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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1913
Page
10
The Boston Post newspaper issued March 13, 1918 from 259 Washington street Boxton Massachusetts. It presents daily news and editorial content reflecting the Independent Democratic perspective during World War I era.
The Post lists daily and Sunday subscription prices for one year six months and shorter terms with 11c per copy to Canada and 16c foreign. postage 1c extra in Boston district. Payments in advance no cash or stamps. checks payable to Post Publishing Co. editor E A Grozier.
The Boston Post proudly announces owning the LARGEST newspaper printing plant in New England and the largest press in the world, as stated by Robert Hoe, president of R. Hoe & Co.
The joint committee on rules favors asking the tax commissioner for information on tax dodgers and their evasion methods. Mr. Trefry asserts widespread tax dodging in Massachusetts and urges changes to uncover hidden property. He says moral suasion fails and supports stronger measures.
The editorial urges Boston to win approval for a 40-foot harbor channel. It notes the 35-foot plan is unfinished, cites delays in federal action, and calls for wide citizen turnout at the March 19 hearing in Room 95 of the Post Office Building to press for the project. It argues New York already advances a 40-foot channel and stresses economic stakes for merchants, financiers, and steamship interests.
A New York physicians symposium discusses Dr Allards suggestion that people waste their natural potential by not living to age 100. Scientists from across the border endorse the idea with caution noting willpower and mental attitude as key factors. Massachusetts offers examples of locals who have reached a centenarian milestone to inspire others to apply willpower toward similar longevity.
The British Board of Trade has commissioned a sturdy whaling vessel to scout fogs and icebergs on trans Atlantic routes in coordination with steamship lines and the United States coast survey. Modern wireless telegraphy aids the patrol to prevent a disaster like Titanic, with preventive warnings now in place.
A New York meat expert questions removing tariffs as beef prices rise. He argues big traders would still control supply and regulate prices. The expert notes why lobbyists press against tariff cuts despite secure positions, while the public seeks direct insight.
The note argues that scrapping the tariff on meat and cattle will be beneficial, and all signs indicate the measure will indeed do good.
A humorous column muses on bracelets being worn this season and mocks criminals who ignore style. It jokes about a lieutenant’s laughed reaction under his mustache and explores how mustaches affect whether a laugh is visible. The piece closes with a quip about a popular novelist and a playful line game.
The arbitration board handles the Eastern railroad locomotive firemen dispute amid praise for the Erdman act. Firemen stress long hours and hard labor with high responsibilities akin to engineers, urging better pay and shorter hours while public risk if unresolved looms.
A clipped humorous column reports a sequence of local oddities from the Clod Hopper Clarion. Nub Swinkie’s dog disturbs church calm with a kick prompted by the dog shock, Junk Everson dines with the parson, Cad Nippins marks his 43rd anniversary with a boil, Hez Huggins trims his own hair and cuts his ear, Miss Matilda Gookins wears a sheath skirt to church, Mrs Iz Wilkins floods the wash when her line breaks, St Jim Saunders injures himself, and Jake Whittleby’s cow calves twins.
A historical piece notes the creation of the Labor Department under Taft and the early status of Secretary Wilson. It outlines the department’s purpose as information gathering on labor conditions, its evolving independence, and the impact of labor data on policy. It contrasts cabinet roles with advisory function and mentions secretary salaries and living costs.
A Pittsburg man says he has discovered a method to make hens lay. He condemns forced laying as cruel and unscientific, calling it compulsory education for birds.
A 22 year old man seeks guidance on reconciling a broken engagement and winning back his fiancée. Miss Champagne advises that forgiveness depends on her feelings, suggests offering a sincere apology, and notes tolerance is better than separation when love remains. A careful reply to a separate young woman warns against losing self respect after permitting kisses.
A fragmentary poem introduces a lone man at arms in motley who mocks winter and cycles between bravado and mockery. He speaks in shrill slogans then bursts into sunlit laughter, a wandering figure blending hectoring and clownish posturing.
A fair warning from President Wilson is critics say aimed at Latin American revolutionists including Mexicans. The piece argues the government will not tolerate professional rebels who act as revolutionary patriots for revenue only and wonders if Taft might have sent a similar message earlier to avert Mexican unrest.
A columnist cautions that shedding heavy attire signals courting misfortune and invites the undertaker to notice. The quip suggests caution in sartorial choice reflecting superstition.
Mr Bocton Hitt entered a stable Saturday morning to lead his driving horse but failed to greet the animal. The horse reacted by kicking him badly prompting a mock admonition that a cheerful greeting might have prevented the kick.
A 19 year old woman writes seeking guidance about her loving relationship with a man two years older who lives …
Ellen Spencer Massey of Washington became the second woman to argue a case before the Supreme Court, following Belva Lockwood. About 40 women are Supreme Court bar members, but only Massey and Lockwood have appeared before the court with clients.
A remark notes that many modern books omit the appendix, arguing the appendix exists to be cut out. The quip highlights how publishers trim extra material, reflecting changing practices in print and reader expectations.
A playful verse depicts the Sultan swearing off cigarettes after a bold swipe for a pill and pipe, declaring with humor to skip smoking and pursue dope.
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