Subscription Rates and Publication Details
The notice lists subscription rates for U S and Canada including one year eight months and two months options with various prices. It also details Canadian and foreign copy costs and states payment must be sent by money order. It identifies Edwin A Grosier as editor and publisher and provides mailing office addresses and phone numbers.
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Edwin A. Grozier
Billy Sunday Would Lead Recruiting Drive If War Comes
The evangelist pledges to convert his New York Tabernacle into a recruiting station and personally appeal to young men, promising a country-wide patriotism campaign that could quickly fill a volunteer army. His offer is serious and worthy of consideration.
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Billy Sunday
New York Tabernacle
13 000 WANTED Secretary Daniels Call for Navy Recruits
Secretary Daniels urges 13 000 men to fill navy vacancies, highlighting patriotic service and the career path. The naval life offers modest pay but unique advantages, including no board costs and opportunities for advancement from enlisted ranks.
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Daniels
The Habit of Eating and Cost of Living
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley cites high living costs as linked to wrong feeding and cites his family’s meals as a model. Four dinners from a five pound roast and a Sunday chicken, plus fruit potatoes and cereals, show eating to live can be varied with skill. The piece questions whether such appetite discipline can be widely taught.
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Harvey W. Wiley
Greeting New Russia Recognized by United States
Ambassador Francis formally offered congratulations to the Petrograd council as Foreign Minister Milakoff praised the provisional government. The United States expresses deep sympathy and hopes the Russian change brings closer ties with America and other nations.
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Russia
Francis
Council of Ministers
Petrograd
Milakoff
United States
We Can Feed Ourselves If Cut Off From World
The piece argues the United States could sustain itself in war by domestic production. It lists figures: meat 23.0 billion lb produced vs imports under 0.1 billion. sugar 2.0 billion lb produced vs 5.5 billion lb imported from Cuba. milk 7.5 billion gallons produced vs 1.5 million dollars imported. butter 2.0 billion lb produced vs under 1,000,000 imported. grains 4.0 billion bu produced vs 6.0 billion bu wheat imports. rice imports 2.5 billion lb. fish 1.0 billion lb produced vs over 17 million dollars imported. potatoes 450 million bu produced vs 200k imported. No other country matches this self sufficiency. enemies must consider it.
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United States
Argentina
Australia
Canada
Cuba
Netherlands
Denmark
China
England
Norway
Bermuda
Mexico
Piling It Up and Healdton Sinking Warn of War
The piece argues Germany will face demands for reparation as it escalates aggression. It details the sinking of the unarmed American steamer Healdton in a neutral port within the safety zone and the murder of American seamen. It contends Germany intends war with the United States and will show more evidence before Congress reconvenes.
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United States
Healdton
Germany
Congress
Gettysburg Pride and War Poem Reflections
A wartime All Sorts column presents a patriotic poem about Gettysburg, mourning fallen heroes while urging resolve and conscience. It includes lines on courage, sacrifice, and national unity with a Boston imprint and a nod to sea battles and flag memory.
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Gettysburg
Boston
All Sorts
Reassuring German Food Supply Declared Stable
Vice Chancellor Heifferich told Reichstag that Germany faces no food shortage and labor burden fears were unfounded. Imperial health board reports surprisingly good health, falling child deaths, and lower infant mortality than in peacetime. The speaker notes Americans would be glad to hear of stable welfare in the Kaiser's empire.
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Heifferich
Reichstag
Imperial Health Board
Milk price rise in Boston tied to farmers gains
Public understanding centers on a 10 to 11 cent quart milk price increase in Boston and nearby areas. The farmers will receive an extra 1.25 cents per quart, the largest summer payment to producers, with economic reasons cited for higher costs and distributing companies supporting the raise.
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Boston
Message to Newt on Air Holes Contract
A letter from BILL SMART to Newt proposes a government contract to locate and chart holes in the air along the U S east coast and seaward approaches. The writer promises $30 per week plus expenses to pilot the mission while filling or covering the holes remains undecided. He warns of losing the job if Newt does not respond promptly.
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Newt
U. S
Bill Smart
Birth of arts and crafts movement sparked by Morris chair
William Morris could not find suitable furniture for Red House so he enlisted friends to design nearly every piece, birthing the Morris chair and Morris and Company with Burne Jones and Rossetti. The venture grew into a major industry and marked a shift from Victorian ugliness. Morris, also a painter, poet and socialist, refused the laureateship after Tennyson’s death.
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William Morris
Red House
Morris
Morris and Company
Burne-Jones and
Rosetti
London
Guenevere
Tennyson
Boston & Lowell Board Approves New Plan
The Boston and Lowell railroad directors voted unanimously for the Boston and Maine reorganization plan yesterday. The plan moves to stockholders for final approval.
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Boston & Lowell Board
Boston & Lowell Railroad
Boston & Maine
Biggest Things in the World: Boston Post Press Milestone
The Boston Post operates the world’s largest printing press a double octuple unit printing 96000 sixteen page papers an hour with extra color decks and numerous other presses. The plant sits in a deep cellar three tiers underground and uses vast amounts of paper and ink to sustain its high daily and Sunday circulations.
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Boston Post
United States
Post
Leviathan
London Chronicle
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R. Hoe & Company
New England
Washington Street
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Childre
Paz
Observant Citizen notes tales of temperance and navy yard changes
A column mixes anecdotes from John B. Gough and Joseph W. Rollins, recounts a dentist removing a gold tooth for alcohol, and highlights the Indian staffing idea of enlistment. It also skims local life from a birthday in East Lynn to new illumination powered ushers, butterfly sightings, potato storage tips, and a public library prayer book collection.
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John B. Gough
Joseph W. Rollins
Handley C. Roberts
East Lynn
Mr. Roberts
Boston Public Library
Josiah H. Benton
Boston Weather Records Mention Historic Cold and Warm Spells
The excerpt notes Boston’s record cold for this date at 6 above zero in 1874 with a 10 above zero second coldest in 1906 and cites warmest values of 68 above zero in 113 and 64 above zero in 1889. It also records precipitation in the past decade with rain or snow in 1908 1912 and 1913.
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Boston
Lenten Sacrifice Sparks Aact Of Charity In Town
In a modest room a mother begs for help as her dying baby needs a country cure. Ruth Remington overhears Mary Benton and learns of the child’s plight. She crosses town to help and gives Mary $25 to pay for the journey, calling it her Lenten sacrifice.
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Ruth Remington
Tom
Mary
Ruth
Billy
The Singing Wife
poem by Walt Mason about a wife who sings while she works in the shack and rejects luxury. The speaker laments not being able to provide furs or limousines, yet finds solace in her singing as she keeps the home. A lighthearted reflection on pride, work, and appreciation.
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Sarah
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Easter Hat Mends Hearts and Homes
Ruthie sacrifices an Easter bonnet to help Aunt Mary raise a sick baby. Tom cannot provide money, but Ruthie’s gift and selfless act enable Mary’s child to recover, and the gesture strengthens family bonds. The tale ends with gratitude from Mary Benton and a lasting friendship.
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Tom
Ute
Ruthie
Ruth
Mary
Little Billy
Household Hints on Using Sardine Oil as Butter Substitute
A household note suggests saving the oil from sardine tins as an butter substitute for fish cakes or minced fish. It advises careful use of cooking spoons and proper handling of utensils in the kitchen.
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