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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1906
Page
8
The list includes dozens of residents across Somerville and surrounding towns with names and addresses, followed by quotes from Mrs Bradbury Clement Thomas and others praising the Boston Post for its reliability, sports pages, and Sunday edition.
The Money Man recounts four weeks buying Sunday Posts in Boston for two dollars each, paying residents with new two dollar bills. He faces a reluctant seller on Palmer Street Arlington and other mislaid papers, noting the paper’s popularity across departments and readers including women, children and sports fans.
Melrose residents greeted the Money Man with unanimous cheer as every house visited except one prepared to exchange the Sunday Post for two dollar bills. Residents Mary Hilton Minnie Planter Louise Code Elizabeth Kaler praised the paper’s weekend presence and wholesome home influence.
Malden residents praise the Money Man and the Sunday Post greeting. readers like Mrs. H G Engel and Mrs. Helena Farrell commend the paper for readability and positive family influence, noting Sunday Post issues neatly folded and waiting.
The Money Man claims he made more calls in Somerville than anyone and was greeted cordially. Mrs. H F Snow of 73 Benton read says she and others take the Sunday Post each week.
In Charlestown the Money Man visited nine homes to secure the required number of Sunday Posts. Local residents praise the Sunday Post, with Mrs. Margaret Reilly and Mrs. M E Joyce endorsing it as the best paper in Boston. Mrs. Lou Cronin says she buys two Sunday Posts each Sunday and sends one to a cousin in Ohio.
The Money Man visited University City collecting $2 bills in exchange for Sunday Post papers. Three residents Milton H. Campbell, H W Campbell, C H Spencer, and Frances F Simpson praised the Sunday Post for its funny section women’s section and bright news.
Arlington residents praised the Sunday Post with buyers like the Money Man paying 2 dollars each. Mrs. WT Clifford of 51 Palmer street notes the paper is always available and her husband now walks a quarter mile each Sunday to obtain it. Mrs. S H Allen of 3 Jason street adds the paper is liked by every member of the family.
The Money Man toured East Boston promoting the Boston Post. Residents praised the Sunday Post for enterprise and its housekeepers department and magazine. Mrs. White, Mrs. Belyea, Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Sterling lauded the paper as the newsiest and best in Boston.
In Revere the Sunday Post Money Man visited many homes. only two houses refused the paper. Residents Mrs Hattie A Boyden 26 Hichborn Street and Mrs O A Labounty 4 Pleasant Street voiced strong support. Mrs Harriet H Gillette 118 Fernwood Avenue praised the breezy paper and its enterprise.
After leaving Revere the Post Money Man stopped at a Chelsea residence and spoke with Mrs. Mattie Pierce. Local readers including Mrs. Henderson Mrs. Rounds Mrs. Morse and Mrs. Oldreeve praised the Post Sunday edition for quality content and daily news.
Street resident Mattapan says the Sun day Post helps with children. Mrs Sarah E L Myer of Walk Hill Street Mattapan praises the household page as very helpful.
Hyde Park residents share strong praise for the Sunday Post Magazine. Mary M. Bursch and Mary Corrigan laud its value and longevity while Mrs. Lambert and Mrs. Furbush call it the most interesting and tersely written Boston paper.
In Jamaica Plain the Money Man drew lively crowds as readers bought the Sunday Post. Residents praised the paper’s sections especially the women’s page and overall improvements with each issue. Mrs Sweeney, Mrs Wester, Mrs White and Miss Costello lauded the Post’s appeal and uniqueness.
The Money Man received a cordial welcome in Roxbury yesterday as locals, including Mrs. D. E. Curran of 70 Centre Street, Mrs. Coppenritch of 512 Elmwood Street, and Mrs. Thomas Reed of 16 Linwood Street, praised the Sunday Post for its readership and accompanying magazine.
The Money Man bought the Boston Sunday Post after a straightforward purchase. Mrs Declan D Corcoran of Chestnut Hill Avenue calls the paper the best in Boston. Mrs E H Ellis of Wallingford agrees the Sunday Post is the best Boston publication. Mrs D Tanning of 20 Rockland Street praises the magazine connected with the Post on Sunday as very interesting.
Milton residents report Sunday Post copies sold out yesterday. Mrs Elen Barry of Adams Street and Mrs W E Robinson of Bates Read both praise the paper, noting missing issues and liking Conan Doyle stories. Mrs Dr George Whittemore of Eaton Street calls it very newsy.
In Dorchester the Money Man sold two dollar bills to Sunday Post readers. Mrs. E F Cook praised the cooking recipes and daily value of the paper. Mrs F W Hurd and Mrs E H Davis highlighted family enjoyment and children's pages. Mrs C L Hinds noted the husband and boys' habit of buying, and the women's sections appeal.
In Everett residents express joy over the Money Man feature. Mrs J F Sheehan of Mansfield street says the Sunday Post is always in her house. Mrs EB d Jaynes of Ferry street planned to stay home to read it, and Mrs Margaret Marks of Nichols street notes she never misses a Sunday Post.
The Sunday Post sold exceptionally well in Ashmont with readers praising both the newspaper and its magazine. Neighborhood residents including Mrs. Mary A. Whall and Mrs. Vena Chase expressed strong appreciation for weekly editions and requested more frequent Monday issues.
The Sunday Post profile titled Money Man drew broad praise in South End households with nearly every visitor producing a Sun.
Mothers children and fathers anxiously sought the Sunday Post Money Man yesterday. Mrs. Wilmer Dunbar of 105 Sharon Street West Medford said her family wants the different parts to read. Mrs. G H Shaw of 45 Boston Avenue West Medford praised its Boston news coverage. Mrs. S Brooks of 499 Main Street Medford called it a family paper like no other.
Forest Hills recipients of the Sunday Post Money Man award were surprised by the visit but quickly produced the required papers. Mary E. Monehan and Mary Schaffer, both of Washington Street addresses, praised the publication for its quality stories and bound magazine, while Esther Jones of Burnett Street lauded its short reliable tales.
Readers celebrate winning a Post prize with birthday cheers and praise for the Sunday Post. Mrs. Annie M. Nilson and others at 989 Tremont Street 1750 Washington Street 687 Massachusetts Avenue 109 Northampton Street 6 Worcester Square express joy, loyalty, and reliance on the paper for household and dressmaking needs.
In Roxbury and Roslindale yesterday the Sunday Post drew welcome turnout with the Money Man visiting households. Local readers praise the comic, fashion, cooking, and household sections, saying the paper is essential to their week.
The Post reports a warm reception for a visitor nicknamed Money Man in Auburndale and Newton yesterday. Citizens, including Mrs A E Robertson, expressed surprise yet pleasure at his visit and commendable reception in the towns.
In Mattapan a local figure described as a “Money Man” drew attention as he visited several houses. The Sunday Post was praised by residents including Celia Smart who called the paper the best in Boston and enjoyed its short stories.
Residents praise the Sunday Post for its Sunday magazine recipes and broad appeal. Mrs A Wryette at 119 Rowe Street Au burndale and Miss Bessie Hyde of Pear Street commend its leadership, progress, and usefulness to women.
Citizens praise the Sunday Post as a peerless family newspaper. Mrs. E. P. Leavitt of 151 Pearl Street and Mrs. M. Starr commend its accessible success, while Miss Eleanor Morton of 109 Galen Street lauds its instructive content and comic section.
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