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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
16
The Boston Post issue dated October 2 1918 announces its daily publication from Rostov Massachusetts at 259 Washington Street. The paper identifies as the Independent Democratic Paper of New England and notes its office details.
The notice lists rates for Iy-0. 8 and Canada One year 3.00 six months 1.50 three months toe one month she foreign One month 6.6. 5 The Sunday One year 3.00 six months 1.50 three months The two months 6e one month 50¢ To all points in Canada 11c per copy When subscription includes Daily and Sunday the rate of the Sunday Post to Cepada is 3.00 per year Foreign 16c per copy In the Boston Postal District one cent extra per copy Daily and Sunday is charged for portage Entered as Second Close Letter at the Post office Boston Mass All money sent at sender's risk Do not send cash or stamps All checks drafts and money orders should be made payable to POST PUBLISHING CU
All subscriptions to the Post must be paid in advance and will be discontinued without further notice on expiration. If you cannot obtain the Post regularly, notify by postal at once. EB. A. GROZIER, Histor and Publisher, 1383 Main.
New York creates a police bureau for identifying unknown dead after the Timothy D. Sullivan near miss. The system aims to prevent pauper burials by ensuring research locates relatives or friends, addressing past negligence in the Sullivan case and unknown cases.
The city names Dr Reginald Heber Fitz a great benefactor for identifying appendicitis and naming the disease. His work laid the groundwork for the modern safe operation now common worldwide. Dozens of grateful patients credit life saved to his pioneering diagnosis and treatment.
The Boston Opera House reports season ticket sales rising week by week and year over year, signaling strong demand for summer programs. It argues the company has proven itself and deserves broad support as regular grand opera returns and is likely to persist if the public values its benefits.
The New York commission on billboards denounces them as unsightly fire hazards and a public health nuisance. It questions whether billboard advertising truly profits merchants compared with other publicity forms.
An 1874 established Chicago nursery and orphan asylum reports 4500 inmates over its history. The average annual cost per child rose from about 80 dollars to over 140 dollars, a 40 percent jump in the last decade, driven mainly by higher food and clothing costs.
The piece notes that education and social conditions have become stricter and that both young and old prefer wholesome foods, highlighting increased demand for healthy eating across ages.
The piece argues railroads face an added burden from parcel post growth. It cites Long Island railroad President Peters noting the system may carry mail for free as government receipts rise from 30 to 40 million dollars yearly. Calls for annual mail weighing and congressional action.
The case before the US Court of Appeals in Colorado challenges whether federal or state law governs rights to government land used for a power project. Utah Power and Light built a flume and reservoir on land later withdrawn from entry, claiming 1886 right of way. The government argues later acts authorize withdrawal and deny entry for light and power, affecting national forest reserves and federal ownership.
The Post reports Emery Steamship Company plans fortnightly sailings to Pacific coast ports once the Panama Canal opens. Two 9000 ton steamers near completion at Fore River yards promise a stronger Boston based commerce with the continent, signaling years of growth and prosperity.
The home announces the distinguished patient is able to sit up in bed and out of danger after a dangerous operation. The senator’s rally is described as remarkable and reveals stamina and reserve force beyond expectations, pleasing Massachusetts and many others who revere his scholarly ability and patriotism.
Judicial ruling in New York State orders removal of fences and barriers at Coney Island. The decision mandates free public access to the beach, despite prior charges for admission. The piece notes no known Massachusetts parallel and suggests legal action would resolve any similar attempts.
Newburg New York October 1 lieutenant Wister M. Chubb U S A and Miss Edith Taft of Montgomery Orange county were married today The bride is a relative of former President Taft.
A recruit with a flute on review blew a toot at 2 02 and a new substitute followed suit with a flute, adding a toot or two. Carol Vox notes the lighthearted event as a quirky team moment during the session.
In the cold morning after, a gentleman with cocktail habits confronts a realization that his head feels larger than his brains, a moment of gray remorse.
A first person account describes a jammed morning ride on a north south, east west trolley car. Passengers fight for space across a packed platform and aisle, contend with nickels, transfers, straps and improvisations, while the narrator bickers with fellow straphangers and escapes into a morning paper.
A love story unfolds as Peg in Manners play aids a ruined English family led by Mrs Chichester and son Alaric. Peg earns trust, exposes Brent’s treachery, and helps restore fortune as Jerry and Ethel find hope. The final line echoes Love's young dream.
A conductor orders a man off a streetcar for loud swearing. The man refuses to move, claiming both doors are equally near. The conductor grabs his collar and shoves him toward the rear door. The passenger jumps off to avoid injury.
A reader seeks guidance from Miss Champagne about a gentleman who asks if she would marry a good honest man. The columnist suggests answering yes if she loves him to reveal whether he means marriage or is wasting her time.
Back water from an English bayou inundated Wake Charlies area south and east of Lake Charles as Calcasieu River overflow rose. About 200 homes flooded and many businesses damaged. All public schools closed as floodwaters spread.
The Observant Citizen notes hints of a hard winter from signs like squirrel gathering and a prosperous apple year. It covers tenants leaving pets, a Readfield tragedy tourism, Malden’s motorized fire fleet plans, crowded Hale Street mothers and babies care, and various local chatter on turtles, fawns, kissing laws, and Maine licensing impacts.
The article describes Scotch checked lainage coats paired with plain duvetyne skirts and odd-colored waistcoats. It notes smart maire purses with metal mountings, a pleated basque with a long flat paneled back, and asymmetric skirts with side-inlet pleats plus a short hip tunic. Small two-colored neck boas are popular this autumn.
A humorous verse extols Ty Cobb and mock prices soaring to forty thousand dollars. Walt Mason notes fans cheer Cobb's feats while lamenting the steep cost, comparing the figure to riches and royal gifts in a satirical sports column from 1918.
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