 foot shark near Atlantic City.
Iago uses insinuation to turn Othello against Desdemona and Cassio. Desdemona pledges Cassio's cause while Othello grows suspicious. Iago parlays with cunning words, driving the Moor toward jealousy and a storm of troubled thoughts. Desdemona appeals for mercy as Othello's peace erodes.
Readers ask about gypsy origins, whether they have a country and if they formed in India. Another letter asks if wetting coal helps aging cellar storage and explains free verse as poetry without rhyme or regular rhythm.
The Sunday Post Fun and Feature section teases Hank and his animal companions dealing with a tricky second-hand elephant that starts on its own, creating comic misadventures for the trio.
A verse by Walt Mason extols honest farm laborers who toil from dawn to dusk. The speaker imagines envy for their strength appetite and deep sleep, yet prefers shade and lemonade while praising the workers and urging others to return to the soil.
The Observant Citizen column covers promotions and light anecdotes from New England. It mentions Dean Bowman’s leisure land aim with post cards featuring blueberry crops in New Hampshire and a buyer from Agawan Mass. Eddie Dunn’s coffee making aboard a brigade train gains praise. A one cent fine under a new defense act law is highlighted. Worcester and Milford figures are named for an August 9 benefit ball game. George Cutler of Amherst is celebrated on his 93rd birthday.
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