Subscription Rates for The Boston Post in 1910
The Boston Post lists its subscription rates in 1910. Daily and Sunday editions offer annual and short-term terms with Canada copies at 9c per issue. Payments should be made by check or money order to Post Publishing Company.
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The Post in Vacation Time
Notice about mailing options for The Daily Post and Sunday Post including subscription rates and address changes, with payment in advance and possible discontinuation on expiration. Contains contact details for editorial and business offices and a request to notify if the Post is not obtained regularly.
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Sporting Editors
E. A. Grozier
Flag Day Anniversary Calls for Respect for the Flag
The piece recalls the 133rd anniversary of Congress approving the flag design with thirteen stripes and stars. It urges raising the Stars and Stripes and vows to prevent desecration or dishonor, urging patriotic resolve.
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Continental Congress
United States
Union
Sympathy for Montreal Herald Victims and Recovery Hope
The Montreal Herald suffered a calamity that claimed many workers, a loss deeply mourned by a loyal newsroom. The paper vows to rise from the ruins stronger with renewed prosperity while remembering those who perished at their posts.
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Montreal Herald
Daily Journal
Herald
Grabbing Friar Lands in the Philippines
A report alleges 5000 acres of friar lands in the Philippines were leased to Frank W. Carpenter at eight cents a share with options to acquire. Other Americans tied to the deal include IE Worcester and a sugar trust agent, prompting a House demand for an investigation into malfeasance.
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Philippines
Frank W. Carpenter
Carpenter
IE. L. Worcester
Dean C. Worcester
Commission
National House
United States
Sherman’s return shows insurgents still active in Iowa politics
Vice-President Sherman heads home convinced the insurgent movement in the Midwest Republican ranks is dead. He notes Hull’s renomination defeat and stalwarts’ narrow wins in Iowa, but observers insist the insurgents merely regroup after a hot caucus season.
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Sherman
Middle West
Republican Party
Iowa
Hull
Sunny Jim and the Regulars Face a Stubborn Fight
The passage likens a figure nicknamed Sunny Jim to a sun dial noting only bright hours while warning veteran regulars, famed for distant battles, will not be pacified by his optimism. The tone suggests a clash between cheerful leadership and hardnosed discipline.
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Jim
Hamilton's Flight Marks Air Travel Milestone
Charles K. Hamilton completed a 170 mile round trip from New York to Philadelphia in a direct route, sharing part of the journey with a train of observers. Despite a disabled propeller and engine issues on the return, repairs were made and the flight continued, signaling aviation moving toward a practical commercial stage.
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Charles K. Hamilton
Hamilton
New York
Philadelphia
A Bad Man of the East Meets Bold Flight in Franklin County
An editorial notes Silas Phelps, a murderer of Sheriff Haskins, has fled and eluded state police. Residents aided by armed farmers dispersed after a vigil, as officials pursue him through a rugged New England landscape. The piece predicts eventual capture or continued danger amid a close-knit community.
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Franklin County
New England
Silas Phelps
Phelps
Haskins
Desperado Phelps
New Law Regulates Equipment for Motor Boats
The President signed a law effective July 9 requiring motor boats to display lights from sunset to sunrise and use only prescribed lights. Boats 26 to 65 feet must have a foghorn and a bell at least eight inches wide. All boats must carry life preservers or buoyant cushions. A two second whistle blast is required and penalties include a $100 fine and seizure of vessels.
D A R Urges Flag Display For Flag Day
Washington June 13 Every D A R member asked to display an American flag tomorrow and take part in Flag Day exercises to mark the 133d anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes designed by Betsy Moss.
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Washington
M. Scott
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Continental Congress
Betsy Moss
Sphinx Says on Bluff Living Through Hot-Air Breeze
Column humor notes that living on a bluff demands a steady hot air breeze to stay current and comfortable. The quip links bluffside life to constant air movement and a lighthearted view of seaside living.
Not Guilty Dear Newt a Missive From Emma
A humorous exchange centers on a letter from Emma seeking her husband. The man responds with disbelief, clarifying he is not her spouse and questioning the family’s claims. He chides Emma for the misperception and jokes about meeting her husband to deliver sharp advice.
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Newt
Emma
How Long Is a Cigar Before It Becomes a Butt
Hopalong Cassidy asks how short a cigar must be to count as a butt. The columnist replies there is no fixed length and defines a butt by the act of abandoning the cigar after smoking enough to feel ill. The wager remains unresolved, with a box of cigars at stake.
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Emma
Boston
Hopalong Cassidy
Tough Luck Carving Joke on Plymouth Rock Chicken
A star boarder volunteers to carve a chicken during a stunt. After wrestling with the bird he asks what breed it is. The landlady reveals it is a genuine Plymouth Rock, prompting the boarder to exclaim that it dates back to the Mayflower.
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Footlight Meteor Seeks Leading Man in Stage Gag
The theatrical manager seeks a leading actor. Mr Hamand volunteers, claiming leading roles. He recalls playing a mule in an Uncle Tom's Cabin company for two seasons in a humorous, unfixed star sketch.
Notable Local Figures and Oddities Highlight Diverse Briefs
A retired colonel of cadets draws interest from English sources and displays funeral memorabilia. A Mount Vernon elevator mishap leaves a rider stuck between floors. Berkshire hills host a feared fugitive amid rugged terrain. Alumnae reception at Girls Latin School for the graduating class. Colonel Edward Anderson to speak at Malden monument dedication. A Revere party sails for Britain and Europe this June. Dr James J O'Brien of Somerville returns to auto tours after recovery. Sergeant Elmer Bickford transferred to Nantasket reservation. Heavy rain dampens Revere amusement venues and a slower start to the season. June 17 events noted.
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Edward Anderson
Quincy
Malden
R. Woolard
Dora
Walnut Avenue
Revere
Madeline Gavin
British Isles
James J. O'Brien
Somerville
Boston
Elmer Bickford
Metropolitan Park
Revere Beach
Nantasket
Tributes to the Flag and a Banquet of Liberty
A poem pairing flag devotion with a banquet scene. It intertwines patriotic imagery and a household invitation to salute the flag. The speaker urges guests to honor the flag as a symbol of freedom, duty, and sacrifice amid contemplations of war and virtue.
German Social Gathering Planned at West Roxbury Grounds
Boston area Germans prepare a large picnic at private grounds in West Roxbury with anticipated attendance from all German clubs. Invitations extended to celebrate the community and greet friends of notable local attorney Bradbury who wed Miss Scarborough at Newton Centre.
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Boston
West Roxbury
Frank E. Bradbury
Alice R. Scarborough
Newton Centre
Bradbury
Prospect Street
Dedham
Elder & Whitman
Jack’’ Williams
Saratoga Street
East
May Smith
Ocean Avenue
Revere
Peabody Exchange
Mr. Williams
When the last heart lies bloodless we’ll press to our bosom
A martial-era speaker vows duty and sacrifice as sons and daughters prepare for homefront glory. The speaker imagines freeing the flag from its bearings and lying down with freedom locked in the breast, a pledge to endure for home and country.
Flower of Liberty Poem Banner of Freedom
A poem extols liberty as the Flower of Liberty, linking the banner to the flag’s colors and starry emblem. It traces the seed sown by fathers, bloodied opening, and its spread across nations, ending with divine blessing on Freedom’s flower. The piece lauds patriotism and national ideals through vivid imagery.
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Liberty
Old Glory Forever The flag of our country forever
Poem praising the American flag with lines about Old Glory shining bright above, symbols of liberty, and brave heroes. It honors the flag as a enduring symbol for the living and the dead, promising steadfast courage under tyranny.
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