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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1910
Page
8
Ten year intermission series presents Oberammergau scenes and characters through official photographs. Specially imported for the Boston Post, these first images showcase the world famous Passion Play. Visited by thousands of devout Americans this summer. No. 35 in the series begun June 25.
Boston Post issue dated July 29 1910 from Post Publishing Co lists 259 Washington Street Boston Mass. issue number and volume.
The Daily rate is 3.00 for one year and lower rates for six to eight months with a 25 cent monthly option. The Sunday Post charges 2.50 per year, 1.25 for six months, and 65 cents for three months. Mail to Canada at 9 cents per copy. Entry as second class in Boston. Do not send cash. pay by check or money order to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
The Daily Post announces mail subscription rates including 25e per month for the Daily and 5¢ per month for the Sunday Post. Address changes allowed. subscriptions must be prepaid and may be discontinued on expiration. Editor FE. A. Grozier directs readers to notify if not obtained via dealer or newsboy.
Oyster Bay reports say Colonel Roosevelt seeks private citizen status yet shows repeated bursts into politics. The diarist notes his difficulty keeping resolutions and portrays him as ill suited for a quiet life, likening him to an elephant dancing on eggshells.
Massachusetts bans work for 14 to 16 year olds without a school certificate and adds a school physician inspection to protect sickly or poorly nourished children. The 1910 statute relies on active cooperation from schools, inspectors, and employers to enforce the new protection for youth workers.
The Pearson English-Canadian syndicate aimed to control the Rock Island Wabash Lehigh Valley and other lines by purchasing stock on margin. A prolonged market decline over six months doomed the gambit as the raiders were forced to cover losses and sell out. The episode clarifies the railroad situation by removing a powerful but overreaching foreign-led bid.
The article argues that New York Governor Hughes struggles to find a Washington house due to inadequate domestic library space. It notes a shift in priorities toward hygiene and comfortable rooms like bathrooms, dining and reception areas, while limiting space for a library in an upgraded mansion.
The piece argues that advancing library resources provide privileges and necessities previously found only on private shelves. It notes the shift in conditions does not mean deprivation and expresses hope that Governor Hughes will secure a suitable house, but if not, he should adapt his plans to the surrounding environment.
The 1908 National Census Bureau findings show Boston could borrow at lower rates than nearly all large cities except Detroit, while paying the highest per capita interest. Boston funds metropolitan works, parks, water, sewers, and education with heavy borrowing, yet investors trust its stability and repayment promise.
The entomology chief returns from an official sounding trip to Italy with news that draining marshes in the Campagna reduced mosquitoes and malaria. The piece questions why the U S cannot achieve universal drainage and water cover while noting New Jersey’s ongoing pest issues and local efforts against the brown tail moth.
A projected oath revision ends the proclamation against Roman Catholicism and signals a broader move to separate church and state. Nonconformists push for modernization, leading to a future where the monarch declares simply I am a faithful Protestant, acceptable to all beliefs.
Anderson Ind July 28 As the result of a lightning bolt Forest Hoppes an 18 year old inmate of the County Orphans Home was playing near a tree when it was struck. He suffered slight burns on his arms back and one hip. On an arm lay an almost perfect fern leaf impression and on his back a leaf imprint from the tree.
Readers of the Post are shown Oberammergau village views before the Passion Play photos. The Bavarian town near the Alps hosts a larger season. a list of daily photos with named actors and scenes from Christus to the village and theatre is published, ending with a note for tomorrow’s shot of a wayside shrine.
A long personal piece moves from a nostalgic mountain longing to return to Boston and work obligations. It blends nature imagery with hints of family pride and a later puzzled note about a Newkirk misidentification and a request for a $500 damages claim, ending with a tongue in cheek critique of the nickname Bruno.
The Paterson New Jersey courts consider whether Bruno Newkirk should receive 500 in damages after companions clipped his whiskers, a quarrel sparked by pride in his facial adornment for forty years. The case begins as legal mechanics move forward in the matter.
Uncle Walt decries modern magazines filled with dreary tales that preach or show grim detail. He longs for old-time fiction with a true plot that entertains rather than moralizes or sensationalizes.
Fragmentary letters reveal a plea to change a name to shed stigma from a nickname Bruno and to send $500 to a cousin. The tone shows pressure within the Newkirk family, urging prompt payment as a sign of loyalty, with no other subjects addressed.
A notice hints at an upcoming major reveal in the column with a teaser about a forthcoming announcement. Readers are urged to check back for details as the item is described as significant.
The speaker advises using forwarding addresses on envelopes or writing to a travelling man’s home town for an address. notes postal authorities may help if the man is the only one of his name. Ultimately, let him worry about news from you and letters will find you.
A 15 year old writes of love for a 19 year old suitor amid parental disapproval. The columnist cautions against leaving a happy home for rumors and urges maturity, noting a teen cannot expect a stable home with an older partner and that real affection is proven by the suitor’s actions and courage.
A reflective line contrasts a summer girl’s morning breakfast table view with her afternoon hammock posture, hinting at mood and appearance shifts across the day without stating concrete facts.
Paragraph points to current fashion trends with emphasis on hats trimmed with cords and tassels, cretonne gowns faced with blue or rose straw, and the mushroom shape for children's hats. It notes blue satin gowns veiled with back chiffon, peacock embroidery, gilt buckles with crochet lace, Dutch lace collars with jabots, and bird motifs in jewelry. Emphasis shifts to gown linings and girdles, veiled effects, and soft color masking. Hair trends favor height at the crown, avoiding flat braids, with pompadour fading and bandeaus remaining popular.
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