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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
14
The Boston Post edition dated May 16 1918 lists issue number 14 of volume 880 published by Post Publishing Co at 259 Washington Street Boston with Edwin A Grozier as editor and publisher.
The passage denounces Germany's plan to use Lithuania as a wartime supplier while claiming Lithuania’s independence. It mocks Wilhelm’s rhetoric as hypocritical and asserts that Lithuania Belgium Serbia Courland Poland will share in a future victory for the allies over Potsdam’s brigands and their loot.
The Clean Up celebration allocates tomorrow and the rest of the week to planting war gardens. State reports show two to three times more plantings than last year, with plots under cultivation and seed sprouting. Public service aid has spurred local effort and encouraged resourceful use of near-at-hand resources.
After months of debate Congress enacts the Overman bill assigning the President authority to coordinate work of bureaus and departments during the war. The measure passes the House with overwhelming support, replacing the proposed war cabinet and preserving presidential leadership.
The passage argues against reviving the Chamberlain war cabinet, asserting there is no reason to resurrect the idea from the Senate archives and blaming critics for seeking fault. It emphasizes accountability and distrust of reinstating that wartime device.
The article argues Third Liberty Loan bonds trade below par in open market and that the government will not raise prices to above market rates. It asserts demand is unable to absorb the vast bond supply, relying on patriotic sentiment rather than high interest to sell the needed issue.
Henry B. Endicott, praised for common sense, pushes federal licensing of fish wholesalers before the State House investigating committee. He cites limited power of state food administration to enforce reforms at the fish pier and calls for federal supervision to curb profiteering and reform the catch handling. A bill may follow from the commission’s work.
Secretary Lansing testified before the Senate foreign relations committee on international affairs under a new arrangement. He will hold weekly sessions to inform the panel on moments of significance, a move praised as prudent and necessary for confidential information while inviting scrutiny of committee discretion.
A reader urges altering Saturdays parade path to avoid closing narrow business streets. They argue moving to broad residential lanes would help spectators view floats while preventing retail losses and request officials reconsider the route.
A humorous exchange themed around a mother and daughter near the sea. The mother cautions about cold water and suggests a hot soap stone and a heavy sweater, jokingly proposing a tub bath as a safer plan. The line ends with a nickname or attribution.
A quote notes that Tite appears sweet until a blamed pessimist arrives and hands him a lemon. The remark captures a skeptical mood about reception and taste in public discourse.
A Michigan husband was hauled into court by his wife Clarissa for abuse after she claimed he ousted her from their large home to sleep in the barn. The judge chastised him for gagging at her poetry but later discharged him and offered help if he sought a divorce.
The Charlestown sailor’s friend Stanton H. King receives a unique commission as official chantie instructor to teach apprentices aboard new merchant marine training ships. The Observant Citizen reports on various local notes including Eskimo dogs gifted to the Franklin Park Zoo, mail wording changes for American Expeditionary Force addresses, and community happenings.
A farmer writes to Newt asking him to vacation as a scarecrow to frighten crows and save the corn harvest, offering $10 a week for board and claiming it would be a war effort. He notes the old scarecrow is worn out and jokes about the dangers of attracting the birds with his own appearance.
The article tracks gasoline powered boats transforming waterways since 1885, with New York and Boston as hubs and the Thousand Islands as a key example. It notes rapid growth in coast and inland areas, boosted real estate around motorboating, and hints at future municipal motor buses.
Laura uses Aunt Bess trunk clothes to surprise Roy Benton at a dance. Roy, home from a military school, proclaims love and asks Laura to marry him before he goes overseas, while Laura reflects on Aunt Bess and the past.
Uncle Walt laments age limits in WWI draft talk as he rails against rules barring the fat and deaf from service. He recalls earlier push to exclude the old and lame and predicts many will volunteer or be drafted despite weight and health.
The writer says criticisms of Secretary Baker and Secretary Daniels echo Civil War tactics. He recalls Lincoln backing Grant amid calls for dismissal, noting the value of proven fighters in wartime. A parable about judging books and omelets ends the reflection.
The speaker writes to Aunt Bess apologizing for a sweetheart’s death and notes needing to sleep before mother calls him sleepyHead. He ends with thanks for the trunk and signs off good night to Agent Bess.
Seemingly humorous meditation on contentment as Heaven given yet elusive. The piece argues contentment is moral laziness and compares it to happiness, noting humanity’s perpetual hankering beyond present ease and referencing Adam and Eve as a hint of human discontent.
Poem reflects birds' optimism amid harsh weather and human resolve against tyranny. It frames strength in facing trials and the belief that sunlight follows the storm, urging unity and steadfast faith during adversity.
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