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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1918
Page
6
A hopeful note that the Spanish influenza visitation is easing in Boston. Public authorities move swiftly on relief and prevention with results showing lower case and fatality counts, and continued vigilance expected for early relief and eventual extinction.
The author questions the U S Senate for discussing armistice terms and peace while neglecting essential war tax legislation. It argues the Senate has no say on German terms or armistice and should focus on passing the critical tax bill instead.
German historians praise Waterloo and Sedan, while describing French defeat as a recurring theme. The piece notes Germans retreating before American forces near Sedan, suggesting a historic reversal as Allied troops confront old battlefields and reflected triumphs.
In a shift of power, France and England align to curb German aspirations, signaling a united front in postwar diplomacy and security, with implications for regional stability and Allied influence.
The piece links Columbus Day with Liberty Day urging national sacrifice for the Fourth Liberty Loan. It calls for individuals to buy Liberty bonds despite no parades or public gatherings, praising President Wilson and urging use of banks to aid the country, army, navy, and allies.
The piece notes Bulgaria's exit from the Kaiser’s alliance and Turkey facing possible withdrawal as pressure grows for peace. It cites Vienna press calling for peace with high concessions and questions the Emperor's grasp of divine support for the war.
Samuel Gompers rebutted Republican attacks on President Wilson’s German peace feeler during a Rome luncheon hosted by Ambassador Page. He praised Wilson as typical of the ideal man and said the president did not say the wrong thing. He argued he is a better witness for himself than any senator.
A poetic invitation to seek sunless pills as a cure for grief and despair, suggesting that healing power lies in lifting shadows to restore life's hopeful hours, cheer, and the love that frees the spirit.
In a humorous plea the author laments a tiny six cent statue fund for a self portrait statue in Boston. He mocks the idea of a traffic cop statue on Park Street Tremont, notes meager donations from Amy and others, and urges larger contributions to reach a hoped $1000.06 goal. The piece blends satire with self aggrandizement and urban vanity.
A reader column discusses Columbus Day becoming a legal holiday in New England, debates Old Style versus New Style calendars, and notes how other dates shifted historically. It mentions weather superstition tests, Nantucket jail status, wartime tin conservation, piano wood reuse, Homer Rodeheaver’s group, and a turtle carving anecdote from Bridgewater.
Jack P. escapes a mountain road crash after a two wheel dash to the hills. He is cared for by nurses in a hospital where Miss Betty M- and another young nurse help him recover. Months later he marries a woman identified as his wife, proving men can change their minds about girls.
The record notes Boston's warmest October 12 were 80 degrees in 1880 and 1885. The coldest for this date was 31 above in 1876. Rain occurred on October 12 in 1909 1913 and 1917.
Citizens are called to back the Liberty Bond drive with purchases to back national war effort. Officials urge broad participation through local committees and financial donations.
A leaky tin or enamel dish can be pressed into service by placing damp flour over the leak. Each family member should have a labeled bag for their garments to speed patching. A durable apron can be made from two rubberized school bags. Gorham New Hampshire. Gladys Hogan.
A nostalgic poem by Walt Mason from 1918 laments winter’s toll on a man short of money and warm clothing. The speaker recalls soaking an overcoat, pawned due to high living costs, and endures a cold October as the aardvark in the elm hollow sleeps.
A nostalgic view of Metz and surrounding Alsace Lorraine before World War I. The piece notes Metz cultural charm, Germanization efforts, and local unhappiness under rule, plus travel patterns of Americans and residents toward French resorts and Nancy on holidays. It mentions the Marseillaise being banned in Strassburg and the region’s longing for France.
A letter to the editor explains Cambral as Kan-bre with second syllable stress, Aisne as an in bare, and Argonne as ar-gon with o like obey. The writer asks how Yank nickname aligns with troops from the South and the West.
The piece envisions a postwar United States with universal woman suffrage and national prohibition accelerated by the war. It notes government ownership of railroads and telegraphs, predicts lasting peace and global esteem, and contrasts Boston’s imagined beauty with a sainted view of America as a savior of liberty for all men.
The article explains that Yankees once referred to any English speaking settler and traces its use from Native American terms to the Revolution. It lists questions about public figures and ends with the riddle rhyme One two buckle my shoe detailing the familiar verses.
The text juxtaposes a nursery rhyme and a debate on Confucian worship. It notes that Confucians do not worship idols and cites that ancestors are revered, while a Century Dictionary claim mentions Shang-ti worship by the emperor. The passage contrasts playful verse with a religious inquiry.
A wartime appeal urges readers to support the effort as soldiers and allies drive German forces back. Citizens are asked to purchase today as part of the war effort.
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