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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1920
Page
12
Horses' drinking fountain in Postoffice square is crowded by motorists filling radiators, limiting access for horses. Citizens urge Captain Sullivan to enforce the fountain’s purpose and keep autos away, noting motorists have other radiator sources. The piece defends Dobbin as the horse’s friend.
The piece notes bettors in New York set odds on Democratic candidates for the San Francisco convention. Cox 3 to 1, Davis 3 to 1, McAdoo 4 to 1, Wilson 4 to 1, Edwards 5 to 1, Smith 5 to 1, Marshall 6 to 1, Clark 10 to 1, Palmer 12 to 1, Bryan 20 to 1. It concludes bettors lack real insight and are mainly betting for fun.
Interim Mexican government moves to stabilize the republic and set elections. Congressional polls are scheduled for Sunday August 1 and a new President to be chosen on Sunday September 1. General Obregon is widely expected to win and bring security and order.
The article notes reactions in Mexico and the United States to Obregon's leadership. It suggests annexationists and pro-war figures on the U.S. side may dislike the prospect, but prudent observers in both nations will grant Obregon time to prove how his regime functions.
The piece argues the San Francisco Democratic National Convention faces a chance to define a clear creed and present a strong, electable candidate. It faults the Republican platform as hedged and urges bold, unambiguous language and careful choice of a winner.
Mr George D McCaffrey secretary of the Good Government Association told Roxbury Latin alumni that Harvard might offer a diplomacy course. He argues a college program could guide youth toward a lifelong service benefiting the nation and deserves Harvard’s consideration.
Government officials and more than a score of passenger traffic managers from major transatlantic lines, meeting with the New York immigration commissioner, urged strict screening as they expect a large wave of newcomers. The commissioner warned steamship operators to admit only admissible aliens under existing laws or face sending them back, despite ongoing conditions.
The piece notes aliens view America as a land of opportunity and pay, with many willing to work here. It asserts the country can utilize their labor across enterprises while acknowledging they return to their own lands less often.
An industry monograph outlines how a dollar for milk is split among producers, distributors, and retailers. Producers receive 51 cents, 48 cents cover gathering and delivery, and one cent is profit. The piece argues mass inefficiency and duplication raise costs, citing prewar meat pricing and urging elimination of wasteful steps to benefit consumers and the nation.
The Post quotes Dr. Joseph K. Dixon and his Rodman Wanamaker expedition to Indian reservations plus his Temple University Doctor of Laws degree. It details the Little Bighorn Valley camp and a 900 mile horseback survey, while also recounting family losses of Mr. Redstone and a health update on Pio De Luca. It recalls 1918 Donlan superintendent case and contrasts with 1920 tensions over the Long Island Hospital post.
A compact bio notes James Robertson born 1742 in Virginia. He, with Daniel Boone, helped establish Nashville Tennessee in 1779 after leading 256 settlers and facing Indian attacks and floods. Robertson earned brigadier general rank and served as Indian agent before dying in Tennessee in 1814.
Newton Newkirk presents a column titled What the Sphinx Says collecting playful aphorisms and puzzles. The item surveys curious questions and light observations in a balanced, readable weekly feature.
In a letter to N N and H Co, EDWARD admires a bold slogan put YOUR DUDS IN MY SUDS and wonders if it signals a new advertising force. He jokes about a communal laundry idea and worries about mislabeling and ownership if clothes are washed together.
A humorous, phonetic letter from Napoleon Gomo to Noot I detailing life in a crowded, underfunded home with Rosy Marie. He laments unnecessary household items, describes crowded rooms and a makeshift living space, and jokes about fire, furniture, and future plans.
The record cites official figures for Boston showing a warmest June 1 of 97 in 190, a coldest of 62 in 1918, and minimal rainfall in the past decade with scattered exceptions around 194. The reminiscence notes the 1876 high of 93 and 1900s era readings.
A historical account notes the brutal reach of Roman gladiatorial games from Nero to Caligula, including women and slaves forced to fight. It contrasts public spectacle with private virtue, citing poets, Cicero, and Varied combat styles while warning against sweeping judgments of Romans.
A Boston column critiques a restaurant’s Boston Style fish chowder for using a floury paste with little fish, recalls Boston baked beans misfire, and marks June 28 1778 Molly Pitcher’s Monmouth heroism. It also reports on treasurer duties, Boston Elevated fare policy, Judge Callahan’s court adjournment for a wedding, Harvard class day gossip, and local naval preparations for the Portuguese cruiser San Gabriel.
Read snippets of kitchen tips from readers SUSIE M. LUDWIG of Rockland Maine and ANNIE S of Beverly Massachusetts. The notes suggest lard for stove cleanliness sour milk by vinegar in sweet milk and a no baste chicken method using a greased paper bag and baker.
A 1920 verse piece extols optimism with lines about day brightening and marching toward light. It speaks of perseverance, banners, and victory through hopeful imagery and rhythmic refrain by the Bentztown Bard of Southern Press Syndicate.
A collection of reader inquiries covers President Wilson's illness timeline, a hypothetical bicycle versus horse race, Boston’s 300th anniversary celebrations in 1680, the fate of John Winthrop’s statue, and a debate over the proper English pronunciation of buffet with references to dictionary usage.
The piece identifies Elizabeth Akers Allen as author in 1859 and notes the opening lines of the poem's first stanza. It includes the appeal to time, mother, and a return to maternal comfort as the speaker recalls youth and care. It also briefly mentions seating capacity at a New York venue and a diamond safety question.
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