Post Publishing Co. Boston Daily March 25 1911 issue details
The notice lists subscription rates for Daily, Sunday, and Foreign editions, with durations from one month to one year. It shows prices for U S and Canada, per-copy costs, and postage rules for the Boston Postal District. It also provides office addresses and phone lines for editorial, sports, and business departments and warns of discontinuation if payments lapse.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Toston, Miss
U. S
Canwin
Canada
Boston
POST
Tha Post
Mewadenior
Newaboy
Vard Photo Co
Dept.p
Boston Fire Department Damps Niles Building Blaze
Firefighters faced a crowded district with narrow alleys as a large blaze consumed a wing before engines arrived. Through precise, skilled handling the Boston fire department confined the fire, preventing a wider conflagration and showcasing masterful scientific firefighting.
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Boston Fire Department
Niles Building
Underwood Argues Toll Policy Distinction
Oscar W. Underwood questions the canal tolls exemption repeal by President Wilson noting no real distinction between tolls at Sault Ste. Marie and toll-free Panama transit. He argues that ships from Duluth or San Francisco face similar charges if others gain business from it. He asserts no discrimination in U. S. policy and stresses the point.
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Oscar W. Underwood
Wilson
Duluth
Sault Ste. Marie Canal
San Francisco
Panama
England
Canada
Underwood
Ollahoma Ton Dreadnought Launch At Camden
A new super-dreadnought named Ollahoma Ton launched at Camden New Jersey amidst a gathering. Its twin under construction in Quincy signals a leap in battleship design with a 1 ninth mile overall length and turrets mounting ten 14 inch guns. Two even larger sister ships are planned with crews for nearly 12,000 men and officers.
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Camden
N. J
Quincy
The Children Purchase Elephants for Houston Zoo
The Post readers fund grows for acquiring Mollie Waddy and Tony the three Orford elephants as a gift to the city. Children lead with parties entertainments and clubs to become part owners while adults contribute as well. Elephants long to come to the zoo and the youngsters push the timeline forward.
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Post
Orford
Houston Zoo
The
Mollie
Waddy
Tony
Zoo
Burnett bill advance prompts immigration debate
Senate immigration committee favorably reports the Burnett bill while opposing the absurd literacy test. The measure aims to ease admission of aliens despite ongoing objections to tests of literacy.
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Ephraim
Senate Committee On Immigration
Literacy Test as Immigration Filter Draws Debate
A writer praises the literacy test as the best means to cut immigration where needed most, arguing it targets newcomers lacking reading and writing ability rather than disease or character. The piece notes a proposed amendment excluding those with constitutional psychopathic inferiority, calling the idea murkier but less sensible than the literacy test.
Food by Mail via Parcel Post Says Postmaster General
The Postmaster General expands parcel post to include butter, eggs, fruits, berries, vegetables, dressed poultry and other farm products. Items packed in box like express shipments will incur minimal charges and sit apart from mail bags. The piece questions farmer cooperation to bypass middlemen.
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Burleson
Express
Primaries in Massachusetts 12th district Call for Strong Voter Turnout
The 12th congressional district voters face a Massachusetts primary tomorrow to choose a replacement for Mayor Curley. The piece urges Democrats to participate in force, noting the district leans Democratic and a robust turnout in South Boston Ward 20 is likely.
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12Th Congressional District
Massachusetts
Curley
South
Boston
Ward 20
Suppress the Fly Before It Returns
The Women's Municipal League urges preemptive action to end the fly nuisance. If their program were adopted, there would be no flies this summer as breeding sites are targeted. by vigilant measures in neighboring towns, mosquito plagues have been dampened, suggesting a careful regimen could work.
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Women’s Municipal League
Roxbury
Roxbury Boys’ Institute of Industry
A. M. McLean
A. N. Williams
H. E. Dole
New
Maine
Charles D. Brigham
Christian Endeavor Society
Officers resign to avoid Ulster service sparks civil war risk
The article notes officers in the British army resigning commissions to dodge Ulster service. The War Office offers no clear figures, but withdrawals are admitted as a significant, unprecedented sign of partisan loyalty over allegiance. Critics urge prompt court martial of withdrawing officers.
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Ulster
War Office
Woman Dies After Tooth Infection Turning Fatal
Mrs. William WH Palmer, a noted social worker in South Norwalk Connecticut, died from complications after a decayed tooth. An infection spread from the tooth to the brain causing insanity, meningitis, and a fatal brain abscess.
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South Norwalk
Conn
William WH. Palmer
All Sorts by Newton Newkirk
A quirky verse piece features Newton Newkirk claiming he cannot be a meteor nor a speedster. He reflects on slow pace, limited fame, and personal pride in being present, with playful lines about worms and fame in a wood filled with critics.
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Newton Newkirk
Sparrows Dipped in Peroxide Marketed as Canaries Cited
A reader named Peter Slick describes bleaching 50 sparrows with peroxide to sell as canaries. He lists costs and threatens a lawsuit, while the columnist dismisses the scheme as blackmail and notes the plan failed to yield profit.
Eloquent society notes mix with civic updates in brief
A Boston area column covers pronunciation quirks for Miss Wilson's fiancé, judges returning to court, and lawmakers' battles over Adjutant General Pearson and Cadet Corps staffing. It notes Roxbury women rallying for charity, Governor Walsh's capless strolls, Panama canal history, aviation plans, and a rabies report.
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Charley McCarthy
Marlboro
General Court
Charlie
Pearson
Old Doc Dutys Dope For Today On Authority And Bossism
A commentary on workplace authority noting that some leaders misuse power. It argues effective bosses guide rather than command, earning better service and efficiency. The piece attributes better results to hinting and suggestion over browbeating.
LEND A HAND
Carol Vox cites Burns line about human kindness and asks if readers ever helped a friend in need in a reflective brief urging sympathy and community spirit.
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Burns
Carol Vox
Earache Cure In Tobacco Smoke Advised
A letter-writer suggests a folk remedy for earache by blowing fragrant cigar smoke into the ear. He claims the soothing effect comes from tobacco smoke and says many have tried it and reported back.
Morganthau to Lead Nile and Syria Mission Trip
American ambassador Henry Morgenthau will depart Constantinople for a six week Nile journey then continue to Palestine. He will be joined by a party of American missionaries for their tour of Syria.
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J. Edward Larry
Cambridge
Timothy W. Good
Detroit
Mord Motor Company
Ford
Constantinople
Henry Morganthau
Turkey
Nile
Palestine
Syria
A Trip to the Mediterranean and Jerusalem Journey by Rail
A 14 mile rail trip from Jaffa brings visitors to Jerusalem, the largest Palestine city and sacred center for Christians Hebrews and Muslims. The piece recounts Jerusalem’s hilltop layout, historic rulers from David to Hadrian, and key sites like the Mosque of Omar and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, framing modern city limits and ancient grandeur.
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Jaffa
Jerusalem
Palestine
Mecca
America
Europe
Joshua
David
Solomon
Egypt
Assyria
Babylon
Herod the Great
Hadrian
Omar
Muhammedan
Mt. Golgotha
Christ
The Way to a Man's Heart chafing dish party ends in love
Bertha hosts a chafing dish supper for six, serving Mexican rabbit and dream sandwiches. Jack Brenck is charmed by Bertha, while her parents debate the flirtation and predict marriage, noting Bertha’s cooking wins his heart.
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Bertha
Marmie
Jack
Jack Brenck
Folkies
Ruthie
Fads and Fashions Parade Glove Trends and Fabrics
Paragraph points on dances fashion trends note gloves not worn at dances. Pompons lead in new millinery. Black and white styling with Roman pearls used as buttons or ornament. Flounces proliferate on smart suits. Fabrics include rep, serge, velour surfaced summer materials, peau de suede and serge duvetyne.
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Wilbur Sterling Lamont
Wakefield
Rebe + J. Robinson Hall
Charles F. Niles
New England
Niles
Aviation Park
Squantum
George H. Doty
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Mount of Olives
Underwood & Underwood
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the Post
Sunday Post
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