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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1914
Page
12
Massachusetts urged control of army worms with several methods while opposing poisoned bran mash for birds. The State Board of Agriculture warns such poison would devastate field and woodland birds and urges safer, effective pest fighting alternatives.
The article reports claims from New York Progressive circles that Colonel Roosevelt plans to pressure Moose leaders to endorse Republican governors deemed adaptable in other states. It questions whether Massachusetts figures like McCall would meet Progressive standards and what impact that could have on Walker. The piece notes the Colonel’s uncompromising stance toward allies when goals are at stake.
Boston endurance swimmer Sam Richards plans a voyage to England to attempt the Channel crossing. A fundraising fund is established with Governor Walsh and Mayor Curley leading subscriptions to cover travel and support costs.
The article notes the New York exchange and Boston market continued trading while European capitals and Canadian markets shut down during a period of war threat. It argues New York remains the world market under stress, keeping confidence in U.S. financial and industrial strength despite critics.
The Post notes Chairman Stone of the Senate foreign relations committee doubted inviting Colonel Roosevelt to speak on Panama, but later says the ex-President could clarify the seizure of Colombian territory and justify it if anyone can. Roosevelt remains central to the Colombia reparations debate.
A historical report notes Roosevelt Day as a chance for all to learn what he did and for the Senators to cross-examine him, highlighting the public’s right to official accountability.
Said Sir Edward Grey in the House of Commons that the situation remains grave though not implying immediate open warfare beyond the seats of conflict. Russia mobilizes but has not moved into Austria. Germany withholds plans while Berlin seeks clarification on Russia's mobilization. Europe arms openly or secretly as the Danube region tensions intensify.
An eight year old boy was seriously wounded by a revolver while playing Indian in Hanover. It may have been an accident or the brother's fault. The piece criticizes easy access to firearms for children and calls for stricter laws to curb sales and careless storage.
The federal Post Office Department directs postmasters and carriers not to urge customers to accept cash on delivery parcels. They say postal workers are not agents of dealers who push unwanted goods and that recipients are not obliged to accept COD consignments.
The display in city shop windows shows winter overcoats styled for 1914-15 as a reaction to sudden heat. Vendors urge readiness for chill despite a hot spell and an approaching cool period. The piece notes our summer peaked and may rapidly shift to cooler days ahead.
A humorous poem updates Maud Muller as Maudie Sneaks hay making with Newton Newkirk twist. Maud slips into a bee nest and flees home squealing while her mother greets her at the gate. Maud proclaims triumph with safety first among antics.
A fragment notes husbands who grant their wives a morning meal budget expect compliance in return. Some react angrily when the family menu lacks chops and tenderloin, reflecting tension over shared kitchen power and control.
A janitor touts a dustless ash sifter needing $500 to fund promotion, promising Newt hefty profits and a company presidency. A Vermont reader replies with playful sarcasm about certified checks and risk, ending with a mock offer to help fight local hecklers.
The article compares Mt Lafayette with Mt Washington and other peaks, noting Lafayette’s height of 5269 feet and its view of the Connecticut and Merrimack valleys. It discusses the mountain’s charm, accessibility, and the varied scenery of the White Mountains, praising the expansive lowland panorama and the broader spectacle of New England’s landscape.
A Hungarian worker shares how war is viewed by laborers who work from dawn to dusk with scarce meat and low pay. The column notes Ipswich page taxes by Crane family, price contrasts in restaurants, army worm damage in New England, and several local civic tidbits including church growth, a matrimonial appeal, and shipyard prints.
A 1914 verse by Walt Mason praising the world’s generosity to productive people while critiquing fault finders. It frames life as a test of effort and duty and ends with a light mockery of despairing attitudes. Copyright confirms Adams Newspaper Service.
A seventeen year old asks whether to marry a college graduate who offers to move West for work or finish school. The adviser notes youth and parental guidance, warns distance may strain the relationship, but emphasizes a girl’s duty to obey her parents.
Torchy scores another big win as the feature article "Breaking It to the Boss" previews in next Sunday’s Post Magazine, highlighting his latest success and methods.
Paragraphs describe lace-and-chiffon capes for casino wear often lined in black or colored chiffon. Headdresses recall ancient Greek and Roman styles, while plain and embroidered nets accent summer frocks over flesh-colored fabrics. Short white skirts paired with bright silk sports coats feature black or white sashes knotted to one side.
The Office Building Cleaners' Union affiliated with the A F of L will hold an open meeting next Sunday at 3 30 PM at the Woman's Trade Union League headquarters 919 Washington Street to boost membership.
The first annual outing of the New Century Club of Boston took place yesterday afternoon and evening at Riverside recreation grounds. The club consists of prominent Jewish professional men in the city.
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