Boston Post subscription rates and contact info 1919
The Boston Post lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, including U S Canada foreign rates, plus Canada port charges and combined Daily and Sunday rates. It provides office address at 259 Washington St Boston and phone numbers 1004 1005 7400 main 1539 main 38330 main.
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Odds on League of Nations ratification seen as farcical
A Washington report claims odds of 50 to 1 against U S Senate ratifying the League of Nations covenant as written. The writer calls the betting claim amusing rather than convincing noting that a single word or punctuation change could alter the status. He questions the wisdom of a betting story on league chances.
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No Soft Peace and Harvard's Elder Statesman Echoes
The piece recalls Ludendorff's 1918 push toward Cambrai and St Quentin with bold aims for a harsh German peace. It contrasts with Kaiser era rhetoric and notes Charles W. Eliot turning 85 while still active intellectually and publicly challenging issues.
Meat production in 1918 soars to 23 billion pounds
The Department of Agriculture announces 1918 meat output at 23 366 000 000 pounds as unprecedented in the United States. Much of the supply ships abroad to aid allies while a substantial domestic surplus remains.
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Department of Agriculture
England
Fence
Italy
Meat Shortage Sparks Price-Proofing Demand
Local buyers report meat on hand and available while noting they have paid double and treble for this staple over the past twelve months, reflecting widespread concern about rising food costs.
Harvey attacks President in Boston City Club remarks
A Boston City Club address by Colonel George Harvey draws critics by asserting false fears about League of Nations bonds. The text questions his claim that the United States would back insolvent allies and notes no draft support for joint debt. Critics demand accuracy and warn against malice toward the administration.
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Reed urged to resign Senate seat over League vote
The piece questions Senator Reed of Missouri for not resigning his seat to test public opinion on the League of Nations. It argues a resignation and reentry in a special election would serve as a direct referendum on the issue, noting Reed’s opposition to the League and his support for a referendum while wondering about other senators who advocate a vote.
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League of Nations
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Detroit
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Vermont
Stoneham Free Press
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Stoneham
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Disapproval of Military Punishment Blame Shifts to Chamberlain
The Post voices disagreement with severe army sentences while denying Secretary Baker created the military regulations. It argues the system grew from long precedent and tradition, not from Baker alone. It notes Chamberlain bears responsibility for the conditions he criticizes.
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Garden plans spark blame and memory of Boston mayor proposal
The text recalls backlash over Garden plans and cites that a former Boston mayor once proposed cutting the Garden by streets and selling the land for business blocks.
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Boston
Private mail flight from Newfoundland offers $500 per letter
An Englishman plans to fly from St John’s Newfoundland to England and will carry a small mail load for pay. He offers to take twelve letters up to one ounce each at $500 per letter, highlighting interest amid debates on government air mail rates and public dissatisfaction with wartime postal charges.
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Mexico Reforms Eyed To Aid Oil Rights Battle
Prospect of relief from Carranza interference grows as Mexico City deputies pledge complete reform of oil laws. Officials say new legislation will align national and corporate interests to meet rising fuel oil demand. The U S shipping board cites 34 million barrels needed this year with 1 million destined for Boston. Production from Mexican fields must rise to meet totals.
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Mexico
Notable wartime honors and shifts across arts and politics
William Roscoe Thayer receives the gold medal for biography from the American Institute of Arts and Letters. Jan Smuts plans a South Africa return via the United States. Rupert Hughes rises to major after years at Washington duty. John McCormack becomes an American citizen after pledging allegiance on St Patrick’s Day. Other figures—Owen Johnson, Irvin Cobb, Ralph Pulitzer, Frank H. Simonds, James Beck, Frank Munsey—cite Cross of the Legion of Honor. Ambassador Davis surprises Coblenz troops with a first flight. Richard Grelling, author of I Accuse, seeks peace service and reconstruction post armistice.
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John McCormack
Legion of Honor
Owen Johnson
Irvin 8. Cobb
Ralph Pulitzer
Frank H. Simonds
James M. Beck
Frank Munsey
John W. Davis
Court of St. James
Coblenz
Lord Peel
Lord Burnham
London Daily Telegraph
Etiquette Advice on Arm Contact and Street Courtesies
Miss Alice Stuart explains proper conduct for escorts and public encounters. Arm linked guidance suggests the lady should place her hand on the gentleman arm while the man should not hold the hat unless necessary. Street corner etiquette favors walking with the lady or avoiding prolonged standing to prevent illnesses.
Public Garden sale scare shocks Boston residents
Report describes a sharp scheme where two con artists sold a portion of the Public Garden to Armenian buyers who planned to erect a fruit stand at Boylston and Charles streets. Purchasers marked off ground and prepared lumber, and even contemplated removing shrubs before the ruse was exposed.
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Face Reflects Heart Shape Your Life and Look
The piece argues that a person’s face mirrors their inner soul. Thoughts mold appearance and character, with beauty arising from inner virtue. To beautify the face one must first cultivate the heart.
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Investigation Requests Run Afoul of Scrutiny
An initially welcomed probe risks losing support as it uncovers irregularities. Officials and observers describe growing concerns, urging careful handling to avoid political fallout and maintain public trust. The text frames the tension between accountability and perceived overreach.
Missouri Gentleman Refuses Donation Over Tax Grievances
A St Louis letter rebukes a fundraising appeal for a worthy cause citing heavy taxation from federal, state, and local levies. The writer laments government interference on business and society while humorously detailing frustrations, then pivots to a comic inventors pitch seeking $500 for a square-hole boring tool.
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Fads in Tailored Fashions Highlighted by Tweed and Lace
Gray and black tweed dominates tailored suits as new skirts show irregular hems. Evening gowns feature Turkish trouser effect with wide three quarter sleeves. Marine lace accents taffeta frocks and Georgette gowns use taffeta bands. A deeply scalloped tunic appears, and white angora trims navy capes.
The Syria Palestine Question and Its Global Stakes
The piece surveys Syria and Palestine as a historicing region with potential borders near the Jordan River. It notes populations around 4 million, with Arabs in the majority and minorities such as Maronites and Druses, and discusses potential French and British mandates and irrigation prospects under stable governance.
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Palestine
Jordan
Damascus
Mecca
France
Great Britain
Beacon Street soil and sidewalk fashion spark debate
A Boston observer asks why Beacon Street lawns look lush while suburbs stay lifeless and notes a trend toward knee-skimming skirts for health reasons. The piece also reviews time systems, eggs, maple sap yields, and a local civic resignation at Stoneham.
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Questions From Readers On Bolsheviki Language And Local History
Readers ask about plural forms and adjectives for Bolshevik and Bolshevism. They also inquire Niagara Falls height, Labrador cataract, dental requirements for enlistment, Mrs Jack Gardner's palace timing, John McCormack's American status, Hearst and Hoover ages, and colonial massachusetts family allotment in 1755.
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