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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1919
Page
14
A report on a 500000 New York boycott urges lowering prices by reducing demand but warns the move could hurt local distributors. It argues profits hinge on an efficient delivery system from cow to consumer and targets the higher margins at distributors rather than farmers.
Mme Clemenceau-Jacquemaire daughter of the French premier travels to America to discuss The Soul of France. She aims to counter unfavorable views from the American Expeditionary Forces and show that real France lies beyond Paris and wartime misery. She seeks to remind readers of France as a two country heritage in every man's life.
The passage discusses monthly living costs for room and two meals daily, with lunches at least $12 per month and laundry at $4. Carfare is not less than a certain amount due to transfers. Totals reach $64, leaving a $314 monthly surplus. The surplus, after paying a soldier $1 beyond basic living costs, leaves little margin for extravagance. It also disputes the notion that many employees are chronic 'odfers, citing contrary evidence.
An unpaid five to nine member Cape Cod commission is proposed to oversee a state appropriation for a permanent Pilgrim landing memorial in Provincetown. The piece argues the current Tercentenary Commission favors Plymouth, lacks Cape representation, and suggests including Provincetown citizens and Cape leaders to ensure fair spending and local input.
Philadelphia reporting describes a secret scheme to distribute explosive bombs via Christmas packages aimed at public servants and order enforcers. The piece notes the tactic targets specific groups and mocks fears, citing past mail incidents stopped by authorities and warning of further risks.
Pope Benedict appeals to the world’s Catholic episcopacy to aid war victims, designating Dec 28 as a special day to solicite help for hungry cold children. He notes the pitiful cries of need for food and clothing and urges decisive action during Christmas time.
A Philadelphia woman counters the claim that Washington war offices are overpaid, noting seven hundred forty dollars annually equals about ninety five dollars a month. She argues that such wages, while small in a capital, are seen as trivial not only by residents but by government halls charging forty five dollars per month.
Secretary Lansing’s stern note to Carranza warns against further Mexican molestation of Mr Jenkins. The public Jenkins account fuels indignation at the Puebla episode. Diplomacy aims to secure protection without war, but continued bravado could sour U S Mexico ties.
A defender of memorials argues public monuments, including the Bunker Hill and the army and navy memorial on the Common, honor heroes of World War I. The piece asserts such monuments sustain loyal Americanism and ensure patriots did not die in vain.
The passage reflects on a wartime memorial praising those who served to keep the union intact. It emphasizes the enduring value of their example for future generations and notes a hope that a new generation may better uphold the legacy. It acknowledges the builders and many others who left priceless contributions.
The piece surveys mixed European outlooks from prominent observers, noting Germany’s divergent signals about ruin and strength. It cites Britain expanding trade, France saving more, and a German revival in copper purchases. It asserts Europe’s return is likely, urging Senate ratification of the peace treaty to aid recovery.
A portrait of prominent people: Lady Astor, J M Barrie, Harold Murdock, Susan Lisby, Carl Gray, John Jay Abbott, Hsu Nu Yuen, and a powerful American- English financial circle. The piece links wealth, influence, and cultural clout with claims of leadership in banking, publishing, and global finance.
The Oldest Inhabitant notes Boston’s warmest for November 2 at 64 in 1905 and 65 in 1909 and the coldest at 11 in 1881. He adds no rain or snow on this date in the past decade except 1911 1912 1916 and 1916.
Six hours into a one man raid Stealthy Steve rounds up six dangerous German spies delivering Sauerkraut Sal Pretzel Pete Propaganda Gas and One-Lamp Louie to the Chief of the Secret Service Bureau. He boasts a new record of one spy per hour ten minutes and leaves with the captured gang. He jokes about flirtation with a spy and casually notes the lax ventilation before reporting the den’s location.
In Boston a column of quick notes covers a varied scene. Major W D Brookings and Mayor Andrew J Peters shared a Harvard past at a Lettish National League event at Faneuil Hall. Coastguard cutters resume winter patrols Dec 1 from Maine to Florida, with the Gresham back in Boston. Dorchester open air market trades in cider, and Elevated front doors are closed for safety at Andrew Square. Scallop beds bloom near Cape Cod with prices around 2.25 to 2.75 a gallon and rising shucking pay. Revered church figures and local officials figure in social rounds as Salvation Army drives fund drives and early Christmas shopping signals rise in Boston department stores.
An old engraving shows the Pilgrims at Plymouth in December 1620 with a lurking Indian near the band of adventurers. The image reflects their peril, the cold wilderness, and their decision to settle, build Fort Hill, and endure until they could reach the sea.
A fragment notes Steve vanished from the room after saying he would keep an appointment with Bologny. The line hints at a continuation tomorrow, leaving the immediate scene unresolved and prompting reader anticipation.
A liberal cash reward is offered to readers of the Post who can locate Stealthy Steve in the serial and report the page where he is left by Mr. Newkirk near the end of the penultimate chapter. Follow the closing chapters to win the prize.
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