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 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1921
Page
14
The piece calls for safeguards in Hampton Beach rebuilding plans to avoid repeating Sunday's disaster. It questions whether fire experts were consulted and argues fireproofing should be required where cottages crowd together to slow spread. It cites Salem's great fire as a lesson learned for safer reconstruction.
The piece argues the true winner is the nation first to readjust, rehabilitate, produce, and restore normalcy. Germany and defeated nations belong in this effort, must pay indemnities, resume trade, and train for peaceful competition. Peace leadership, not victory in war, defines success and future American responsibility.
Two years after the armistice the world marked the end of war with Germany by treaty signature led by Germany and the United States with Britain France Italy and Japan. The U S remains technically at war with Germany until Congress acts to record peace. Washington hints at possible compromise over points in the proposal.
The agreement will be adjusted during the season to secure votes in both houses of Congress prior to their Independence Day recess. The plan aims to finalize passage as lawmakers prepare for the break.
The piece argues United States entry into the League of Nations could have tempered the current crisis. It urges direct economic cooperation, notes Wilson's idealism, and cites a proposed world bank to regulate foreign exchanges and international credits for global stability.
President Obregon states no armed forces are in the field against the federal government. He notes military downsizing saving $36.5 million and predicts further cuts. Trade with the United States remains strong with imports of over 143 million and exports of 168 million. Returning families cite restored stability and property rights will be protected.
The Detroit Socialist National Convention declined to adopt any reference to dictatorship of the proletariat in party policy. Victor Berger questioned whether dictating in 1921 for 1980 is sensible, while Russia reports remain scarce and confusing. The convention’s stance suggests trends unlikely to boost enthusiasm for the theory.
The census shows 53,900,376 males and 51,810,244 females, debunking the idea of a female dominated nation. Yet it notes women will assert influence on issues where they unite, and many American men admit their aim is to please their womenfolk.
The public sends good wishes as Mrs. Mary Roberts Rinehart battles a serious illness. Fans note her novels and film adaptations have enriched many lives and hope she remains with us for years to come.
Records show Boston’s warmest June 28 were 97 degrees in 1901 and 92 in 1875. Coldest was 52 degrees in 1918. No rain on this date in a decade except 1934, according to official figures.
In this colorful reminiscence Newton Newkirk muses on shop window displays of lingerie and the figures who model them. He contrasts farm life with modern boulevards and notes the dummies appear smart rather than dumb as they watch fashion parade outside. He ponders why windows tempt passers by and what the garments signify.
The excerpt emphasizes constant reminders to act rightly, warning that good intentions require ongoing reinforcement to become complete deeds. It reflects on discipline, memory, and ethical consistency in daily behavior.
A letter from Hooda Thunkett of Fitchburg complains about a prior misspelling of Newt’s name in a humorous note about a walking garden sprinkler. The writer mocks the inventor and recalls confusion caused by copper pipe experiments in a cellar.
The column recalls John Boyle O Reilly and his era while noting John R Murphy as Boston fire commissioner. It contrasts old attire with shirtsleeves, comments on beggars and street musicians, mentions Henry de Bussigny’s 81st birthday, and reports pilots of local memory including memorials for F W Galbraith Jr. and a tale of shark sightings near Casco Bay.
A fashion column describes a white flannel blouse with color embroidery, a baby lamb belt jacket paired with black broadcloth skirt, a dotted Swiss blouse with satin piping, gray chiffon gown with silver embroidery and girdle, a black and white coat dress with a high collar, and popular ratine as a dress fabric in multiple colors. It notes hydrangea blue chiffon evening dress with crystal bead edging, novelty galalith girdles, beaded girdles for cloth dresses, and calico bathing capes for swimsuits.
The article traces the rise of women in film from stage to screen, highlighting Enid Bennett an Australian stenographer turned actress. It covers her Perth beginnings, move to California, marriage to Fred Niblo, and films with Famous Players including The Desert Wooing, plus a plot summary of a career role and note of future screenings with Lillian Gish and Richard Barthelmess in Broken Blossoms.
Miss Lillian R. Anderson recalls Eleanor Crandall of Conway Massachusetts in a reflective tale of young love. Eleanor faced two suitors Donald Page and Maurice as memories of high school and letters shape a life choice ending in marriage to Donald.
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.