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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1915
Page
12
Newspaper publication dated March 16 1915 from Boston Massachusetts outlines office address at 259 Washington Street and issue details No 14 Volume 342.
The notice asks who will take part in the upcoming Orange Day on next Saturday. It highlights a bountiful orange crop and the joy of sharing with neighbors including invalids, children, and the needy. It frames giving as a two way pleasure.
Mayor Harrison refused to censor feminine dress in dance halls saying costumes were modest. The piece argues male censors at beaches and dances overreact and should scrutinize their own gender before judging women.
A birthday note honors Dr Samuel A Green praising his longevity and cheerful spirit. It corrects a common belief about Boston mayors by noting Thomas N Hart’s earlier birth date but lesser tenure. The tribute highlights Green’s mental sharpness, good health, and lasting usefulness, hoping for many more cheerful days.
Governor Walsh signs a resolution to appoint seven officials to develop plans for celebrating the Pilgrims landing tercentenary at Provincetown and Plymouth. The panel should be representative and capable, avoiding a world’s fair approach. The state favors a New England character with new, meaningful pageantry rather than past exposition styles.
The piece argues England has imposed a de facto blockade without declaring it full. It limites neutral ships trading with Germany, lacking formal blockade wording, and risks violating international law. It warns U S protest should be strong to protect neutral rights and prevent economic reprisals.
The Massachusetts Post condemns the short ballot plan as an attempt to diminish the people's control over state officials. It argues the plan lacks honesty, would not significantly shrink the ballot, and seeks to transfer selection power away from voters. If revived, further opposition will follow.
The Sun day Post reports Governor Walsh’s push for Massachusetts to adopt correspondence courses under state regents. Wisconsin shows 7500 home students and 48 educators, offering cultural vocational scientific and other courses at about $9 per student annually. The piece argues Massachusetts would welcome similar success for those with limited means.
The Post reviews General von Bernhardi's Sunday article presenting German views on the war while criticizing its claims. The piece highlights a dubious assertion that French prisoners believe Berlin is occupied and questions whether German prisoners would think Paris occupied, noting incredulity at the exaggeration.
A fragment quotes a person reflecting on social reputation and a party invitation. The tone hints at caution in social circles and personal restraint amid daily routines.
A Saturday night in Park Street station ends in humiliation as a man drops a full quart bottle wrapped for carry. Bystanders mock and the aroma wafts through the concourse until a subway worker cleans up the mess.
A collage of short New Hampshire items from various towns. Notes on a new barber in Rumney, a family horse laid to rest at Elm Farm, maple sap weather, a Boston trip by Mrs. Randall, and locals discussing jitney buses and spring birds.
In the Frisco exposition views the Court of Abundance features Spanish Moorish design and California climate harmony. Fountains orange trees and a Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney fountain sculpture highlight the court. Drake’s 1578 voyage and California’s Spanish influence frame the narrative of San Francisco’s past.
The column relays scattered items from Boston and surroundings, including holidays, shipyard work for a 1 million dollar supply ship, egg mass prizes for schools, local anecdotes about a minister's family lineage, a model clipper built by Captain Christian Christopher, labor leaders, college fundraising, spring fashion for police, and a reunion look at reappeared town changes.
A 1915 poem titled The Life Dream explores daily service sacrifice and enduring toil. It contrasts waking work with twilight longing, praising steadfast effort, patience, love, and spiritual nourishment as life’s guiding call.
A young woman asks how to end a long correspondence with a man she does not love. Miss Champagne counsels honesty with both suitors, stating that breaking a promise is better than a marriage without love, and that the heart should not be kept in doubt. The letter emphasizes frank talk and self respect.
The Park Commission chair John H. Dillon plans to inspect the Public Garden tulip beds next week. Weather will determine when the litter is lightened step by step and work continues until the beds are free of litter.
The speaker cites records of March temperatures in Boston noting the coldest day reached 10 degrees above zero in 1872 and the warmest 4 above in 1902 and 1918. He lists yearly high and low readings from March 1 over a decade, highlighting ranges from 26 to 61 degrees in various years and noting inconsistent figures such as 83-48 in 1907.
The narrator laments failed blue grass sowing as weeds, thistles, and mildews thrive around his home. He recalls sowing a ton of seed with tears and vows to try again next year, despite bitter disappointment and a comic tag about kraut.
Barbara schemes to nudge Tom Paine toward Bella by staging a playful misdeed on Sunday. A toy mouse and a family portrait routine spark a surprised kiss proposal as Bella shrieks and Tom seizes the moment. The prank ends with a tentative romance sealed by a clever ruse.
Paragraph points on fads and fashions describe taffeta silk blouses similar to pusy willow fabric that wash well, tailored suits with soft checks, belted coats, pleated skirts, and white petticoats possibly starch lined. Boys wear white shirts with dark collars and cuffs, belts stay slim, high waistlines trend with a normal belt position, and a white satin sailor hat trims the season.
A warning shared about colds leading to a dangerous illness. Advice emphasizes avoiding drafts and following a careful diet. Promotes Brown's Bronchial Troches to relieve coughing with claims of harmless but efficacious relief. Available from druggists at $1.00 per box.
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