The Boston Post 1917 Subscription Rates and Publication Details
The Boston Post issue from June 22 1917 lays out daily and Sunday subscription rates for U S and Canada and foreign editions. It lists prices, postal notes, and mailing specifics, with editorial offices at 259 Washington Street Boston and credits Edwin A Grozier as editor and publisher.
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Canada
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Edwin A. Grozier
Fighting men first Red Cross second Aid the Red Cross
In Washington a group of suffragists staged banners for the Russian mission claiming America is not a democracy and that President Wilson and Envoy Root deceive Russia. The piece argues this act is not patriotic or truthful and those behind it can keep their opinion.
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Red Cross
Aid the Red Cross
Washington
America
Wilson
Envoy Root
Russia
German claims on Liberty Loan a gross misstatement
The piece dismisses German reports alleging US Liberty Loan subscriptions fell far short of the amount offered. It argues the claims are mendacious propaganda and asserts Germans will learn the truth and may resent the deception.
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Germany
United States
Eastman Reappointed to Massachusetts Public Service Commission
Governor McCall confirms Joseph B. Eastman for another term on the Public Service Commission of Massachusetts. Eastman faces pressure from unnamed interests but is praised for his knowledge, honesty, and public welfare devotion.
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Joseph B. Eastman
Public Service Commission of
Massachusetts
Eastman
Gallivan protests Holy Cross College recognition ruling
Congressman Gallivan files a vigorous protest with the U S Civil Service Commission over its ruling that Holy Cross College Worcester is not a recognized college. He asserts the institution and its alumni are insulted and notes its Massachusetts ties and notable graduates including ex Governor David I Walsh. He references the current Massachusetts governor at Holy Cross commencement.
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Gallivan
United States Civil Service Commission
Holy Cross College of
Worcester
Holy Cross College
Massachusetts
David I. Walsh
Holy Cross
Dartmouth College
Daniel Webster
Beloved College Figure Remembered by Many
A respected campus presence is fondly recalled by students and colleagues, highlighting mentorship, kindness, and lasting impact across departments and student life. Local tributes and recollections emphasize warmth and leadership.
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Nized College
Chip In For Red Cross War Fund Drive
A wartime appeal urges Boston residents to contribute to the Red Cross drive for 3 million dollars to support military service. Major Higginson cites Liberty Loan spirit, urging timely gifts to aid husbands and sons, with emphasis on health, welfare, and morale for those in service.
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Red Cross Fund
New England
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Food bill push urged as Hoover earns trust of Americans
Opinion piece denounces Senate filibuster against food control measures. It lauds Herbert Hoover as Honest and capable to curb food speculators, warns lawmakers that delay will raise prices and hurt the public, and calls for swift passage of the bill.
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America
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Senate
Gore
Call for 70000 volunteers to join the regular army
The article urges a rapid volunteer drive from June 23 to 30 urging able young men to enlist in the regular army rather than face conscription. It argues volunteers gain advantages over draftees and hopes the nation shows strong voluntary support to reach war strength.
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Army of the
United States
Colonel Josiah H. Benton Estate Valued at 2 216 869
The Suffolk Probate Court inventory shows Col Josiah H Benton left an estate of 2 216 869 45 with most in personal property. He favored bonds, placing 1 601 737 79 in securities from West States municipalities and railroads.
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Benton
What the Sphinx Says in Holiday Deed Quote
A quirky note from Newton Newkirk in ALL SORTS echoes a proverb about doing better deeds on holidays. The line plays on timing and effort, inviting reflection on when and how actions occur.
Artistic Blunders in All Sorts Letters Page
Reader Faults a cartoon as misdrawn when Gretta Nutt is cited. The artist shows a man shot in the right eye though text says left. a humorous exchange with the editor defends the artist and mocks corrections while noting stubbornness and odd drawings.
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Rumford Falls
Rumford
I Won’t Meet Him Again Says “N”
A fragmentary diary like note records a decision not to meet a problematic contact. The writer insists on avoiding temper loss and declares lasting estrangement, stating they have not returned to the office or seen the person and hope to keep it that way.
Walsh Denounces Joke Limits in Hasty Lecture
A Cathedral College psychology professor, Dr. James J. Walsh, claims there are only 29 possible jokes with 17 rooted in Latin and Greek. He argues humor today is poorer than in ancient times and cites wisdom from an Egyptian father 5200 years ago as unrivaled.
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Cathedral College
New York
Newt
Walsh
Bean
Sharp
Mark Twain
George Ade
John Kendrick Bangs
Daniels
T. R
Nut
Rameses
Carping Killjoy
Kate
Boston
Oldest Inhabitant Recalls Boston June Weather History
The Oldest Inhabitant notes Boston’s record highs for June 22 include 88 in 1888 and 1894 and 92 in 1999, with 88 in 1910. Coolest June 22 day on record is 48 in 1881. Rain has not fallen on this date in 19 years, after six occurrences in the seven prior years.
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Boston
Youngest Liberty Bond owner claims widen from births to age
The column notes Florence Estelle Rogers born with a Liberty Bond presented soon after birth and Catherine Farley born two hours earlier also secured a bond. It describes a trend of patriotic gifts and family anecdotes alongside various local notes.
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Florence Estelle Rogers
Herbert K. Rogers
Medford
Catherine Bat
Francis d. Farley
Dover
N. H
Catherine
Strafford National Bank
The Ewer Fetches Over Eighty Thousand at London Sale
The Gabbitas biberon, a carved rock crystal ewer with enamel work and Neptune on the cover, sold for 80 500 dollars in London. Charles Wertheimer owned it, with experts split on its origin and period, while catalog notes call it 16th century Italian but many believe German.
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London
John Gabbitas
Neptune
Charles Wertheimer
Mirer
Valley Lilies Bring Two Lovers Back From Pride
Frances, mournful over a deceased child and separated from Bob, finds purpose after nursing soldiers and joining church work. On Memorial Day Bob returns from service with valley lilies, meeting Frances at the cemetery in khaki and lilies, rekindling love.
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Frances
Boston
Reserve Corps
Bod
Heaven
France
War talk and questions echo through a turbulent era
A dispassionate uncle cites Kaiser threats and wartime resolve while a couple mourns at a grave. The scene shifts to letters and civic questions about language, purity, and carats, revealing home front anxieties and public inquiries in 1917.
Red Cross Seeks Help as Subscription Drive Opens
The Red Cross asks readers to support its work by subscribing today. The appeal emphasizes aiding relief efforts and sustaining services through donor contributions.
Questions and notes from readers to the Post editor
Correspondents ask about Henry M Stanley middle name origin and birth, H M Morton’s Welsh birth and adoption, fulminating silver versus money, and a clipped remark about the word girl.
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Henry M. Stanley
H. M. Morton
Wales
John Rowland
Henry Morton Stanley
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