Boston Post 1918 March 18 Daily Edition
The Boston Post issue announces circulation claims and office details including editor Edwin A. Grozier, with notices on subscription payment in advance and discontinuation upon expiration. The paper brands itself as the largest daily morning circulation in the United States per The Fourth Estate.
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Canada
Sunday Post
Edwin A. Grozier
Boston Post
United States
Daily Post
Alien Voters Restricted Under New House Bill
The measure before Congress aims to ban aliens from voting in presidential and congressional elections if their nation is at war with the United States. It targets alien residents who currently vote on equal terms with citizens in several states, marking a strong national step to curb such participation.
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House of Representatives
Washington
United States
Jeresa
Boston
Maine
New Brunswick
Truth and war how truth is used in politics
The piece critiques Republican rhetoric urging honesty about war. It argues the phrase hides uncertainty and implies a fearful truth withheld from the public to justify ongoing conflict. It questions the sincerity of calls to “tell the truth” and labels such tactics as propaganda.
President’s pledge to free Russia from Teutonic heel
The piece notes the uncertain impact of President Roosevelt’s message to the Soviet leaders in Moscow. It argues the speech signals US readiness to aid Russia and to fight until Nazi control ends, hoping for future patriotic resistance even if immediate results are unclear.
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United States
Moscow
Russia
Royal fate linked to Europe role unsettles German ruler
The text suggests greater sovereignty and independence for the subject in European affairs, predicting a setback for Wilhelm Hohenzollern. It states she could fully reclaim a leading place in Europe and the modern world, a development that may not yet be apparent to the German ruler.
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Europe
Wilhelm Hohenzollern
Governor McCall vetoes bill to repeal direct primaries
The governor denounces an act that would replace direct primary nominations with state conventions and a referendum. He argues the measure deceives voters, restores convention bosses, and undermines direct voting rights. Supporters expect the executive to stand by his veto as a push for good government.
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McCall
Wealth of the Rich Pays Hefty Income Tax Burden
A computed tax on 30 top fortunes shows John D. Rockefeller leading at 38.4 million in tax on 60 million income from a 1.2 billion fortune. Andrew Carnegie faces 6.4 million, H C Frick 7.16 million, with others descending toward two million, illustrating wealth bearing its share.
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John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
H. C. Frick
Dr Wiley criticized for white bread remarks
The Food Administration condemns Dr Wiley's claim that allied nations should eat more substitutes for wheat while the U S has abundant white bread. John W Hallowell notes there is no white bread in England or France, calling Wiley's statements ill considered and intemperate.
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Land of Plenty
Food Administration
Great Britain
France
Italy
John W. Hallowell
Hoover
England
Credit Union Bank Expected to Win Legislative Support
A legislative committee on banks and banking is set to report on a bill authorizing a Credit Union Bank to act as a clearing house for the Commonwealth's credit unions. Proponents say the bank would aid the development of the credit union movement and assist men facing financial hardship, benefiting the community.
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Legislative Committee On Banks and Banking
Commonwealth
Observant Citizen’s Notes On Local Arts And People
A collage of local items recounts a neighborhood entertainment at Hilman High School with praise for Principal Carter and students, plus anecdotes about a Jamaica Plain minstrel letter writer and community figures. Other notes mention Gypsy Smith’s return, a young patriot at the Peabody Museum, and welfare efforts for seamen.
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Incpal Carter
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Maine
Pollywog and Jollydog Drift in Domestic Dispute
Pollywog explains Van Cleve and his wife quarrel over her frequent outings. Jollydog notes she was the light of his life but left the home too often, sparking friction.
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van Cleve
Jollydog
The Cocoanut Palm and Its Isla nd Trade
A concise look at the cocoanut palm, its wide utility from food to oil and timber, and the global spread of coconuts. It notes production scales, key growing regions including Ceylon Malabar India and Panama, and the journey of coconuts from tree to voyage to beach then to markets.
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India
Philippines
Ceylon
Malabar
San Blas
Panama
Snore No More Fiasco Ends in Burglar Jest
Maria and Henry misread a nighttime racket when Henry wears a fake device marketed to stop snoring. A burglar threat turns comic as Henry surprises Maria by revealing the mask was his sleeping aid, not an intruder. She laughs and forgives the snoring.
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Henry
Maria
Marta
Post Letter Box Questions on Flags and Poems
Readers ask about proper service flags for fallen soldiers and flag colors. They seek guidance on Denmark Norway Sweden ensigns and differences with merchant flags, plus the author and source of a poem about a blood red flower.
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Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Two Minute Talks On The War Rless The Crutch That Aids
wartime morale piece urges every citizen to act as an uplifter and crutch for fighters. It shares a fable where a plain crutch proves vital to saving a king and his realm, arguing small supportive acts can enable great deeds and defend freedom.
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America
Vision of the blood red flower and the Will to Power poem tale
A reader cites a poem tied to a 19th century work and debunks a joke about The Old Oaken Bucket as a prohibition anthem. The exchange includes claims about the author’s liquor use and a tale of inspiration from a drink. It also notes flags proportions and a sugar color debate.
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Kyl
Woodworth
Oldest Inhabitant recalls Boston’s March weather records
The Oldest Inhabitant notes Boston’s coldest days for March 18 with official figures: three above zero in 1885 and 11 above in 1900. He cites a warm 66 degrees in 1898 and 60s as common for the date, plus rain or snow in several prior years including 1908, 1913, and 1916.
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