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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1922
Page
14
The Italian News marks its first anniversary with a birthday number that looks handsome and rich in content. The weekly, printed in English for Boston’s Italian community, represents promising journalism and the Americanization ideal, with wishes for long life and prosperity.
Lawmakers officials and district attorney reps met to discuss thwarting car thieves in New York State. The preferred plan would require motor vehicle buyers to obtain a title like real estate, hindering thieves from disposing of stolen cars and aiding honest owners.
The British premier announces Egypt may work out its own salvation after meeting conditions, plan to end martial law once a responsible Egyptian government is established, while Britain preserves security and protection roles and seeks a mutual accommodation treaty if feasible.
The piece notes that long governing periods allow stable self rule and comments that the English seem sincere in offering such an opportunity, implying a calm approach to granting extended governance and trust in the process.
President Harding urges a government funded bounty for private ship owners to rebuild the merchant marine, arguing foreign competition and wartime needs justify aid. He favors indirect support over breaking trade treaties and estimates a 30 to 50 million dollar subsidy, expected to yield gains in trade and naval capacity.
A 10 990 strong gathering of school superintendents in Chicago aims to end illiteracy as war obligations drive reform. They call for universal, locally controlled education with a classroom and teacher for every group, a desk for every pupil, and adequate teacher salaries.
A discussion notes that the United States leads in telephone subscribers and motor vehicles, with London and other cities far behind. It argues that most of the world still lives as 50 years ago, while America uses modern inventions at a much higher rate.
The note cites Boston coldest dates for March 1 with figures from 1886 and 1875 and mentions a warmest 62 in 1902. It records no rain or snow on this date in the last decade except in 1913 1914 1918 and 1919.
A humorous meditation on Washington hair color, tracing a noted lock on display at Faunce's Tavern in New York City and the ongoing debate among historians. The piece ends with a playful plan to own and label personal hair locks to avoid posterity disputes.
The Observant Citizen explains Ash Wednesday shifts each year as Easter depends on the first Sunday after the full moon following March 21. The moon's timing, due to lunar cycles, sets Easter and thus the Lent period. The piece notes this year’s full moon on April 11 and Easter on April 16.
Overview of Raphaels ten tapestries and related works in the Vatican. Highlights include the Giving of the Keys, commissioned by Leo X, with episodes from St. Peter and St. Paul. Notes cost, provenance, and movement across Rome, Brussels, London, Paris, and back to the Vatican. Vasari praised the weave and color harmony.
Readers ask about Calgary population and status Edmonton as capital. Town and state election dates in Bennington Vermont. Rockefeller residence Pocantico Hills. Town versus village meanings in Massachusetts Vermont. The 18th and 19th amendments. Immigrants voting before naturalization in several states. Pronunciation of Missouri. Knights of Columbus founded 1882 New Haven. Mt Everest second highest Godwin Austen height 28250 feet. Warship Constitution in U S Navy queried.
The vessel named Old Ironsides was planned as an 874 foot long battle cruiser with 43,500 tons normal displacement. The contract cap was $23,000,000 and keel was laid September 25, 1920.
A new fabric satin-back crepe gains attention for making afternoon dresses. The material promises drape and sheen suitable for early 20th century day wear, with designers highlighting its elegance and versatility for smart ensembles.
BH. J. Rollins of West Somerville weighs in on the Post editorial A Good Plan asserting mortgage rates have not fallen and recalling the 1917 18 hardship caused by savings institutions he argues property owners remain strained.
Oswald Wildridge's Regenptons captured a $1250 prize in a United Kingdom contest. The work will be presented in full in the forthcoming Boston Sunday Post Magazine.
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