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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1917
Page
10
A fragmentary plea urges mass support for a Young Men's fund. It calls for subscriptions to cover a deficit and expand aid for boys serving in the trenches, urging a rapid, concise campaign in the district.
The text quotes a House wives' League member describing an organized plot to undermine food storage, alleging women act under paid government agents to oppose recommended measures. It notes heightened violence as deterrence and references recent cases reinforcing the warning, attributed to a general warning about protecting food stocks.
Fragmentary diary note describes a British prisoner in Flanders listing recent Crosses and a regimental cook credited with a valor deed. It cites a commander’s table dish made from fine rice as a notable but non heroic achievement.
The text elevates ordinary acts of service such as a kind cook and a skilled gardener as commendable inspirations for gratitude. It contrasts this with the notion of rewarding the actor in the Lusitania murder with higher imperial esteem, implying a preference for humble, virtuous labor over grand but tragic notoriety.
An economic analysis argues inflation is not caused by government printing but by increased money demand and imports. It urges households to cut nonessential spending and save to free funds for government need, noting some inflation may occur despite controls.
The government plans include a circuit of Liberty Theatres to entertain troops at army cantonments. Sixteen theatres are under construction near military camps as vaudeville and drama froups prepare shows. The aim is to provide light relief amid stern training and deployment, boosting morale for soldiers.
Washington reports the 3,191,083,000 bushel corn crop as the largest on record aided by abstinence from wheat. Potatoes reach 439,696,000 bushels and tobacco exceeds a billion pounds as war demands grow.
James T. Barrett of Cambridge writes to the Post noting his name was omitted from yesterday’s convention delegate roll. He says he attended and voted on all I and R amendments and expects the Post to correct the record. Barrett identifies as Delegate First Middlesex District and cites November 10.
From St. Albans Vermont comes a humorous medical anecdote about Napoleon Gomo, a patient whose telephone habits trigger confusion over his son Frankie’s illness. Dr Melville records the comical miscommunications and the family’s antics in a letter noting the improvised language and chaotic bedside calls.
A long critique of beauty advice in magazines. It dismisses diet plans and lotions as mere camouflage and argues true beauty stems from a sweet disposition kind thoughts and unselfish service. The piece suggests inner qualities will make others see beauty when they look in the mirror.
A reader shares notes on Civil War inflation comparisons using gold purchasing power and a potpourri of topics from potato growing in layered frames to foxes in Maine and Cape Cod, jail entertainment, roses in Roxbury, postage stamps, knitting for soldiers, and wartime singing by the Medford Singers.
A weary 36 year old businessman in a Public Garden office contemplates his uneasy success after 13 years. He recalls early poverty, failed engagements with Harriet, and a growing dependency on a trusted secretary. A chance sight of a couple and a new love interest named Marion spurs a risky plan to pursue romance.
The phrase links a habit of carrying pills with a mindset of persistent pessimism, suggesting a broader pattern of caution or dread attached to the man’s daily life.
Bendigo Australia rises from a small city to a world famous gold hub. Deep shafts over 4000 feet below the surface rival other mines, while astonishing yields fuel lawlessness and a famed 1851 gold escort robbery. The Madagascar ship disappearance remains an enduring crime mystery. See Tomorrow's Picture.
A man and Marion meet after a long reading session and walk to the Public Garden. He confesses love after realizing he forgot to switch off the office lights. Marion replies with a playful awakening, ending the scene with a tender embrace.
The Oldest Inhabitant recounts official figures for November 12 with record cold entries 28 degrees in 1874 1877 1883 and 1892. 25 in 1894 26 in 1895 27 in 1899 28 in 1904. warmest 76 in 1909. Rain or snow occurred on this date in 1902 1906 1908 1911 and 1915.
A reader asks about entering films via studio trials and notes on baby clothing fabrics. Other letters discuss domestic advice, stage names, and patriotic baby name suggestions including Woodrow Wilson and John Pershing.
Poem excerpt by Walt Mason from 1917 mocks aging crowd who boast of fighting for victory yet dodge war bonds and taxes. narrator highlights hypocrisy as elders avoid civic duty while praising loyalty and bravado. strong Satire tone echoes WWI era recruitment and funding pleas.
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