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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
6
Daily notice from Post Publishing Co Boston dated October 18 1908 provides pricing for six months eight months and one month subscriptions for Post and Sunday Post and lists addresses and contact details for offices and subscription payment terms.
The tribute last evening was international in inspiration and splendidly American in character. No living Englishman is held in greater regard or admiration in this country, as he is persona grata to the American people, who value his understanding of their national aspirations and see him as an insightful prophet for their future.
The notice urges all eligible residents in Boston to register for the national and State election before tomorrow’s close. It argues voting is a civic duty and warns that indecision should not prevent lawful participation once a choice is made, noting apparent voter indifference this year.
Justice Mills orders Harry K Thaw to Matteawan State Hospital but the case continues. The plan is to seek a Court of Appeals ruling on a jury hearing for sanity, with possible further appeal to federal courts. Delays in New York law grow as public fatigue deepens.
City board postponed final action on Quincy Market leases after Alderman Anderson failed to shorten the term from ten to five years. The delay allows time to correct what is described as an error while rentals remain below private market rates. A week may prompt reconsideration of the ten year term order.
The document states the ten year lease provision should be amended even if no further changes occur. It outlines a process to review terms and implement adjustments as required.
The proposed Haverhill city charter may be ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court over its election preliminaries and restricted mayoral ballot. Critics say it infringes citizens equal rights to be elected, though supporters favor a commission form of government and the experiment itself.
After a week long Lynn shoe factory strike a conference with the Board of Trade and other businesses led to broad acquiescence to a plan to reinstate the workers. A mass meeting was to decide on the adjustment terms, with both sides commended for peaceful conduct and willingness to negotiate.
A reader column recalls a New York City burglary tale of a stylish female thief who posed as a gas agent, drugged a housewife, and stole five dollars. The piece argues against calling a woman a yegg, proposing gendered terms like burglaress instead, then shifts to a country scene with The Man From the City observing rural kindness and a beer dispute at a cottage in Southville, Mass.
The 383rd annual meeting of the Women s Foreign Missionary Society began last night at First Methodist Church Melrose with delegates from nearby societies. The meeting runs through Thursday with addresses by noted figures.
Elijah Packard of Boston argues that lace curtains in small lodging-house rooms accumulate dust and harbor germs. He urges banning lace curtains where beds press against curtains, noting curtains are rarely washed.
A Hyde Park letter to the editor says youths throw stones at properties, noting long standing nuisance and calling for constructive labor as a remedy. The writer argues child labor conditions may be poor in the metropolitan area and urges action for both youths and taxpayers.
A village bully accuses a crowd member of lies. The six foot husky stranger steps forward and rolls up his sleeves. The bully withdraws, claiming no accusation of dishonesty.
A father asks a grocer to hire his boy promising he can start by buying and selling goods and managing the business and later perhaps sweeping, packing, and running errands as he gains experience.
A shopper debates paying for cheese with holes. Mrs Tightwad refuses to pay for half a pound of holes while the grocer, Mr Sands, explains the cheese is sold with holes. The humorous exchange highlights bargain frustration in a small-town store.
A vain heiress erupts in fury ordering departure while a penniless nobleman calmly counters with a humorous quip about preferring a ham sandwich over quail. The slight exchange balances class tension with wit.
A hen boasts she laid an egg bearing the Democratic candidate's name while the duck declines, noting ducks prefer water and would not lay eggs for the Republican or Prohibition candidates.
A humorous verse describes seasonal illness and altered senses as bay fever. The narrator notes coughing sneezing and a diminished smell while savoring odd tastes like beer and cigars. Written in playful newspaper tone with playful misprints.
A feature on the Library of Congress describes its location near the Capitol in Washington. It notes the building’s cost of 6 347 000 dollars, four acres, 56 miles of shelves for 2 600 000 volumes, and completion in 1897 after nine years. It highlights public access for scholars and officials and mentions future White House views.
A quip contrasts a scientist foreseeing few trees left with a buffoon in black suspenders who notes the consolation that the phrase Back to the woods will never be heard again. The exchange blends mockery and bleak humor.
After ten years away, the prodigal son returns to his native village and asks about the cut-up. The oldest resident dryly notes that the village is still ruled by the same prankster, now recognized as the town barber.
A passenger in an auburn tie proclaims prosperity and plans to enlarge his business. A hardware drummer asks his line, and the man with brilliant neckwear replies merchant tailoring as his trade.
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