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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
10
The Boston Post issue outlines daily and Sunday subscription rates, mail options, and vacation service. It lists prices for various terms, notes payment methods, and provides office contact details and editor information.
The charter bill for Boston, reported by the metropolitan affairs committee, has the endorsement of Republican committees at both state and city levels. It reflects the party machine’s approach to municipal governance in Boston. Critics question if it mirrors the will of the voters unless a broader referendum is required before the next municipal election.
The Senate plans an 11 o'clock vote today on a motion to reconsider the rejection of a constitutional amendment on property tax classification. Supporters say the measure frees the Legislature to modernize taxation and asks if Massachusetts should let the people decide on updating the tax system.
At a Wednesday hearing on the Massachusetts holding company bill, speakers largely support returning the Billard block of Boston & Maine stock to Massachusetts authority. Critics Rothwell and Brandeis urge limiting the measure’s reach, but the Post favors the plan if it strengthens state control, noting it does not commit to a merger and Massachusetts retains leverage.
The Instructive District Nursing Association sends nurses to teach families hygiene, diet, air, and bedding practices. In Boston area, five district nurses work in public schools, nine with dispensary doctors, others with tuberculosis patients and kindergartens. Last year they made 88,000 visits and cared for 11,000 cases, with fees beyond destitute families.
The Massachusetts Legislature reviews three measures from the judiciary committee on infected beef. The Post urges stronger action to bar sale of meat from tuberculous cattle and warns against resuming the old practice, urging clear penalties and public health protection. The piece cites Dr. Peters, inspectors, and medical authorities opposing any risk to consumers.
The text argues Brookline and Dorchester will extend a beneficent system. It predicts a time when every town with a high school should support district nurses to supplement physicians. It highlights education benefits alongside healing work and praises public nurses for community benefit.
President Taft aims to sign a revised tariff law by summer. Senator Aldrich labels it an upward-cost plan, while insurgent Republicans split the party. History warns that opposing public demand could lead to calamitous results.
The author ponders a reader survey to decide whether to continue the synopsis of previous chapters or abandon it. He jokes about a straw vote to gauge support among readers for this ongoing feature.
In a serialized adventure take, Stealthy Steve is rescued by Salome the elephant from cannibal captors and returns to Roosevelt’s camp. Steve is greeted by a mourning Colonel Roosevelt but quips humorously about his own fate as Salome crosses a fragile bridge with his guidance.
The Observant Citizen notes a record fast verdict in a note case yesterday in Superior Court. Attorney Clarence I. Eldredge handled the matter. Friends of Mrs. Errol Dunbar, formerly Miss Helena Sharpsteen of this city, will ...
The article describes jackets with ample shoulder room and a natural fit for athletes. It notes custom care and patterns to suit many bodies including bold dress ideas. Prices range from 20 to 25 dollars depending on material quality.
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