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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
6
The Elevated L line, ready within three weeks, operates with smoothness and safety carrying many passengers daily and saving time. No accidents reported, though drawbridge scheduling on the Charles River needs adjustment. A possible loop over a old bridge could ease access if draws remain limited.
The New London spectators witnessed a superb contest as Yale beat Harvard by eight seconds on the Thames course. The finish showed Yale’s late surge in the final hundred yards and underscored Yale’s quarter century of aquatic dominance over Harvard.
Boston editorials blame Mayor for neglecting to forward water commissioner Mak es request for an appropriation to run fountains with ice from June 15 to Sept 15. They note two weeks of communications and a postponed council session due to a board bereavement, urging prompt action next week to restore public comfort during heat.
A historical discussion argues for mental coolness to endure high heat and humidity. It warns that attempting to push through 99 degrees with high humidity can lead to collapse, while those who relax and adapt may endure better and finish strongest. It stresses that work continues despite weather, and self control is key.
The piece analyzes Ohio Republicans and their reciprocity stance at the recent convention led by Hanna. It notes Hanna’s opposition to tariff concessions and hints at White House influence. The author recalls Blaine’s historic reciprocity attempts and predicts the tariff battle will resume when Congress reconvenes.
Walter Gilman Page, Boston’s eminent artist, has returned from Buffalo and is painting Senator Ellis in Keene New Hampshire. He is a guest at Ellis’s home in Cheshire county and enjoying rural life.
A local column recalls a church incident involving a bag tag with the name Church and notes on deacons. It also covers a request for a clock at L street bath, a Boston physician’s Harvard honors and early career, a drowning accident at L street beach, and remarks on the McNary banquet with political jab at referendum and loan policy.
A fragmentary page mixes verse about loving those burdened by life and battling sin with a sprawling, slangy monologue. The prose includes a transcribed street scene with a pipe smoker and a beggar-like critique of education and wealth, interwoven with urban chatter and dated social references.
A garbled, whimsical collection of miswritten phrases about manners, clothing, and social quirks with scattered names and phrases including ice man lawn mower and gentle tapping. The tone resembles stray puzzle-like newspaper notes from an old era.
Two friends, the Rose and the Lily, grow from carefree closeness to rival lovers of Howard Grand. The Rose plans to marry a wealthy suitor while the Lily loves Grand. Years later Grand speaks to the Rose with quiet joy, but the Lily never learns the truth.
A Sunday Post food column lists breakfast with oranges cream of wheat fried bacon corn gems and a Scotch woodcock. Dinner features a spring lamb roast boiled potatoes and pudding with cream sauce. The recipes include Scotch woodcock and Russell pudding with detailed preparations and ingredients.
The report notes 28 000 Pennsylvania railroad shareholders to be notified of new stock and warrants. Global newspaper circulation reaches about 12 000 000 000 copies annually, consuming 781 260 tons of paper. Pekin's Kin Pau newspaper claims a 1000 year lineage. A Springfield firm wins a four year mail contract for city routes to post office and rail depot. Auto appraisals are underway.
A collage of jokes and brief exchanges from various era publications. Scenes include a city enumerator and a cotton pad scenario, an author finishing a novel then a short story, and light exchanges about drinking, metropolises, strategy, and directions. It preserves era voices with compact gags and regional humor.
Charles W. Fisher of Boston and Miss Sarah L. Watson of Bath were married at the bride's home by Rev. O. W. Fulsom. The groom is a Boston businessman and many Boston guests attended the elaborate ceremony.
In this verse piece the speaker contrasts the joys of summer with a detractor who longs for loud sounds and baseball. The poem references honeysuckles, flowers, sunbeams, locusts, and lazy days as the season’s prime, noting a man who prefers shouting over serene imagery and outdoor sport. The Washington Star is cited as the source.
Cushing Medical Supply Co. promotes Fourth of July festivities with priced wine selections. A bottle package includes Champagne Rum Punch Whiskey Port Angelica Clarets for 3.65, and two bottles Port Wine Angelica Clarets for 1.50. Free express delivery on orders 1.00 or over in city or suburbs. No COD to unlicensed towns.
In a Chicago Times-Herald note, Sidney Spruggs faces questions about his rumored airs after gaining wealth. The item mentions three surgical operations as part of the gossip surrounding his status and public image.
The notice advertises men's summer clothing from flannel suits priced at five dollars to ready to wear options. It highlights outing suits in single and double breasted cuts, regular to long sizes, English and Scotch flannels with stripes and plaid effects by Rogers, Peet & Co of New York.
Our Independence Serge Suit in fast blue is finely tailored and substantially trimmed. Regular 12.00 value offered at a reduced price of 18.00 20.00 22.00 18.00 20.00 22.00.
Local store features a fine line of men and boys bathing suits in two piece and one piece styles. Prices range from 1.00 to 4.50 with claims of best values and non shrinkable fabrics. Includes worsted and cotton options with trimmed and plain designs and bathing shoes.
Advertisement details white neglige shirts for men and boys in sizes on street floor. made from fine white Bedford Cord, beautifully laundered, full length, without collar or cuffs. advertised as greatest value offer this season, worth $1.00, sale price 56 cents.
A local ad lists washable sailor suits and trousers for boys ages 3 to 16, plus overalls, jumpers, one piece bathing suits, blouses, shirts, waists in various fabrics. Special all wool vacation suits sized 5 to 16 years priced around 2.00 to 4.00.
Acknowledged by shoemen as the best school shoe in the region the Old Brick has thousands of loyal buyers. Parents praise its quality and consistent prices with over thirty thousand pairs sold last year.
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