Boston Post announces suburban postpaid rates and staff
The Boston Post lists suburban postpaid rates for U S and Canada and rates for foreign editions. It identifies Edwin A Grozier as Editor and Publisher and William A Grozier as Business Manager with a note on republication rights and circulation claim.
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The
Sunday Post
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Edwin A. Grozier
Richard Grozier
Ass’t
William A. Grozier
A Nation of Feeling over Faust Manuscript Return
A Paris cable reports the proposed sale of Goethe’s Faust manuscript by Lyons Exposition authorities being halted by the French Foreign Affairs Ministry. The manuscript, loaned to Lyons and seized as property, is to be returned to the German Museum in Frankfurt as a sign of cultural restraint amid tensions.
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Lyons
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Frankfort
Germany
California electorate cools on Jap issue amid law changes
Newsman David Lawrence notes California voters show reduced anti Japanese focus during governor and senate campaigns. He cites state land leasing laws in force and Japan halting picture bride shipments as factors easing tension.
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David Lawrence
California
United States
Revoked Licenses Signal Stricter Driving Enforcement
Registrar Goodwin reports September figures show a record number of licenses revoked for automobile misuse tied to intoxication, while enforcement action likely rose. He argues revocation is more effective than small fines, urging Police Commissioner Wilson to keep up tough penalties to curb lawbreaking in motor traffic.
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Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Goodwin
Wilson
Rare Bird on Clemenceau Visit Route Across United States
Statement by Colonel House outlines Clemenceau’s proposed U S tour. The provisional route reaches Kansas City and New Orleans with northern points to Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and Boston emphasized as key stops. Clemenceau should extend his five day stay in New York as part of the itinerary.
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Colonel House
Clemenceau
France
United States
Kansas City
New Orleans
Washington
Baltimore
Boston
New York
Boston to greet him with formal action and sympathy
The piece notes city officials will take formal steps and the public will show strong support for him. It highlights his unique status as a "rare bird" and predicts a warm reception in Boston.
Britain Resists Seizure of British Vessels Under Prohibition
The British government rejects punitive searches and seizures of British-registered ships on the high seas for rum running. It cites international law and three mile limit principles, insisting the United States would not risk war over such a case. Ambassador Geddes receives a note outlining Britain’s stance.
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Prohibition Navy
Three Mile
Geddes
Washington
United States
High Seas
Great Britain
Supreme Court
Unenviable Distinction for J Ogden Armour in FTC Inquiry
The Federal Trade Commission faces a snag as J Ogden Armour refuses to reveal his 1920 1921 and part of 1922 grain trading figures. The article denounces his stance as defying a federal board and laments the lack of compulsion to answer or face jail.
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Federal Trade Commission
J. Ogden Armour
Senate
A Disgrace to Jersey in Murder Case Handling
The piece condemns New Jersey authorities for bungled efforts in solving the murder of a New Brunswick clergyman and his sexton’s wife. It cites arrests based on false leads, calls the investigation a disgrace to the state, and accuses officials of protecting someone by stubborn misdirection.
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Maine
David Porter
District of
Dixmont
Charles
Co. C. Porter
One Way to Check Thieves on Farms
A farmer defuses motorist theft by presenting an attorney’s card and demanding cash on the spot. The tactic ends with the culprits paying to settle in full. The piece suggests this method as a potential deterrent for other farm incursions, noting the need to catch the thief first.
Oldest Inhabitant recounts Boston October temperatures
The article quotes Boston residents noting record warm and cold readings for October dates. Officials cite 79 degrees in 183, 78 in 1920 as warmest for this lth day, and a cold 31 degrees in September. It mentions no cap on late season warmth except 1913 1916 and 1919.
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Boston
Prohibition Farce Cited By Prominent Judge
A prominent judge calls prohibition a farce as debates rage over enforcement and the public’s stance. The piece reflects skepticism about reform measures, tipping toward cautious restraint and criticism of policymakers. BOB QUILLEN.
Firemen Help Stranger Mail Letter From Boston Box
A Boston fire engine responded to a box alarm where a visitor from the East tried to mail a letter from the fire box. The patrolman explained the mix up and mailed the letter himself. The incident, ending with cheers for the crew, portrayed amiability of Boston’s fire department.
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Boston
Tanket
Down East
The Poor Rich Mock Charity Ride
A satirical piece argues the wealthy face hardship yet rejects aid, mocking a compulsory morning ride for rich equestrians and a banker’s grueling day. It frames the rich as sympathetic sufferers while criticizing the poor for not helping them.
Household Hints for Home Canning and Stove Care
Practical tips on packing canned fruit in sawdust to keep jars cool in summer and prevent freezing in winter. Advice on cleaning oil lamps with soap suds and coarse sand. Cranberries stored in a cool room on cloth to stay fresh all winter. A sugar additive is proposed to help blacking adhere to stoves when warm. Written by Anna M. Wight from Fitchburg.
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Anna M. Wight
Alpine Read
Fitchburg
Observant Citizen column shares library usage and local lore
The Observant Citizen notes that the Public Library offers more than English material with stacks in multiple languages and records 623 annual reference inquiries across the United States and beyond. It recounts tales of jail yard games with an escaping prisoner ball and threads of reader requests, Pershing memoir plans on Naushon, and local admirers of basket maker Abraham Neptune of Wiscasset.
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Library Information Office
Bates Hall
States of the Union
District of Columbia
Canada
Porto Rico
Charles Street
South Paris
Monson Smith
Lincoln
Eader
Post
Abraham Neptune
Wiscasset
Penobscot
Old Town
New England
An Ancient Rush for Metal Across Early Civilizations
The piece surveys ancient migrations seeking fertile land and wealth from Scythians to Egyptian metal use. It highlights early humans chasing land, then metals, cites Breasted on copper discovery in Sinai, and notes historic gold rushes far before modern gulfs, ending with Tomorrow's Picture.
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Central Asia
Syria
Europe
Persia
Asia
James Henry Breasted
Sinai
Professor Breasted
Brooklyn
California
Klondike
South Africa
Australia
Armenia
Minor
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Nile
Red Sea
Correct usage of shire county terms and Bloomer costume details
Letters discuss if Hampshire or Berkshire should be used with county and whether Devonshire should be Devon shire or the county of Devon. They note in England the term shire suffices and in the US long usage allows Berkshire County. They also describe Mrs Bloomer's original costume: a skirt mid shin with trousers worn underneath, fastened at the ankle, or under a boot in storms.
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Hampshire
Berkshire
England
Devonshire
Devon
Bloomer
ConsommeSoup Definition Clarifies Clear Finishing Process
The term consomme derives from French consommer meaning to finish. In soup usage it denotes a thoroughly cooked clear broth that is intensely flavored and served clear.
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Consommer
Table manners and government pay questions from a 19th century dialogue
The passage discusses proper table etiquette for tomato catsup service using small glass dishes and spoons. It also explains dew forms by condensation, and notes Massachusetts legislators’ pay: Senators and Representatives earn 1500 dollars plus travel, with the Senate President and House Speaker paid double.
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Massachusetts
Senate
House
New Hampshire Marriage Consent Ages Questioned
A historical note asks at what ages parental consent is required for marriage in New Hampshire, identifying options such as under 18 and under 16 for females. It highlights the need to confirm legal age thresholds and exceptions.
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Sir
New Hampshire
Who Killed Stonewall Jackson
Ines May 2 a Southern brigade fired on his party in the dark mistaking them for Federal troops. Jackson died May 7 after an attack of pneumonia.
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Sir
Stonewall
J.ckson
Ines
Man seeks lost relative in tricky family mix
A man once lost his Grandaunt and sent his son to find her. The boy believed she was his niece because he stood behind her, revealing a puzzling family confusion.
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