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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1909
Page
6
The Boston Post published by Post Publishing Co on November 22 1909 No 44 Vol 197 from 259 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts. The issue reflects early 20th century newspaper formatting and local Boston notices and notices.
The Daily Post offers one year subscriptions at an unspecified price, six months at $1.50, three months at 5 cents, and one month at 25 cents. The Sunday Post rates are one year $2.50, six months $1.25, three months 65 cents, with Canada copies 9 cents each. Subscriptions must be prepaid and may be discontinued at expiration. editor E A Grozier.
The Brookline Federation of Men's Church Clubs opens a drive against Boston area smoke pollution at the Brookline Baptist Church tonight. Officials urge swift legislative action to curb the smudge damaging public buildings and homes.
The Forest Hills extension of the Elevated Railway begins service today, ending a long delay in providing rapid transit from the downtown area. The route now serves a rapidly growing territory with thorough equipment and commodious stations, marking a key development in the city transit system.
Gossip notes pemmican, a powdered meat mixed with raisins sugar and tallow, added to New York hotel menus. The piece suggests its popularity hinges on beef magnates who set prices and whether the public adopts the dish.
The Boston Commercial Bulletin condemns the present wool tariff as oppressive and calls for Congress to revise Schedule K. It notes 150 percent duties on certain dress goods and up to 500 percent on heavy shrinkage wool, harming moderate income earners and poor families. The piece urges action by the new tariff commission to expose the truth and secure reform.
The Boston visit of Ireland advocate Tay Pay reveals his confidence that home rule nears. He cites peasant landholding gains, a 50 percent rent reduction, parliamentary reforms, and educated democracy aided by American funds, framing the shift as lasting and real.
The recovery of many trapped miners at Cherry Newfoundland after despair rose shows heroic rescue efforts. Rescuers worked with courage and self sacrifice as the weakened survivors urged to help continue the effort. Husbands and fathers greet the survivors amid the scene.
Rescued miners endured seven days buried alive in a living tomb. Daily religious services and hymns marked moments of life for the rescuers. A note reading Good bye until heaven shall bring us together was found. their courage and suffering drew compassion and calls to protect workers and families amid peril.
A editorial blasts greedy West End stockholders for demanding 8 percent on their common stock and claiming $1.317 million in assets as free. It argues such demands raise annual interest costs for the Elevated and hinder public policy, urging a change to require only a majority vote to close the deal.
The Legislature plans renewed effort to allow Massachusetts voters to express preference for United States Senator. The Shaw bill failed last year but would hold a plebiscite at the state election before legislative action. Oregon's adoption of a similar method led to Governor Chamberlain's selection by a Republican Legislature in line with public sentiment.
A playful poem about a whiskered Billy Goat with a humorous twist. The speaker, Carol Vox, hints the verse might differ if not for the goat’s distinctive whiskers.
A country resident recounts ordering a $5 worth of prunes and walnut ketchup from a city grocer to save money, only to discover late that the promised 10:30 delivery never arrived. After repeated assurances and telephoning, the shipment disappears and the city trip proves a costly lesson in urban pricing.
A timely tip urges fans to secure two tickets early for the 1910 Harvard Yale game. The piece warns that high demand and rush requires prompt action to avoid sold out seats and ensure attendance next year.
A historic description of St Patrick’s Cathedral on Fifth Avenue New York detailing its 328 foot twin spires 2600 seat interior 70 stained glass windows and a total cost of 38 500 000. The article compares its Decorated Gothic style to Rheims and Cologne noting Italian Carrara marble and French craftsmanship in the altar tabernacle statues and reliefs.
A quip about a writer whose book sold few copies and a public figure famed for eccentric dress. The anonymous narrator contrasts the flashy appearance of Wunderkind with the diligent creator who stays out of the limelight, noting that true achievement rarely seeks attention.
Elsies Mother anxiously questions if Mr Longmore will propose while Elsie explains he hesitates to move into their small house to live, fearing delicacy.
Mrs Readymoney finds a card from Mrs Goldenhair on her floor. Both women exchange visiting cards and feign regret at not being home. They part smiling, declaring the visit over, amid light social ornament in Detroit Free Press prose.
Gausser, a toy dealer, was discouraged after his store was broken into one night. The burglars mixed all his jig-saw puzzles that had been taken from their boxes, leading to the loss of heart and a store failure.
A suburban man quips that teaching women astronomy is unprofitable while his friend recalls a couple’s walk to view Halley’s comet. The wife notes the air was frosty and she needed a fur trimmed coat.
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