Post Publishing Co. Daily Test for October 9 1916
The notice lists publication details for October 9 1916 from the Post Publishing Co Boston with office addresses and staff credits. It notes subscription payments in advance and discontinuation on expiration and asks readers to notify the paper if it cannot be obtained from vendors. Editor Edwin A Grozier is identified.
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Post Publishing Co
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
U. S
Canada
Sunday Post
Ihe
Maia
Sporting
Edwin A. Grozier
Millions of Americans View Weather as Series Prelude
The nation eyes the World Series second game with Boston in focus. The Red Sox aim to repeat their Saturday victory, hoping for improved form, while fans anticipate a tense afternoon and strong support nationwide.
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Boston
Red Sox
Democratic Rally in Tremont Temple Promises Notable Address
Citizens from many political brands urged to attend the Tremont Temple rally this evening. Secretary of War Baker will headline with a forceful talk on administration achievements and goals, marking the first official statement of its kind in the region. Massachusetts Democratic speakers are also procured for the opening campaign event expected to draw a large audience.
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Tremont Temple
War Baker
Baker
Massachusetts
Goethals Named Head Of Railroad Law Inquiry Board
General Goethals is appointed to lead the commission investigating the eight hour railroad law. The choice is praised for recognizing his distinctive service in completing the Panama Canal and overseeing that region. The board will outline the scope and limits of local and continental transportation and industry.
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General Goethals
Panama Canal
United States
Ife
Commission To Study Carrier Employee Relations
The commission headed by General Goethals will study six to nine months of observations. It will cover facts and conditions affecting relations between common carriers and employees. His valued service is expected to earn public confidence in the final conclusions.
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Goethals
Sinking of Neutral Steamers Sparks US-Germany Tensions
The U53 and other German torpedo actions off Nantucket anger the United States. Questions linger over safety measures for passengers and crews, and whether Germany fulfilled its pledge to warn and save lives. The Stephano sinking is condemned as a gratuitous outrage and risks US response if facts contradict promises. The government will weigh actions in light of all details.
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Nantucket
United States
Germany
Stephano
New York
Newfoundland
Great Britain
Railroads earn 5.6 percent net. Ford rides at 3000 percent
The Railway Age Gazette notes U.S. railroads average 5.6 percent net return on property while Ford Motor Company shows 3000 percent capitalization earnings. The piece argues such comparisons mislead, warning that public utilities paying such profits would invite accusations of theft from the people.
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Railway Age Gazette
United States
the Gazette
Ford Motor Company
Storm wrecks many craft at Kingstown harbor
A violent storm battered Kingstown Island of St Vincent driving several local vessels and lighters ashore and wrecking them in Kingstown and southern bays. Jetties also sustained damage as the high wind and heavy seas persisted at sunset.
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Kingstown
Island OF ST. Vincent
BOW
Weather notes for Boston on this date
The record notes the highest temperature around this date in Boston was 71 in 1919 and the warmest 19 years was 76 in 1914. The coolest for this date was 32 in 1875 and the coolest in the past 16 years was 37 in 1907. Rain occurred on this date in 196 and 1910.
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Boston
Observations on life from brief acts of kindness
A reader praises Sir Humphry Davy style wisdom that life rests on small deeds not grand sacrifices. The writer argues daily smiles and kindness bring true happiness and warns against pretentious martyrs who boast of magnanimity.
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Sir Humphrey Davy
Humph
Sir Humph
Nufced
Observant Citizen notes Saint Denis Day and local recollections
In a column on Saint Denis Day the Observant Citizen recalls French courage and allied English history. The piece describes a Salem Willows TB camp with open air treatment for children and etiquette training, plus observations on sardines and a seaside town railway scene.
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Salem Willows
Envy as a ravenous worm gnaws at the heart
A concise reflection on envy describing it as a hungry worm that torments the soul, never satisfied yet always craving more.
Dear Newt Hires Help With a Fading Lawn in Pajamas
A humorous exchange from a Boston clipping features Jack asking Newt for a nightgown to save a faded lawn. The All Sorts Information Bureau replies, joking that they do not stock nightgowns and suggests a marriage ploy to obtain one.
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Newt
Boston
Bingville Bugle
Gousehold
Newtie
Mr. Hill
Sam
Newton
Mass
Jack
Lissen
lLissen
Former Presidents Campaigns Through American History
The timeline traces how the people of the United States elected presidents from Washington to Wilson, highlighting key issues and contest elements that shaped the republic.
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United States
Washington
Wilson
Our Republic
Polk Wins 1844 Victory Dark Horse Captures Nomination
A historic 1844 campaign reshaped US politics as James K. Polk, a Democratic dark horse, wins the presidency after an eight ballot scramble. Lewis Cass falters, Van Buren loses favor, Silas Wright declines the VP nod, and George M. Dallas takes the slot amid Whig tensions led by Henry Clay.
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Dency
James K. Polk
Martin van Buren
Harrison
White House
van Buren
Lewis Cass
Michigan
Cass
Polk
Silas Wright
New York
Wright
George M. Dallas
Precilla and the Mouse Mischief in a Classroom
A teacher, Precilla Dale, struggles with unruly pupils Willie Jones and Mary Bell during a morning of spelling tests. Willie causes a scene, punching and pinning, while Mary Bell performs a war dance in the aisle, prompting questions of punishment.
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Mary
Willie Jones
Bull Run
Precilla
Mary Bell
Willie
Miss Dale
Mouse in the Schoolroom Ends in Rescue Not Death
Precilla fights back tears as Willie obeys a mouse trapping plan to no avail. A startled mouse lands on Precilla's shoulder and is rescued by Charlie, ending the choking moment with laughter as the class watches.
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Willie
Precilla
Charlie
Ma’am
Precilla’s vow to marry amid a mice scare
A school ma'aima named Precilla vows to marry after failing to subdue a baby mouse and ten unruly children. Her fiancé promises to protect her from mice and other perils for life.
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Ma’aima
Precilla
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