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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1913
Page
12
The Boston Post issue dated October 4, 1918 from 259 Washington St Boston Mass. Contains daily news summaries and notices of public interest in New England during World War I era.
The notice lists daily and Sunday rates for U S Canada and foreign subscriptions. It includes annual six month and monthly options, extra rates for Canada and Boston district, and postage handling. It warns subscriptions combine Daily and Sunday and requests payment by checks drafts or money orders to POST PUBLISHING CO.
Public notice from B. A. Grozier publisher includes mailing address 1383 Main for subscription payments and discontinuation policy. Encourages readers to notify by mail if unable to obtain the Post regularly from dealer or newsboy.
New York immigration authorities ordered the deportation of an English music hall singer who travelled on the Olympic with a man not her husband. Despite wealth and a luxurious Queen Anne suite, they were not exempt from arrest. The piece lauds a shift in emphasis from steerage immorality to accountability among officials.
In October the elusive mackerel gathers near the Annisquam River mouth. Fishermen bring in over 1100 barrels on Thursday and report the catch still counts. The piece notes the fish's wandering ways but laments long absences as the only fault.
The City Council is urged to halt squabbling and begin widening Avery Street from Tremont to Washington, citing clear utility and the map view between West and Boylston streets. The appeal calls for decisive action to end delay.
The Conservation Commission reports over 70000 pounds of contraband game shipped into New York last year disguised as hardware pork lins and hams. Illegally killed birds mainly came from New Jersey and officials press for action at the source while questioning why hotel and restaurant servers are not held to account for serving it. A menu listing could reveal the illicit supply.
The article notes widespread subway flooding after heavy rain in New York City. It critiques the Bureau of Sewers for inadequate provisions and questions how long emergency exits would be needed. It contrasts Manhattan drainage with Boston delays and questions system readiness.
A weather snapshot for New York affects transportation planning. Expect scattered clouds with light winds and seasonally mild temperatures. No major storms expected, but brief showers possible in coastal fringe areas.
The piece cautions Governor Foss against making rail strikes illegal, noting interstate scope and political infeasibility. It argues seniority rules need fitness, warns against unsafe appointments, stresses public safety after recent New Haven accidents, and insists rules yield to safety above all.
The passage notes a mix of headachy sayings and options for remedies, mentioning sulphur and molasses as common ingredients in various matches or preparations. It presents a colloquial snapshot of rural or folk health lore with quips about choosing remedies and sarcastic takes on headaches.
A prodigal son named John returns after years away. He tells his father he earned $50,000 and has come to pay off the mortgage, sparking a tense but humorous exchange about a fatted calf and family pride. The scene ends with the father joking about the feast as John prepares to settle debts.
The United States now enforces a new tariff era as the Underwood tariff bill becomes law. It promises broad reductions, limits duties, and reflects Democratic pledge to revise Payne Aldrich schedules. Supporters tout sincerity and public interest, while implications for prices and party fortunes await the proving time.
A reader recalls a downtown shop window display featuring fleur de soles in taupe wood-rose navy and gobelin blue black. The writer comments on style harmony with personal taste, preferring gobelin blue, though the taupe is dated and not fresh.
A doctor praises baths and strict diet as the cure for sickness while the patient reveals he ignored advice by enjoying a sunny month on the South coast, swimming daily and eating steak, ham, and eggs. The exchange ends with a casual farewell.
A man courting a widow begs to be her second husband. She questions his past and sets a condition that any future husband must have military training. He asserts wealth and a flourishing business, while she insists discipline and obedience are needed.
After an hour of bargaining the instrument dealer sells a cheap cornet for four times its value. He asks where to ship, and the buyer replies No 999 Fig street third floor. The dealer learns the buyer has just moved into No 999 street on a three year lease with his wife and family.
A reader collects tomato worm baiting yields, recalls an aging smoking car heater on a Boston Maine train, and comments on labor markets and parcel post standardization in Boston. Observations cover rats along the waterfront, Riley day celebrations, Boston Common seating, and local relics and shipbuilding updates.
After years of savings Mary Alden guards two thousand dollars to aid her husband in a real estate deal while keeping their use a secret. A misdirected loan arrangement exposes mistrust causing a separation, but the younger lovers pursue a future together as Mary moves to a Long Island farm and Mildred faces marriage as business.
A verse reflecting on preferring home over travel to escape heat in summer and snow in winter. The speaker recalls past escapades to forests and lakes, noting no paradise abroad compared to home and advising against wandering to escape woes. Authored by Walt Mason, 1913.
A sloop about 22 feet long sits atop a large rock with three sailors aboard, unable to be floated off until the tide changes. A nearby fair-sized launch is in the same predicament after attempting to aid the stranded craft. The scene appears like a statue as water surrounds the rock at low tide.
A young woman asks Miss Champagne for guidance on love and reputation. She describes dating multiple bank workers, facing social pressure to give kisses, and wonders if cheapening herself harms marriage prospects. She seeks advice on preserving dignity and choosing a lasting partner.
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