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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1886

Page

2

Boston Post Circulation Surges Over Six Months

The Boston Post reports a more than twofold rise in circulation in the past six months. Advertisers are urged to favor a paper showing continued growth as the upgrade trend continues.

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Debate on silver coinage under Bland law dominates fiscal policy

The piece argues for stopping silver dollar coinage under the Bland law citing a treasury surplus and calls the continued issue a fraud on the people. It contrasts bimetallic and single standard theories, notes international shifts toward gold, and urges restraint to stabilize currency and confidence. It also touches Pasteur rabies research and assorted humorous local items.

Treasury Rency Wolowski Cernuschi Laveleye Europe McCullough Tooke Lucardo John Stuart Mill Paris England Germany Sweden Bland

Pasteur’s Experiments at Odds with Opponents of Vaccination

The piece critiques opponents of Pasteur's hydrophobia work after a Russian death under his treatment. It argues for recognizing Pasteur's contributions to public health, acknowledges possible mistakes, and notes critics’ resistance to prophylactic science while praising the overall progress and impact of Pasteur's methods.

Pasteur Herman Fol Geneva Biggs French Academy M. Pasteur Paris New York Medical Journal

Albany Democrats Nominate Ex State Senator Thacher for Mayor

The Democratic party in Albany nominates ex State Senator John Boyd Thacher for mayor. He is a Williams College graduate, a large employer of labor, and enjoys strong labor support. He is said to be a son of a former city mayor and considered satisfactory to legitimate interests.

Democrats Albany John Boyd Thacher New York Thacher Williams College Old City

Lobby Power Faces Public Scrutiny at State House

The passage condemns the current State House lobby as persistently shameless and corrupting. It argues the lobby infringes on rightful access to legislators and harms legitimacy, urging the public to view related legislation with suspicion.

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Press Postings and Illustrations for Congressional Record

A letter urges the Congressional Record to add pictures to speeches not delivered to boost interest and circulation. It argues that illustrated depictions could react to remarks by Mr. Jaine and Mr. Cox, referencing Conkling and Blaine for sharper imagery.

Bureau of Labor Statisltics Enterprise Congressional Record

Editorial contrasts between pumpkin and porcelain vase debate

The piece contrasts metropolitan and rural editorials on a pink vase price versus a pumpkin dispute. It notes a schooner wreck with a mixed crew showing American and foreign sailors. It argues for training American seamen and national naval preparedness, urging early seafaring cultivation among countrymen.

New York Star Charlies H. Morse Oregon

Odd snippets and wry quips from a late 19th century column

A collage of puns and curiosities cites Lowell and Burlington extracts. Jests on telegraphs, mother tongue, and theater promise light amusement while noting a Michigan incident where Mrs Watkins injures her husband's foot in a dream.

Burlington Free Press Burdette Louisville Carl Schurz John Watkins Almena Mich

Diverse 19th century notes on notable people and events

A compilation of short items recounts D. T. Jewett’s one day Senate record, Frank Jones’s health recovery, Mary Lee and Mildred Lee in Europe, Dr. Lucy Waite at Vienna, a prize prospect for a student artist, ancient harnesses from 1730, Father Betts’ Irish supporters, Kalakaua’s Hawaii lecture, Hannibal Hamlin prank tale, Dalzell dispute about health and poverty, and private letters defending his condition and wealth.

Hannibal Hamlin Norway Paris Paris Hill Hamlin Dalzell Wheeling Intelligencer

Boston Clergy and civic groups announce meetings and reforms

The article lists noon meetings at 16 Tremont Row led by Rev S M Mathews Alpine McLean J B Houser and George H Davis. It notes a Suburban Frees Association spring reunion planned for April 12 at the Vendocke and Hollis Street Theatre. It mentions Rev Washington Gladden to lecture at Tremont Temple on May 4 with proceeds benefiting the Citizens Law and Order League. It cites Dr William H Grainger as a potential school committee candidate and calls for bird protection petitions from the Women’s Educational and Industrial Union. Boston General Theological Library seeks about $1000 in subscriptions for year twenty four, with $632.28 for building improvements.

Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Tremont Row S. 5. Mathews Alpine McLean J. B. Houser George H. Davis Suburban Frees Association Sprial Vendocke Hollis Street Theatre Washington Gladden D.D Tremont Temple Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Boston General Theological Library

Boston Should Adopt School Hygiene Inspectors Like Europe

The author argues for medical inspection of schools in Boston, citing European examples from Paris to Russia. He notes high rates of defective hearing and vision, poor posture, and idleness linked to health, and urges Boston to appoint trained physicians to inspect classes, classify pupils, and guide teachers in hygiene and health issues.

Boston United States Gelle Paris Weill Stuttgart von Reichbart St. Petersburg Acreeta Milan Turin Europe Russia Sikorski Gymnasium Wolks Belgium France Lyons Havre Amiens Nancy Rheims Narcisse Cyr

Farmers Plan a Fair Free of the State Society

Readers hear of New Hampshire farmers losing faith in the State Society fairs due to corruption and hollow attractions. They plan a genuine agricultural fair at Tilton in late summer under the State Grange, with local leaders like Charles K. Triton backing the effort and strong stock and farm product displays to reflect real agriculture.

Concord N. H New Hampshire Itass George W. Riddle Manchester Aaron Young Portsmouth Hosea Carter Hampstead Maine State Society Bredford Warner Canterbury Greenfield Rochester Plymouth Laconia State Grange Tilton Anccess Charles KE Triton

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