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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1917
Page
12
The work by Blanche Shoemaker Wagstaff reflects a mother’s sacrifice for her son in the face of war. She imagines the Hun’s defeat as divine justice and liberty reborn on earth through future generations.
The article critiques Senator La Follette for denouncing wartime actions and claims he alone knows what should have been done. It argues his stance contradicts Congress, the President, public sentiment, and most newspapers, implying excessive self confidence and questioning patriotism.
The Sixty fifth Congress opened with Wilsons war message and in 188 days considered vast national interests. It created a large army, expanded the navy, built aircraft, protected merchant marine, regulated food production, and authorized the greatest bond issue. No partisan conflict hindered the national effort.
The piece urges nationwide effort to raise 3 billion dollars for the second Liberty Loan. It argues that passive attitudes resemble defeatism and compares loan funding to soldiers’ combat, urging every citizen to contribute as the war continues. It notes only four in a hundred joined the first campaign and calls for active participation.
The Boston Journal ceases publication after 84 years, once a leading Boston paper and Republican “bible.” The Post lauds cordial relations among Boston papers, condemns modern rivalry as barren, and wishes remaining papers prosperity as rivals persist in fair competition.
A collage of humorous letters and poems from St. Albans Vermont. The autumn leaves contrast with wartime Liberty Bond cheer while readers respond with camouflage humor and hunting tales featuring Napoleon Gomo and Jonny Tatro.
Tomorrow is fire prevention day urged by the state committee and city leaders. The column also shares anecdotes about a Revolutionary war grapevine cane, diet guidelines, and local efforts by Technology Women’s Auxiliary to support wartime relief.
An old Boston notice markets sickness along with creamery stock and fixtures worth 500 dollars, offered for 300. The ad mocks illness as a bonus and promotes starting a creameri y business with the bargain stock and fixtures.
William Walsh suffered a skull fracture last Thursday when an auto truck was struck by a locomotive at White's Crossing near Ayer. He lay on the ground for nearly an hour after ambulances from Ambulance Unit No. 13 failed to provide transport to a hospital. Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital reported he has an even chance of recovery.
Flora E. McKinnon aged 57 was found dead in her room at 26 Hanson Street South End after being believed well in the morning. The death is under investigation with early reports noting the lack of obvious injuries. Local authorities are examining circumstances surrounding her demise.
A large floating island in Lake Sadanga near Whittingham Vermont covers about 50 acres and rises and falls with spring floods. The island hosts grasses shrubs mosses and even spruce trees and migrates by breaking off sections that drift to sheltered coves.
Brenda Hill adores Khaki a patriot dog and clashes with her fiancé Naval Lieutenant Antony Graves over the pet. Khaki defends Brenda during a dogfight with Kaiser Bill, leaving Tony to declare the dog a wounded soldier. Brenda agrees to marry when his ship sails, with Khaki as mascot.
Readers ask about U S R initials on uniforms and where to apply for monthly service aid. The letter box explains United States Reserve, directs to Treasury Room 370 for aid, and answers coal type Ke well or cannel coal is mined. It notes Census figures for Boston and St Louis and mentions Kitchener’s army and a 1917 soldiers insurance bill passed Sept 13 benefiting all service members.
The fragment recalls Boston’s warm Oct 18s with 79 to 84 degree highs across years 1879 1880 1881 1883 1916 and cooler 60s in 1883. It mentions rainfall notes and inconsistent dates from 1997 1915 and a stray 2 year span.
A light column explores using automobiles as peacemakers in parenting. Mrs Fane shares a method of calming children by taking them for car rides to discuss misbehavior, with Mom noting frictionless household harmony. The piece hints at couple tensions behind the scenes.
A woman and mother advocate airing disputes away from home to ease temper and friction. She argues outdoor space, especially with an automobile, reduces quarrels and helps households maintain harmony by leaving disagreements behind. The piece emphasizes the habit of addressing conflicts outside the home, regardless of transport means.
Long jewelled insect pins replace buttonhole bouquets in latest fashion notes. Tailored suits show hints of bustle while ceremony hats rise tall as pagodas. Sky blue velvet and tulle over silver cloth create a charming evening frock look.
Cleaning white shoes with French chalk in a cotton bag delivers whitening powder with less mess. A 10 cent bag of chalk makes six 2x4 bags lasting long. For kid gloves, grate Castile soap, mix with alcohol into a jelly, add ether or chloroform, shake, and apply with a cloth for immediate wear. L. E. Hyson. 108 Mt. Vernon street.
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