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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
12
The Boston Post issue lists daily and Sunday subscription rates for the US and Canada, with foreign and postal district charges. It notes payment requirements, advance billing, and contact details for the Post Publishing Co including editors and offices.
The data shows monthly averages with figures including 498,022 and 485,716 down to 324,068 across January to May. February and April totals appear among the mid-range values, indicating fluctuations in the period's activity.
The Victoria Cross is awarded to Sergeant O Leary for taking a German battery at Ouinchy while Lieut Warneford, famed for destroying a Zeppelin, is laid to rest with full military honors. The two Irish and Canadian heroes stand among the war’s few widely famed names.
The article lauds Governor Slayton for orderly conduct at the executive mansion after his Frank case action. It notes he summoned military protection, performed routine duties, and helped curb mob violence, portraying the episode as a test of justice and institutional stability.
The article argues that the abandonment of Lemberg by Russians returns the city to Austria and strengthens German artillery in driving Russians from Galicia. It notes Lemberg as a key rail hub, the Russians’ retreating capability, and the risk of tying German forces to the east instead of pressing the French and British in the west.
The British Parliament grants a billion pound blank check for war expenses amid already rising costs. With daily wartime outlays around 15 million and national debt totaling about four billion, experts note the burden dwarfs the UK’s wealth of roughly 73 to 100 billion, marking an unparalleled fiscal strain.
The article mocks three recent foreign rumor stories from Washington New York and The Hague. It claims official actions to intervene in Mexico and alleged plots about arms and troop movements are exaggerations that trivialize the seriousness of war. It questions the value of such tales amid global conflict.
The essay argues Robert Lansing would be a practical secretary given international law experience and advisory value to President Wilson. It recalls past appointments by Blaine and Day, critiques the overuse of “efficiency” in business, and closes by noting the decline of efficiency rhetoric after a story of a fired veteran.
Thomas Taggart, Indiana politician and Democratic National Committee member, is among 128 indicted in Marion county election frauds. He claims innocence and questions the motives of his accusers while a court decision awaits.
A reader nicknamed Newton Newkirk Piffle reflects on settling his income tax, proclaiming relief and stating the payment frees him from tax worries for the next 12 months.
A lyric poem praises the wind as a playful force that runs over fields and city streets, lifting hats and revealing secrets while also unleashing storm and renewal. The piece, dated 1915, attributes publication to the Southern Press Syndicate.
The record notes the warmest June 24 in 1875 reaching 94 degrees and the coldest 49 in 1903. It lists daily June highs and lows for 10 years including 1905 to 1914 with conditions such as cloudy, partly cloudy, rain, and clear.
The Sunday Post features a bright color comic strip starring Lady Bountiful delivering light humor and cheerful courtroom-friendly gags for readers seeking lighthearted relief.
The columnist recalls a trolley ride with Governor David I. Walsh and a Harvard student, notes democracy in action, and describes inspecting a water system trench on Congress Street revealing preserved wood from Washington's era. He also mentions Edgeworth Fourth of July plans, the Women’s City Club library debate, and local quirks from Topsfield to Marco Florida.
The piece contrasts Napoleon with Caesar and Alexander through his daring stance in Italy and Egypt, notes his timely pleas for peace to George III, and recounts his Alps crossing as a strategic pivot. It quotes Napoleon admitting fear before campaigns yet resolve after decision.
A 21 year old engaged to an older man asks if she should end the engagement due to fading love and a revived attraction to her chauffeur. The advisor urges her not to break the engagement, suggests confiding in her mother, and even recommends replacing the chauffeur with a reliable middle aged driver to preserve family stability.
A fashion roundup notes popular styles for girls and debutantes. Skirts show kilted or box pleats while lavender blue and faded rose are favored for evening frocks. Lace accents on blouses, cream pompadour silk with pink sash, and new high pointed girdles appear alongside moyenage bodices and square neck sleeveless blouses over guimpes.
A whimsical piece from 1915 centers on June sun and cherry pie as symbols of joy. It playfully contrasts roses and garden life with a craving for cherry pie while reflecting nostalgic themes of love and summer.
A description notes various flowers packed into stiff paper lace borders and flounces with bright lining that turn to display the lining. It mentions laced shoes gaining favor and shoes cut with a noted finish.
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