Boston Post subscription rates and mailing notes
The Boston Post announces daily and Sunday subscription prices for the United States Canada and foreign delivery with various terms The notice details rates for daily Sunday and combined packages plus postage and payment instructions including checks drafts and money orders payable to POST PUBLISHING CO.
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Post telephones and staff contact details
The notice lists telephone numbers 1004 1005 7008 and Main 1589 Main 3380 for editorial and sport pages. It names Edwin A. Grozier as Editor and Publisher at 1383 Main and announces prepaid subscriptions and discontinuation after expiration.
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Financial Editors
Edwin A. Grozier
The Boston Post Claims Nation's Largest Morning Circulation
The Boston Post proclaims it possesses the largest daily morning circulation in the United States, a claim backed by the newspaper's own assertion and fourth estate citation.
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Boston Post
United States
Fourth
For the Babies Boston Floating Hospital sails again
The Boston Floating Hospital resumes its seasonal sailings down the harbor bringing aid to infants. The charity relies on public support as funding lags, but Boston donors once more respond to the appeal For the babies.
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Boston Floating Hospital
Boston
Joy riding penalties take effect under new liquor law
The late Legislature passes a law regulating automobile use on public ways with heavy penalties for drunk driving. First offence fines range from 20 to 200 dollars with possible imprisonment up to two years. repeat offences bring 30 days to two years in jail. The statute aims to curb dangerous joy riding.
Dinner Meeting Between Colonel and Former Justice Sparks Talk
At dinner the colonel and former justice met and dined with an attractive menu. They reportedly pledged loyalty to a united Republican ticket though some points remain unclear. A telegram cited warned the Chicago convention about German-American influence aiming to tilt November’s election.
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New York Papers
Jackson
Chicago
Justice Hughes
Don’ts Urged For Safer Fourth Of July By Federation
The Safety First Federation of America publishes a bulletin urging a safer Fourth of July. It warns against dangerous fireworks and explosives, toy balloons sparklers and toy pistols, blank cartridges and large firecrackers. It stresses keeping small children away from any fireworks.
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Safety First Federation of America
A Better Outlook On Carranza and Mexico Crisis
The release of American prisoners at Carrizal marks a partial step toward amends but the United States demands a clear stance from Carranza. The crisis remains until his attitude is defined and satisfactory. President Wilson seeks peace with honor and duty, not war, while Republican divisions between war and mediation loom ahead of election day.
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Carranza
United States
Mexico
Republican Party
The Casement Treason Case and Punishment
The article discusses Sir Roger Casement’s treason conviction and death sentence under British law, noting the civil nature of the trial and suggesting a possible commutation or suspension by the home secretary. It contrasts with Dublin uprising executions and questions whether mercy would serve national wisdom.
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Sir Roger Casement
Sir Roger
Home Secretary
Great Britain
Dublin
Aviation race across the continent canceled for military needs
The Aero Club announced the planned Atlantic to Pacific air race in September is called off due to army requirements on the Mexican border. Regular forces number 15 trained aviators. the club aims to train 500 volunteers and produce proficient flyers within two months. Aviation volunteers and machines are available, making a training program more urgent than the trophy race.
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Pacific
The
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Regular Army
Hughes on Lusitania tragedy and foreign policy
The article notes Mr. Hughes's claim that prompt action could have prevented the Lusitania disaster and criticizes the lack of immediate detail. It predicts a forthcoming campaign statement and warns of criticism if he does not explain how he would have averted the tragedy and guided policy otherwise.
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Oldest Inhabitant Recalls June 30 Heat in Boston
The Oldest Inhabitant notes a 94 degree official high in Boston on June 30, the warmest in memory, with 89 degrees as the past decade high in 1908. He cites a cool 52 degrees in 1882 and 54 in 1912, plus rain on the date in 1906 1907 and 1908.
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Boston
When a Man Praises You The Mind Weighs His Judgment
A high compliment from a man leads you to infer strong judgment and reliability. The assumption rests on the belief that praise signals discernment and trustworthy intent.
Anti-Profanity Club Formed in Bucyrus Ohio By Civic Leaders
A group of respected Bucyrus residents formed an Anti-Profanity Club to curb vulgar language. Prior rivals swapped lurid terms, but wives and families urged reform. Members now use mild expletives from a provided list. Ding-bust it! appears as the club’s strongest substitute.
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Bucyrus
Ohio
United States
NEXT BEST THING The next best thing to being a winner is to be a game loser
The phrase suggests a sports or competition mindset emphasizing the value of learning from losses. It contrasts winner mentality with accepting defeat as a step toward improvement.
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North Adams
Where do flies go in winter and why not in summer
Morat explains in a humorous column that house flies hibernate as temperatures drop, seeking warmer berths while a few survive to restart the summer crop. He notes winter die-off and spring surges, detailing how one female lays millions of eggs, fueling population booms.
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Newtie
Swatter
Somerville
Mass
Sam Hill
Swat the Files
All Right but Sympathy Won’t Buy a Ham Sandwich
A sharp remark notes that sympathy cannot substitute for tangible value as a hundred dollars’ worth of sentiment falls short of a simple lunch item.
Household Hints From Mrs Carrie Park Norwich
Ink stain removal by banana peel rubbed on hands. To thread a ribbon without tape use a safety pin to guide it. Circular tip from Mrs Carrie Park of Ann Street Norwich Cona.
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Carrie Park
Ann Street
Norwich
Cona
300th Anniversary of Shakespeare Death Stir Interest in Life
The article notes renewed curiosity about William Shakespeare on the 300th anniversary of his death. It emphasizes his enduring influence on drama and literature, ending with a famous line about his unique place in literary history.
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Shakspere
Henry V Reigns and Falstaff Faces Rejection in Shrewd Court Scene
In the King’s coronation day, Henry V cuts Falstaff from the royal circle while promising aid if reform holds. Falstaff, with Shallow and Pistol, clings to past favors, but the king’s stern rebuke ends their playful alliance as the fat knight mourns a lost bond. Beginning Tomorrow Pictures of The Taming of the Shrew.
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Harry Harry
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Falstaff
London
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Westminster Abbey
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Shallow
Observant Citizen column Highlights Old New England Folks
A long column of notes from the Observant Citizen covers diverse topics. It mentions a 12 foot wolf fish in Cambridge and a Rebecca Palmer schooner selling for 195000 dollars in Boston. It also notes old people in Brookline and North Adams embracing civic activities and civic leaders aiding Cambridge recruiting efforts.
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Rebecca Palmer
Boston
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William Palmer
West Sidney
Mary Keene
Gilbert Reynolds
C. H. Lovejoy
Keene
Daily Post
New England
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Old New Hampshire
Charlotte Shattuck
Adam’s Off Ox and the Deathless Fame of a Bovine
A 1916 verse by Walt Mason laments the saying about Adam’s ox and its fame. It mocks how the phrase survives in speech while other details of the world fade, praising the immortal ox for its persistent place in language.
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Walt Mason
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