The Boston Post May 24 1909 Vacation Notice
The Daily Post offers mail subscription to the United States and territories for 25 cents per month and the Sunday Post for 25 cents per month. Address changes allowed. Editor E A Grozier urges advance payment and notices of discontinuation at expiration.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington St
Boston
Mass
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Sunday Post
Canada
Postoffice
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Post Publishing Company
POST
Daily Post
United States
E. A. Grozier
A New Color Line in Damages Ruling Criticized
The critique denounces Judge Dugro of New York for reducing damages to a colored man, arguing that verdicts must reflect equal protection under the law, not sentiments or racial comparisons. It warns that a color line undermines justice and the constitutional principle of equal treatment for all citizens.
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Dugro
New York
Senate Revenue Bill Faces June Vote Amid Tax Debate
Senator Aldrich cannot secure Senate consent for a June 2 vote on the revenue bill. Republicans hold enough support to pass it, but the public discussion exposes unfair schedules. An income tax proposal to raise 70 million dollars is argued to replace tariff taxes that burden consumers and producers.
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Aldrich
Senate
Senator McLaurin
Conference on the Charter Moves to House Action
Boston plans to take up the charter amendment bill in the House tomorrow with timely discussion urged. An unprecedented joint convention of the two City Council branches will meet today to confer on the Boston bill and signal public desire to be heard before state action.
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Commonwealth
Boston
State House
Peat as Future Fuel Gaining Noted Enthusiasm
The article notes peat has long been seen as a potential future fuel with Edward Atkinson as a leading enthusiast on peat and its prospects for powering cars.
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Edward Atkinson
Astor’s Peat Fuel Invention Could Transform Rural Power
John Jacob Astor claims to have perfected a simple, inexpensive method to turn peat into fuel at Rhine Cliff. He plans trials on his estate and hopes to present the process to the public if successful. The breakthrough could free farmers and villages from coal dependence and aid water conservation.
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John Jacob Astor
Rhine Cliff
Roosevelt and expedition trek in Africa adventure tale
In a jungle trek near Mrooli Roosevelt and partner Steve lead an expedition northward through tangled terrain. Monkeys shower coconuts, Steve steadies his hat on Salome the elephant, and the pair discuss fauna and flora while natives shout warnings at a muddy crossing.
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Mrooli
Roosevelt
Africa
Steve
Salome
Colonel Roosevelt
The Return of Prosperity in June Dividends
The June dividends declared and about to be distributed show a strong upturn from the 1908 low and approach the prosperity level of 1907. Industrials lead gains while railroads pay more interest on bonds. overall, industries have recovered health and people enjoy better living and spending power.
Tax on footwear and the beef packers’ monopoly
The argument for a duty on hides is flawed since stock raisers are a small share of farmers and the public bears higher shoe prices. The beef packers’ trust controls about 55 percent of hides and seeks to dominate raw material, leaving independent tanners with limited supply and threatening leather pricing unless hides and leather are freed.
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Beef Packers’ Trust
Anti musical ordinance called for in Berlin and beyond
A citywide bans on noise from music and instruments discussed from Berlin to student houses. The piece urges strict night limits on practice loud speaking and mechanical devices to protect residents and reduce neighbor disputes.
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Board of Health
Berlin
City of Music
Conservatory of Music
From Her Viewpoint Stout Lady In Theatre
A stout lady rebukes a youth asking her to remove her hat saying the play isn’t fit for a boy to see. The exchange appears in Fliegende Blaetter reflecting a theatre audience moment.
Salome sinks in quicksand as Roosevelt plans rescue
Colonel Roosevelt orders trees to create a foothold but Salome continues to sink. Stealthy Steve, trapped on an elephant, contemplates doom and arranges for the papers to be saved as the rescue attempt unfolds.
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Salome
Colonel Roosevelt
Steve
Roosevelt
Detective
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Genevieve
Gen
Failed Again Says Chocolate Drop in Silver Wrap
A humorous line from Harvard Lampoon features a chocolate drop speaking of failure as it is wrapped in silvery coating, conveying a playful print satire.
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Harvard Lampoon
Good deeds They Do They Comfort And Bless
Poem fragment extols unnamed volunteers who ease grief with gentle presence and caring deeds. It praises their comforting look and tender touch offered to those in sorrow.
NEW CLOCKS FOR OLD
Jerusha and Josh discuss a plan to sell or upgrade a grandfather clock for a $100 offer from Miss Van Astor. They decide to repaint the clock and brighten the item with new finishes, including gold gilt figures and available paint from the barn.
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Josh
Jerusha
van Astor
Willin
Puck Quips About Style and Miss Van Astorkin
A fragment quotes Puck praising style and telling friends about a "brand new clock" from Miss Van Astorkin, reflecting lighthearted social chatter.
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van Astorkin
Iva
Puck
Governor Morton and Bowles Proclamation Punctuation Tale
A reminiscence from the Christian Register recalls Marcus Morton as Governor of Massachusetts and John A. Bowles as secretary. The tale notes a Whig minister ending the Governor’s Thanksgiving Proclamation with a playful punctuation flourish. God save the Commonwealth is pledged.
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Marcus Morton
Massachusetts
John A. Bowles
God Save the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Christian Register
Myopia Cake At Dinner Party Ends In Accident
Miss Elmore, absent minded, reaches for a cake at a dinner party and mistakes a chocolate piece for her own. Jonas the colored butler explains it is his thumb, prompting a tense moment and embarrassment.
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Jonas
Poets Hospital Fund Staged With Sir Molitor
A caller asks for support for poets hospital funds. Molitor agrees to contribute and suggests timing with an ambulance call tonight as poets prepare. Judge confirms the plan.
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Poets’ Hospital
Molitor
Realism Critics Chorus as Composer Plays His Last Piece
In a review from Fliegende Blaetter, critics praise the composer’s final work while noting a chilling passage that unsettles the audience as the wanderer confronts a hotel bill.
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Fliegende Blaetter
Effie’s Alphabet Resistance Sparks Parental Puzzle
In a Harper’s Weekly vignette a mother encourages Effie to say the letter A while a father withdraws after failed attempts. Effie reasons she will trigger demands for B next, delaying her pronunciation and revealing a humorous child’s logic about learning letters.
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Effie
Dearie
Mamma
Harper’s Weekly
Bridegroom Quips Over Debts in German Humorous Feuilleton
A brief gag from Fliegende Blatter humor pages depicts a groom addressing his father in law and joking about debt levels. The father-in-law responds with a hearty slap on the back and a boast about his own debts. The exchange captures light family banter and social satire common in 19th century humor plates.
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