Boston Post Publishing Co subscription page 1918
The Boston Post details subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, domestic and foreign, with prices for one year, six months and shorter periods. It notes Canadian distribution terms, payment methods, and instructions for renewals and notices of discontinuation. Editor and publisher listed as BA Grozier with office locations on Main Street.
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Nome seeks aid for 500 homeless after tidal wave and fire
Nome authorities appeal nationwide for help as 500 residents face winter with no essentials. The mayor asks Bostonians to donate money to Nome city treasurer to assist the Alaskan city in distress.
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Why Not Be Fair Why Bird Tour Draws Fire
The State campaign heats up as Bird conducts a statewide publicity tour amid accusations of biased coverage. Critics compare his travels to Republican efforts and argue for equal treatment of all candidates in this Progressive era discussion.
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Verdi Birthday Noted For Enduring Opera Gift
One hundred years ago today the Italian composer Guiseppi Verdi was born. The world honors his genius with operas like Trovatore Rigoletto Aida Otello and Falstaff, still vital and giving beauty and thrill to humanity.
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Lower Armor Plate Price Debate and Freight Costs
A Washington discussion questions why Italian armor plate received lower terms than American. An officer argues freight costs over 3000 miles to Italy affect pricing, noting American plates were delivered from Philadelphia ships. The response suggests freight costs were not paid by the steel companies, making the explanation weak.
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Woman Mayor Leads Warrentown Oregon To Reform
In Warrentown Oregon a woman, Clara Munson, becomes mayor after women gain suffrage. She dissolves city attorney and chief police posts, takes over duties, and licenses saloons to collect 400 dollars yearly for city needs. The move sparks debate on prohibition and governance by women.
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City improves sidewalks amid growth and proposals
A local area receives new sidewalks and related improvements. A notable figure has received ten marriage proposals, reflecting her established place in the community.
Liberal leaders vow to push Home Rule bill through Parliament
In London McKenna and Churchill assert the Liberal program will prevail. They condemn minority rule and pledge to enforce the will of the people through the House of Commons and the Parliament Act if needed. The ministers express hope Ulster will accept the law peacefully.
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The Prime of Life and the Osler Doctrine Revisited
The article discusses Dr. William Osler's prime of life set at age 40 and cites a Census Bureau report suggesting many die between 25 and 44 while mortality rises after 35 to 54 in Boston. It argues that those who persist beyond 40 continue contributing, with peak achievement after the statistical age.
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Death of Dartmouth Professor Charles F Richardson Shocks Alumni
Charles F Richardson, longtime Dartmouth professor at Hanover, dies suddenly in Sugar Hill New Hampshire. For 30 years he guided successive classes with culture and literary insight, embodying Dartmouth traditions and fellowship. His death ends a promising period of anticipated scholarly work.
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Studying Drunkenness Commission Opens Massachusetts Inquiry
A state commission began a study at the State House on drunkenness, treating it as a disease rather than a crime and seeking reforms beyond police court solutions. The effort aims to engage society and families, stimulate interest, and offer suggestions for reform with citizen support.
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Modesty in Love Letters Echo Between Past Figures
A brief fragment hints at an intimate exchange praising beauty and affection, mentioning a person addressed as John. The tone suggests nostalgic reflection on refined sentiment and mutual admiration within a private conversation.
All Sorts by Newton Newkirk in a Pumpkin Tale
A rustic narrator recalls Leander and Daffy in a playful pumpkin season tale from 19th century lore. The speaker, guarding a pumpkin stash, jokes about sharing or eating all the pies as Daffy carries pumpkins from Leander’s cornfield.
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Blushing Nose Stains Are Hard to Remove
A humorous anecdote notes a subject whose blush marks persist on the nose, defying removal. The line underscores a lighthearted moment of embarrassment or ongoing coloration that lingers despite attempts to wash it away.
Man Arrested For Queer Conduct On Broadway
A New York police officer detained a man on Broadway then took him to the station. The arrest arose from the man’s odd behavior described as D T s and St. Vitus dance like symptoms. The judge should grant a license to act queer rather than a fine, the speaker argued.
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Rabbit Tracks and a Rabbit’s Streaking Prints
A humorous essay explains rabbit footprints when chased by a dog versus calm walking. It notes tracks spread like a rectangle under pursuit and closer, irregular spacing when fleeing. The narrator imagines bold rabbit defiance against a dog and even a bulldog confrontation.
HELP FROM ABROAD PAINTER TO VISIT FOR AMERICAN SOCIETY WOMEN
A Parisian artist is due to arrive to paint several well known American society women. The piece mocks Americans hiring foreign talent for art while noting society women may rush portraits with poor light and imperfect mirrors leading to over or under application of makeup during social engagements.
Willie and Goat At Dinner Costs Thirty Bucks
A playful verse recalls Willie with a little goat that followed to dine. The line about eats and drinks totals 30 bucks before the goat ends up being claimed. The piece closes with a punchy motto: The Surgeon’s Motto Cut it out.
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Lesson in Keeping Secrets From a Baltimore Office
A Baltimore lawyer dismisses his office boy for repeating office talk. He advises the boy to ignore conversations not involving him and tests the lesson by asking the stenographer if she heard his instructions to Willie. Miss Brown replies she did not hear.
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Seven Keys to Baldpate Scene Shows Melodrama and Farce
The second act features writer Magee holding a revolver over a crew of villains in Baldpate Inn lobby. Characters arrive one by one, including Mary Norton, Myra Thornhill, Jim Cargan, and Peter the Hermit, as Magee dictates a night of melodramatic adventure.
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Observant Citizen Miniature News From Boston Suburbs
Local column highlights varied topics from New England asters sold in fields and celery crops in Belmont and Ar OB to beekeeping thefts in Provincetown and a Maine fox with guard hound. Mentions Breckton Poultry Show winner William Bliffins and W. D. Quimby’s re election to the United States Fat Men's Club presidency.
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