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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
20
The notice lists subscription prices for Daily and Sunday editions, including rates for U S and Canada, with durations from one month to one year and special combo offers. It specifies Canada and foreign copy rates and a small Boston district surcharge per copy.
In hot days drivers and handlers should protect the horse from overload and tight gear. Water sparingly, carry a pail, seek shade during stops, bathe legs and mouth at home, and reward comes from better performance and the dignity of mercy to a dumb animal.
A letter argues that scarce ice in hot weather makes it a luxury for the poor. It cites New York and other cities organizing ice relief and suggests Boston may form committees to supply ice at low or no cost, proposing local ice stations as a possible aid.
The War Department plans to sell 25 million dollars worth of surplus army canned foods to the Co operative Purchase Society of Russia. The move may cover most or all of the army surplus, about 100 million pounds. Critics note alternatives like U.S. hospitals or charities, while supporters cite exchange value and need in Russia. Secretary Baker says some provisions may reach Bolshevists, given the large Russian population involved.
The U S Senate passed a woman suffrage amendment resolution marking a major victory for the movement. The action shifts the battle to state legislatures where ratification is uncertain and regional patterns loom, with about 13 states needed to block the amendment.
The outlook favors passage of full voting rights for women in the near future as social currents and global sentiment align to push for stronger suffrage. The article notes a prevailing trend and preparatory momentum suggesting earlier realization of equal voting power.
Leading financiers and business leaders abroad agree Europe will depend on U S for goods and to finance purchases for years. The plan contemplates accepting foreign bonds to supplement Liberty Bonds as the U S loans its surplus wealth to keep Europe afloat and ensure income.
General Julian S. Carr and his son propose a democracy for eleven mills in Durham North Carolina with a house of representatives elected by workers a senate of foremen and an owners cabinet. Decisions on hours wages and employment would be shared aiming to boost profits and reduce labor troubles drawing attention from New England management and economists.
The Bureau of Foreign Relations states Mexico will not seek admission to the League of Nations. The piece argues Mexico would be better off in the league and warns that if it stays out it may seek entry later in Geneva.
A Seattle city council member acting as substitute for the mayor during his absence gained attention by attending a banquet honoring two individuals on the eve of their death. The episode highlights tensions during the general strike era and reflects on the civic leadership in the city.
Republican charges accuse Attorney General Palmer of improper conduct as alien property custodian. Palmer responds with confidence, inviting a full Senate investigation to prove the office’s integrity and defend associates, urging justice and facts over insinuation.
President Wilson proclaims Boy Scout Week to begin next Sunday urging Americans to support the drive to expand the Scouts. He cites their wartime service with Liberty Loans and Red Cross efforts and notes 10 million youths aged twelve to twenty one, with 375000 already enrolled.
Women activists across the country are relieved that Dr. Anna Howard Shaw honorary president of the National American Woman's Suffrage Association is out of danger after a serious illness. She is touring the nation giving League to Enforce Peace addresses.
The report recalls Boston’s historical June 5 temperatures with 91 in 1893 and 92 in 1899 as the warmest on record to date and notes a coldest 45 above in 1885. It also states no rain fell in Boston on this date in the last decade except 1916.
The country tavern played a key role in 18th century life with inns along stage routes serving locals and travelers. Taverns like Monroe, Wright, Buckman, Wayside Inn and Black Horse hosted politics and stories, often near churches to allow warm drinks after long services.
A Vermont surveyor reports a bright green, five legged animal resembling a cat with a square head and long neck. Nat uralist Newt identifies it as a Delirious Tremenius after mocking up several creature names, warns of July 1 extinction, and offers help to Sam Hill.
A Salem News roundup recalls the Endicott pear tree in Danvers said to be the oldest cultivated tree in the country, plus Memorial Day attendance trends at Mount Auburn and local anecdotes. Captain Ephraim S. Hall retires after 31 years with Coast Guard rescues, and financier William F. Fitzgerald predicts rising wages and prosperity.
White voile frocks with waist ruffles and elbow sleeves appear in the season. The flower petal frock features a skirt cut in pointed petals. Cape costumes replace tailored suits in smart ensembles. Copper linen dresses, ostrich flounces, and silk foundations shape the new silhouettes.
Boston authored piece urges action for good over opposition. It argues builders for better ideas, plans, and reforms strengthen the country, while those who merely tear down hinder progress. The essay cites God as upbuilder and Satan as destroyer, urging constructive efforts and optimism.
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals seeks permission to place a bronze tablet in the State House Boston honoring animals who served in the war. The appeal notes horses dogs and carrier pigeons played vital roles and calls for a lasting memorial to their sacrifices. Subscriptions and acknowledgments will be handled by the society at 38 Longwood Avenue Boston.
The press of various lands endorses a unified tablet project with funds beyond the initial several hundred dollars to be sent to Paris for the memorial. Francis H. Rowley serves as president in this effort.
The passage urges persistence despite failures and daily troubles. It emphasizes that endurance and hopeful spirit keep a person moving, with the morning’s song reminding of fresh chances in town and the reward of stubborn, steady effort.
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