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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
26
The October 9 1919 Boston Post lists subscription rates for Daily and Sunday editions. Rates cover U S Canada foreign and combined Daily Sun cases with yearly and short term options. mentions extra postage within the Boston Postal District.
Rear Admiral Joseph Strauss led American sweepers to remove 50 000 mines from the North Sea after the armistice. Secretary Daniels calls it one of the navy's greatest and most hazardous tasks, noting navigation safety on a key maritime highway.
A reader recalls Senator Lodge in 1898 urging prompt ratification of the Spain treaty and argues that rejecting the Versailles pact would humiliate the United States and hinder peace and prestige. The piece reflects on practical peace and national standing before the Senate decision.
The Republican platform denounces the loss of Shantung to Germany while noting the McKinley era lacked protests. It accuses current leaders of forgetting past actions and critics their memory on the China issue.
The House passed a measure directing the Federal Trade Commission to promptly investigate the sugar market. It seeks findings on domestic and manufacturing sugar prices, current U S stockpiles, raw and refined supplies, and causes of the present sugar scarcity.
The Tinkham order is cited as a tool to uncover the true facts of the case and remove obstacles to full disclosure. The move is described as essential to establishing an accurate record and proceeding.
The editorial argues Italy Britain and France ratified the peace treaties restoring the League of Nations and expects German ratification soon. It warns the United States must approve promptly to avoid economic and industrial delay and cites Massachusetts Republicans urging immediate ratification without amendments.
The speaker urges Congress to curb swindles draining 500 million annually via wildcat investments. He calls for stricter reporting of all stock sales to federal reserve officials and tougher penalties to deter fraud, arguing additional clerical work is justified to protect public funds.
Congress passed a bill recognizing the American Legion as the national organization of American veterans of the Great War. The measure defines the Legion as non political and not promoting any public office candidacy, while affirming its role in defending Americanism. In Omaha the Legion aided civil authorities, showing its support for order.
Practical patriotism shines as the Legion touts a boundless field of duty and a second enduring appeal. The remarks frame civic service as an endless source of interest and inspiration.
Brigadier-General William Mitchell warned the House military committee that the United States lags behind in aviation and faces open coast attacks. He criticized the army reorganization bill for ignoring aviation and urged a separate government air service serving military and commercial goals, following England and France.
The piece urges citizens to observe Fire Prevention Day with real action not mere words. It cites mayoral proclamation stressing conservation and the duty to prevent waste from fires, calling attention to home safety and educating children.
A compact profile details Winfield Scott Schley born October 1839 in Mary and his rise from Annapolis graduate to Civil War teacher, Greeley Relief Expedition leader, and Spanish American War commander of the Flying Squadron aboard the Brooklyn. He died in 1911.
Seventeen year old Marian Hoffman must manage on 650000 a year until she turns twenty one for a total of 2800600. Vera Kohler lives on 25000 annually while Lorena Carroll survives on 150000 and Cornelia on 5000 until inheritance. Muriel Vanderbilt Marian Tiffany and Audrey Hoffman also rely on small allowances.
The letter from NEWT defends his name against a Saturnay Evening Post article calling him a water dog and a salamander. He denies devouring mosquito larvae and threatens a libel suit seeking at least 50 000 dollars plus a formal apology within 10 days.
A column recalls St Denis and Saint legends linking French and Boston history. It records Major General Leonard Wood's 59th birthday, Lafayette's 1824 Boston stay, Stiles tombstone story, King Albert abstinence, Cardinal ceremonies, Chicago fire anniversary, and jitney versus streetcar costs in Lynn as a transport debate.
A Hartford man Abraham Miskin houses a coin collection in the Connecticut State Library with coins from Rome Holy Land Russia Mexico Egypt and Spain some dated 600 B C The Concord frosts turn leaves to autumn colors but readers question the effect on auto travel The Vermont paper notes a lost pair of rimless glasses and a Bangor Maine taxidermist advertises a 400 pound bass and a shark from the Gulf of Mexico next winter
The source notes Boston’s warmest October ninth at 81 degrees in 1916 and 80 degrees in 1886. It cites the coldest at 32 degrees in 1878 and records no rain this date in the past decade except in 1910 1916 and 1917.
Leyden records show the Scrooby group numbered about 600 during an 11 year stay. Most worked as unskilled laborers in woolen crafts and related trades. few had capital or Dutch citizenship. Many toiled 12 to 16 hours daily with little prospect of skilled, well paid work.
Essay argues public officials are underpaid compared to private sector work. It notes money governs life and public service should be priced to attract honest capable leaders, citing a preacher as a parable for fair pay and value.
Boston Globe notes Provincetown earned recognition for Pilgrim landing history alongside Plymouth. Congress may include Provincetown in next year’s commemoration plans as debate over where the celebrations should center gains momentum, highlighting the Mayflower cabin era and firsts on Cape Cod.
Miss Alice Stuart notes mourning rules forbid public amusements during mourning and sets nonattendance periods of at least three to six months after a death. Colored table linen may be used at breakfast or lunch, but white linen remains preferred for dinner. A spoon is recommended for melons and for stewed fruit due to their juiciness.
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