10 Jun 1919
Page 20
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1919
Page
20
The Boston Post lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, including U S and Canada options. Rates cover daily, Sunday, and combined plans with varying durations and foreign copies.
The silver five point star overlaid on a laurel wreath with U S in the center marks soldiers wounded in World War I. Boston recruiting office has issued over 900 emblems, mainly to local men, as a symbol of heroism and sacrifice for humanity and liberty.
The piece notes a growing Wood presidential bid in major party circles while stressing no official candidacy until he resigns from the Army. It argues a resignation would clear the path for a strong run and predicts he would be a formidable aspirant once in the lists.
A July first change reduces first class mail to two cents per ounce and domestic cards to one cent each for Boston district residents. Stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers rise slightly. The removal of the wartime tax on letters affects many, with the Post Office seen as vital to nationwide communication.
The government crop report forecasts the biggest winter wheat harvest in history and a total wheat crop near 1.236 billion bushels aided by vast acreage and strong spring wheat planting. Oats rye and hay also show above average conditions, with mixed views on prices as farmers face higher production costs and pressure against artificial price manipulation.
The statement allows the commodity to be sold at or above the farmer’s guaranteed price and permits selling at the prevailing market price determined by demand and supply. It emphasizes market-driven pricing without additional constraints.
President Wilson endorses Senator Hitchcock’s call for a full probe into unauthorized possession of treaty texts. A Chicago reporter’s Paris copy adds detail but is not the final version, as negotiations continue. The Senate seeks the true source of leaks and the document’s authenticity.
A historic note describes an army plane able to shelter on land along the continental route from the Atlantic to the Pacific in case of accident or need. The item highlights adaptability for long air travel in wartime or emergency conditions.
The leadership in national ratification is open to Massachusetts and the Legislature is urged to act promptly. Governor Coolidge has forwarded Washington’s notification, and the Great and General Court should respond quickly to align with the people’s wishes. The decisive federal stance supports Massachusetts to be first.
The All Sorts column writer fills in during Newkirk’s vacation noting Newkirk will return soon. The piece praises Newkirk’s versatility and asks readers to hope for a strong, sunny return, with a light joke about brown berries.
Dr Karl Muck former conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra who was interned as an enemy alien will be repatriated to Germany June 18 along with other prominent German prisoners under a Swiss legation agreement Germany will pay all costs. The article condemns his actions and urges all offenders like him to leave the country.
Frazer Hunt reports from New York after Russia assignments three weeks ago. He argues Bolshevism would ruin city life in Russia and that a Moscow style shutdown would disrupt New York if implemented. He notes rural areas remain comparatively stable while cities suffer disorganization.
The article discusses the planned start of British air planes on a transatlantic route this week though exact schedules are unreliable. Commander Towers advocates a line of lightships every 300 miles with weather reporting apparatus to aid navigation amid storms and drift. Meanwhile the transcontinental sea flight is to proceed in a few days with confidence in success.
Distribution Committee of the Jewish war fund proposes a nationwide drive to adopt and educate Hebrew orphans in postwar lands. The plan mirrors successful efforts in France and Belgium, offering an $80 yearly contribution to support one child. Palestine reports 3000 destitute orphans among 40 000 people, awaiting relief.
Andrew Carnegie recovers at Shadow Brook Lenox after a winter illness. Samuel Worcester Dana, Amherst College’s oldest living alumnus born March 14 1528, recalls Oliver Smith will trial with Rufus Cheate and Daniel Webster. Joe Duke’s farm income surges after oil discovery, Miss Jessica J Haskell leads Maine Writers Research Club, and Balkan politics crown Prince Alexander amid Allied medical visits.
Booth Tarrington of Seawood Me writes to the Post praising Clarence W Barron for brilliantly condensing his book The Turmoil for the paper’s series. He jocularly suggests Barron could translate the Old Testament into a cablegram if needed. Dated June 4 1919 in Kennebunkport Maine.
William G. O Farrell thanks the newspaper for its review of his booklet An Appreciation of Padraic Pearse and the public notice given. He expresses gratitude and signs his New York address, dated June 8, 1918.
A speaker notes an old tactic to ignore muggy day remarks. By replying No and walking away the mugger grows hotter, creating a petty but effective social discomfort. The method emphasizes silent resistance over engagement.
A humorous account details the Growling Rhinoceros or Totally Submerged face washing method used by fat gentlemen. The ritual involves a washbowl fixed to a wall, hot or cold water, lathered hands, and a chaotic sequence ending in a splash soaked finish before the participant bolts to the 8:36.
The column notes U S customs officers near the Allan line docks now Franco Canadian docks in Charlestown. It recalls a winter station, mentions John F Hurley and Asa C Reed, a Smithsonian visit, a growing sun gas cloud, apple crops in Berkeley county and quirky street scenes in Boston and Leominster.
An 1830s temperance pamphlet tells of the Convivial Club whose initially cheerful beer gatherings degenerate after liquor enters the scene. Members drift to drunken ruin, with accidents, debt, imprisonment, and even death. The tale closes with a warning as the club’s members face disgrace.
The text advises guests to show consideration while entertained, avoid delaying meals or behavior after others retire, and not appear tired at events. It then describes proper calling cards for men and women with specific sizes and bristol board weights.
Recipes from New England housewives by Miss Jessie Cayer lists Cocoanut pudding Mock mince pie and Brown bread with precise measurements and steps such as bake and steam three hours. Entries include milk crackers eggs sugar butter and spices reflecting period cooking.
Household hints by Miss Freda H Erickson describe cleaning silverware by soaking in sour milk or buttermilk for half an hour, then rinsing to restore shine. A second tip uses turpentine salt and hot water to set color in cotton goods, recommend soaking half an hour and drying hung across the lines.
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