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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1922
Page
10
The Boston Post dated May 1 1922 lists subscription rates and postal details for daily and Sunday editions, postage rules, and editor Edwin A. Grozier as publisher. It notes Associated Press rights and republication terms for material.
Washington observers note Commissioner Blair denied tax deductions for contributions to the Woodrow Wilson foundation while memorial gifts to McKinley and Roosevelt were deductible. Republicans in Congress criticize the ruling as unwise and bad politics. no Senate rebuttal emerged. The piece urges presidential disavowal or legislative action to place Wilson gifts in the deductible category.
Rumor confirms French ambassador M. Jusserand will retire from the U S mission after two decades of service. Americans praise his charm and tact while noting French government blame for disarmament conference fallout and his Senate forecast misstep.
A judiciary committee report describes a bill to add two Superior Court justices bringing total to 29 and transfer equity matters from the Supreme Court to the Superior Court. It also creates the Appellate District Court with three district judges to hear civil appeals from District Court decisions. The chief justice would draft inferior court justices for temporary duty in the Superior Court.
The proposed measure supplements last year’s legislation and would give Probate Courts concurrent jurisdiction with the Superior Court in divorce cases. With rising population and growing litigation, courts are strained for space and time, and the bill aims to improve the situation in Massachusetts.
City assessors note rents on Boylston Street have surged up to ten thousand dollars in a year while property values rise. Taxes would follow rents, but leases pass fixed charges to tenants. depreciation in nearby areas mirrors these trends. The assessor ties relief to new construction, saying a building boom in Parks Square is the cure for high rents.
The Boston American urges operators of penny slot machines in subway and elevated stations to fix or remove out of order devices that swindle customers. It argues the public deserves machines that deliver, noting New York cases and asking companies to self reform to prevent losses.
The article argues recurring large fires like the Lynn blaze threaten property and calls for inspection of fire protection, equipment placement, manpower, and alarm response. It urges state fire departments to identify and fix weaknesses, noting every minute counts in preventing incipient fires from becoming uncontrollable.
The article notes long circular coats often include a short military cape and that spring styles, like winter ones, place trimming on the right side.
A short quotation from a Newton Newkirk piece urges vigilance in guarding one’s mental corridors against thieves of happiness. The line emphasizes deliberate emotional defense and mindful thinking.
A Detroit resident recounts a Ford car theft named Elizabeth after Henry Ford left it moments while entering a building. Police note the vast number of Fords makes recovery like finding a needle in a haystack, with Ford's notoriety amplifying public sympathy and humor.
Old World May Day customs and Queen of the May lore are recalled alongside a centennial note on Boston's first city government. An early North Shore train upgrade hints that summer season arrivals are already stirring at Cape Ann and area shore resorts.
A village tale follows Grant Morely inviting Kittie the girl from the curb to model, and Sister Clarice hosting a May party at Elizabeth’s uptown home. A backstory unfolds of Miss Elizabeth and a past romance, culminating as Kittie crowns Elizabeth Queen of the May and Grant confronts shared memories.
A coarse local proverb asserts that a man who can keep up with a rival along a stream and snag more fish will also turn a missed chance into success. It frames perseverance as the key to turning luck into achievement.
A Springfield author notes spring arriving not by birds and blossoms but by a boy who plays hockey after school. Marie E Caldwell records the scene and ties it to the season's renewal in a local voice.
A collection of editorial notes and reader letters debating marriage ideals and social norms. The piece contrasts old and new conventions, questions gender roles, and invites readers to share views on the ideal spouse and partner choice.
The article notes heavy gold tassels weight pointed panels on evening capes and the shiny feather hat styling. It mentions the straw hat being used to enhance its charm and a simple chiffon frock suitable for dinner and dancing after.
Fragmentary weather notes describe Boston temperatures on May dates. It cites a high of 89 in 1899 and 80 in a year ending with 18. It mentions a 33 degree low and multiple rainy days in 1917 1918 1920 1921 and 1975.
A letter to the editor compiles inquiries about place name suffix ham meanings, Miami’s location, Hawaii’s territorial government, fire resistant paints with asbestos, social call lengths, biblical references to a whale or great fish, and the depreciation of Russian paper money under Bolshevik rule.
A satirical verse laments daily shootings and gun violence in society. The poem notes easy access to firearms, lenient laws, and the paradox of crime amid ordinary life. It contrasts gun availability with strict rules for poisons and medicines, urging reflection on public safety.
The report notes that more than two million paper rubles are needed to buy what one gold ruble could have purchased before the war, illustrating a drastic devaluation and inflation in the currency.
Florence Irwin states that when all four players pass in bridge the bidding closes and the hand is abandoned, with a new deal by the next dealer. This clarifies that the original dealer does not replay the hand at no trump.
A reader asks if a fiancé should buy a diamond engagement ring before announcing their engagement. One side argues the cost should fund home needs, while the other notes the ring is a traditional pre wedding token and expected to be worn after marriage.
A speaker argues for a middle ground in a courting dispute. The man should buy an affordable engagement ring and focus on building a loving home rather than overspending. The woman emphasizes sentiment, while the man worries about future finances.
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