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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1919
Page
20
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State Forester Bane warns residents to inspect leaves for early signs of gypsy moths canker worms leaf rollers tent caterpillars and other pests. Act now before foliage is ravaged, as early action saves more damage than later chemical control.
The NC-4’s 150 mile leg from Horta to Ponta Delgada in 84 minutes signals strong prospects for a Plymouth run. The piece argues American naval air efficiency may surpass British efforts and questions why Britain’s admiralty lagged in supporting ocean flight with less risk to life.
The Northeastern Department reports none of the 43 returned veterans in custody for panhandling in Boston served overseas. General Edwards condemns begging, cites New England’s welcome for soldiers, and urges police notification if a beggar in uniform is approached to curb this disgraceful appearance.
The article outlines a Republican Senate rift over committee assignments. Senator Borah and Senator Johnson reject posts after Lodge spurns requests by the progressive caucus. Borah cites reasons in a sharp letter to the Senate Republican leader while La Follette gains a foothold on the steering committee, signaling shifting alliances.
A political remark notes that a steering committee brings together unlikely allies, as newspapers once harshly attacked a man for disloyalty. It underscores the enduring truth that politics makes strange bedfellows.
The piece notes Woodrow Wilson reading his December 2 1913 address from Paris marking a historic cable delivery to Congress. It highlights labor public welfare wage questions demobilization prohibition repeal and suffrage while maintaining Washington works and public calm. It frames the message as timely despite a less storied eloquence.
The editorial argues that federal luxury taxes will be repealed, ending the tax on ice cream and thus on cones and sandwiches popular with children. It notes bills introduced in Congress by Mr. Wadsworth in the Senate and Rep. Moore in the House, with expected swift passage aided by the President’s support.
War Trade Board in Washington forms advisory committee including Franklin W. Hobbs of Boston to study permissible entry of German dyes into the United States. Germany seeks to regain monopoly. prior port closures spurred roundabout imports and disguises. American actions against patent constraints and active efforts aim to limit German dye access.
The passage argues that early distress from scarce materials was cured, asserting that current conditions allow adequate dyestuff supply from domestic producers. It claims this domestic production can deter German intruders without causing deprivation, framing economic independence as protective policy.
The Salvation Army in Boston and vicinity is urged to boost funds as it recounts wartime work at home and abroad. It fed 363000 in the United States, provided 1500000 night lodgings, sheltered 50000 children, found work for over 80000 people, cared for nearly 2000 girls, visited 45000 convicts, and preached to 24000000. The appeal asks citizens to continue support to extend the relief work locally.
The House acted promptly at the session start to handle Victor Berger's disloyalty case. Dallinger objected to Berger taking the oath. Speaker Gillett barred him from speaking and the matter was referred to the elections committee for consideration of the Wisconsin court's 20 year sentence. A past Utah case involving Brigham Roberts is noted for comparison.
Lady Dufferin holds rare orders including the Victoria and Albert, with several monarchic decorations. her family losses span Ladysmith 1900 and 1917. Prof David Todd will photograph a May solar eclipse from a seaplane at high altitude, after sailing to Montevideo for observat ions. Prof Frederick Starr receives Japanese decorations for Nippon 1914 relief lectures. Ex-Empress Eugenie diary prompts historic wartime reflection. Ex-Kaiser William’s potential British investments questioned. Major-General George Squier named to the National Academy of Sciences for wartime signaling work.
Marlboro Mass Enterprise notes the Boston Post condensation of 100 great stories into accessible 1500 word summaries. Victor Hugo's Les Miserables highlighted as an example. Nathan Haskell Dole, expert at such abridgments, crafted the compact retellings enabling thousands to read the essence of classics.
A compact meditation on conscience as a guiding inner voice and moral compass. It contrasts the steady guidance of conscience with temptations and the deceptive ease of vice, urging adherence to upright conduct for happiness and peace.
A university lecturer argues Columbus did not discover America first, citing earlier Portuguese and Italian exploration. A long, humorous egg-balancing tale at a banquet is told to illustrate how easy seemingly historic feats can seem once the method is known, while a reader writes for advice about answering busy telephone lines at home.
A Boston resident recalls official figures for May 21, noting the warmest day on record reached 87 degrees in 1880 and 86 in 1879, with a coldest 41 in 1907. He mentions no rain on this date in the past decade except in 1910 1912 and 1915.
A historical look at the Mound Builders of the Mississippi Valley and their possible link to early alcohol knowledge. The piece notes evolving views that these peoples influenced later tribes, compares them with Aztec Inca and Yucatan cultures, and cites early temperance efforts among Indians and traders.
Facts and Fashions highlights short wrap gowns, tan overdresses over black satin slips, matching hat bag scarf and parasol. A pale lilac taffeta frock trims gray tulle with Rick-rack braid. summer frocks show fine plaits and huge cuffs. Paris shows coats reaching knees and new sleeve styles.
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