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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1910
Page
8
The Boston Post lists the Independent Democratic Pay of New England issue published May 28 1910 by Post Publishing Co. at 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts. It notes daily publication with issue number 19 in volume 200.
The Post lists prices for Daily and Sunday issues including daily rates of 9.00 per year, 1.50 for six months, 0.75 for three months, and 0.25 for one month. Sunday Post is 2.50 yearly, 1.25 half-year, 0.65 for one month, with 9c per copy to Canada.
Young America has taken to managing affairs, while the state that provides schooling must tackle the delicate secret society problem with a blend of moral suasion and authority rather than yielding.
Congressman Eugene N Foss, a Democrat from a Republican district, argues in the House that protectionist tariffs burden industry and workers. He calls for immediate tariff revisions, free wool and cheap clothing, and reciprocity with Canada to secure raw materials and broader markets. He stresses that tariffs have become a restraint on industry and that the campaign centered on this issue.
The article notes two trans channel airboat crossings within a year, Bleriot last summer and De Lesseps on Saturday, proving aerial invasion possible. It discusses a future fleet of air ships with greater capacity and Gra ham Bell's speculative ideas, while describing De Lesseps traveling above fog.
Edison has developed a poured cement house that is water proof vermin proof and dr frames a 1200 dollar price. He envisions a ten dollar a month detachef cement dwelling for workingmen with a process that distributes aggregates uniformly through the moulds and allows style variations with the same set. The system includes integrated decorations cast with the house, aiming to ease lumber costs in rising markets.
Dr Francis E Clark condemns juvenile secret societies in high schools as coarse and degrading and notes their publicity leaks. He says they imitate college fraternities but lack depth, fueling heartburnings class distinctions and snobbery that harm education, a difficult reform effort across cities.
Chambers urged to disclose alleged improper methods used by opponents to remove the proportional tax clause. They called for naming special interests involved and specify objectionable tactics. The Boston Chamber backs the bill while a Bates-led commission found otherwise, urging open debate on far reaching economic issues.
Village and city telephone firms urge politeness in calls from New York and Boston. They advise answering promptly, avoiding rude interruptions on party lines, and treating telephone conversations as one would face to face, promoting patience and consideration.
Newton Newkirk’s "All Sorts" feature compiled humor and quips from The Sphinx. The piece showcases light anecdotes and witty lines about daily life and interjections on love, with a playful nod to cocktails and social banter.
In Lynn Massachusetts a reader asks what the Colonel held in a headline about Roosevelt meeting three kings. The question implies a card game clue, asking whether the Colonel held queens aces or Jack.
Readers learn Halley’s comet has reportedly lost its tail and stopped expected spectacular displays as astronomers note the tail is gone. A letter from Roxbury, Mass recounts a bold but reckless proposal to test courage on a bridge at night, inviting a staged confrontation for the hand of a young woman.
Fragmented dialogue from a 19th century style piece. The text hints at a conversation between a father and son about knowledge and policy with scattered phrases about finding things on a desk and a "million" reference, but the readable content is incomplete and unclear.
The article recalls touring Westminster Abbey with Roosevelt and reflects on the vast tombs of princes, authors, and soldiers. It notes the Abbey as England’s national Valhalla where kings lie beside their predecessors, and lists famed names like Darwin, Newton, Thackeray, Scott, Milton, and Franklin among the tombs. The piece mentions the Abbey’s 1800 year history of crowns and interments and teases tomorrow’s picture of the Poets Corner.
The May ors Club of Massachusetts is invited by Mayor John T. Coughlin of Fall River to tour the city and view the land Roger Williams first landed on, now owned by the mayor. Arlington High School baseball gains noted, plus a near accident involving a young man and a tomato on Massachusetts Avenue. Visitors eye Granary burying ground graves, especially Hester Prynne’s. A Cambridge farewell party departs for a three month European tour. Public Garden enjoyment by department store salesgirls is observed, with benches lacking. Local business activity features a piano wagon, megaphone singer, and a lady demonstrator in a clothing window. Frederick Skinner fishes in Maine while storing a Boston estate trustee role. Memorial Day plans involve Maine visitors and a Sun day School party's success. A Panama Canal end discrepancy is clarified. the canal runs north-south with the Pacific entrance southeast of the Atlantic. Congressman John H. Small notes Mecklenburg Declaration holiday.
Poet Walt Mason laments parting with a loved friend and a singing bird, recalling garden paths and a cat by the kitchen door. The piece, dated 1910, reflects on memories returning no more and a long goodbye to beloved companions.
Samuel J. Elder of this city sailed on the Celtic from New York for The Hague to aid Senator Elihu Root in presenting the U S fisheries case. Judge George Gray of Wilmington and Chandler P. Anderson of New York are aboard the same ship. Root also travels with them.
A home style figure pudding recipe lists four ounces bread crumbs four ounces dried figs three ounces suet two ounces sugar one ounce flour one egg a splash of milk a pinch of salt. Finely mix suet with flour and salt then fold in crumbs soak figs then combine with egg sugar and milk beat three minutes bake in buttered mould three hours. Serve turned out with caster sugar.
A recipe note by Susie M. Hanson of Camden Maine describes making a biscuit dough with cream instead of butter and milk, rolling a soft dough about half an inch thick in a pan, then topping with tart apples peeled cored and cut into eighths. Apples are arranged core side down, sprinkled with sugar, grated cinnamon, and bits of butter, then baked until the apples are fully cooked.
A dated recipe item credits Mrs H B Crosby of 22 Lexington Street East Boston. It lists ingredients including strong coffee milk gelatin sugar and egg yolks, with instructions to thicken in a double boiler then fold in stiffly beaten egg whites and serve with cream and sponge drops. The phrasing reflects a domestic kitchen note from a historical newspaper page segment.
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