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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1917
Page
12
A patriotic verse urges Americans to prove their mettle as clay or steel, strike for liberty, extend aid across the sea, and keep hearts clean and free, attributed to Amelia J. Burr.
The Spanish government warned it would regard any American aircraft over its territory as a violation of neutrality and order the military to shoot. The author notes the irony since Spain lies 500 miles from the western front and far from the enemy's reach, making such a flight seem unlikely.
Military authorities exclude shyster lawyers from Camp Devens for taking money from soldiers under pretence of exemptions. The author argues all such unscrupulous lawyers should be disbarred by the Massachusetts Bar Association and hopes the bar will act swiftly.
The Post Santa remains committed to delivering gifts to needy children this Christmas. In 1917 he expands his charitable work despite wartime constraints, bringing joy to countless homes through donations and careful distribution of presents and games.
A plea to readers requests generous aid for a relief cause. The speaker notes past experiences show such requests are never in vain and urges support to assist those in need.
The American Federation of Labor at its Buffalo convention decisively supports President Samuel Gompers in wartime goals. Only 15 of 450 delegates oppose his policy to aid democracy with a united American effort.
The Observant Citizen column laments Hank’s ignorance of the odd term fihs a hybrid of whixh and hihs and notes white fihs as the edible market staple. Nearby items report old homes changed hands Italian art at Fenway Court and garden projects by Danvers Foreman Clancy plus community tidbits on turkey raising and local curiosities.
A Pennsylvania branch of the National Woman's party criticizes appeals to President Wilson and urges suffragists at the capital to stop the picketers outside the White House expressing disapproval. The writer argues a simple remedy is for the group to cease provocative demonstrations to avoid arrests and forcible feeds.
The piece argues federal sugar control by the Hoover administration reduces scarcity and keeps prices moderate. Without control the sugar market would be scarce and prices could reach 40 to 50 cents a pound, with the rich taking all while the poor suffer first.
Washington’s message promises enough anthracite for New England this winter if households act with economy. Do not fill bins fully buy in limited quantities conserve heat trim waste cut electric ads and follow ash-sifting and chimney tips. The guidance aims to establish lasting prudent habits.
Thomas A. Watson president of the Boston Browning Society warned that Germany cannot sustain democracy without a free press. He asserted the Kaiser uses press control to gain unlimited power and contrasted this with American papers, which he called an influential force for democracy.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt will visit Boston on Monday November 26 to inspect the Harvard Radio School home to 2100 students the Cadet School for naval ensigns a 50 student special training class and the Reserve Officers Training Corps known as the Harvard Regiment.
Admiral Harris chief of the bureau of yards and docks is due in Boston today from Washington. He will assess the strike situation and inspect the Boston navy yard the shipbuilding plant at Squantum and other projects under his department.
A notice seeks a capable working horsekeeper for cooking and general work in a four person household near Bangor. No washing or ironing. Good wages and a good home. The ad notes wages must lure the stable proprietor away from his trade.
John Buckler of Pittsfield Massachusetts reports a leap in his 850 hens egg yield from 30-40 daily to 100-200 after installing electric lighting. The artificial daylight begins before dawn and continues past sunset to stimulate laying, prompting concerns about animal welfare and hens possibly breaking down under the strain.
The Kalutara town in Ceylon features a giant banyan arch acting as a natural bridge with an upper network of parasitic plants. Locals use aerial rope paths between tree trunks for travel, risking fatal falls from 60 to 90 feet. Coconut palms are turned into natural brandy distilleries, and flying foxes swarm the woods at twilight like fleets of planes.
Bob and Jack, short of money, hatch a plan to mend finances by rekindling ties with Sue and Bill. They scheme to reconcile siblings through a staged ruse, while school life continues and mischief lingers after a clever misdirected note to Miss Day.
A poem in a 1917 voice where Uncle Walt Mason laments winter and the burden of tending many potted plants. He describes begonias palms ferns crowding rooms and shelves, the toil of moving pots, watering, and protecting them from cold while chasing sun.
Bob and Jack discuss sending a note and flowers to Bill and Sue. They arrange a 7 o clock delivery and anticipate a big time at the party after school. They celebrate in the Stanford Spa ice cream parlor with two fudge marshmallow ices and two strawberry sodas.
Nov 21 1772 Paris marks the birthday of Voltaire a man of sharp wit and royal circles. He denied atheism yet at death whispered I die adoring God. Known for Candide he satirized religion and politics while courting kings and facing banishment. He died rich at 82 after a theatre ovation.
A narrator recalls coldest temperatures for November 21 across years 1878 1879 1880 and 1888 with readings from Tfollons. They note the warmest on record for the date in 1900 reaching 68 degrees and list rainfall or snowfall events in 1900 1904 1906 1907 and 1911.
In a letter to the editor, G. A. F. argues that the Stars and Stripes must accompany any service flag display, asserting proper flag etiquette requires the US flag to be shown with all other flags.
The claim that Georges Clemenceau was American is incorrect. Clemenceau, born in France, later became Franceís prime minister. The notes about him living in Connecticut and New York between 1865 and 1869 and having an American wife are inconsistent with established history.
When closing a waterfront cottage for winter most owners shut off exterior water, drain pipes, and empty taps. Some fill taps with antifreeze or other non freezing liquid to prevent damage at very low temperatures.
A long list of army cantonments and camps across the United States is cited with locations such as Camp Lewis in Washington, Camp Meade in Maryland, Camp Sherman in Ohio, Camp Dodge in Iowa, Camp Funston in Kansas, Camp Travis in Texas, Camp Pike in Arkansas, Camp Doniphan in Oklahoma, Camp Shelby in Mississippi, Camp Beauregard in Louisiana, Camp McClellan in Alabama, Camp Green in North Carolina, Camp Wadsworth in South Carolina, Camp McArthur in Texas, and Camp Polk among others, with mentions of cities and states and scattered notes about National Guard units and auxiliary camps.
A 20 year old woman asks if two young men changing partners signals interest or just casual dating. The adviser says such shifts show boredom, urges maintaining pride, and discourages visible jealousy. The respondent advises not to read serious intent and to stay poised as a “girl of sense.”
The text advises light table etiquette to avoid using a service tray except for a few small items. It then counsels that engaged men and women should meet and become familiar with each other’s families before marriage, and limits visits before the wedding. It ends with etiquette for hearing misunderstandings politely, suggesting the phrase I beg your pardon.
Winthrop Murray Crane Jr son of former Senator Crane has joined the United States Army in Washington serving in the ordnance department with the rank of major and has been active with the Red Cross.
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