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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1916
Page
16
The excerpt lists editorial staff and office addresses for the Post at 1005 1905 7100 Main focusing on Main Editorial Room and Sporting Editor. It notes subscription payment in advance and discontinuation on expiration and asks readers to notify via postal mail if unable to obtain the paper.
The Boston News Bureau notes Bethlehem Steel, once an infant industry, now earns about $300 a share annually with $5,480,000 net in March. Government plans an armor plate plant threaten to confiscate capital, yet the company could endure some competition without poverty.
Secretary Langtry criticizes the vague ballot in the primaries and urges a law change before the next presidential year to link delegates to the supporting persons or principles. He notes clarity helps voters, citing obvious delegate-at-large identifications but confusing district candidate choices.
Officials stay the Shelter Island deer slaughter order affecting New York lands. The question arises how to defend Shelter Island gardens from deer while Massachusetts experiences inform tactics. Farmers favor protective measures and existing state game preserves with defined hunter openings to balance agriculture and sport.
A terse inquiry asks whether existing regulations, deemed competent across our broader territory, apply to local implementations and oversight. The query probes consistency between regional standards and local practices, seeking clarification on scope and enforceability.
The piece argues against a Massachusetts income tax bill, calling it the rich man's bill. It contrasts tax impacts on savers versus securities holders, noting deposits taxed at 0.5 percent while securities would be taxed on income only, leading to higher relative tax on the poor. It urges genuine reform without discriminating against the poor.
Our Philippines discusses the clash between House and Senate over a four year term for sovereignty. The piece argues autonomy must come from the Filipinos’ own free government experiment and questions when success will be achieved. It asserts the United States should decide the qualifying date for independence.
The passage notes historic temperatures for Boston on this date, including a 31 above zero reading in 1882, the coldest in the last decade at 27 in 1911, a warmest of 55 or 58 degrees in 1878, and a 70 degree high in 1906. It also records rain on this date only in 1915 over the past ten years.
The saying distinguishes fast decisions from those that need careful sleep on them, noting that certain problems demand extended reflection before resolve.
Observant Citizen in the Daily Post lauds Saltonstall School graduates of 1916 for voting to wear plain white skirts and middy blouses. The item cheers their democratic choice and self made garments, noting the trend toward modest uniformity and self-reliant dress.
A letter from Silas in New Hampshire debates a local weather prophet who claims cold conditions persist until snow melts from the mountains. The writer advises planning for a tough summer with possible cold snaps and suggests storing firewood and ice for July 4.
A rambling Observant Citizen column discusses Solomon and his wives with humor and skepticism while recalling public figures like Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. The text moves through letters on stage fright, safety, wool production, Shakespeare’s truth, and old New England residents, ending with long serving letter carriers in Maine and Belfast’s 28-year vets.
The essay hails Twelfth Night as Shakespeare’s gayest comedy a lively mix of romance and farce. It highlights Viola Olivia and Orsino as leads with Malvolio and Sir Toby Belch driving the raucous sub plot while noting the play’s Italian source and English household scenes.
A humorous poem by Walt Mason from 1916 advises steady nerves in disaster. It urges suppressing anger and predicting rain, praising the Spartan who hides pain and faces misfortune with composure.
The amateur gardener outlines a simple method for asters. Sow in shallow furrows three times as deep as the seed, cover lightly, firm soil, and keep moist. Expect germination in 8 to 10 days and transplant when two inches tall. Plant May 20 in normal years with sun, water, and fertilizer. avoid replanting in the same spot.
An illustrated article in color will interest every woman, highlighted in the next Sunday Post with craft ideas and fashion tips.
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