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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1922
Page
10
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The Federal Shipping Board head and allies claim the 18th Amendment does not apply on high seas ships. Critics call the argument specious, noting that an American ship deck is American territory like the Capitol grounds.
The piece argues rats threaten public safety and health and must be exterminated. It stresses disease vectors, costs of rat-proofing versus repairs, and urges Boston to remove rats and other infection sources to protect welfare.
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt condemns a senior yearbook abuse at Annapolis Academy that singled out Cadet Kaplan as anti Jewish. He reprimands the offender and warns of further action if attitudes do not change, noting 18 other Jewish classmates in the class.
Moorfield Storey and Rev. William Channing Gannett allege Harvard forbids colored youths from the freshmen dormitories while others are required to reside there. They argue the policy departs from Harvard’s tolerance toward men of Negro blood and cannot be defended.
The writer argues that denying housing or dining for colored students would unfairly segregate Southern and Southwestern students. If some groups refuse to live with Negroes, they should stay home and attend colleges that bar Black students. Harvard should not permit Jim Crow practices.
The author argues Boston should become a Shipping Board vessel terminal rather than a mere way station. They cite a 4,000,000 population in New England and regional manufacturers, urging civic groups to shift maritime traffic from New York to Boston to reduce unnecessary rail and truck hauls and restore Boston’s maritime prestige.
A piece argues for imprinting infant fingerprints to prevent mixups with mothers. It claims fingerprints are unchanging from birth to death, offering reliable identification, preventing fraud, and aiding tracking of individuals within society. It notes mothers may fail to recognize their child and praises fingerprints as a universal protective method.
The Permanent Court of International Justice held its first meeting at The Hague with two cases on the docket nine months after opening. A League of Nations request seeks an opinion on whether the international labor organization extends to agricultural workers. John Bassett Moore represents the United States, yet there is no uproar from isolationists over U S participation.
The Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts denounces the Ku Klux Klan as a breeder of hatreds and urges lodges to oppose its intolerant activities. He frames Masonry's bond as defense of justice and humanity and commends the stance as a service to the order and the state.
President Harding sent to the Senate nominations for United States district attorney posts including Frederick R. Dyer for the district of Maine. The notice comes from Washington on June 16.
A collection of wry maxims and aphorisms on work, fashion, and human folly. Bits about wages, pride, luck, and the absurdities of modern life weave through humorous asides and social commentary. Notable lines lampoon wealth, class, and gender while celebrating common sense and wit.
A humorous reminiscence on hope and delayed repayment. The narrator recalls lending $10 to a friend who promised repayment next week but has not paid after months. He muses how waiting funds could be spent on repairs, a new suit, or future plans while anticipating the $19 or more.
A reader laments a wife who praises other men's husbands, sparking a discussion on jealousy and self worth. The response notes that praised husbands often shine in public more than at home and urges wise wives to value their own partners.
A wife describes her husband Ned becoming grave and silent after marriage. She notes her attempts to coax conversation vanish, replacing tea time with routine meals and a changing mood. He reacts with resigned silences, while she maintains a cheerful home to placate him.
The article notes morning dresses pairing white bodices with colored skirts and piped necks and sleeves. It describes an osange crepe frock with a scalloped hem and long sleeves worn with a cream crepe cape and large cream hat with orange-centered white flowers. Parasols look bright. dull silk looks feature wide contrasting borders and ruffles. another model is fringed.
The piece recalls the Battle of Bunker Hill and Breed's Hill details and a post battle British view. It discusses Mars near its nearest approach, the idea of steady light planets, Bolshevik usage, a mobile grocery truck, bridge repairs at Back Bay, and Boston port statistics with a cornfield rooster scarecrow method for crow control.
In a small town, Judge George Holbrook and Minerva Maxwell, long denied by age gaps and family quirks, finally unite after decades of childhood feuds and promises. Minerva reveals enduring love, while a symbolic pitcher seals a repaired pact. The couple's reunion ends years of social maneuvering with a quiet, affectionate ceremony.
Historical notes show Boston’s warmest June fifths recorded in 1894 and 102 as a low in 1920. It mentions a coldest 49 on the same date in 1920 and lists rainy years 1915 1916 1917 and 1920 within the last decade.
Hungarian society endures a brutal White Terror as Admiral Horthy rules by force. Bodies drift from the Danube, killings go unpunished, and peasants seek work abroad while conservatives grow disillusioned with the regent’s regime.
The speaker recalls how his words were mocked yet his boyish dream grew. Mockery intensified as his vision spread across oceans and lands, and now powerful steam engines prove his dream true. The passage celebrates progress driven by a persistent inventor.
A steamer at Hoboken carries a messenger via motorboat and car to Grand Central Station. He travels 229 miles to Boston in 248 minutes to deliver a photo for the Boston Post. Photo engravers process the halftones in two minutes for the first mail edition.
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