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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1907
Page
6
The Post Publishing Company announces subscription rates for daily and Sunday papers. Lists prices for one year six months and three months and notes advance payment, with editor and publisher E A Grozier directing operations from Boston.
Harvard varsity crew may view last Saturday's defeat by Columbia as a blessing in disguise. The setback revealed weak spots and prompts planned strengthening before the upcoming race with Yale next month.
The growing objection to the Irish administrative bill centers on the lord lieutenant's veto power. The measure theoretically strips the Irish Council of final authority, and while some see it functioning with the right lord lieutenant, many Irishmen reject it as a substitute for real home rule.
The piece warns against a fight to a finish between the master teamsters and drivers in Boston. It argues neither side profits from conflict and urges amicable settlement to resolve the difficulties and avoid losers. The author advocates cooperation to fix the issue.
A 10 percent wage rise for mill operatives will take effect a week from Monday after approval by the Manufacturers' Association. Dividends to stockholders have recently reached very high levels, and the move accepts labor's stake in shared prosperity despite profit gaps with capital.
An editorial notes a printer’s comma error in New Jersey license law exemptions. It misreads window screen provisions to exempt inns and taverns with fewer than ten rooms and hotels under ten rooms, creating unintended exemptions and highlighting how type errors affect legal intent.
A Washington bulletin shows from 1890 to 1906 the cost of living rose 36.5 percent from 1897 to 1906 while remaining 9 percent above 1890 levels. After a steady drop until 1897 there was a continuous rise, aligning with common experience as families seek higher earnings to cover expenses.
The article previews Old Home Week to start about ten weeks away with sunlit forecasts and a vast program. It lists reunions, military parades, processions, pilgrimages, religious and patriotic observances, river events, veterans’ muster, governors’ receptions, illuminations, concerts, athletic events, boat races, and more activities across Boston.
The passage highlights a calendar of events including ship inspections balloon ascensions literary exercises banquets and fire department exhibitions as enticing attractions for Boston exiles. It notes cut round trip rail rates as added incentive to visit.
The Yale address praised campaign funds in presidential elections as a public education tool, yet critics label the argument as sophistical and endorse by special interests. They cite Cortelyou, Harriman, and Lodge connections, arguing money taints politics and undermines democratic ideals.
A reader from Charles Town expresses appreciation for the Post's Thoughts on Business feature and says he benefits from applying its lessons. He announces he will cut out and preserve the columns as a reference and notes the feature’s up to date value.
Henry Ware Allen of West Newton objects to the editor's stance on railroads needing a year to reform smoke practices. He notes Albany's abrupt coal shift during a strike and warns soft coal in old engines worsens pollution, calling the nuisance indecent and intolerable.
The 130th anniversary of the Button Gwinnett and General McIntosh duel is recalled. The piece contrasts 18th century honor codes with contemporary politics, noting Gwinnett’s roles and the fatal duel, then jokes about media and elections.
A raw old print introduces Jaundiced John chief mate of the Quinine as he appears in the pirate tale Bounced on Bounding Billows Soon to begin in this column. Tomorrow a likeness of Sinful Sam the ship's cook will be printed.
A humorous quip about marital trust and deception titled The Double Cross. It riffs on a husband's rumored affair and the wife's responses in a lighthearted, penitential diary style. The piece uses playful slang and a theatrical tone typical of early 20th century society humor columns.
A reader venting as Growler complains about uneven growth in his garden. He notes rampant grass in a rose patch and pigweed thriving where tomatoes struggle, asking why some plants prosper while others fail.
A constant reader asks what 1 times 0 equals and what 0 times 1 equals with explanation. The inquiry seeks a clear, elementary reasoning of these multiplication facts.
A short verse from Squantum dated May 14 about Della a little girl with an empty wardrobe. The poem contrasts her fate with that of a wretched millionaire hoping to brighten lives and end with Della’s brother signing off.
Quotation style note on thinking of others via souvenir postal cards. Includes attributed lines by F. P. Adams and Captain Fred Tenney and a comment on a junebride gown. Explores social habits, duty, and costuming with period tone.
A Roxbury wife imagines her husband’s yard digging as a gardening hobby and a spring cleaning excuse. Chelsea sees brisk business as a woman bikes through town. Somerville youth drafts a playful theatre invitation in old style prose. Steel King Corey wed a second wife just after midnight to dodge bad luck on the date.
The prize drill of Company C, Eighth Regiment, M V M, Captain Ralph M. Smith, for the Parry medal, was held last evening in the State armory at Cambridge. Sergt. James L. Magahy won the prize, repeating his win from last year. second prize went to First Sergeant Ralph L. Patrick and third to Private Claude A. Hutchins.
The Observant Citizen Mrs Anna Connable Meeks will play her Bagatelle now with her publisher at the Castilian Club celebration of the natal days of Queen Isabella Alfonso XIII and the baby prince. The meeting is this afternoon at 67 Mt Vernon Street. The piece follows a lively social calendar with local charity and cultural events noted.
Thomas B. Leonard known as Little Tommy a clerical worker in the Boston post office registry division for 14 years died at his home 11 Mystic street Charlestown after a three day illness of pneumonia. His funeral will be held at 9 am tomorrow from St Francis de Sales Church with delegates from the Federal Council R C and the Boston Postal Clerks Association in attendance.
Rome May 14 Professor Von Duhn of Heidelberg proposed to Italy a plan to excavate Locri and Crotona in Magna Grecia. Locri is famed for Zaleucus first written laws and Crotona for harboring Pythagoras. Both sites were noted for grand temples.
New York report says Mrs. Howard Gould will sue for separation and push for an unusually large alimony award. She plans to argue her lifestyle since marriage and the couple's wealth should influence the decree. If granted she may retain dower rights unless the order specifies otherwise.
Esther transcribes a dictation from Mr. Hargraves that exposes a hidden confession of love for Esther. She realizes the voice belongs to Dick, her fiancé, while Mr. Blake reveals his engagement to Esther, prompting Esther to affirm happiness with her true beloved Dick.
A reader asks if it is proper for a girl to give a man her photograph. The columnist warns photos and love letters can create trouble and suggests caution even with a longtime friend, advising to guard one's good name and self respect.
A letter from Oo W S asks if a 19 year old man and a 25 year old woman should marry despite wage differences of about 50 cents weekly. The adviser recommends delaying marriage until they have higher incomes and ages, and suggests seeking a partner closer in age.
Dr Edwin Farnham resigns as medical inspector for the Cambridge Board of Health after many years of service. He will remain as physician to the board. Dr A P Norris, previously inspector of milk and vinegar, is appointed to replace him.
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