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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1908
Page
6
All subscriptions to the Post must be paid in advance and will be discontinued without further notice on expiration. If you cannot obtain the Post regularly from your newsdealer or newsboy, notify us by postal at once. B. A. GROZIER Editor and Publisher.
The piece argues Democrats should back James H. Vahey in Massachusetts to uphold liberal ideals. It urges strong Democratic turnout to influence state and national results, noting likely Republican gains but advocating continued Democratic minority strength and expanded representation in Congress.
The Collins memorial dedication honored a beloved Boston figure with ex Governor John D Long delivering a masterful oration. Long praised the man as kind generous and honest noting his loyalty to Ireland Massachusetts and the United States and urging the example of an upright life.
The piece notes a lack of political pageantry in the just ended campaign with few banners and placards. It cites college and business crowd demonstrations as the only notable public shows, arguing parades no longer influence politics or attract funding and that campaigns are moving to a more rational basis.
A urging piece stresses every citizen must vote to express the popular will and fulfill their duty as sovereigns of the Republic. It warns against neglect and emphasizes that the ballot is both a right and obligation regardless of party or perceived chances.
A lyric question asks who holds power in the United States figures in a verse by BF BR. It questions who controls wealth markets charity and sun while critiquing leaders and otic figures in a reflective, satirical voice. The piece presents a refrain about money control and moral paths.
A lighthearted exploration of how much strain a button should withstand. The author argues ten pounds is excessive and that everyday buttons should simply hold clothing together through daily use rather than resist extreme pulls.
The windup of the presidential race shifted from a calm front porch plan for Roosevelt Taft to a vigorous stump effort prompted by Bryan. Bryan energized voters, pulling Taft from seclusion as the White House felt the disturbance. Bryan ends ahead in work and condition, with Democratic momentum.
A Boston Post note details a curt refusal to accept a goat gifted by Tom Daly. Daly claims shipment by express two weeks prior and says the animal will arrive within ten days, joking about bonds of good faith and including mentions of his house, farm, and livestock.
Mary Baker G. Eddy declares she has no politics beyond supporting a righteous government and loving God and neighbor. She says voters should act without others dictating their choices. Eddy emphasizes individual conscience in political matters.
A brief street encounter features a man on a cracker box declaring men are made of dust and a grocer retorts that dust settles, sparking a terse exchange about worth and presence in a crowded doorway.
John L Sullivan thanks the Post for its kind congratulations on his 50th anniversary in Memphis Tennessee dated October 30. He offers his best wishes in return and signs as Yours Truly John L Sullivan.
The verse mixes familiar nursery rhyme lines with a modern twist featuring an airship mishap and a character named Dawn. It presents a playful, whimsical scene blending royal imagery with domestic details and a quirky accident.
A country swain named Hiram asks to kiss Mandy but she jokes that even the corn has ears, delaying the kiss with a playful line about listening ears.
A playful exchanges shows Mrs Gaswell asking about the Sphinx’s fame and Gaswell quipping that it gained wisdom by keeping its mouth shut for 3000 years.
A Hungarian playwright M Molnar introduces The Devil a drama praised for novelty and controversy The plot follows an artist and his former fiancée now with another man as a diabolical doctor tempts them The ending features a demoniacal laugh and a Faust like theme drawing debate over its genre and impact.
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