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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1914
Page
14
The Boston Post lists daily and Sunday subscription prices for U S and Canada. Rates include Daily, Sunday, and combined offers with various term lengths and foreign copies. Postage and payment details are provided with warnings about sending cash and payable checks to POST PUBLISHING CO.
Newspapers express surprise at Wilson praising Congress in his congratulatory letter to himself. The piece argues Wilson enumerated Congress credit, not his own policies, noting the public already knows what he has done and that a “my policies” tone contrasts with his approach.
The Post defends calling the mayor's open-air market on Castle Street a fizzle after three rainy days. Yesterday hundreds crowded the farmers carts and large quantities of apples and vegetables sold at reasonable prices. Al fresco markets may quit with cold weather, though another year is coming.
The campaign of Congressman Thomas Thacher for re election arouses strong interest as voters show broad party backing. He has been a productive representative in Washington with energy described as proverbial and aligned with major public questions. Voters in the Cape district appear inclined to retain him.
The piece defends Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo against Dr. W T Hornaday’s assertion that it is a wreck. It argues the zoo shows growth, fine new animals and improving facilities, while noting some inadequate quarters will be upgraded. It suggests Hornaday has not recent firsthand knowledge.
Massachusetts pheasants face mass killings as a few Fish and Game Commission members oppose action. They argue pheasants are game birds and could be hunted as such, despite public sentiment condemning indiscriminate slaughter near settled areas.
The text notes opposition to a policy and suggests the commission may face acknowledgement of that stance now or in the future. It emphasizes the potential for ongoing dispute if current opposition is not recognized today by commission members.
Residents credit President Wilson for keeping the nation at peace and avoiding war with Mexico. The piece argues that voting for Democratic Congressmen and Governors is the clear endorsement of his restraint and steady leadership.
The article surveys overwhelming German siege artillery showing 16.5 inch and 23.5 inch guns, their mobility by motor tractors, and production at Krupp in Essen. It notes destruction at Liege Lille Louvain Rheims Antwerp, compares ranges, and argues England remains safe from cross-channel bombardment for now.
A commission reviewing billboard taxation and control heard strong public demand for reform. Proposals included constitutional change to empower limits or ban certain uses that affect neighboring property values, while officials argued existing legislative powers may suffice with proper enforcement. The panel noted past attempts failed for overreach and called for properly framed restrictive rules.
Miss Edith Florence Mulliken of 87 Electric avenue West Somerville wed Frederick H. Epps last night at her sister Mrs Rolin H Corwin’s home 14 Packard avenue The ceremony was performed by Rev Ernest I Mills pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church.
A verse by Newton Newkirk humorously notes the passing fame of college athletes as seasons shift from baseball to football hockey and back toward baseball with a playful critique of sports spotlight and fleeting glory.
A terse remark reflects a dispute over a mere ten cent amount, framed as a broader stand on principle rather than the sum. The remark signals a satirical or pointed caution about arguing over trivial financial details.
A nostalgic piece contrasts chestnuts as edible treats with satire of the word chestnut. It recalls chestnutting adventures, a humorous mishap under a tree, and a 1861 Civil War vignette about the Star of the West and Fort Sumter, closing with a call to buy hot roasted chestnuts.
Harvard Democrats plan a mass meeting in Austin Hall this afternoon to discuss the state campaign. Judge Thomas P. Riley Attorney General Thomas J. Poynton and Judd E. Dewey will address the student gathering.
Mrs Mary Sharp, 82, from Boynton Virginia attended a Cullis Consumptives Home meeting yesterday at Second Church Dorchester. She has long served in the home’s auxiliary work in the South. Former Governor John L Bates presided and is president of the board of trustees.
The column notes Hon. Francis A. Nye of North Falmouth as the town's oldest resident at 90 plus, observes the rise of the Made in America stamp on toys after wartime disruption, and shares tidbits from Harvard geology missions to Tahiti, shipyard trials in Camden, and Boston civic life including a new school for industrial teachers.
A patent fireproof suit for firemen envelops the wearer head to toe in cooling water streams. The double canvas layers trap water between them and a perforated neck rim continually showers water between layers. Water escapes through fingertips soles and a helmet ring showers over the helmet for cooling.
A humorous verse from 1914 urges courteous handling of solicitations. The speaker describes politely declining a horse loan offer by inventing playful excuses and gifts, ending with a reminder that kindness leaves both parties feeling good, attributed to Walt Mason.
A young woman asks about meeting a nice man and his friend after a park encounter. The advice stresses proper introductions, sharing details about themselves, inviting them home for family introductions, and avoiding secrecy to prevent danger or loss of respect. The guidance warns that casual chats with strange men can harm a girl's reputation and invites caution and openness.
Washington Oct 20 President Wilsons cabinet met today in what probably will be the last regular meeting for several weeks. After Congress adjourns most members will depart Washington to campaign and will not return until shortly before the election. The President plans to stay in Washington after his trip to Pittsburgh but may visit Cornish New Hampshire for a few days.
A poetic portrait of Doctor Optimist who treats blues with cheer and courage. The cheerful healer, riding the morning, offers music and smile to lift shadows, turning sad souls into merrier ones with laughter and a glass of cheer.
Miss Gertrude B. Redmond a pupil of Notre Dame Academy has been awarded a scholarship in the vocal department of the New England Conservatory of Music. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles D Redmond of Otisfield street Roxbury. At 17 she shows a natural soprano voice with great promise and plans to pursue music as a profession.
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