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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
18
The article notes a rapid rise in commercial tonnage under Mr. Schwab’s production control, with 1,112,897 tons added in five months and 263,571 tons from 44 ships in May. With new fabricating methods, annual construction is prophesied at 3,000,000 tons, and July 4 is suggested as a launching day.
The inaugural flight covers about three hours, beating the fastest rail trip by two hours. Lieutenant Webb will not return today due to landing trouble. Officials say regular Boston New York air mail needs more experiments to prove ripe. Public can pay 24 cents for a stamp and receive letters eventually.
Washington reports the hospital ship Comfort will sail for England to repatriate American invalids without convoy or guns. The author questions the value of the move, noting past German submarine atrocities against non combatants and implying the voyage may prove little beyond a propaganda point.
The passage invokes a vow to persevere in safety and to not wash away the stain of the Huns’ black record, suggesting a harsh wartime moral framing and resolve.
The piece calls on the Attorney General to prosecute the Bay State Fishing Company and Boston Fish Market Corporation under anti monopoly laws for price fixing and misuse of state property. It urges a public showdown to curb profiteering and protect residents from high fish prices, noting New Jersey's actions as a model.
The British government accuses Germany of breaking promises after pleas to spare Cologne on Corpus Christi day. It recalls that Allies honored a pledge, while Germans shelled Paris that same day, killing civilians. The note to the Pope warns such deceit will not be forgotten in future appeals.
The Berlin Lokal Anzeiger’s Karl Rosner mocks Wilhelm II for crocodile tears over wartime ruin in the Marne region. He claims the December 12 1916 peace offer was rejected criminally and warns of a supposed German peace if accepted, accusing the Kaiser of hypocrisy.
The piece notes Dr Karl Muck, held as a dangerous enemy alien at Fort Oglethorpe, has formed a 35 member orchestra for about 600 prisoners. It suggests the band could rival any prison camp ensemble and ponders if they will play The Star Spangled Banner as a lesson.
The author argues for a standardized mileage book usable on any road after June 10, noting that government consolidation of railroads under federal management warrants a universal ticket. Such a system would save production costs and travelers time, addressing long standing demand.
Patrolman Orlando H Lailer of Fields Corner station was retired by the police commissioner at his own request and his name placed on the department pension roll at half pay of 700 dollars annually.
A 12 year old from Ashland Maine writes a patriotic verse urging thrift stamp purchases to aid the war effort. The editor prints the poem and praises the rhyme and metre while urging readers to support the boy’s goal and the war effort.
The Six-Eyed Sleuth, once of All Sorts serial fame, is revealed to be battling U boats in a North Sea water-tight undersea tank built for submarine warfare. He commands four guns and a torpedo ejector, with months of supplies aboard, and reports limited by his domestic chores aboard the vessel.
State Ornithologist E. H. Forbush reports diverse birds seen around Cambridge and Arlington this spring including a whistling swan flock. The item also notes English teaching plans for aliens, shoe finishing trends, school closures, and Old Home Week reminisces in Boston with remarks on Vice President Fairbanks and Mayor Fitzgerald.
The oldest resident recalls Boston coldest and warmest June 7 records. He notes official figures of 45 above in 1878 and 48 in 1912, with 90 degrees as the warmest on this date in 1884. Rain fell on this date in 1910 1911 1913 and 1915.
A verse piece titled Songs of Sunshine celebrates faith and perseverance. It praises steadfast toil and hopeful trust in a divine plan, claiming that faith yields lasting, infinite harvests beyond medals or worldly praise. The author signs as The Bentown Bard in 1918.
Nora Monahan narrates a bustling office where romance blooms around colleagues while she remains focused on work. Mr. Magione reveals a lonely longing for home as Nora contemplates a cottage getaway and a new assistant to fill her role.
The 1918 verse urges readers to curb luxury and waste and instead show real sacrifice for soldiers and the nation. It laments indulgence in fine cigars cheese cars and clothes while Britain endures hardship and Uncle Sam fights abroad. Mason calls for wakefulness and action.
The article recalls Joan of Arc as a home‑loving child in Domremy who sewed and spun, played with other children, and kept a wary eye on fairs and fairy tales. It notes her rural life, devout nature, and the village’s peaceful respite from wider French war.
Beau Brummel also spelled Brummel, born in London on June 7 1778. He attended Eton and Oxford, gained fame for wit and style, and befriended the Prince of Wales later George IV. Once rich, he fell from favor and poverty followed, dying in a charitable asylum in 1840.
A reader asks if a bride’s bitter tears on her marriage day are good or bad. The note cites an ancient omen saying it is unlucky for the bride not to weep and quotes a remark about a country bride influenced by gossip and tradition.
The speaker warns that a German victory would force America to pay dearly for liberty. He argues pay now rather than endure total defeat, noting the immense national wealth and the danger from delay. He urges immediate preparation and prompt contribution to win the war, avoiding future bankruptcy.
The dialogue lists Maine the pine cone and tassel Vermont red clover Rhode Island violet and asks if physicians' pay per visit in England differs from the U S. It notes payment depends on patients' financial ability in some cases.
The reader cites locations that served as U S capitals in the late 18th century. Somerville Baltimore in 1776 to 1777, Lancaster and York in Pennsylvania, Princeton New Jersey, Annapolis Maryland, New York from 1785 to 1789, with notes on 1783 to 1785 and 1784 to 1785.
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