Boston Post Establishing Co Daily 1919 Rates
The Boston Bost issue from June 4, 1919 lists subscription prices for Daily and Sunday editions, with U S Canada and foreign rates, and postage details for the Boston district. Rates include daily one year $5, six months $2.50, three months $1.25, monthly 60 cents. Sunday one year $4, six months $2, three months $1, monthly 85 cents. Canada copy charges and postage adjustments noted.
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Postablishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mass
U.S
Canada
Sunday Post
Fairness of World’s view on League war and peace treaty
The World claims that the war against the League of Nations and the peace treaty is a political fight. The New York Herald argues Americans seek what is best for the United States and will get it. It notes opposition leaders show bias and a desire to discredit the President.
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League of Nations
United States
New York Herald
Wilson
Nothing doing on merchant marine blame game
The writer rebuts Republican claims that Secretary Daniels’ call for a strong merchant marine is the Democrats fault. He argues the American mercantile fleet declined after the Civil War under long Republican control and asks what they did to aid shipping in that era.
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Daniels
Congress
Time for treaty vote in French Parliament hinted
The piece notes Senate caution in Washington over the peace treaty and cites French delegates forecasting August 24 for possible action. It urges patience to avoid needless delay and to allow thorough discussion and deliberate action once the covenanting nations receive full form and confirmation.
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Senate
Washington
Continental Hop Marks Progress in Aerial Trials
The NC-4’s westward flight is not planned and Commander Read’s achievement is praised as a world record and pace setter. The project envisions two hops across 277 miles longer than Trepassey to Lisbon, testing equipment and operation for future continental air travel.
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Atlantic
Read
Pacific
Trepassey
Lisbon
Nebraska
Azores
Ocean
Great importance in preparing for longer oceanic hops
The note highlights the critical need to prepare for extended journeys crossing continents and seas. It emphasizes logistical readiness and strategic planning for long distance travel. The text stresses thorough provisioning, navigation checks, and coordinated support to ensure successful transcontinental movement by sea.
Berlin’s Untouched City Promotes Its Tourist Appeal
The Berlin mayor paints a vivid contrast with war-torn Europe, stressing Berlin’s untouched monuments parks and entertainment venues. He argues other lands show wrecked churches forests and ruined villages while Berlin offers welcome hospitality to visitors.
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Berlin
Europe
Partners in Hate Critics clash over Wilson in Britain and America
The piece notes bitter criticisms of President Wilson by Norman Angell and Philip Snowden, accusing British pacifists and parlor Bolshevists of fueling anti Wilson sentiment. It likens these writers to partisan American critics, calling them partners in hate.
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Wilson
Bolshevists
Great Britain
Norman Angell
Philip Snowden
United States
Question on Bolshevists and Their Company
A fragment asks whether Bolshevists enjoy their company. The brief raises social dynamics or morale among Bolshevik groups without further details or named individuals.
Republicans must keep League of Nations out of 1920 politics
Senator Penrose, in a Wash despatch, says Republicans will not let Wilson or any group turn the League of Nations or the peace treaty into a political issue. He argues international affairs belong outside domestic politics and that making the league an issue would harm the Democratic Party. The stance hinges on GOP actions.
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Washington
Penrose
Wilson
League of Nations
Democratic Party
League
Republican Party
Notable Heights and Honors in Arts and Public Life
David Belasco cites Music Master as a profit maker with about 1.5 million in profits. Ben Hur grossed about 6.5 million. Hartley Manners, Peg O My Heart, Way Down East and Within the Law also earned to producers. Gov Milliken presents a Bath gold medal to Lt Sumner Sewall, an ace honored by US France Belgium. Clemenceau conveys France will care for American graves on Memorial Days. Simon Pure jokes about engagements and cooking. Gen Logan returns to court after war. Judge Day takes his place. Francisco Villa contends for supremacy among world figures. Bishop Greer’s will leaves $200,000 to his widow and $25,000 to their daughter Jean, with remainder to other children.
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David Belasco
Law
Milliken
Bath
Sumner Sewall
United States
France
David H. Greer
Caroline Keith Greer
Birthday of John Eager Howard Born 1752 in Maryland
John Eager Howard born June 4 1752 in Maryland rose to prominence as soldier patriot and governor. He fought at Monmouth Germantown White Plains Cowpens and Eutaw Springs surviving the latter uncommon among officers. He later served as Congressman and Governor and led a veteran volunteer company in the War of 1812. A Baltimore statue honors him as a key Revolutionary figure.
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John Eager Howard
John Hager Howard
Maryland
Howard
Monmouth
Germantown
White Plains
Cowpens
Morgan
Eutaw Springs
Baltimore
It's Just My Luck Crash Sums Up Newton Newkirk Tale
E. Harold Cummings writes of Newton Newkirk who watches bird-like aerocraft with laughter yet suffers a crash. A youth lies in bed after a spill and his father pays the bill, as luck runs thin and pride bleeds into the tale.
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He. E. Harold Cummings
Temper Control Essay Encourages Self Discipline
A motivational piece urges readers to master anger, arguing a quick temper ruins life and friendships. It claims consistent self control over wrath is possible, compares temper management to military leadership, and champions gradual progress toward calm, citing personal improvement and health.
Man Created From Woman Rib Theory Sparks Gentlemen’s Dismissal
A Western scientist claims man evolved from a woman’s rib, prompting a skeptical rant urging proof and caution. The writer mocks the idea as frivolous, warns of female ridicule, and doubts the theory's motives, suggesting political or personal gain.
Beginning at the Right End Says Who Should Rise
A proverb notes that those starting at the bottom ascend, while those at the top descend. It emphasizes beginning at the right end to progress.
Etiquette and Manners: Dining Room Posture Guide
Miss Alice Stuart outlines dining room etiquette emphasizing seating order for men and women, posture, and table distance. Proper seating respects hosts, maintains erect posture, and ensures comfort, digestion, and decorum during meals with hands resting in the lap.
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Alice Stuart
Life in old taverns and their brutal contrast to modern inns
The article recalls life in prerailroad days when travel was harsh and taverns offered democratic mingling among judges, clergy, merchants, soldiers, and vagabonds. It notes public auctions of paupers, widespread drinking at all events, and a Boston diary entry about public executions framed by tavern visits.
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Edwin Lasseter Bynner
Boston
Titan
Alice Morse Earle
Scott
Lochinvar
Dale
Dell
Stern
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Victory garden at Marine Hospital grounds inspires Chelsea pair
At the U S Marine Hospital grounds on Broadway Chelsea two Polish citizens till a model victory garden loaned to them. The project echoes prior war garden efforts as passersby admire neat green rows. A note on rhododendron week and upcoming peony and rose weeks adds local flavor to spring observations.
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U. S. Marine Hospital
Broadway
Chel Sea
Victory Garden
Chelsea
Hospital Grounds
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