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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1917
Page
15
A reader column presents arguments on fair wages linking pay to dependents and community value. A woman argues for higher pay for employed fathers supporting families, while another defends proportional pay by worth to society. Anonymized voices discuss tobacco attitudes, and Cousin D. requests a matrimonial agency at the Hub.
I profited by my week-ago experience and played only 18 holes. Jack and Howard continued, but Marion and I hurried home for a shower and rub down, then tea by a log fire. I’ve taken a fancy to Jane Rogers and hope she will visit. Marion stays out of town through October and part of November. She wore a smart dark green wool velour walking suit with a Russian-style left-side button, a belted sash, and a distinctive side-fastening collar.
A reader’s letter bundle covers parcel post size limits, defining length girth, and examples. It also includes queries about President Wilson’s war message, Maine liquor laws, the U.S. purchase of the Philippines, and lists the ancient seven wonders and the so called seven wonders of the modern world.
The observer notes that Boston’s warmest Oct 16 within memory was 81 degrees in 1879 and 1897, and the coolest 30 degrees in 1876 and 1883. Rain fell on Oct 16 in 1910 1913 and 1914, within the past 15 years.
A film star recalls growing up poor and traveling on half fare, then recounts a surprise escort in San Francisco. Major James Rolph provided 15 mounted police for protection, prompting pride at being treated like royalty while balancing public attention and work needs.
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