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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
16
A semi official note from Washington says Secretary Lansing may ask European allies to modify their rule barring American Red Cross hospital units with citizens of German birth or parentage. The speaker calls the policy discriminatory and repugnant to justice, noting allies accept soldiers of any name and urging rescission.
The Vossische Zeitung calls Americas Liberty Loan a bluff yet notes the $2 billion bond issue was oversubscribed by a further billion. The piece suggests Berlin should know the popular response funds war efforts and may reflect a German bluff on the Teutonic side.
The Boston Floating Hospital, a humanitarian public benefit, begins its new year serving sick babies and their mothers with relief from summer heat. Established and funded by private generosity, it invites contributions via George Teetr eonrer 44 State street to support this local benevolence amid wartime demands.
Contingents of United States regulars, fully equipped and provisioned, have arrived in France ready to fight. They traveled swiftly through a submarine threat, with no accidents, from Atlantic ports to the front. The transport success reflects national determination and rebukes claims of government inefficiency.
A Tekamah Nebraska report warns large flocks of predatory crows are eating eggs and scaring hens by dropping pebbles on nests. The farmer William Latta cites crows swooping over barnyards and returning to nests to devour eggs, a scene described as highly clever by the writer.
The Observant Citizen notes plans to buy restore and preserve the Sargent Murray Gilman homestead in Gloucester dating to 1791 birthplace of Rev Samuel Gilman author of Fair Harvard. The article also highlights Boston flag displays during a parade and a broad swath of local letters about flag practice.
The article urges a final enlistment drive as President Wilson calls for 70 000 volunteers to reach 300 000 soldiers. It notes some states meet quotas, others lag, and cites Liberty Loan and Red Cross drives as successful precedents. It emphasizes Americans in France as motivation and the need to act quickly.
American coal operators pledge to sell at a fair price after warning from the government that the United States would seize mines if a fair price was not set. Special seven member producer committees from each state will fix price with Defence Council approval and plan distribution with the aim of eliminating coal robberies.
Consumers and bakers, with Mr. Hoover, work on a national plan to standardize a five cent loaf. The proposal aims to set a uniform loaf sold at five cents across the country, replacing the higher eight to ten cent prices. It is believed the smaller loaf will weigh enough to provide better value per cent, pleasing bread users.
The article surveys scarce stamps with single specimens and high auction records. It highlights the 1847 Mauritius one penny and twopence issues, noting multiple record sales from $4,250 to $17,500 for pairs, plus notable single stamps and other rare issues from British Guiana and local post issues. It mentions collectors like George W. and George T. Worthington, with prices and provenance across Europe and the United States.
Sara Bennett lives with her mother and works at a river factory. She can not afford the park outing but stays home. Young Harry Quimby finds her at home and invites her to a moonlit ride to Maplewood Inn for supper, letting her still enjoy the picnic.
The Oldest Inhabitant notes June 29 temperatures and rainfall in Boston from official figures. Highlights include highs of 93 in 1872, 98 in 1874, 92 in 1880, 90 in 1884, 92 in 1901, and 90 in 1912. Coldest readings cited include 58 in 1888 and 1893, and 54 in 1889 and 1914. Rain fell on this date in most years 1902 to 1908, except 1905, and again in 1914.
A 19 year old asks if she should call or write after a young man she dated for two months failed to contact her. The advice says to write for an explanation, but ultimately to leave him alone unless he initiates contrition, noting a breach of good manners. It also questions whether a girl should accept car fare when escorted to an outing if the escort cannot accompany her home.
A fragmentary verse expresses deep sorrow while watching and listening to drums. It reflects fear, endurance, and a call to overcome, urging resilience and the growth of manhood through facing grief without fear.
Clara visited with distress over garden losses from cutworms and potato bugs while praising a morning frock with plaid gingham, deep pockets, and a white organdie collar. She lamented sacrificing a prized grass court to a vegetable plot, tears near, as her garden pride withered.
Fadts and Fashions Gray is combined with cherry or blue. Feathers of all kinds are in vogue. Yellow is popular this summer. Tulle returns for scarfs over summer frocks. Light brown poplin outfits charm tailored dresses. Ostrich plumes edge tulle scarfs. An updated Winch seise machila muslin ruffles style grows. Pipings line coat edges.
Readers ask proper address for the President and Massachusetts Governor and how to pronounce Heligoland. A letter explains the first daily American newspaper, The Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser, begun September 21, 1784, with details on surviving copies in Boston and Worcester collections.
A poem by Walt Mason satirizes the relentless pursuit of speed and reckless driving as the motor car expands labor for the Foolkiller. The speaker describes chasing speed fans, red-eyed drivers who drink and drive, and youths joyriding, ending with the fatal consequences of each pursuit.
A letter writer recalls a girl who chose to stay home as dad’s housekeeper while he works at the factory, helping raise two younger siblings after their mother's death. The piece contrasts this choice with many girls pursuing acting careers, noting the dangers and societal pressures in the stage and film world and praising those who keep families intact.
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