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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1916
Page
10
The New York World notes that eight years ago Colonel Roosevelt gave certificates of political character to Taft and four years ago hurled abuse at Taft. It questions Roosevelt’s current stance and consistency toward Hughes and Wilson.
The Park Commission of New York orders a bill-posting company to remove oversized signs on playgrounds as part of a broad effort to curb visual deterioration of landscapes along recreation routes and city approaches, criticizing intrusive advertisements on railways entering Boston.
Ernest Martin Hopkins was inaugurated as Dartmouth College 11th president, returning to a tradition of selecting a Dartmouth man from within the college. The event honors President Nichols and highlights Hopkinss energy, humanitarian experience, and commitment to students, Dartmouth, and its alumni. Dartmouth is described as the largest college in the Lakes region.
The text defends the use of college over university, noting she remains a college. The new president supports this stance and alumni believe the mission is best carried out in the traditional, time-honored way.
The piece argues Senator Weeks would not fear blocking the Adamson eight hour bill in the Senate and asserts Hughes avoided taking a stance during the dispute. It claims Republicans lacked courage to resist by obstruction and that only after a strike was averted did the GOP candidate speak against the measure.
Boston fans gather for the world series opener as the Red Sox defend their lead amid sunny skies and high hopes. Enthusiasm runs high with tens of thousands expected to attend, while many more will watch from outside cheering the event.
The piece argues against claims that the income tax primarily hurts the rich. It poses questions about preferred earnings and tax burdens to show the tax is fair. It challenges opponents who label the tax sectional or unjust and urges honest answers from citizens.
Letters from readers discuss whether non citizens may obtain hunting licenses in Massachusetts and the fee structure. They also address a historical streetcar route, a literary misattribution, and the concept of radiating streets forming a hub in Boston with examples like Haymarket Square.
A humorous poem contrasts wealth and poverty across eras from pirates to modern times. It questions who is truly advantaged as wealth gaps persist and ends with a Dutch proverb about privacy and fragile glass windows in daily life. The piece references John D Rockefeller style wealth, Boston and C. B Nervy as quoted voices.
A letter debates railroad discipline with Newt addressing speed rules over a bridge. The engineer crossed under ten miles per hour while the conductor raced above twenty six, prompting claims of unjust blame and a call to reward the safe end and discipline the violator. A second passage describes Kewstoke, a valley and a heroic love tale featuring Mac and a beautiful valley maiden.
The thirteenth election sees Martin Van Buren winning the presidency as the Whigs split. Van Buren secures 170 electoral votes to Harrison 73 and White 26 with Webster support in Massachusetts and Vermont backing Harrison. Johnson chosen as vice president amid a tight, factional race. Tomorrow's Picture A Tippecanoe Parade of 1840.
A column surveys acts of courage in daily life from a Boston area reader. It notes a pastor delivering a sermon after learning of his son's death, discusses birth ratios in war times, highlights Brockton Fair vegetables raised by prisoners, and mentions Edward F. Searles' Masonic Temple gift. It also touches on immigrant family life, labor union roles, a milk price calculation, barber price trends, and Beverley veteran Jesse Blake turning 80.
Mrs Welton learns her new neighbor Mrs Claflin, a pianist and war widow mother, endures daily moving pictures to support her family while her husband serves at the border. After a tense start, Welton is moved to offer friendship and aid to ease her burden.
Satirical verse from 1916 laments hard times and fuel shortages. The speaker predicts political change to improve fortunes as costs rise and families struggle to buy essentials. The poem uses naval imagery to threaten the current crew and promises relief when the Ins are Outs and the Outs are Ins.
The Lake-a Inn offers chicken lobster and steak dinners with music and dancing every evening. A Halloween entertainment event is listed for October 4 with reservations required. Tickets are 82 per plate. C Rauch serves as proprietor.
A reader offers simple fixes for everyday issues. Use adhesive plaster to seal rubber cracks from inside for invisibility and wear. Wrap plaster around a finger to prevent knife injuries while peeling fruit. Attach plaster to rug edges to prevent curling. it will grip floor when stepped on. Householder Mrs Ss A Makis, 31 Garland Avenue Manchester NH.
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