Boston Post 1915 subscription rates and mailing notices
The Boston Post lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday issues, including Canadian and foreign rates, with monthly and yearly options. It notes postage within the Boston district, cautions against sending cash, and instructs payments by check or money order to Post Publishing Co.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
Canada
Sunday Post
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T Publishing CO
Post Editorial Office Contact and Subscription Policy
Editorial rooms and staff contacts listed for the Post at 1589 Main and 1004 1005 7008 Main Spadlim Editor and Sunday Editor noted. All subscriptions must be paid in advance and will be discontinued without notice on expiration. notify postal service if you cannot obtain the Post regularly.
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Newsdealer
Newsboy
Daily Post Ave Reports Monthly Sales Averages
The Daily Post shows monthly averages for local sales and total North East and U S morning sales. Figures include 498,022 485,716 475,654 460,837 459,862 for May through January and 342,059 337,458 336,612 330,367 324,068 for April through February.
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Sunday Post
Judge Kelley Sentences Drunk Driver to Three Months
The Hingham police court judge gave three months in the house of correction to a well known automobilist after crashing another car while intoxicated. The case is appealed, awaiting future decision, with the Highway Commission also said to have acted properly.
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Kelley
Hingham Police Court
House of Correction
Highway Commission
Clever diplomatic note on German British marine warfare
The latest note to Germany addresses the German British dispute over naval warfare. The United States offers to convey any intimation between Berlin and London and invites Germany to use Washington’s services at its convenience. The move is regarded as a sharp diplomatic reply.
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Germany
Lusitania
United States
Great Britain
Taft Opposes Short Ballot Vision in State Elections
The essay criticizes ex President Tafts defense of the short ballot which would limit voters to elect only the governor and remove power to choose state officials. It argues state officials are the peoples executives and should not serve as a presidential cabinet style staff, noting potential conflicts with the Attorney General under this plan. The piece contrasts Tafts centralized Washington view with state governance realities.
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Taft
United States
Washington
Wilsons note to Germany praised for calm tone yet firm undercurrent
The note is hailed by major papers as mild and diplomatic with a steel under velvet. It conveys strength upon repeated reading while offering Germany a chance to accept the principle without losing self respect. Bryan’s new manifesto fails to alter journalism’s judgment of the note’s merit.
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Wilson
Germany
Imperial Berlin
Bryan
Far East Delegation Visits Boston for Neighborly Trade Ties
A distinguished Chinese deputation appointed by the Chinese government arrives in Boston as guests of the city and local business groups. The visitors, linked to industry finance and political groups, will tour regional industries and attend entertainments during the week. The visit coincides with the Pan American Financial Conference in Washington.
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China
Far East
Republic of the Occident
Washington
Boston Chamber of Commerce
North
South America
Asia
Georgia Deliberates on Leo Frank Case Death Penalty
The piece notes mass meetings in Atlanta pressuring for the death penalty for Leo M. Frank amid grave doubts about his guilt. It argues pardons would shift the case, while commutation could still leave him imprisoned for life if innocence isn’t proven. It urges Governor Slaton to weigh this chance for life against death.
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Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
Georgia
Friends of
Frank
Slaton
Millions at War Shows War Toll and Draft Size
Premier Asquith quoted in Parliament says British losses in France total 258,069. At least a million combatants reflect activity. Parliament approves call for 3,200,000 men. Other allies face similar draft drains. History will note resource squandering and future recovery.
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Europe
Asquith
House of Commons
Westminster
France
Chug-Chug Family Cars Parade In Verse
A playful verse describes each family member with a vehicle from touring car to limousine and runabout. Father speeds to business while Ma rides in luxury with a Chauffeur. Sister and brother enjoy sporty runs as Grandma favors a quiet electric steerage.
Epitaph for Fatima Car Monument Born From Grief
Boston reader details a whimsical memorial for a departed car named Fatima. The letter to Newt from Quincy Mass recounts Fatima as a loyal companion since 1907 with humorous digs at her mechanical misfortunes and a plea for a fitting epitaph for the monument to be erected over her remains in a ditch.
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Newt
Fatima
Quincy
Mass
The Cheerful Cherub
Fragmentary verse evokes comfort in grief with a playful note on tears and cream puff mishaps. The speaker finds solace in cars amid sorrow and expresses lingering emotion despite relief and gratitude.
Boston Temperatures On June 12 Over Ten Years
The Oldest Inhabitant notes the warmest June 12 in memory 93F in 1872 and coldest 46F in 1906. Official records show daily highs and lows on June 12 for 1907 through 1914: 66-61 in 1907, 70-46 in 1906, 69-50 in 1908, 83-59 in 1909, 57-50 in 1910, 57-58 in 1911, 82-65 in 1912, 74-58 in 1913, and 91-69 in 1914 with varying sky conditions.
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Boston
The
Mercury
Boston Observant Citizen Reflects on City Life and News
The Observant Citizen surveys independence day mood, noting less gunpowder usage in Greater Boston, more music and parades, and concerns over smokers in non smoking seats. It highlights local essays on women in farming, a Salem fire anniversary illumination plan, and marine photo collections in Boston. It also mentions Marshfield berry growers forming the Marshall Strawberry Association and local civic efforts to remove a century old tree near 1225 Washington Street.
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Greater
Boston
J. Gardner Smith
Salem
Marshfield
Napoleon in Egypt and Waterloo centenary recalled in daily feature
A historical narrative surveys Napoleon's 1798 Pyramids victory and his East ambitions, linking it to the Waterloo centenary. It notes Cairo minarets and pyramids, Murad Bey’s disbelief, and Napoleon’s future plans, while announcing a serialized account of his career and related illustrations in this space.
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Pyramids
Napoleon
France
Nile
Cairo
St. Louis
Egypt
Alexander
Han
Nibal
Caesar
Murad Bey
Italy
Battle of the Pyramids
Europe
Waterloo
Sunday Post
Victor Hugo
Quieted citizen recalls Philippine life and trade
Mr Mackie describes becoming acquainted with the former Filipino chief during his long stay. He finds him an interesting companion and notes improving conditions in the Philippines and a marked rise in trade between America and the Islands.
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Mr. Mackie
Philippines
America
Islands
Egg Bread and Graham Bread Recipe Notes
Instructions outline making two breads with Indian meal rice and eggs then a sweet milk yeast-based loaf. Egg bread uses two cups Indian meal one cup rice three eggs milk butter salt soda and a molasses yeast batter later. Graham bread uses sponge to rise overnight then bake slowly.
Baking Instructions for Sourdough Like Dough
Using milk instead of water and adding one cup of molasses for every three quarts of flour. In the morning mix in a little salt and enough flour to form a dough that cannot be molded. Bake in tins after rising in a moderate oven. Rye and graham breads should be kept soft to avoid moulding. Mrs Annie Martin Chapin Street Marlboro.
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Annie Martin
Chapin Street
Marlboro
Household Hints for Quick Home Fixes
A burlap piece the size of a tea towel can rub the stove and save the hands. White cheesecloth with a color strip can make dainty curtains for a bedroom. An emergency funnel can be fashioned from a rolled strip of letter paper into a cone.
Misrepresentation Uncle Walt on cheese quality
A humorous verse where Uncle Walt recalls buying cheese from Grocer Wheeze praised as pure and Jersey rich. The cheese proves rank and inedible. Walt Mason mocks market hype and consumer gullibility with witty satire from 1915.
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Jersey
Walt Mason
Cleaning tip for dusting heavy furniture by heat and damp cloth
A reader from Lowell suggests beating upholstery indoors is troublesome. Cover with a damp cloth and heat to loosen dust, then collect it on the cloth, noting the reader signature Mrs Herbert Walker.
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Herbert Walker
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