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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1914
Page
18
The Boston Post average daily circulation in April 1914 rose to 419,012 from 449,725 yesterday, reflecting prewar and Mexican matter interest. As war excitement subsides, observers seek to determine how much of the extra circulation will remain permanently.
After May 1 of next year the phrase guaranteed under the pure food and drugs act of the United States will be banned on medicine and food containers. The move clarifies that Uncle Sam does not endorse purity or efficacy, ending a long misperception exploited by the unscrupulous.
Mayor Curley orders department cars not to leave the garage after business hours without written department head approval. The rule aims to stop city gas and oil waste and avoid costly wear on machines owned by the public, despite some employee resistance.
The Massachusetts Supreme Court recently ruled on a compensation case, affirming that a worker injured in a factory who loses his arm is entitled to benefits and should be helped to return to suitable employment. The decision emphasizes practical justice and support for the injured worker during the recovery and job search period.
A disputed statement questions Charles S. Mellen’s portrayal of J P Morgan’s influence in New Haven. The piece argues Morgan offers no proving records, admits some points, and should present evidence before the Interstate Commerce Commission to challenge Mellen's testimony.
The text notes that what he offered in his statement is being reviewed and that the commission now requests additional detail. The article emphasizes the commission's intent to obtain a fuller account of the offered items.
An optimistic preview of a bumper wheat crop with record acreage and high yields. Texas and Oklahoma stockpiles reach 56 million bushels amid widespread confidence in the agricultural and industrial sectors. Strong quotes from industry leaders suggest the nation will avoid depressions if patience and persistence prevail.
A judge told a militant woman that gratitude to the police may come only when suffragettes are saved from death. The confrontation followed a Sunday assault during a mob attack where officers rescued the claimant. The judge warned that future crowds might spare militants a procession and questioned the women’s gratitude.
The death of Jacob A Riis at his summer Barre home is noted as expected after a strenuous life. Roosevelt called him the most useful citizen of New York City for his social reform work and practical results. His legacy stands in twentieth century advancement and humane ideals.
Waldoboro letter reports Theodore Roosevelt returning from South America with a river discovery, planning to present it to the Smithsonian. Kermit returns. two expedition members are missing, one driven mad and another killer. Roosevelt reportedly suffers boils, while plans include a reception, press frenzy, and mock political commentary on Wilson and Mexico.
A London shop window displays a card reading Workmen called early in the morning Terms moderate. The old practice, once common before cheap alarm clocks, saw a knocker up awaken workers by rapping on windows or tossing pebbles, a familiar figure in northern England.
Max Eekes sings about city life and dance styles in a playful parade of names and steps. The piece celebrates home town romance with Newton Newkirk as the central character, mentioning Marie Maxine Cleo Gwendolyn Maude Cecila and a cabaret scene in Lynn Massachusetts.
A sharp social slight, described as an upper-cut of cold shoulder, passes between one member of the 400 and another. The remark frames a minor elite feud within a closed circle, highlighting status and friction without broader scandal.
The essay laments harsh rail criticism and suggests commuter-friendly reforms on New Jersey lines. It proposes moving pictures on suburban trains, a ballroom car with orchestra, and uniformed trainmen to mingle with passengers. The piece argues such entertainments could reduce complaints and foster passenger loyalty.
A humorous note questions the wisdom of two heads living under one roof while hinting at contrasting opinions about shared decision making within a household.
The witness stand features quips on brains being the great force in the world and a satirical riff on canned brains. The speaker imagines brands of brains for lawyers and railroad presidents, ending with a fanciful purchase of a pint can.
A resident of Whangarei in northern New Zealand possesses a manuscript shown by the Burns Museum curator at Ayr to be the original or a Burns handwriting copy of Scots Wha Hae. Ayr had previously bought a replica for $1500. The manuscript is likely to be sent to Scotland.
The town explores Murcia 49 miles inland from Cartagena, a historic industrial center of 126000 people on the Segura. It features a thriving huerta irrigated plain and famed textile industries, with silk, wool, linen and cotton production rivaling European centers. The city, once Moorish stronghold, grew after Moors seized it in the eighth century and later faced floods more than wars since 1266.
The column observes a late spring affecting lilac and daisy displays in Greater Boston, highlights Mansfield's clever "Made in Mansfield" slogan, recounts local age and occupation details, notes hospital plans, a long-serving sexton, and civic observations from Harvard Square to Stockbridge, with brief civic and personal anecdotes.
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