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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1906
Page
6
The Boston Post presents a window into political reporting and civic life, reflecting the era's issues, voices, and events through a newspaper aimed at informed readers in New England.
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The Department of Agriculture issues extensive meat inspection rules to certify cleanliness and soundness of products. Inspectors will assess stock prior to slaughter and handling after slaughter, regulate preservatives and labeling, and ensure truthful labeling. The aim is to prevent dyes and harmful ingredients and enforce honest, healthful meat standards.
District Attorney Moran reports the cement used in the Huntington Avenue school foundations was about 2180 bags short of specifications, valued at $872, raising questions on contractor fidelity and the structure’s long term stability. Tests and expert review are urged to reveal the true strength of the foundations.
The piece argues for a direct inheritance tax to raise state revenue without extra burdens. It cites England and France as examples and notes Massachusetts only taxes collateral inheritances and bequests, urging this tax as fair and necessary to address under taxed personal property and tax dodging.
The piece discusses the Galapagos Islands turtles as unique wildlife once sought by sailors for trade. It notes their dwindling numbers, likening their fate to other vanished species and speculates on the value of acquiring the islands through a Roosevelt era treaty with Ecuador.
The Galapagos Islands are described as volcanic, sparsely populated and hot. The piece argues they could be a better buy than the Philippines for 5 million, highlighting lower upkeep and potential naval value if a Panama Canal defense base is needed.
The fifth annual Old Home Week prompts quiet, pleasant observances across communities in Massachusetts. Governor Guild's proclamation invites wandering Bay State natives to return for a vacation visit to the old home, amid a season of relaxation and renewed friendships from Cape Cod to the Berkshires.
Alice Stone Blackwell argues Oregon voters have repeatedly supported equal suffrage with growing margins while opponents spent heavily. She notes prior votes, county efforts, and widespread organizational endorsements against the amendment, and cites recent gains in other states and countries to frame the Oregon result as insufficient to deter suffragists.
Marion Walsh seven year old sliding down a bannister at 12 Decatur street Charlestown lost her hold and plunged about twenty feet. She was taken to Relief Hospital with a concussion of the brain.
The verse extols a flawless face and smile while noting the figure is not the speaker’s preference. Describing bare shoulders and a graceful slope, it portrays a picture that advertises soap as a posed ideal.
July 30 1619 the first colonial assembly convened in James Town Virginia. The note marks a related reference to a year ago today event about flood disaster in Connecticut.
Rochester N Y July 29 Charles Francis a farmer near Medina is using a patent cow milker operated by electricity from a power plant five miles away The Ontario Company has completed a power cable from Niagara Falls to Syracuse and by its charter must furnish current along the route That Niagara Falls will be milking the cows between the falls and Syracuse is no idle dream Francis supports the electric cow milker a boy of 15 milks his 82 cows in under five minutes even the irascible kickers.
Miss Irene Montgomery of Chicago wed William E Hebbard of 295 Commonwealth Avenue in a ceremony held Saturday at the groom's home. Rev Carleton P Mills officiated. The couple then went to Maine for their honeymoon at the groom's mother's estate.
Stealthy Steve defeats Bogardo and Bonavita of the Black Hand. Bogardo tattoos a black hand emblem on his forehead as Bonavita endures injuries. Steve escapes while Bonavita is treated. the head of the gang vows revenge and secrecy remains.
A reader in South Boston seeks guidance on pursuing a woman already dating another man. The columnist advises the woman has the right to choose and warns against deception, suggesting earnest effort if she favors the admirer while noting she should be true to her chosen partner.
The Rev Dr Sinclair of Brookline spoke at Park Street Congregational Church on the power behind Jesus. He argued that buildings art and great works reveal a force greater than man and attributed that force to God behind Christ rather than human power.
A humorous vignette shows a caller asking for an old shirt and Mrs Crimps-My suggesting to tear a new one instead while her poor husband waits. The exchange highlights comic misunderstandings over clothing in a domestic scene.
A brief quarrel reveals a Husband states he is now single after marriage while another man remarks a more stable home life would help. The exchange hints at domestic strains and promises of future arrangements.
Esther Morely schemes a prank on cousin Stephen with Belle Hudson. Stephen falls for Isabel and later discovers Christabel and Isabel are twin sisters. He finally accepts Isabel as his fiancée and resolves to stop confusing the pair.
Mrs Goodsole asks about cherished childhood fancies while Bulky Butters recalls disliking the woodshed of youth. Gunner notes others mock the club woman yet asserts her life isn’t easy. Guyer comments on his wife fumbling for the keyhole after bridge whist.
A playful banter about twins and their mischief. The parent jokes that caring for both children brings twice as much trouble yet also twice the joy, highlighting the cheerful chaos of raising twins.
An irate patron discovers a penny in beef stew and accuses the staff of keeping the tip left on the table yesterday. The exchange highlights tension over tipping and service in a restaurant setting.
Miss Priscilla Stackpole, famed Boston society figure, has left her Bea con street home for a summer at Nahant. Her parents own a picturesque cottage there and entertain widely. Stackpole is noted for sparkling wit and beauty and is admired by many in New York society and Newport circles.
Next Sunday at 1151 Washington Street the Gaelic School will hold a session in the Irish language from 3 to 4 30 p m offering invitation to Irish speakers in Boston and vicinity The future first Sunday sessions each month will be devoted exclusively to the Irish language and the public meeting will follow.
Rev Thomas Spurgeon of London cancels a two month visit to Boston after sudden illness. He was to speak at Tremont Temple and had booked a Cunarder voyage. Although not strong, concerns grow for his recovery amid his heavy duties at the Tabernacle College and Orphanage.
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