This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
16
Letter exchange between readers and All Sorts editor discusses Breezy Bits reprints from Granite State papers. Contends Breezy Bits provide village flavor for city readers and defends country weeklies against city-daily satire. Critiques spelling and grammar in reader's reply.
The piece notes the rise of peonies in Boston the next few days with a key garden in Wellesley selling $5000 of plants to one buyer. It also covers war price rises for medicines, Sunday laws, local topics, and reflections on Napoleon's return voyage and its impact on France.
Boston Post issue dated June 18 1915 from Boston Mass covers daily news at 259 Washington Street. No specific events or articles are readable in the supplied fragment.
The notice lists prices for Daily and Sunday subscriptions, including yearly and short-term terms, with separate Canada and foreign rates. It specifies per-copy charges, postage details, and payment instructions, noting not to send cash and to make checks or money orders payable to POST PUBLISHING CO.
The Post requires all subscriptions be paid in advance and will be discontinued without further notice on expiration. If the Post cannot be obtained from a newsdealer or newsboy, notify the postal service at once.
The Hon. Samuel L. Powers urges young lawyers to stay near birthplaces rather than compete in Boston. Yet many outsiders, including Powers, have challenged Boston and succeeded, with numerous leading lawyers today Boston born or bred.
Mayor Curley selects Louis D Brandeis as the 1915 Fourth of July orator at Faneuil Hall marking a historic Jewish appointment. Brandeis known for pointed, purposeful address to new citizens, with this year seen as uniquely charged in American history and public discourse.
The piece discusses foreign exchange during wartime, noting the 85 cent dollar parity early in the conflict and current pound sterling discounts. It argues that as US dollars strengthen in international settlements, the pound’s value on this side remains below parity, highlighting Britain’s role in financing the war and its impact on buying power in the United States.
The piece notes Waterloos anniversary alongside Magna Carta and Bunker Hill as pivotal moments shaping modern liberty and national destiny. It cites William III of Germany and parallels Napoleons era to contemporary European tensions, asking whether 20th century Prussian militarism will dominate Europe.
The piece critiques Mr. Bryan's second peace address as a strong utopian fantasy. It argues pacifism cannot defend a nation without a capable defense and warns against relying on distance from Europe as security. Utopia remains distant and unattainable.
The piece questions sworn affidavits by Germans about large guns on the Lusitania during its last New York voyage. It notes the U S government stated the ship was unarmed and warning of possible German forged documents and passport fraud cases. It urges uncovering any conspiracies and broader affidavit trade.
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls the warmest and coldest June 18 readings in memory. Official figures list highs and lows for the past decade in Boston from 1906 to 1914, noting conditions: showery, clear, rain, and part cloudy with highs from 199 to 77 and lows from 60 to 56.
A quirky hear-it-at-the-market line shows a vendor claiming insider knowledge about lemon juice sales. The speaker uses street slang to assert expertise and draw attention to daily routines and preferences.
A collection of short items from New Hampshire towns. mourners bid farewell to a trusted horse. a man rides in an auto while leading a horse. families set town records. newborn twins weigh nearly ten pounds. a farmer handles eleven hungry collie puppies. a fire date error noted but coal still burning. dogs and people taxed alike at two dollars. work begins on the John Taylor cottage at the New Hampshire orphans’ home. A E Gardner crafts a knife from an old file with rosewood and phosphor bronze parts, finished meticulously.
Boston police and surrounding towns are asked to cooperate in finding William D Wagenfeld president of the Becker August Engraving Company who disappeared Monday after leaving his Atlantic Avenue office before noon and has not been heard from since.
A young woman writes Mildred Champagne asking how to choose among three admirers, a city banker or chauffeur and a farmer. The advice notes her problem stems from liking both farm and city life and warns against tying love to where they live, urging commitment to the man.
A humorous venting piece extols the educated modern girl while rebuking critics who say she lacks practical skills. The speaker praises intellect and beauty, mocks traditional chores, and ends with a jaunty toast to the graduate presenting her paper on Old Greek Gods and Modern Arts.
Miss Champagne contributes a piece on romance and feeling for the Sunday edition, exploring themes of affection, heartache, and social rituals in a reflective column.
The third annual Massachusetts Forestry Association field day will be held tomorrow at the Arnold Arboretum Forest Hills. Activities start at 10 a.m. and extend through much of the day. Funds are being raised to cover tree planting costs on vacant spaces along state highways.
The Founders' Tablet marking the settlers resting place was unveiled in Sherborn this afternoon. More than 200 people attended near the Charles River old burying ground close to the town centre, with contributions from Sherborn Holliston and Medway historical societies.
A group of friends and associates gathered at the Georgian to honor Nathan Sallinger for a successful fishing trip to Rangeley Lakes. He received a double barreled Parker shotgun and a plan to form a permanent club for spring fishing trips and fall hunts. Present were Max Mitchell Frank Kennedy William Sheinwald Nathan Gordon Max Shoolman Maurice Parker J. Morse WF and others.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.