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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1918
Page
12
The newspaper carries an Associated Press copyright notice asserting exclusive republication rights for AP dispatches and local news. It states all AP special despatches are reserved and republication rights remain with AP.
Chairman Hurley of the Shipping Board says Hindenburg will remember Schwab as long as his memory lasts. He cites Kaiser and others who won’t forget the steel man, and argues that Wilson, Daniels, Baker, Pershing, Hoover and many more helped bring peace, contrasting Allied leaders with Germany’s best.
The food administration asks dropping afternoon tea as a safeguard in wartime. Many accept. a few who enjoy it see it as nonessential yet social. Even light tea uses food, so a sugarless tea service could still satisfy social needs while economy continues.
A writer exaggerates the national verdict in last week's congressional elections. The House shows a comfortable plurality for Republicans, the Senate needs La Follette for decisive action, and many Republican picks won by small margins while Democratic wins carried larger popular majorities. The piece questions the claim of an overwhelming Republican victory.
Reporters note the generals tout an “overwhelming” win that observers doubt is real. The account emphasizes the discrepancy between military rhetoric and political reality, with analysts questioning the outcome’s credibility.
The piece argues that demobilization will be gradual with soldiers returning up to a year after peace and war agencies likely kept to guide reconstruction. It notes shelves bare for food, clothing, machinery and materials, requiring sustained industrial activity and retained wartime efficiency to restore normal commerce and employment.
The piece urges raises of 250 million dollars for United War Work to aid entertaining and rehabilitating soldiers after the war. James J. Phelan stresses that peace requires more support, noting soldiers may wait years for return and deserve healthy recreation, education, and care. Donors are urged to give generously in thanksgiving.
The Food Administration allows candy dealers and consumers to receive five pound boxes, easing the prior one pound limit. Administrator Endicott lauds the sacrifice of manufacturers and dealers, calling their example invaluable to conservation. Buyers are also praised for cooperating with the change without protest.
The German navy’s dream of sea power collapses as the day of battle never arrives. The Kaiser’s plan wasted billions as Britain matched every mark spent, and naval strength failed to decide the war.
A brief remark emphasizes that the opportunity granted carries a deep lesson for the country highlighting responsibility and purpose. It frames the opportunity as meaningful guidance shaping national direction and values.
Hoover warns that wartime fiat and food administration measures will continue through the armistice period. He vows no relief in profiteering crackdowns and maintains the embargo to protect stock levels for Europe. Authorities promise prompt action against any speculative moves that hurt hungry nations.
Citizens of Italian birth or lineage led two days of peace celebrations with marching singing and fluttering banners. They cheered Italy’s role in the war, celebrating the overthrow of Austria’s score and hailing democracy as the best policy.
The article notes remaining clashes in Siberia and northern Russia between allied forces and Bolshevik Reds. German influence may retreat with armistice terms, reducing German agents in Russia. Allies hope for a provisional government in Omsk while Bolsheviks show unexpected strength across Russia.
A collection of reader questions and notes to the Post editor covers wartime pronunciation, Prussian population, Adam and Eve lore, ei ie spelling rules, the Great Elm of Boston Common, removing old paint safely, and Marshal Foch’s rank. Answers clarify armistice timing, German demography, biblical dates, and tree history.
Newton Newkirk mocks a Boston Work-Horse Relief Association circular on horse care with humorous anecdotes about Romeo Nellie and Nellie the horse. He parodies timing and handling advice while recounting a wild race and practical quips.
A column mixes war news and social observations. It recalls a false armistice claim and a rainbow sighting, references Rev. John de Valles with Knights of Columbus, and lists tunes played by bands such as Onward Christian Soldiers and the Marseillaise. It also covers fashion images, prices on round steak, pie costs, shoe quality for Allied armies, Chaplin as violinist, and a barber powder-puff quip.
Senator Clarence W. Hobbs of Worcester withdrew his candidacy for the Republican nomination for president of the Senate. This move practically assures Edwin T. McKnight of Medford the nomination, with McKnight reportedly having at least 16 pledged votes in addition to his own, a majority of the Republican members.
Boston officials recorded the 18th day of November as 14 degrees above in 1888 and 24 in 1894, with a warmest 6 degrees in 1885. Rain on this date appeared in 1912 and 1916 within the past decade.
The Rhine valley near Bacharach and Assmanshausen hosts scores of ruins led by Heimburg, built in the 18th and 14th centuries, offering views over the river. The article recalls Schinderhannes, a famed 1800s highway robber from near St Goarshausen, captured in 1802 after a brutal reign and deadly raids.
Count Illya Tolstoy praises recovery for Russia amid vast war losses. Indiana lawyer Jeffery Deprend wins a 10000 prize for Embers, a Belgium and Canada setting, not a war tale. Rose Cleveland aids Italian wounded, honored by the King. Ignace Paderewski may lead a new Polish republic. Stambalivsk challenges a German alliance. Romualdes Norbeto from Iloilo aims to standardize native Filipino writing, a daunting linguistic project.
A lively verse on November bringing dreary landscapes and chilling winds. The poet notes bare trees and wet skies while wryly forecasting winter woes and the approaching Thanksgiving as a marker before the year ends.
The description notes a garment's shoulder along which small satin covered buttons are arranged. The text emphasizes decorative finishing and tailoring details without broader context.
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