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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
14
The Boston Post publication from May 81 1918 lists office at 259 Washington Street Boston Mass with issue numbers No 27 Vol 880 indicating a daily paper edition during World War I era.
The piece urges buying Thrift Stamps as the best security, suitable for all economic levels, and a practical way to foster thrift. President Wilson’s plea links thrift to national effort for materials and labor needed to end the war, urging action by June 28.
The piece notes official Berlin restrictions after dark on moving corn or flour due to persistent food thefts. It cites wartime crime figures with railway thefts reaching about 15 million dollars and burglaries rising toward 5 million, signaling a deteriorating public moral climate in the Kaiser’s capital.
A denouncement from newspaper executives ridicules Representative Kitchin for claiming a lobby of publishers swayed the President to urge Congress to stay on the job and pass a new tax bill. The piece disputes the charge as unfounded and insulting to the President.
The passage notes that congressmen must bear pressure in pursuing their duties while the President accepts the strain, remarking that there are worse places than Washington, such as "over there."
In a Brown commencement address Senator Lodge lauds the Navy and Secretary Daniels while recalling earlier harsh criticism from some press and public figures. He notes Daniels built a strong team, endured misrepresentation, and now gains respect for accomplished results. The article anticipates vindication for another cabinet officer.
The American Red Cross issues an urgent call for one thousand trained nurses to join by mid June. Nurses will join the pioneer corps of relief, serving with military authorities and earning national gratitude. Physicians and citizens are urged to release nonessential nurses from private practice to meet wartime needs.
The Portsmouth Chronicle laments the long delay by Boston & Maine in rebuilding the Dover Point bridge swept away by ice. It argues for faster action to prevent hindering river war work and urges Washington to question the private company's progress. The piece contrasts private repair speed with a government takeover view.
The German government backs a pact to guard ships carrying grain between the United States and Holland. Rotterdam sent three cargo steamers in exchange for three sailing from New York. Skeptics doubt Germany will honor such undertakings given prior breaches.
A humorous exchange about goldfish care includes Penelope asking about her two goldfish Helen and James. The advisor warns against saltines, suggests flea soap and toothbrush scrubs, and even describes teaching fish to live out of water. The tale ends with a cautionary anecdote about a goldfish named Henrietta.
The note recalls John A. Andrew and Walt Whitman born dates, plus James Jeffrey Roche, with musings on their legacies. It then moves through May weather, maritime yard rebirth in South Freeport, Maine, and local industry trends from labor to molasses shipments and fish catches.
The article traces caterpillar tractors from farm work to pivotal war machines. It notes Britain, France, Russia, Austria, and Germany adapting the design for combat, Colonel Swinton's role, and early British use on the Somme with tanks spreading terror among German troops. It also mentions American potential and ongoing experiments.
The Oldest Inhabitant cites official records for Boston on May 1. He notes the coldest May Day temperatures of 99 degrees above zero in 1884 and 42 in 1875. The warmest May Day reached 98 degrees in 1879 and mentions rainfall on May 1 in 1910 1911 1912 and 1916.
In a witty serialized romance Bob Thornton frets at matchmakers and finds unexpected love with Alice Longley. After a meddling telegrams mix up, he pursues Alice, is rejected, then proves his change of heart by confessing love and seeking a chance to win her.
A wartime column argues motivations for supporting the war, ranging from glory and retribution to self preservation. The piece cites Lincoln’s act of kindness as evidence that personal peace of mind can drive actions. It warns that failing to win the war will haunt readers with a continual memory of the wounded abroad.
Poem-laden column quotes Walt Mason urging severe action against idlers amid wartime strain. Advocate calls for imprisonment or forced labor for loafers while praising productive workers and denouncing handouts. Emphasizes civic duty and social discipline in tense community atmosphere.
A bride named Mrs. Bob Thornton shares humorous advice for married life. She says when asked for counsel she responds with a firm recipe: give him a reasonably sized dose of indifference, a method she claims works well.
A painter's small brush easily removes dust from furniture corners and hard to reach crannies. When selecting pineapples, choose darker ones with a stronger aroma as ripe, juicy fruits. lighter colors indicate they are not fully ripe.
If the painter included your windows in his painting you can remove the spots while the paint is fresh. Heat vinegar apply with a small cloth rub well then wash the windows in the usual way.
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