What the Sphinx Says on Tongues and Speech
A aphoristic note warns that linguistic impulse should be guided by purpose. It emphasizes restraining talk until the inner message is formed, suggesting prudence in speech and thoughtful communication.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
14
Silent Soup Spoon Frenzy In Oshkosh Mich Crowd
A writer discusses a so called silent soup spoon by Osakosh, proposing it could curb noisy soup slurping in restaurants. The piece riffs on silent eating extending to candy wrappers at the movies and imagines a world without sound from meals, urging invention of quieter food devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkoshmich
Osakosh
Marie
Helen
Women laborers pledge support for suburban Boston gardens
Observant Citizen notes women laborers vow to aid big market gardens in Boston suburbs this year. It urges putting away third Liberty bond posters after sale and displaying them on return of the troops. The column also mentions Tulip Sunday, blooming due to heat, and historic Faneuil Hall artifacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Red Cross
Faneuil Hall
Before the War Americans Embrace European Car Travel
Before World War II Americans flocked to Europe for car touring enjoying Britain's roads and Italy's heritage, with France drawing many travelers. The piece traces auto history from horseless wagons to early power via wind and steam, noting gasoline's rise and previewing tomorrow's article on the gasoline engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
British Isles
Italy
Germany
Belgium
Switzerland
France
Republic
America
Women Show Preparedness Spirit Across Many Fronts
An article highlights women's readiness and resourcefulness across varied fields, praising their proactive stance and practical approach to looming challenges. It notes a strong communal ethic and steady confidence in facing uncertain futures.
New York Women Extend Suffrage Role In Politics
Women in New York move from observation to action as they join discussions at Tammany Hall and gain executive committee access. As the nomination season nears, they prepare for registration and primaries while Lloyd George faces a British cabinet crisis viewed as a political tempest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
New York
Lloyd George
Maurice
Haig
War Office
Bonar Law
Law
Fifth Army
Hubert Gough
Asquith
Ireland
William Robertson
France
Lloyd’ George
Viscount Milner
Mr. Asquith
Lord Milner
America
Worth Trying Skip Stop Plan to Save Coal on Elevated
Fuel Administrator Storrow proposes a skip stop rule for the Elevated to cut coal use and speed service. He suggests eight stops per mile in the city, six in the suburbs, and four in the country. In Boston many street car stops could be eliminated with little hardship, a test of the plan is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Canada
Postals Canada
Boston
Post Publishing CO
Storrow
War and the Cog Line Halted by War
The cog rail line will not run this summer as trained workers shift to war effort. Only three of the old crew remain, with about 30 needed for operation. Saddles from Crawford's and coaches from the Glen offer alternative travel, and even "shank's mare" is still available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Bacon
John Wilkins
England
Mt. Washington
Crawford
Glen
Shank
Boston May Weather Extremes Dated Records Cited
The report notes Boston May 9 temperatures with historical highs of 39 above in 1917 and 40 in 1888 and a warmest reading of 8 4 in some year. It records rain or snow on this date in the past decade including 1910 through 1914 and 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
A Springtime Reverie and Frugal Daydreams
The speaker recalls spring’s warmth and rising life, describing rills birds and sunlight fueling a renewed faith. He longs to work the soil again and keep harvest time steady, while musing about dipping into savings to buy a second-hand car.
That’s True Too a Dollar Goes Far
A concise lament on inflation and rapid price rise noting that a dollar loses value quickly as costs climb beyond reach. The line emphasizes financial strain and the urgency of value erosion.
The Misplaced Patch Comical Fix on a Battleship
Two sailors on a dimly lit battleship berthing patch a trouser seat. The banter shows their stubborn effort, a balky patch, and tense humor as the patchwork finally finishes but may be misaligned. The piece ends with a comic shortfall and lingering gloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury
Household hints for a window seat with storage
A compact guide explains building a storage window seat from a box about 20 inches by 16 inches by sufficient length to fit a bay window. It details lining, top pad, and outside cover, plus using it to store summer dresses and shirtwaists and notes a Mrs J F Harris of Dorchester as the sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Harris
Beaver Street
Dorchester
Miss Mystery Charmes Summer Dance With Stranger
Anne, a school teacher moonlighting as a hotel waitress, attends a hotel dance where she meets a mysterious chauffeur. They bond over dancing and moonlit strolls, then reconnect later at Georgeville as she meets the new superintendent, who claims the first dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Stevens
Plattsburg
Stranger
Miss Mystery
Aunt Jane
Littleountain
Georgeville
Ane
Fads and Fashions for Young Girls Take Notable Shape
The item highlights general utility coats made from Scotch mixtures and notes the present fashion shifts toward taller hairdos as a defining style.
Two Minute Talks On The War S Frankly
The Kaiser planned to dominate the world but Belgium Italy and the United States checked his moves. Uncle Sam rose with the will to win and end autocracy, uniting nations to defend liberty. The war effort now rests on America to prevail and deter future enslavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Belgium
Italy
United States
Uncle Sam
America
Schwab on the Job Says He’ll Fast Build Ships for France
In a wartime poem by Walt Mason praising Charles M Schwab, the industrialist is hailed as on the job to speed ship production for France. The piece denounces delays and red tape, urging quick construction of vessels to carry guns and aid in the fight against Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
France
Charles M. Schwab
Carl
Kaiser
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
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