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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1917
Page
14
The death of John Wallace Crawford known as Captain Jack follows soon after the passing of his friend and predecessor Colonel Cody. Crawford sought to be remembered as a poet beyond his frontier image, leaving a legacy as a bridge between the conquering of the West and the early 20th century.
The Boston plan to repeal the sliding scale for gas prices is under renewed attack. The Post argues the mechanism is fair and effective, lowering consumer charges as dividends rise. Under the 8 1 2 percent dividend, gas could be 1 2 1 2 cents instead of 8 0, saving consumers each year.
A leading ice company announces higher prices for the coming season citing increased costs in harvesting and distribution over the past three years. Wages, horses, feed, and machinery have all risen, though daily buyers of 25 pounds or less will not be charged more.
Fragment discusses people being least prepared to pay more and contrasts with the usual arrangement. Reads as a commentary on financial fairness and expectations without concrete details.
The Reichstag speech accuses neutral protest of misreading U S policy while arguing Germany’s actions are justified. It contrasts British restraint with German aggression, insisting Americans would have supported strong retaliation if ships had been sunk without warning. The chancellor faults von Bethmann Hollweg for missing the point.
A humorous antique verse exchange features Potato challenging Egg and King Beg in a mock royal contest. The piece parodies spring price inflation and seasonal farming timing with playful taunts about who rules the market.
A saying declares that whoever doubts life’s fun lacks a sense of humor. The remark reflects a witty perspective on enjoying existence and finding joy in everyday moments.
The speaker urges decisive action and national readiness before any conflict. He warns that without preparation a larger power may strike first and leave the country unable to respond effectively. He emphasizes the need to mobilize resources and avoid dangerous delays.
The British government continues folly in Ireland by deporting 28 Irish citizens to England without formal hearing. The men face unspecified charges, and the action risks alienating sympathy abroad and harming Great Britain.
A humorous Boston note questions an insect insurance ad from 1392 claiming coverage for water bugs ants mice and rats. The writer muses on life and accident policies for insects and imagines the fallout for distressed species with whimsical details.
Dublin born sculptor Augustus Saint Gaudens 1848 shaped American sculpture with the Farragut statue in Madison Square New York and major works including the Lincoln Memorial in Chicago and the Sherman statue in Central Park. He designed New York’s 16 and 20 dollar gold pieces and partnered on architectural projects with Stanford White.
Poem fragment reflecting on suffering and care in life. The speaker asserts only those who feel and endure can act with love and freedom. It emphasizes persistence, compassion, and the toll of strife in human mission.
The Oldest Inhabitant notes this date's extremes in Boston history. He recalls a record one degree below zero for this date, with 2 above in 1885 and above in 1906. Warmest 62 degrees in 1902 and 68 degrees in 1895, plus rain or snow on this date in 1908 1910 1913 and 1914.
The article notes a colossal California grape vine near Santa Barbara yielding about 10 tons yearly, surpassing Hampton Court in size. It traces grape cultivation from Bronze Age artifacts to modern viticulture, cites Vinland lore and Norse theories, and contrasts US regional growth with France leading wine output in 1915.
Observant Citizen notes St David's Day and March as signs of caution. Reports tell of a Newburyport shoe factory paying envelopes with saving advice as industry may slow next summer. Stories cover Lynn superintendent M Rollins, a 38 year old leader in a factory turning 3000 shoes daily, and a Portland hotel incident with a boy escorted by police.
Colonel Corn tells Sam that honesty is best policy in a light moment. A note promises a page of fun in the next Sunday Post.
Polly fears social teasing as she plans to date others for a month to decide with Dick. At the dance she discovers Dick with another girl, then confronts him on the balcony. he reveals it was his cousin Jean and pleads to stay with Polly, who agrees to end the month early.
A 1917 poem by Walt Mason rails at the weather expert, calling him distant and unmoved while he predicts highs and lows. The piece laments frozen toes and burst pipes as the poet seeks human warmth beyond charts and dreary forecasts.
A reader asks if battleships and ocean liners could be rebuilt twice as large as current giants, noting dry docks and harbor depths limit such plans. A second question denies a widow marrying a widower can automatically pass names to her children without court action. The letter touches on orchard fruiting for Jonathan varieties.
The article lists fruit bearing ages for several varieties: Gravenstein and Delicious at four years, McIntosh Red and Fall Pippin at five, Baldwin and King of R.I. Green ing at seven. It also questions remedies for yellow piano keys and suggests covering the lid, soap and water, or a cloth with milk for cleaning without damage.
The reader asks if a widow’s $500 in a savings account can be claimed by her husband after her death. The response notes the bank book shows the balance but the husband generally cannot withdraw funds without the owner’s death or proper succession rights. To ensure he can claim the money, the wife should prepare a will naming him or set up proper beneficiary arrangements.
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