Boston Post issue of October 21 1908
The Boston Post dated October 21 1908 outlines subscription rates for the Sunday Post and other notices. It lists pricing such as one year for the Sunday Post at $2.50, six months $1.25, three months 65 cents, and shorter terms. It notes Second Class Matter status and advises readers to send checks and money orders to the Post Publishing Company. It includes office addresses in Boston and the editor publisher BP A Grozide.
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Sunday Post
Postoften
Boston
Maas
Ft Post Publishing ‘Company
A Good Old Age 82d Anniversary of William H Baldwin
The quiet celebration marks 82 years of William H Baldwin in Boston as a community leader. He shaped the Young Men's Christian Union into an agency of advancement and wholesome entertainment for young men, and retires with a record of work well done.
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William H. Baldwin
Baldwin
Boston
Young Men’s Christian Union
Public campaign funds cited in Taft and Bryan contests
The piece defends openness in campaign funding while critiquing Bryan supporters for publicising small donor sources. It notes Bryan contributions are diverse and modest rather than coming from large donors, and argues Taft fund sources are kept private to avoid concealment.
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Taft
Bryan
Harrimans
Rockefellers
Hydes
Perkinses
Sheldon
Cortelyou
Connecticut Republicans Split Over Lilley Nomination
Connecticut faces a vitiated delegate count with seven electoral votes possibly pivotal. The party splits over Congress man Lilley’s nomination, backed by bosses despite protests from manufacturing interests. Taft seeks to salvage influence as a revolt against the state head shapes the presidential verdict.
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Connecticut
Republican Party
Tate
Lilley
Woodruff
Congress
Taft
Notable party lineup theme in Connecticut rally
The report notes a concluding whirlwind tour by a political figure who refused to share a platform with the repudiated party candidate. It mentions potential clashes between Lilley and Taft in Connecticut as the state weighs its choices.
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Connecticut
Lilley
Taft
Ethics of Scandal and the Hearst Letters Controversy
The piece argues the John D. Archbold Standard Oil letters were stolen and sold to William Randolph Hearst. It suggests Hearst has published some contents as public service but urges full disclosure of the public interest. It warns ethical limits in leaking scandal and the mud sticking to the issuer if not complete.
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John D
Hearst
Standard Oil
Who Knows Best Knox Versus Labor in Pennsylvania
The piece argues Pennsylvania will give its electoral votes to Taft despite Knox challenging organized labor. It questions whether Knox or workers themselves understand their needs, noting Knox's trust-backing career and his claim that labor seeks impossible or harmful goals. It portrays Knox as elitist and defends labor perspectives.
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Pennsylvania
Taft
Philander C. Knox
United States
American Federation of Labor
Bryan
Mr. Knox
Roosevelt
United States Senate
Senate
All Sorts by Newton Newkirk What the Sphinx Says
Cartoon column by Newton Newkirk explores the Sphinx as a symbol of mystery and wisdom with witty observations about daily life and lasting riddles. The piece mulls over ancient myths, modern puzzlement, and the playful edge of interpretation.
Margin Cornering Scheme Prompts Reader Dialogue
A letter writer in Manchester New Hampshire proposes cornering the margin market by buying up stock margins as a means to manipulate prices and cash in on a future rise. He seeks a partner and urges rapid action, while another reader questions the viability of treating margins as tangible assets and asks for details.
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Manchester
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Language distribution across continents reported
A reader letter cites authorities counting 3424 spoken languages worldwide with 937 Asiatic 587 European 276 African and 1624 American. The note says most belong to savage and semi savage tribes and nations and directs readers to the YWCA on Berkeley Street for more information.
King Albert Edward Birth and Vital Stats Noted
The note lists King Albert Edward of England born November 9 1841 with height about five feet six inches and weight around 199 pounds. It suggests visiting libraries for more information and mentions the Boston Directory offering reliable school addresses while avoiding business firm addresses in this column.
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Albert Edward
King of
England
Boston Directory
Employment Info in Boston From Agencies and Directory
A note advises writing to a Boston employment agency for desired information and says a Boston directory provides names and addresses of hospitals in Boston.
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Boston
Address of Andrew Carnegie Listed in New York
The notice provides the Carnegie address at 2 East Ninety First Street in New York City, as listed by Ed.
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J. M
Andrew Carnegie
East Ninety-first Street
New York
Advertisement notes and reader letters on cents and job info
A collection of brief notes and questions includes a statement that 1858 copper cents carry no premium. It also directs readers to write to Jackson Smith at the Panama Canal Commission in Washington DC for job inquiries and mentions sending letters to the Sporting Editor at the Boston Post, with initials Ed J P Ed J S.
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J. P
Jackson Smith
Panama Canal Commission
Washington, D. C
Miss LaGrange Weds Count Paris
Miss LaGrange daughter of Baron and Baroness LaGrange and granddaughter of former Maryland Governor John Lee Carroll married Count Boissiere Thiennes of Belgium. The ceremony took place today with attendees from aristocratic circles and mentions of family titles in attendance.
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Paris
Miss LaGrange
Baroness LaGrange
John Lee Carroll
Maryland
Boissiere Thiennes
Belgium
Lily and Frank: a pair of verses on marital woes
The Moundsville Daily Echo prints two related humorous poems about Lily and Frank Purdy who split after marriage. The cards claim Lily ran away from Frank and Frank returned fire, each accusing the other of leaving bed and board. The page ends with wry commentary on mismatched poets in marriage.
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Lily
Frank Purdy
Sihday
Lily Purdy
Card
Frank
Quotation Clash Over Beauty Sparks Witty Exchange
A playful exchange centers on beauty, with one side asserting inner worth and another quipping that beauty is merely skin deep. The dialogue features noted foibles about portraits and appearance in a lighthearted argument.
Gunner-Going Downtown Fire Triggers Lively Car Scene
A humorous exchange recalls a morning near downtown when a car floor caught fire. Gunner jokes that the moment was funny because the conductor did not need to tell passengers to step lively, highlighting an unusual incident and the crowd’s reaction.
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Gunner
Guyer
Smile as a sovereign remedy for sorrow
A short verse extols the virtue of a smile as a cure for pride, snubs, and gloom. It praises the mood brightening effect, warns against a silly grin, and hints at naming the smile while avoiding specific personal references.
Autumn Adventures at Niagara for Post Readers
Visitors to Niagara test thrills on two routes the Maid of the Mist steamer and a Cave of the Winds tour from Goat Island. Guides lead a spray drenched ascent under the falls while wearing rubber garments as the rock faces and Rock of Ages frame the power of the river. Goat Island’s history includes early bridges and the 1901 stone arch bridge linking it to the mainland as part of the International Reservation.
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Niagara
Goat Island
Goet Island
Judge Porter
State of
New York
Irrigated Farm Grows World’s Biggest Melon
North Yakima Washington October 26 A farmer named Sikes Young grew what is believed to be the world’s largest water melon. The gigantic fruit measures over four feet in length three feet in diameter and weighs 196 pounds on his irrigated farm near North Yakima.
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North
Yakima
Wash
Sikes Young
Tightwad Demands a Quick Call From Doctor
A cost-conscious parent pleads for a brief medical call. The doctor insists on a two-dollar visit fee, sparking a dispute over whether a quick check suffices for a sick infant.
Sheet music by the pound noted in some lands
Discussion notes that in some countries sheet music is sold by the pound and that the same method of sale is used in the United States, where much of the music is played.
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Myer
Gyer
Yes
Tenement Tessie and Shanty Sue Gee in Sawmill Tale
In the tale Tessie a willowy heroine pines for a feverish romance and snaps to attention at his gate. Shanty Sue Gee is referenced as working in a local sawmill.
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Tessie
No Idle Jest Amid Harsh Coal Costs
A satirical verse laments bitter coal shortages with lines about rising prices and empty bins. The speaker questions cheerful moods as households face the burden of buying anthracite at high rates and the struggle to store fuel.
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