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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
18
Publication data shows the Daily issue date May 4 1916 from Post Publishing Company Boston. Office address 259 Washington Street appears in the masthead.
In a Harvard College straw poll Roosevelt wins, reflecting loyal alumni sentiment. Wilson garners 591 votes, 69 shy of Harvard’s all time popular figure, while Brown and Princeton ties lingers. The result suggests limited impact on national politics from Harvard’s measure.
The piece discusses Senator Lodge as a strong choice for permanent chairman at the Chicago convention. It notes favorable commentary from the New York Sun and broader party support praising his experience, oratorical skill, and unifying appeal to different Republican factions.
The piece contrasts Progressive and Republican voices arguing over handling the German dispute. It notes Progressives backed a resolution denying rights on the seas and cites Republican leader James R. Mann opposing breaking off relations, questioning who truly expresses American ideals.
The speaker argues for peace and unity among political groups amid war in Europe. The passage notes Mann remains GOP leader and Progressives retain party status in the House, questioning the push to depose leaders and urging a stance of national loyalty.
A columnist argues that Colonel Roosevelt’s memory fails on past statements about Mexican killings of Americans. They cite 1905 1906 1908 incidents in Cananea Sonora and Cananea Cananea and other sites, urging clearer memory and accuracy about U.S. actions under Roosevelt.
The summary argues the rapid execution of uprising leaders was a misjudgment and policy blunder by Britain. It notes they faced justified penalties in war but imprisonment might have been wiser, fearing renewed Irish bitterness and harming Britain in the long run.
Governor McCall reappointed John T. Wheelwright and William J. Gallivan of this city to the Public Health Council. Both are highly qualified and Gallivan has a long, distinguished record in public hygiene. The governor’s proven judgment in prior appointments inspires confidence in this action.
A Brookline reader asks which rose type is better. Own root roses grow from slips or cuttings while grafted roses use strong root stock with a desired bloom on top. Grafted bushes are thriftier and longer lasting, but roots may sprout suckers that crowd the grafted tops if not planted and cared for properly.
The record notes on May 4 include coldest 3 above zero in 1911 and warmest 83 degrees in 1895. It mentions a 19 year high of 72 above zero in 1914 and storms in 1907 and 1909. The passage also asks a whimsical question about a pet giraffe coughing and mentions Dr Blair in the next Sunday Post Magazine.
A maxim states sympathy alone cannot fill a hungry stomach. The remark compares listening to sorrow with the need for real sustenance, noting that practical aid matters more than words in times of want.
A reader asks about preventing a hen from setting and a Maine correspondent jokes over a reported method using a cider barrel. The letter questions if alternative barrels work and ponders the hen’s health, ending with a quip about seven foot cattle and light on the meaning of the term.
The column notes pansy plants for sale, flowering forsythia, and spring signs. It mentions long lived local residents aging gracefully, a note on blueberry fruit not canned, school funding changes, a new 28 room elementary school plan, and a top civil service score by Max J. Perry. It closes with a New Hampshire fishing update from W P Tolman.
A terse proverb urges restraint in speech, advising that keeping the tongue quiet avoids trouble and preserves reputation. The note frames speech as a controlling partner guiding prudent behavior.
A witty fashion note argues whiskers will return quickly if a man stops shaving. The piece jokes about growing stubble from a few days without a razor and questions the value of facial hair, suggesting a whiskered face shelters germs.
City Councillor Daniel J. McDonald announced that Andrew T. Wilson was appointed chief marshal for the June 17 parade in Charles Town. The notice confirms Wilson’s leadership role for the event.
The opening scenes sketch Duke Orsino’s lovesick pursuit of Olivia, Viola’s disguise and mission to win Olivia, and Olivia’s swift attraction to Viola. Sir Toby and Sir Andrew reveal folly, while Viola and Orsino share true Shakespearean verse, beginning with If music be the food of love.
A reader asks if Washington was elected by unanimous electoral votes and how Jefferson’s designation was listed. The letter notes 69 votes for Washington, 34 for Adams, 35 for others, and that Jefferson was labeled Republican though not the modern party. It also questions royal bloodlines and spelling shifts in reference to Serbia.
Poetic vignette recounts Josiah Fiddle praising his mother’s cooking and a wife making pies at home. It contrasts olden days praise with modern domestic labor and ends with a call for generous words. The piece, attributed to Walt Mason, reflects 1916 era sentiment.
Report notes tensions rise when friends of the Serbs protest a miscalling of a name amid the outbreak of the great war.
Washable satin skirts are finished with belts and corduroy folds. Colored handkerchiefs brighten the spring toilette. High collars appear on separate coats in two in one style. Bracelets and long guard chains gain popularity. No 1830 jewelry still common. Cutaway coats arrive modestly.
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