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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1918
Page
10
The text urges immediate coal conservation citing Mr Storrow and warning that next winter may repeat prior shortages. It calls for public efforts to save coal in warm months and questions the return of large advertising signs in Boston and vicinity as wasteful during wartime.
The Red Cross Week launches nationwide to aid humanity with a campaign expected to surpass requested funds. Officials praise oversubscribed responses and wide beneficence in prior appeals and frame giving as both patriotic duty and privilege. The drive begins with enthusiasm and will be carried out with vigor.
The 3500 ton steel cargo steamer Tuckanoe was delivered to her captain fully equipped in 37 days from keel laying, after a 27 day launch. The feat highlights Camden shipbuilders prowess as wooden ships linger in the first 17 days of this month.
The article notes a rising pace in water usage averaging one per day and a steadily increasing rate. It praises the concrete ship Faith for completing a second trial trip on the Pacific coast amid rough seas, signaling progress in the marine program and urging pessimists to reconsider.
After a rebound from late declines, Wall Street shows firm prices and rising sentiment. The surge reflects investor faith in prosperous business ahead, war effort progress, and easier financing for railroads and major firms, with gains aiding Red Cross fundraising and war relief.
The Philadelphia convention of the League to Enforce Peace hears E A Filene urge practical action and unlimited devotion to win the war, support the government, and prevent future conflicts. A humorous spoof by Napoleon Gomo about raising a pig closes the piece.
The Senate endorses maintaining the pneumatic tube mail system in large cities and approves a bill to fund purchase of the entire network. Support from commercial groups cites economy and rapid mail distribution, while Postmaster General Burleson is urged to reconsider his stance on abandoning this service.
A brief aphoristic reflection notes that slow forgiveness harms friendships and removes leverage for enemies, suggesting that lingering grudges invite ongoing conflict and lost harmony. The piece frames forgiveness as strength that preserves ties and reduces adversarial opportunities.
The piece analyzes a local note about a stable at the C Place and a chauffeur's cottage, showing that once remodeling finishes Eli W family will move and animals will stay on the place. The narrator insists the stable and animals oppose Eli and his family.
The centennial of William Fargo’s birth is noted alongside his rise to Wells Fargo Express and American Express leadership, with further reflections on his early work, and later items recount local anecdotes about jurors, prices, a marblehead brass eagle, giant turtle duel, muskrat trappers earnings, potato prices, flag salutes by women, an eclipse delay due to daylight saving, and wedding sugar shortages impacting wedding cakes.
Poem lines emphasize that lack of wealth is surpassed by tender thoughts and loving will. The speaker notes life values simple love over riches and highlights the enduring power of affection in lean times.
The speaker notes Boston's coldest May 20 on record with 40 degrees in 1892 and 41 in 1881. Warmer May 20 reached 89 degrees in 1888. He adds rainfall or snow occurred on this date in 1916 and in the past decade.
The article traces the motorcycle’s pivotal wartime role from despatch riding to espionage. It notes front-line use, prophecy of 100000 machines, German and Allied spy exploits, and the shift to peacetime utility and economic impact with early U.S. production figures and inventor W. W. Austin.
Two girls on a Salisbury Beach vacation drift from surfing to dancing and friendship. Jennie Dever drowns after a strong undertow but is rescued by Tom Hurd of the Castle Mona. Romance blossoms as Jennie marries, receiving a diamond engagement ring the morning Beth quips that the early bird caught the worm.
Navy blue and French blue satin blends form stylish outfits through the season. Silk remains the most practical and fashionable choice for suits. Capes of tulle drape evening gowns while velvet and velour trend in sports coats. White tulle over black satin underlining adds contrast. Jersey silk outfits appear in daytime frocks. Formal gowns trend toward severe simplicity with subtle frill accents on shirts. Coats on new suits resemble capes.
The Red Cross has served both sides in the war and now asks for continued funds to aid wounded soldiers and those at home. Citizens must supply money to care for the sick and injured, the speaker argues, stressing duty to support our troops beyond battle.
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