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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1917
Page
8
The article notes a hearty and sincere reception for Premier Rene Viviani, comparing it to the hero’s reception for Marshal Joffre. It emphasizes shared sympathy with France and allied efforts during a period of stress and joint struggle for humanity.
The House faces a third reading on a proposed appropriation to combat white pine blister rust in Massachusetts. The measure, approved by the Senate, would fund control efforts with a federal match. The disease now affects 209 towns, threatens pines and currants, and is deemed a prudent investment even during wartime.
The article notes a French rule banning rice manufacture for nonfood use and labels rice as contraband if not eaten. It discusses widespread use of face powder from rice, with about 2 million of France’s 20 million women reportedly dusting their faces daily, highlighting social pressures and tensions.
A wartime memo notes 6000 kilograms of edible grain wasted for fashion, equating to 100000 rations daily. The core issue asks whether red noses should symbolize patriotism or if fair skins should continue as before.
A wartime promotion extols the 3 percent Liberty Loan bonds as the best investment for all incomes. It highlights security guaranteed by the U S government, marketability, transferable value if rates rise, and the option to start with $1 and pay gradually. It also argues bonds reduce tax burden and help fund soldiers. It urges personal duty and Moral benefit.
A Portuguese government rent agreement with Great Britain ports 60 German merchant steamers for 7 million dollars annually after the war. The deal aims to free exportable port goods and ease coal shortages in Portugal while boosting American goods shipments.
The House favors adding the Roosevelt division to the army bill and the President would implement it. The regular army General Staff opposes private volunteer units, fearing their lack of place in the service. The piece notes potential political ramifications and that a colonel could still rally support abroad, suggesting caution about making a martyr of the ex-President.
A reader laments a suspected plagiarism in All Sorts after verses from Life magazine by Walter G. Doty were allegedly copied by anonymous contributor Weasel. The letter author, Howard Clarke Price, calls for reform, defends trust in writers, and urges Weasel to change his ways.
The column collects reader notes on patriotic displays on autos and shop windows. It mentions flag decals on windshields, signs banning passengers on platforms, and a statue gift for Marshal Joffre. It also notes community efforts, such as women volunteers cultivating unused college land and a dog seen obeying through a telephone trick.
The narrative covers Dante Alighieri born 1265 in Florence to a wealthy family, his youth, and enduring love for Beatrice. It details his marriage, seven children, and rise to Florentine office before civil strife led to exile after a 5000 florin fine, ban on capture, and wanderings across Italy, France, and possibly England, during which he authored the Divine Comedy. He died aged 67 in exile from a fever in Venice.
A 1917 verse credit to the BenzTown Bard from Southern Press Syndicate reflects on time fate and hope. The piece notes suffering from wrong and moments of light as night yields to small skies.
A chic style update describes black velvet loops through a white pearl buckle and a straight front and back silhouette with fullness at the sides. It highlights pleated one-piece frocks in soft gray chiffon with white lace, a low neck, and a large black butterfly bow as a hair ornament. It mentions organza and taffeta combinations.
A historical feature details the King’s Bed at Knole House costing 40 000 dollars, shared as the costliest with Hampton Court’s bed. It traces royal beds from James I to Louis XIV and Napoleon, noting lavish materials, four-poster designs, and enduring popularity of big four posters into 19th century England.
A narrator recounts misplacing a white gauzy scarf lent by mother at a class reunion. After frantic searching and failed inquiries to the janitor, caterer, and class president’s mother, she plans an ad in the newspaper and finally admits to her mother before boarding a train home.
Dear Miss Champagne advises that a man should consider his life dream of a family. She notes many women dislike children at first but later embrace motherhood, while warning against marrying someone unfit for parenting and urging commitment to a true home life.
A reader asks if tomato plants can be grown from seed for a small garden and notes buying plants may yield fruit sooner. The exchange includes a poetry question about a Longfellow line and a maritime query about ships from Foo-Chow to London in 1866.
Poem condemns the 'slacker' who avoided service during war and now faces public scorn after victory. It laments his past comfort, recalls veterans returning with honor, and calls readers to bravery over cowardice in times of danger.
The Ariel and Taeping led the fleet across the channel with Ariel finishing about ten minutes ahead while Serica trailed hours later. The voyage lasted 99 days, and the trio of vessels followed distinct milestones during the crossing.
Flag raising exercises were held after services at Green Street Baptist Church Melrose yesterday noon. The flag, a gift from Civil War veteran Joshua Ford, was presented by H E Turner Sunday school superintendent. The parish Boy Scouts attended in uniform.
In cleaning time when heavy boxes or trunks are to be moved in the store room place under one end a piece of broom handle a little longer than the width of the trunk. Lift the other end slightly from the floor and the trunk moves easily on this improvised roller. Mrs. Ethel M. Miles Barton Vermont.
The Oldest Inhabitant recalls May 14 temperatures in Boston with lows around the upper 30s to 40s in rare years and highs near the mid 80s. He cites past rainfall on May 14 in several recent years and lists historical temperature records from 1879 1874 and 1890.
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