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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1912
Page
10
The Boston Post issue dated November 12 1912 from Post Publishing Co. lists office at 259 Washington Street Boston Mass and identifies its daily publication run as No 10 Vol 815.
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Progressive journals urge President elect Wilson to back the one term plank in the Democratic platform. The articles assume he will leave office in 1916, but he has never stated he would not seek another term under any circumstances.
The American Telephone and Telegraph Company announces a pension scheme for its employees. It is described as non compulsory and fully funded by the company with substantial pensions. The plan is praised as generous and exemplary for other wealthy corporations.
The Borden ministry could fall over a proposed 60 million dollar plan to build six dreadnoughts for the imperial navy. Canadians, especially French communities, oppose such a costly move during a time of no urgent need, while Laurier keeps reciprocity with the United States alive. если
The article recalls Frank B. Sanborn born at Faneuil Hall and his role as a steadfast advocate for human freedom. It links his early anti slavery work with later movements for popular autonomy, noting his ties to John Brown Wendell Phillips and Lincoln and his continued vigor in promoting the same ideals into old age.
Contractors proceed with the annex foundations under a provision for extension. There is serious objection to completing the structure above its surface as provided in the plan.
The Finance Commission notes limestone replacing granite was chosen to save money, but Boston can afford the $75,000 extra for granite to match the overall municipal building plan. Denying the expenditure would be a misstep, as the city aims for long term quality and public demand supports proper completion.
An editorial condemns the abrupt halt of Grand Trunk railroad extensions into Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It questions motives, demands full explanation, and scrutinizes potential New Haven monopoly involvement as Boston and New England seek clarity on a controversial withdrawal.
Secretary Wilson and officials from the Bureau of Animal Industry and War Department met to outline use of a 60,000 dollar appropriation to improve army horse quality. Breeding stations are planned for Middlebury Vermont home of the Morgan stock Front Royal Virginia and locations in Kentucky and other sites.
A humorous Victorian exchange shows a mother noting her daughter is engaged to a farmer. The daughter blushes as she admits Bob is rough but concedes he claims to shave every day. The playful dialogue highlights social humor around courtship and appearance.
A historical snippet notes Sir William Ramsay working on a universal sign language to replace Volapuk and Esperanto. The excerpt presents proposed additions to his system as opportunities to assess.
A fragment notes Gladys, the typist, has landed a new opportunity and promises more details to be told tomorrow. The brief hints at an upcoming feature about her career move.
A humorous item in All Sorts by Newton Newkirk notes Mary had a little lamb and a punning plea about a herd of infant sheep. The author warns the series may end unless “Meat Trust” or others aid, inviting readers to return any remaining lambs to the editor.
A playful verse notes Mary swapping a lamb for a Billy Goat. The goat follows Mary and prompts a whimsical question about where Mary ends up.
A spoof note jokes about a portable post-hole and square egg promoter proposing a giant clam scheme. The writer explains a fantastical method to stretch clams for market, offers half interest for $500, and ends with mock caution about fishing for suckers.
Flossie confronts Newt about a caricature showing three hairs on his head. The cartoonist depicted a likeness of Newt with three silken strands. He admits the image was a typographical error and recalls proposing the idea to the Seven Sutherland Sisters.
A playful note distinguishes who we like to meet from those we beat. It says we seldom meet the friends and constantly run into the others, with a humorous poetic license disclaimer.
State officials report the suffrage question was not properly submitted in five counties. Letters from across Michigan indicate plans to contest the election and seek to prevent the measure granting women the ballot from standing. If those counties’ votes are discarded, the pro suffrage majority could disappear.
The Waltham High School reports 580 pupils and 25 teachers marking its most prosperous year. It highlights three courses, strong alumni support raising 2000 to 3000, and a modern gymnasium, athletics culture, and expanding outdoor facilities funded by local gifts.
This column notes a variety of city items and anecdotes from Readville to Chelsea. Financial effects from the Balkan conflict are cited by a fruit dealer as Malaga grapes grow pricier for Thanksgiving. Local figures like Stedman Buttrick and John A. Andrew are referenced in personal notes.
A bronze tablet on the site of Scituate's first meeting house carries an inscription stating the structure was erected on this lot in September 16–16. The note is said to be from a page of Parson Lothrop's journal.
The article notes pussy willows appearing in Ossipee Valley New Hampshire and Fred L. Bacheller of Sutton gathering blackberries for breakfast, illustrating lingering summer signals days after the official end of the season.
Arlington writer J. T. Trowbridge and Mrs. Trowbridge have boarded the Laconia bound for Algiers. They plan to stay until the Franconia arrives to take them to Italy, with a brief stop in Monte Carlo and Nice before spending the winter on the Riviera. The couple usually spends the old months in Italy and summers at their Spy Pond home.
The Bucknam Tavern of Lexington will cease as a public venue as the property passes to Olus Merriam's heirs. Hundreds of antique furnishings will be removed from the old house. Miss Stetson had kept it open to visitors, drawing thousands for hospitality before the estate is settled and the real estate disposed of.
Twelve pieces of Parisian Ivory including hair brush comb mirror and more in a thin glazed Morocco case. Available colors black blue green purple with moire silk linings and snap closures. Monogram option adds $4. total price $10 base, $4 extra for engraving.
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