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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1916
Page
13
Fire Prevention Commissioner O'Keefe forbids passing naphtha and gasoline wagons through congested shopping areas during Christmas holidays. He warns ignition danger in crowds could cause a terrible accident, and the measure aims to prevent such a disaster.
The article notes relief at an official assurance that the hospital ship Britannic was sunk by a mine rather than a torpedo. It contrasts this with public belief in a deliberate attack to condemn War Lords who celebrated the Lusitania massacre and revived Belgian slave trade.
Deputy Commissioner Dr. P. H. Mullowney leads a citywide food purity drive started in 1915 removing damaged goods like ancient eggs and defunct lobsters. The result is Boston reporting typhoid deaths per population lower than any other major city, though the need for strict inspection is lamented.
Edgar Sisson claims Jack London was eager to join England's colonial army in his youth but stayed home to support dependents. The note alleges London was a real fighting man, countering earlier defamation and casting him as loyal to soldiers.
Sir Hiram Maxim, who died in London, was an American by birth and early training. He created the Maxim gun, a pivotal weapon in modern warfare, and his allegiance shifted to Britain after years of seeking recognition in Washington for his innovations.
The passage praises an American inventor whose electrical devices achieved universal popular use. It frames his work as the product of inborn genius and notes his lasting impact on electrical service and daily life.
Washington signals willingness to withdraw General Pershing and his force from Mexican soil within 40 days if the border remains secure from bandits. General Funston supported the plan, arguing Pershing's force is insufficient for extended operations and that the U S will pursue bandits across the border if needed. The stance aims for a fair solution honoring both nations while avoiding war.
A Paris mass meeting honored American generosity toward war-suffering France. Emile Boutroux praised U S aid as building lasting Franco American ties, contrasting with pessimistic views at home. He argued the United States will continue to respond despite higher living costs caused by the war. France’s gratitude is seen as fueling future aid.
The acceptance of Hughes defeat is seen by Wall Street as conclusive with wagers settled. The amount paid is broadly estimated though not precisely computable and backers of the Republican candidate are thought to have covered earlier risks. The article notes gambling intrudes on politics but has little political significance overall.
A judge’s sentence for a boy who threw two stones mirrors the farmer’s method of tying a dead chicken to a dog to curb chicken killing. The author argues for wider adoption of this idea, noting adults can err and urging caution before branding people as criminals.
The Oldest Inhabitant notes historic Boston weather records for this date, citing officially the coldest days of 19 above in 1881 and 21 in multiple years, and the warmest 63 in 1905 with 0 in 1890, plus a history of stormy conditions from 1907 to 1910.
A light verse by J. Weston Warner in Outdoor Life about the pleasures of sitting and thinking while fishing, and the humorous notion of hoping for a big catch each time. It playfully contrasts thought and action with the desire for a satisfying drink and a nine pound fish.
The saying posits tact as essential in daily life, likening it to a lubricant that prevents friction and keeps one out of the hospital for repairs. It emphasizes prudence and courtesy as protective personal traits.
All Sorts reader Fan asks for succinct views on street car manners. The correspondent recalls a morning on a Boston trolley with a reader over the shoulder, wheel deals with a paper thief, noise and space annoyances, and a lingering joke about sharing headlines while traveling.
A Spencer memorial already honors Elias Howe the inventor and his uncles William and Tyler Howe in front of the town hall. The granite monument features three bronze medallions and a bronze relief of the birthplace house and other inscriptions.
Judge Logan in the local district court fined six South Boston dealers nearly $200 for violations of the milk law. Ellen Larkin, William J. Murray, and Abraham Fishman were each fined $15 for substandard milk. Edmund Croning was fined $45 for adulteration. Allison Steeves and F. Dunn were fined for adding water to milk offered.
Tomorrow's Picture The Biggest Bell in the World. The Great Wall spans from the Yellow Sea to China Mongolia and Chinese Turkestan, with estimates of 1400 miles of main line and over 2500 miles including spurs. Towers reach 40 feet wide and heights reach up to 90 feet, with 20 to 90 feet sections and thousands of ruins along deserts and mountains.
A nostalgic verse by George Matthew Adams recalls nature returning with spring and renewal but laments money lost buying mining stock. The speaker contrasts cycles of returning life with a personal financial loss felt as a lasting regret.
A narrative recalls a May wedding in an orchard under blossoming trees despite rain. The couple, John and the narrator, wed amid candles and a rainbow seen from the mother’s window, starting a new life in a mountain home. The speaker addresses a godmother, hoping for a future bright as a rainbow after storms.
An eve wedding reflection recalls a maid of honor’s ruined day by rain and a godmother’s tale. At nineteen she and John rode home through a driving storm in a buggy, learning love endures when traveled hand in hand, despite obstacles.
Paragraph discusses using a single color for the season to achieve beauty. It highlights black satin and black chiffon with silver cloth for gowns, jade ring adorned muff accessories, gray chiffon and gray velvet for afternoon wear, and small hats made of mole or Hudson seal with minimal metal ornament.
A brief note lists citrus peels and assorted nuts including lemons orange peels walnuts almonds Brazil nuts pecans and walnuts with no further context. It reads like an inventory line from a pantry or grocery listing.
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