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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1917
Page
8
The April schedule shows 75 Norwegian vessels sunk by German U boats. Most crews survived though ships were small. Germany does not formally declare war on Norway, yet destroys neutral ships for strategic gain. The act weighs against humanity and questions neutrality under Kaiser's brigandage.
Major Richard Derby, chief medical examiner, reports many college athletes fail physicals for the Plattsburg camp due to overstrained hearts. A college crew captain, described as a giant of a man, was found unfit for military service, leaving questions about college physical directors and their ability to detect weaknesses.
Theodore Roosevelt writes a letter through Count Tolstoy serving as medium to the Russian government and people. He praises liberty and democracy and expresses hopeful support for Russia's new republic, urging courage and disinterested leadership as a model for both nations.
The article notes Theodore Roosevelt as a steadfast friend to Russia during its struggles with Japan and argues his wisdom and self-control can guide Petrograd now. It cites his encouragement and warning as meaningful in the current crisis, underscoring Roosevelt’s influence on Russian affairs.
The piece urges balancing thrift and spending amid commodity shortages and high prices. It warns against waste while avoiding overrepression, citing Macaulay’s "happy mean" to keep mills running and avoid crippling stores, urging common sense to adjust lives now.
Editorial urges youth and families to grow vegetables as patriotic duty. Mayor Stacy of Springfield praises the groves of gardens as a civilian defense, arguing planting for food supports allies and public duty, likening garden work to military service and disloyal acts to hindering others.
The article recalls Mr. Balfour's warm reception in the House of Representatives alongside Viviani and Joffre, noting the public sentiment in Britain. It cites his reply expressing belief that a pivotal moment in history has arrived as Great Britain and allied nations unite against military despotism.
At a Cambridge and Somerville Zion committee meeting held at 178 Elm Street Cambridge the group including Bialick Camp and the Young Men's Hebrew Association adopted a resolution calling for the Jewish people to secure a publicly recognized home in Palestine. More than 1000 people attended.
The Supreme Court justices and state chief justices are invited to attend Harvard Law School's centennial celebration on June 19, aligned with the annual commencement exercises. Distinguished judges will gather to mark the milestone at Cambridge.
A brief aphorism attributed to Newton Newkirk appears in the column, offering social commentary on wealth and appearance. The line suggests truth about character or means is not visible from outward dress, reflecting a common early 20th century moral tone.
A Melrose ad touts a Jersey cow that yields 16 quarts of bottled milk and 20 bushels of potatoes, prompting satiric musings on selling for cash. The page also contains letters about a “Terrible Tank,” a help-wanted plea for remodelers, a concealed pork butcher ad, and various small classifieds.
The Observant Citizen reports thrift tips as seniors at Newburyport High School plan a gown light graduation with cotton waists and skirts. Phillips field in Swampscott receives planting plans and seed purchases. Brigadier-General Edwards arrives to command the Northeast Department. seed-planting schemes unfold in Essex County. Observant Citizen columns note aviation flights, flagstaff vandalism at Fort Lee, and light community anecdotes from Tufts graduates to Lafayette memorabilia, reflecting wartime community life.
Margaret Deland lands a one week trial as stenographer at Tumulty Paper Company earning $15 weekly. She conquers an anxious morning, learns to type, battles hard dictation, and by night completes 10 letters with 15 awaiting, proving her grit and winning a permanent place.
The Venus of Milo ranks among the world’s finest sculptures and would fetch far over a million dollars if offered for sale by France. Discovered in Melos in 1820, the statue’s true identity as Aphrodite is noted, with its ownership and origin shrouded in mystery.
A collection of letters to the Post editor debating spelling variants honor versus honour, the French tri color origins, women as navy yeomen qualifications, Everglades geography, and a modern definition of electricity. Responses reference Kipling, religious symbolism, naval yard employment, and electron theory.
Many day frocks appear very short with light camel hair colors favored. Scarves and sashes show a Spanish influence while satin and linen form a novel combination. A new wool material called sack cloth appears and all over lace dresses neck wear. Lace dinner gowns are fashionable though most frocks lack wide hip lines.
A longtime observer notes unusual May weather in Boston, recalling temperatures dipping below 40 degrees on May 7 in rare years 1877 1891 and 1900. He cites record highs around 87 degrees in 1875 and notes rainfall patterns since 1891, with five straight May 7 rain years since 1905, illustrating weather unpredictability.
In a daily Parents and Teachers feature titled Birthday Bio-Briefs a child reader is invited to explore an instructive year in Italy. It notes Mrs Browning’s Casa Guilda fame and Browning’s writings in the period including Men and Letters and The Ring and the Book. Browning returned to England after Mrs Browning’s death and lived 28 more years, dying at age 78.
Upon emptying a bean pot or pudding pan wash with cold water and about two tablespoons washing powder. Place in the oven for about two hours or from one meal to the next to clean and refresh cookware.
A reminiscence on practical laundry methods from Mrs Mabelle E Inaskell of 33 Spruce Street Rockland Maine. She describes soaking soap scraps to make jelly for whitening delicate fabrics and outlines a method to dry sweaters by threading a clothes line through sleeves to keep them straight.
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