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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1917
Page
14
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A brief ode to steadfast warrior sons who stand for their nation in a time of trial. The text emphasizes confirming prowess and pride as the cause of unity and collective fortunes.
In a bold move the New York Board of Education calls before it several public school teachers accused of instilling disloyal and unpatriotic ideas in students. The editorial urges immediate expulsion for those found guilty and notes that two thirds of summoned teachers have German names.
The article notes the British army’s march through Palestine focusing on the occupation of Jaffa last Saturday. It recalls Jaffa’s ancient role, from biblical tales of Andromeda and Jonah to timber for Solomon’s temple and pivotal Crusader and Christian history, illustrating the city’s long historical significance.
Reports say contingents from Australia and New Zealand entered Jaffa last Saturday. News of their exploit spread worldwide by cable on Sunday.
The constitutional convention reconvenes this afternoon to consider the third reading of the initiative and referendum bill. Delegates pledged to reform face old-line conservatives who may try to sideline pro I R supporters by neglect or low attendance. All members elected for I R must stay on task until victory is achieved.
The Washington congressman who voted against war months ago says his Belgium and France front experiences strengthen his belief in fighting to the finish. He urges full American participation to crush the military spirit and thwart Germany’s abominations. He adds that given a chance to vote again he would align with the wartime stance.
The death of General Frederick Stanley Maude in Mesopotamia is described as a real loss to England and the allied cause. He transformed defeats into victories, with the Baghdad capture seen as a moral turning point and Arabs' attitude shifting toward the war. His brilliance and caution marked him as a premier wartime leader.
Berlin reports a victory after a Helgoland skirmish claiming British forces were located and repulsed by German guards with no losses. Despite such claims, no German merchant ships sail and the main fleet remains hidden under shore guns. Allies dismiss these as futile repulses.
Soldiers and civilians of high rank reject Grace Hamiston for spreading rumors of widespread immorality at a military camp. They admit a few evil cases but deny wholesale horrors, criticizing her for not investigating.
The All Sorts column reports Bertie Bertram the Sweet Singer of the Dorchester Marshes has abandoned poetry for invention. His new Dustless Saw claims to prevent sawdust blowback, letting workers breathe easy while cutting. Other poets like John Devine Inflater and Leander Leghorn are also idle. Editor of All Sorts.
A shopper recounts a comic sugar shortage ordeal as he tries to buy 15 pounds then 1 pound of sugar. A cashier uses a mock inquiry to test his loyalty and sugar intent, ending with the admission that the store has none and no sugar is available.
A Boston letter discusses protests over national anthem snatches in New England theaters and suggests managers play the anthem in full. It also reports on the Squantum navy yard plant cost and labor, local market trends, park improvements, Endicott aides, charity food drives, old soldiers anecdotes, a congressman-elect quip, sugar shortages in Somerville, and a Newton woman's Christmas gift plan for soldiers.
Glaciers are ice rivers forming fascinating study subjects. They shaped North America and Europe, carving valleys and leaving boulders in New England and Essex County. Temperature and pressure govern their speed, with Greenland and Alaska hosting the fastest flows. The glacial period's date remains debated while temperatures rose and ice retreated to high mountains.
Joan leaves home to train as a nurse at C Hospital and serves at a Red Cross station abroad. Over years she conquers anger, cares for wounded soldiers, and returns to help her mother. Tim, the wounded soldier she tends, later returns as a beloved suitor.
A reader asks if Massachusetts ever issued coins independent of the federal government and their current value. The writer notes Massachusetts issued coins before U S mint control, with the half penny of 1776 listed at 150 to 250 dollars and the cent of 1787 at 5 to 7 dollars for collectors in perfect condition.
The article notes that Indians serve in Congress and that an Indian’s signature appears on Liberty bonds. It states that a person of Chinese blood born on U S soil is entitled to all rights of citizenship equal to any other male born here.
A discussion notes that the state constitution does not forbid a 21 year old woman from voting but asserts the voting definition uses the term male citizens for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. The exchange questions whether a woman could vote, concluding male citizen wording limits eligibility.
The text describes a so called German plan to build school houses with a hollow square layout. Corridors run around the square and all classrooms face outward ensuring light and ventilation through the building’s width.
The monument has a spiral flight of 296 stone steps from top to bottom.
Poet Walt Mason laments bleak November with cold winds and rain while dreaming of perpetual May. He alternates between affection for summer and aversion to winter, noting the toll on health as the minster clock ticks nine and a cold settles in.
The speaker lists the coldest recorded temperatures on November 20 across years 1873 1897 1894 and 1905 with values 22 20 15 and 23 degrees. The warmest for the date in official figures is 71 degrees in 1913. Rain or snow occurred on this date in 1908 1909 1013 and 1914.
The author describes being chosen as godmother to 600 soldiers from the Second Battalion of the California Field Artillery at Camp Arcadia. She vows to send tobacco, candy, books, and other comforts, and notes each man will wear a locket with her miniature. She urges readers to send news, magazines, or stamps to help troops in France.
Peregrine White born Nov 20 1620 aboard the Mayflower at Cape Cod Bay Massachusetts. He later settled at Marshfield receiving 200 acres and lived to age 83 with a reputation for vigor and comeliness. His family ties include his father William Kite's death in winter and his mother Susannah White's marriage to Governor Winslow in May.
A reflective meditation on resilience as voices of people rise above trouble. The piece envisions song prevailing over darkness and storm, with sunlight returning to guide a hopeful horizon.
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