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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1915
Page
20
The Boston Post issue dated May 14 1915 from Post Publishing Co lists offices at 259 Washington Street Boston Mass. This item notes the daily newspaper run with its publication date and cataloging details.
Advertises that all subscriptions must be prepaid and will be discontinued at expiration without further notice. Urges readers lacking regular delivery to notify the office by mail at once. Lists address at 3380 Main and notes financial editors and business office.
A U S note to Germany defending neutral rights on the high seas following the Lusitania sinking is praised as a courteous yet firm appeal. It argues submarines should not target passenger vessels and calls on Germany to uphold international law, warn of consequences, and seek a peaceful path while preserving American dignity.
The writer urges against censoring newspapers that support the German cause and warns such action would be un-American. They defend free press as a nation's safety valve and insist on allowing publications to express opinions as long as they avoid libelous content.
The article urges a crackdown on park litter across New York and Boston. It notes hundreds of fines imposed in New York for deliberate untidiness and calls for similar action locally to keep the Common Public Garden Fens and other parks clean.
The government is urged to suppress rioting in England aimed at peaceful German residents. Riots have spread to many cities, invading homes and smashing shops with losses in the hundreds of thousands. The piece argues such attacks do not avenge Lusitania and that non combatants deserve legal protection.
Personalities Page sketches how inventor Sir Hiram Maxim dodged a boxing career and stayed in science. The note highlights his sharp wit, resilience, and pivot from prizefighting to patenting, aviation, and defense innovations.
The Observant Citizen notes Lilacs and berries in Greater Boston, Judge Murray at a Mechanics Hall bowling event, Senator Lodge declining more speeches, and a newborn baby llama named Crusoe at the Boston Zoo. It also covers Langtry praising church attendance, a Lowell triplet birth, and long-serving fraternal officials, plus boxlike power meters on trains and intense local anecdotes.
The article recalls Napoleon on the Place des Victoires as the Paris mob targeted aristocrats demanding blood. He shouts pro nation while later rescuing his sister Elisa in Marseilles, then returns to Paris to face deserter status and pursue reinstatement. Bourrienne’s aid and Napoleon’s frugal, studious days frame a youth driven by the rising mob and his early spark of ambition.
The Goat Editor laments that men craving war would face harsher fate if conscripts were needed, joking that those clamoring for battle suffer from mouth disease while volunteers would suffer from foot disease.
A gentleman’s reply to a firm demanding payment expresses financial embarrassment yet asserts intent to pay what he can. He frames his condition as physically and mentally sound, cites the proverb If you have much, give plentifully, if you have little, give accordingly, and signs off with his name omitted.
A Boston paper mocks overdrinking to view a comet. It suggests one or three small glasses produce true sky sights while many glasses bring zoological and fantastical displays, including polka dot spiders and three-swallowing snakes, in a playful, satirical feature.
A verse titled Songs of Sunshine by the Bentztown Bard urges reconciliation and love returning. It portrays a steadfast beloved figure who cannot be banished, and evokes roses of eternal spring as a symbol of lasting affection. Copyright 1915 Southern Press Syndicate.
William H. O'Brien head of the Public Service Commission tele phone and telegraph department will speak to the Stoughton Board of Trade Thursday evening about state regulation of public utilities.
A reader from Stillwater Maine shares a simple home washing method. Fill a boiler with cold water and washing powder, add soiled clothes, boil briefly, then rinse in a cold water tub with a touch of blueing. Hang to dry for snowy white results.
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls the warmest May in Boston and lists each May 14 record from 1905 to 1914. Highest and lowest temperatures, plus conditions, are given as 1905 to 1914 entries with summaries like Shery, clear, rain, cloudy, and varying temperature spreads.
Meredith Nicholson’s celebrated short story is spotlighted for the upcoming Sunday Post Magazine, promising a fresh narrative voice and a distinctive hero.
In 1915 Walt Mason condemns Jack Johnson after a boxing defeat to Jess Willard. He mocks Johnson’s fame, laments his supposed moral decline, and accuses others of rejoicing at his downfall while labeling him unclean and an outcast in the eyes of many nations.
Jet buttons on white crepe de chine blouses and silver cro chet or filigree charms lead the season. Gingham frocks for children hang straight from the shoulder with belted fullness and lace fronts. Skirts gain fullness with puffs and ruffles as collars shift between low and high. Shanting weaves in silk and linen appear. The long coat returns as a wardrobe feature while the picture hat, gowns, and coatees gain revival.
A letter from a 22 year old suitor asks for advice to reconcile with a neighbor girl after a year of courtship and a dance quarrel. The response urges a sincere apology and a kiss to make up, noting her expectations and the duty he has to soften her dignity with generosity and patience.
Sunday Post features Miss Champagne discussing themes of romance and feeling in a column about love and sentiment.
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