The Canal Purchase Moves Toward Congressional Approval
The Winslow bill for purchasing the Cape Cod Canal at 11 5 million dollars has cleared the House interstate commerce committee. It recommends government acquisition and widening and deepening the waterway. A landing and receiving station along the canal is urged by region residents.
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Cape Cod Canal
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Sam
Mass fires blamed on unemployed men in Massachusetts
Commissioner A L Bazeley cites at least 50 of spring forest fires in Massachusetts, causing 36 000 acres burned and losses of 190275 dollars, to be set by unemployed men hoping to get work. State Fire Marshal Neal doubts the claim but authorities say prosecution is required if proof exists.
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Neal
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Cynthia
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Tiidin
Stepmother Stillson
Stepmother
Aunt Julia's
Dorothy Dunkles
Samuel Tobias
Wilfred Jones
Rockland
Lila Teed
Peggy Watson
Dorothy
Peggy
Wilfred
Alice Hildergarde
Pogey
Wetcasset
Jimmy Jerkins
Tom Dunklee
Hanks
Miss Gay
Mr. Townsend
Alice
Mme. de Stael
Napoleon
Mme. de Stae
St. Helena
Neckar
Edmund Gibbon
Boston Navy Yard Proves Naval Work Speed and Skill
At Charlestown Navy Yard workers completed emergency repairs on the George Washington faster than various yards could estimate. The ship docked Monday May 1 at 8:30 p m after a rush job to minimize transatlantic delay and keep its schedule intact.
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New York
Shipyard Work Ends After 64 Hours Of Restorative Effort
The steamship left the dock on May 4 after 64 hours of work including moving shafts hauled bearings rewooded and the hull painted in two coats. The yard is notable as the one Congress is weighing for possible closure due to maintenance funding cuts.
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Congress
Statesmen Criticized Over Tariff Theories By President
The piece argues that Fordney and President Harding misread tariff economics. It contends the tariff debate fails to account for global production and trade patterns, emphasizing that the US exports surplus goods like cotton copper and grain while importing items it cannot meet domestically. It warns tariff action could shrink foreign trade and harm the economy.
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Congress
Fordney
Harding
School Committee Powers Sky-High Salaries Ruling
Chief Justice Rugg rules Springfield school committees hold broad, absolute authority to set teacher salaries, denying mayors and city councils the right to veto salary items. The decision emphasizes independence to maintain high educational standards and warns against abuse of the power.
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Rugg
Supreme Court of the Commonwealth
Springfield
Chocolate tax case on sweetened chocolate as candy
The U S Court of Appeals upheld the Internal Revenue levying 85232 on sweetened chocolate as candy. The ruling overrules the district court which held the chocolate a food, and the decision stands unless the company takes the case to the Supreme Court. The court stressed form and use of the product in sale.
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Internal Revenue
Malley
Supreme Court
Anderson
Court of Appeals
Whimsical Snippets and Quips From a Bright Page
A collage of humorous observations and quips by Bob Quillen and others. Jokes on education gender roles and politics mix in playful satire. The tone reflects a mid century light column with witty asides about society and professions.
Ostrich Egg Confusion Sparks Reading Mail Prank
A Reading Massachusetts note from K W H claimed to ship three ostrich eggs to an Express address. The eggs never arrived, leading to fruitless inquiries with express firms and neighbors. Three tiny eggs later appeared, misnamed and unusable, prompting mockery in the editorial room.
What the Sphinx Says on Admitting Wrong and Gratitude
A quotation emphasizes two paths after learning new information. It contrasts stubborn refusal with expressing gratitude for new knowledge and growth.
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Sphinx
Pullman Harmony and the New Train Music Ensemble
Announcement describes Pullman porters selected by vocal harmony with a four part lead tenor baritone bass on trains. They will march and chant messages, sing good night and breakfast calls, and perform a nightly merry roll along. Manchester Centre, Vt.
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Pullman
Boston Weather Extremes For May 24 Referenced In 19th 20th Records
The record shows Boston’s warmest for May 24 reached 92 degrees in 1921 and 1911, while the coldest for this date was 39 degrees in 1894. Rain occurred in 1913 1915 1917 1919 and 1920, reflecting historical weather notes.
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Boston
The Observant Citizen Reflects On War Radio And Mme de Stael
A column notes the 119th anniversary of the Franco English war and the rising radio craze for boats. It highlights Boston builder John J Morgan praising the new Chamber of Commerce building and discusses Gloucester recipe prints. It recounts social tales on Wet1asset Island and sketches of Mme de Stael’s life and loves.
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t+bet
John J. Morgan
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Copley Plaza
Middle West
St. Louis
Boston
Chamber
United States
Letter Box Q&A on nationality and facts for Suffolk County
Inquiries to the Post Letter Box cover nationality of American wife and children of English husband, Suffolk county population by city and town, weight of Erie locomotives, pronunciation and products of Peru, Iceland’s status, and the definition of calories. Answers provide legal status, census figures, engine weights, and basic geography terms.
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United States
Sir
Suffolk County
Boston
Chelsea
Revere
Winthrop
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
The poem critiques memoirs and scandal sheets that expose famous lives with lurid detail. It cites dukes and duchesses, butlers and wives, noting publishers profit from distracting gossip and sensational anecdotes while many blameless people go unseen.
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Walt Mason
Walt
Shades
Gladstone
Willie
Beaconfield
George Matthew Adams
Calorie values and polite forms in society and science
The piece explains calorie definitions and energy yields from protein fat and carbohydrates. It notes silver as a better conductor than copper and contrasts forms of address for wives of high ranking husbands, citing Mrs Harding as an example.
Lilac Campaign Aims to Brighten New Hampshire Schools
Commissioner Butterfield urges lilac planting on school grounds across New Hampshire. He has written to 69 district superintendents requesting cooperation to popularize the state flower, the lilac, a symbol of Pioneer heritage from England.
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New Hampshire
England
Butterfield
Endorsement Riff Attacks Regional Tastes and Stereotypes
Jay Lewis of Norfolk vents about regional cuisine and racist phrases in a May note to the press. He contrasts New England and Southern foods, criticizes advertising claims, and questions old tropes about cooks while mentioning Greek influence and the state of home kitchens.
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