Subscription Rates for The Independent Democratic Paper
The Independent Democratic Paper of New England announces subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions. Rates include Daily U.S. and Canada at 3.50 per year, six months 1.75, one month 0.50. Foreign 1.00 per month. Sunday 3.50 per year, with Canada option and postage notes. Payments to POST PUBLISHING CO, 1383 Main.
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Sunday Post
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Go forth to smite powers of blood and tyranny
Poetic exhortation invoking divine support for liberty and justice. It proclaims the God of truth aiding the great Republic in defending freedom on seas and worldwide, ending with the signed line Daniel I. Gross.
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God of Truth
Great Republic
Liberty Loan Bond Drive Needs Superlative Support
The week opens with a call for full commitment to Liberty Loan. Citizens are urged to buy bonds today to ensure a total, decisive victory rather than half measures.
A Grave Offence by Two Drafted Men at Camp Devens
The two Connecticut drafted men who assaulted a sentry at Camp Devens on Saturday night face court martial. The piece argues exemplary punishment to deter wartime misconduct, noting long terms and a dishonorable discharge. It ends with a Liberty Bond promotion urging further purchases.
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Camp Devens
Leavenworth
National Army
Connecticut
La Follette calls German grievance over U S deaths technical
The senator argues the U S grievance against Germany over Lusitania and related killings is merely technical because citizens chose to sail the seas. He notes similar claims by others and questions the logic amid reports of German–backed sabotage on American soil and factory attacks.
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United States
Germany
Lusitania
la Follette
Liberty bonds urged to fund war effort and troops
Government argues destruction and assassination acts were technical and warns Germans may invade New England if funds are not provided. It stresses that victory depends on money for soldiers in trenches and calls for immediate purchase of Liberty bonds.
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New England
What Good Is Money If We Don't Win War
An urging editorial explains that if Americans withhold funds from the Second Liberty Loan the U S and the Allied cause may fail. It warns Kaiser's Germany would exact repayment with interest or not at all, and stresses that buying bonds supports soldiers safety and national victory. The piece calls for oversubscription and immediate purchase.
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Kaiserbund
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Casey Corner
George
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie
Thomas
Tom
Varying Bread Prices Stir Debate on Uniform Costs
A federal food administration report shows wide bread price differences across the country. A 16 ounce loaf costs 6 cents in Pleasantville New Jersey, 15 cents in several cities, 8 cents in much of the West and parts of the East, and 5 cents for a 12 ounce loaf in a few places. The piece argues production efficiency should lower prices and urges uniformity and fair dealing in bread pricing.
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Federal Food Administration
Life
Pleasantville
N. J
Rock Falls
Ill
Eastport
Red Bank
Miami
Okla
Nashville
Everyday Etiquette and the Perfect Gentleman Vignettes
A humorous column recounts a morning routine reading Everyday Etiquette in the Boston Post. The narrator muses on manners, theater courtesy, and avoiding social friction, sharing misadventures from cinema and hotel lobbies while offering clipped tips on politeness and proper regard for others.
Observant Citizen reports on civic appointees and local notices
The Observant Citizen covers Meyer Bloomfield appointing two assistants to manage hiring and firing among shipbuilding workers, plus notes on Rev Alexander P McDonald aboard the Sunbeam mission cruiser, young Leslie Adams as a 15 year old gunner, and various local items including poultry storage rules, women lawyers, tobacco for soldiers, a Boston army officer’s name confusion, Cape scallop fishing prospects, Plymouth prohibition echoes, and a household utensil conservation bulletin urging pot and pan care.
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Meyer Bloomfield
Blooffield
Shakspere
Boston
Cnet
Cape
Old Colony
Plymouth
Plymouth Rock
E. Morton
Social whirl at Oceanview ends in wedding bet and candy talk
Jean and Alice debate Cupid and choosing a partner as Wilfred Winn and Jack White arrive at Oceanview. Will and Jean discuss an upcoming dance and a frat ring reveal. Jean ultimately follows her friend’s rule and Will’s winter pursuits prove solid.
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Alice
Will
Johnny
Cambridge City Librarian Copithorne Reinstated
Matthew R. Copithorne, notified of termination last Saturday, returned to his post at Cambridge Central Library yesterday. Petitions circulate protesting the discharge as the City Council plans an investigation into the action.
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Matthew R. Copithorne
Central Library
Cambridge
The Queerest Things in the World St Michaels Mount
The Cornish island of St Michael's Mount stands as a peculiar, historic fortress shaped like a pyramid connected by a 400 yard causeway at low tide. Its rock cradle has fallen under siege in wars and intrigues, hosting Perkin Warbeck and various revolts, while today 111 residents dwell below the citadel amid relics and romance.
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England
Cornwall
St. Michael’s Mount
Mont St. Michel
France
St. Michael's Mount
Richard the Lion-Hearted
Cornish
Noah Webster Birthday Bio Briefs From Hartford Origins
Birthday notes celebrate Noah Webster born October 16 1758 in Hartford Connecticut. A revolution private turned educator and lexicographer he wrote a speller and grammar in 1782 and later the American Dictionary begun 1806 and published 1828 revised 1840 dying at age 85 after twenty years of work. The speller sold millions and supported his family as the dictionary expanded American usage over British.
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Noah Webster
Hartford
Yale
United States
Webster
America
Europe
Johnson
Light dresses and worn clothes for daily wear
Mrs. Fanny T. Clark of 12 Main Street St Johnsbury Vermont urges choosing light colored dress fabrics and light kitchen clothing for ease of laundering and a neater appearance. She argues pale pink or blue outfits look better than dark, dirt shows less on light fabrics, and ironing leaves them crisper.
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Fanny T. Clark
Main Street
St. Johnsbury, Vt
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