Boston Post 1920 Issue Details and Contact Info
The Independent Democratic Paper of New England Published daily by Post Publishing Co Boston Mass March 15 1920 No 18 Vol 402 Office 259 Washington St Boston All money sent at settler s risk Do not eat cash or stamps All checks drafts and money orders payable to POST PUBLISHING CO Editorial Rooms Main Sporting Editor Saturday Editor Financial Editors Business Office Advertisements Subscriptions must be paid in advance Discontinued upon expiration If you cannot obtain the Poet regularly notify us at once
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Boston
Mass
Poste
Maas
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Don
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Edwin A Grozier A News Editor and Publisher Note
A compact notice credits Edwin A Grozier as editor and publisher and states Associated Press rights and republication terms for this paper. It specifies AP news dispatches credited or not and reserves rights for local news and special despatches.
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Edwin A. Grozier
Associated Press
Centenarian Maine Gains Statehood and Pride
One hundred years ago Maine became a separate state ending its status as a Massachusetts territory. The piece celebrates Maine as a glorious, prosperous, progressive Commonwealth with a bright future and honors its past contributions to the Union.
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Maine
States of the Union
Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
Accepting the Verdict in Latin American Politics
The piece notes Mexico's election promise not to revolt if defeated, contrasts Latin American politics with U S stability, and praises peaceful transfer of power while observing Latin nations' preference for strong individuals over parties. It cites past U S cases and warns Latin leaders may not accept polls as readily as Americans.
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Mexico
General Obregon
United States
South America
Boston Sunday Post Surges Past 400000 Circulation Milestone
The Boston Sunday Post reports a historic circulation of 402 182 copies, up from 352 990 on Nov 2 1919, with a 19 week rise of 49 192 copies. Despite severe winter weather and newsprint shortages the paper grows and pledges to reach 500 000 later. The paper notes helping 3777 tons of newsprint loaned to other papers and hopes for spring relief.
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Boston Sunday Post
Exporting Cars Sees Strong 1919 Recovery in U S Trade
The National Automobile Chamber of Commerce reports 1919 exports rebounded with 67 106 cars valued at 73 642 035 and 15 467 trucks worth 35 099 079, up from 1918. Canada and England drive gains while war slack in army equipment dampens totals. nations like South America and Europe show solid demand growth for trucks and cars.
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National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
South America
Canada
England
United States
Belgium
Norway
Swede
Denmark
German politics and the obstacle to democratic reform
The writer argues Germany’s path to democracy is blocked by tradition and vested interests. They claim the “reptile press” and privileged classes dominate, workingmen’s descendants lack access to leadership training, and former Kaiser-era officials fill offices, hindering reform and keeping reactionary power in place.
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Germany
Reaction
Trade Surges in 1940s Auto Exports and Shipments
The report highlights a sharp rise in exports to Mexico, more than doubling. The Philippines tripled truck demand, while shipments to non-contiguous U S territories soared sixfold for trucks and seven and a halffold for passenger cars, reflecting a broad postwar growth pattern.
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Mexico
Philippines
United States
Rent profiteering and housing health concerns in New York
Health Commissioner Royal S. Copeland urges restraint on evictions by rent profiteers amid unsanitary tenements. He suggests denying warrants for dispossession where housing and health laws were violated, highlighting publicity as a lever to curb landlords and protect tenants.
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Boston
Royal S. Copeland
New York
Plan to expose rent profiteers and careless landlords
A proposed scheme would evict tenants from unsanitary dwellings to reveal violations of sanitary laws to the enforcing agent. If adopted locally, it could uncover rent profiteers and negligent landlords.
Tax on bachelors mirrors historic exemptions in tax law
The French Chamber of Deputies Finance Committee backs a 10 percent tax on bachelors. The piece argues such a levy echoes ancient and Roman policy, seeks to encourage larger families, and frames the move as national defense amid declining French demographics and rising German numbers.
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Chamber of Deputies
Wise Mr Hays Declares Neutral Stance in Nomination
The speaker asserts that Will Hays, head of the Republican National Committee, will not influence or endorse any presidential candidate. He defends the chair’s duty to elect a candidate, not to select one, and pledges no actions to sway delegates or convention choices. The note contrasts past officials who revealed preferences.
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Will Hays
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Hays
Notable Washington dominos duel draws crowds at club
Congressman Joseph Walsh and Uncle Joe Cannon play dominos weekly at the Washington Press Club. Spectators hear Cannonisms and Walsh isms as they battle, with Walsh hailed as near one dollar during Walsh’s birth era.
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Cape Cod
Joe” Cannon
Danville
Washington Press Club
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Walsh
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Midwinter Madness in Verse by Bertie Bertram
A Malden, Massachusetts poet writes a playful, romantic jeremiad in verse about lovers, muses, and comic personae. The poem parodies self justifications, gentle rivalries, and a Liberty Bond obstacle to romance, ending with a footnote hinting at legality of nocturnal inspiration.
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Leander
Daff Howse
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Pitti
Uggy Duck
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Sherman
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Sphinx Sees Baby Hair Crowned Cheerfully in Dorchester
A reader recounts Florence Ella Pitman of 9 St William Street Dorchester daughter of Ephraim W Pitman a patrolman with notably abundant hair. He jokes about bald headed men seeking relief and humorously volunteers support for hair growth legislation while admits a tinge of envy.
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St. William Street
Dorchester
Ephraim W. Pitman
Florence Ella
P. S
Martinique and Guadeloupe as French West Indies Treasures
The article extols Martinique as a premier French West Indian island with a rich history Josephine’s birthplace and a history of notable natural disasters. It praises its beauty, climate, and prosperity under French rule, notes Fort de France, and highlights St. Lucia and the fer de lance snake with a vivid local legend. Tomorrow's Picture Mont Pelee.
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Martinique
West Indies
France
Josephine
Fort de France
Great Britain
St. Lucia
Froude
Observant Citizen notes and local diversions in Boston area
In winter's end a push to ease horse strain grows and Father Rockwell visits Boston. A Boy Scout runs bird stations in Arlington while a Brockton resident laments freight delays. A rubber plant employs a music lady to raise productivity as Malden plans a central city golf course. Straw hats to cost more next season.
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Hamilton Rice
Bartlett Avenue
Arlington
Tte
Thrift Campaign Highlights 10 Precepts for Modern Savings
A nationwide thrift drive emphasizes a budget, expense records, bank accounts, life insurance, wills, home ownership, prompt bill payment, war savings stamps, living within means, and sharing with others. Bowdoin Square Theatre manager R A Somerby celebrates a baby girl born to his family at 19 Joy Street as both mother and child recover well.
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R. A. Somerby
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Fashion notes on spring fabrics and styles
Shirring and apron panels top the season with tunics in favor. Coats go long with belts while ruffles, plaitings and square neck gowns appear. Lace revives as kilting shines in plaid materials and traveling coats feature stripes and checks. A new wool backed satin fabric debuts this spring.
Ash for Children’s Books at Hospitals Letter
A correspondent asks readers to donate children's books magazines and picture books to the A L A despatch office at Boston Public Library for hospital children including those in tuberculosis wards. The writer notes ex service men aid and urges public response to meet the need.
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Boston Public Library
A. L. A. War Service
E. Kathleen Jones
Editorial on The Poor Professors Prompted by Rockefeller Gift
John D. Rockefeller Jr writes to praise an editorial dated January 11 about educational funding. He notes his father's Christmas gift of 100 million dollars split between the General Education Board and the Rockefeller Foundation and endorses shared responsibility for supporting educational institutions.
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Rockefeller Foundation
Leyal
John D. Rockefeller, JR
Broadway
New York
Oldest Inhabitant Recalls Boston Weather On March 15
The oldest resident cites official figures for Boston stating the coldest March 15 records were 14 and 13 degrees in 1895 and 1918, with a warmest 66 degrees in 1913. He notes no rain or snow on this date in the last decade except 1911 1912 1914 and 1917.
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