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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1919
Page
16
A letter from a woman signing as Weeping Wife asks for guidance about her husband who remains devoted after 15 years of marriage. The adviser urges caution, suggesting endurance and a positive view, arguing against rash divorce while noting neighbors may talk and emphasizing the value of stable home life.
Observations report an unusually bright May sky with Jupiter Saturn and Venus visible after sunset and a crescent moon adding charm early and late. An annular total eclipse on May 2-3 excludes North America. Upcoming anniversaries include the first American medical school in Perkasie and notable births and civic milestones.
The United States Chamber of Commerce in St. Louis retracted its demand for President Wilson to return at once and call an extraordinary session. It amended the resolution to hope that upon his return he would convene Congress to enact legislation safeguarding our social and business structure.
The Interior Department urges churches nationwide to help returning soldiers and sailors find civilian jobs. Secretary Lane and Colonel Woods praise the effort, noting 15 000 agents locating positions and calling it practical ministry. Tomorrow begins a week long campaign tied to Mother’s Day.
The text discusses a plot to distribute bombs through the mail to high officials and financiers, noting the recipients were mostly busy figures whose mail is handled by assistants. It praises the device’s construction but highlights failures in postage payment and opening conditions as the main downfall.
Investigators piece together a New York based plot by a group linked to I W W and anti German sentiment to maim or kill prominent figures nationwide. A vigilant New York postal clerk intercepted the parcels for insufficient postage, hindering the wider attack. Authorities acknowledge the case remains partially unresolved as they pursue leads.
The remarks suggest a crime episode that society views as warranting the severest punishment. If such miscreants can operate undetected in similar ways, public safety is threatened and vigilance remains high.
The article explains Uncle Sam seeks 4.5 billion from Victory Loan notes and at least 25 million individual subscribers. It argues broader participation reduces bank dependence and boosts postwar business activity and national governance involvement. It also notes public support matters for the League of Nations ratification.
The piece notes the New York arrest of Roberto Gayon, press agent for the Blanquet Diaz rebellion, and argues Mexico should align with its designation as a friendly power. It recounts historical raises over treasury plundering at Spandau and a Spartacan burglary of a remaining 5 million, with tourists curious about the treasury’s hoard.
A Washington debate frames the League of Nations covenant as a nonpartisan issue. Republican Senators Norris Johnson Jones and others reject binding caucus influence and stress the question transcends party politics.
The bishop condemns the Charles River jail as brutal and inhuman and argues the State prison is unfit for any man awaiting trial. He urges detention camps as a humane alternative and calls on both city and State leaders to heed his warning and act.
A letter from Lloyd George to Commander Evangeline Booth praises the Salvation Army for aiding allied troops in France and other theaters. The piece notes endorsements from Pershing and Cardinal Gibbons and predicts a $13,000,000 campaign with strong donations. The tone emphasizes morale and selfless service by the organization.
A firm announces a bond purchase to fund remaining work, intending to accelerate completion. The move signals confidence in timely delivery and financial backing for the final phase.
The piece argues imitation demeans the imitator and honors originality. It urges developing unique individuality and talents rather than pretending to be someone else, asserting no one can match your own temperament and gifts.
A playful biologist explains that cows chew cud because they cannot swallow it whole. The piece is a humorous dialogue with Jen Nuisance and Buzzards Ray Massachusetts, ending with the punch line about cud chewing.
The article highlights trends in Paris fashion including a straight flat bodice in demand. It notes black and orange satin foulards as striking, a new oriental inspired girdle, heavy-colored crash for summer wash suits, striped organdie for lingerie dresses, ballooning hip silhouettes, and patent leather belts for simple outfits.
Hogarth’s Beer Street depicts workers enjoying beer while Gin Lane portrays drunks and ruin, illustrating temperance aims rather than prohibition. The piece links gin’s rise in 18th century London to social decay, with a note on its dubious origin and spread from Dutch apothecaries to taverns. Tomorrow’s Picture The Drunkard's Children.
Household hints from Mrs. E. F. Chamberlin suggest making an animal quilt by stitching together linen picture books of animals and birds with white muslin blocks, using an old blanket as a substitute, converting old linens into pillowcases towels or washcloths, and repurposing candle ends shoes and oilcloth to extend usefulness. The Oldest Inhabitant notes Boston’s May records including coldest and warmest temperatures and lack of rain in the past decade.
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