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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1909
Page
10
Daily issue of the Post Publishing Co dated October 23 1909 from Boston announces its 1909 operations and provides the office address at 259 Washington Street.
The notice lists subscription prices for Daily One year 3.00 six months 1.50 three months 0.75 and Sunday Post one year 2.50 six months 1.25 and a month 0.65 with Canada delivery 9 cents per copy. It notes entry as class matter in Boston Mass and warns against sending cash, advising checks drafts and money orders payable to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Postal address for subscriptions and office lines listed. Editor and publisher EB A Grozier states all subscriptions must be paid in advance and will be discontinued without notice at expiration. If delivery cannot be obtained, notify by postal at once.
In eight days 247000 substantially half of the 500000 desired for a YMCA building fund has been secured. Nine days remain to raise the full amount. By practical order, which has thus far characterized the canvass, it may be secured. Let every agent buckle down to work, and each subscriber constitute himself a solicitor.
The International Salt Company known as the salt trust has raised prices by 75 cents to 1.25 a ton for coarse salt and about 2.25 a ton for table and dairy qualities. The move is described as the largest in years and will be widely felt as salt is an essential. The note follows the Paynes and Aldrich in their Revision Downward legislative line.
Tables show 95.7 per cent of the 44 129 enlisted men are citizens, up from 93.1 per cent in 1907. Native born rate climbs from 82 per cent to 88 4. The public rests easier knowing most men behind the guns have citizenship backing their oath of enlistment.
A long-running confidence game resurfaces claiming a maiden in distress or jailed person with large sums for a chivalrous rescuer. Publicly exposed about a dozen times in 15 years, the scheme continues to lure credulous individuals. Protective efforts by guardians help little. awareness remains vital.
A private guest inspection yesterday confirmed progress toward the November 9 formal opening. The society's rich collection has a home befitting its value with improved display and lighting, and the Japanese garden stands out as an exquisite novelty.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce promotes a farm boom focusing on fruit culture with agricultural experts from several states. Statistics from the Department of Agriculture show rising yields per acre over 40 years, arguing against abandonment of land and urging progressive farmers to advance scientific soil culture.
The death of Martin N. Johnson in Fargo North Dakota creates an unexpected vacancy in the U S Senate. Governor Burke will appoint a successor likely to be a Democrat, reducing the Republican majority in the current Senate. North Dakota recently elected a Democrat governor and Taft led the state in the last election, signaling shifting political dynamics.
The piece argues Plan 2 is more widely approved than Plan 1 but notes the referendum is imperfect since choices are limited. It describes Plan 2’s removal of party primaries, a nine member council, a four year mayoral term with recall, and emphasizes consolidated responsibility and easier correction if needed.
The Chicago city council passes a strict anti-smoke ordinance with heavy fines after a failed electrification plan for Illinois Central lines. The piece cites national trends toward railroad electrification, prompted by New York’s tunnel ban, and notes public opinion could drive mandatory legislation nationwide.
The Finance Commission again weighs in on the mayor Aldermen clash over appointing principal assessors. It warns that confirming those appointments would cost the city about 8000 dollars annually, urging the Aldermen to maintain the large board and save funds. The commission backs economy and cites thorough department scrutiny.
A poetic note from Lynn Massachusetts titled All Sorts With two dear girls I am in love Mariah and Sophiah. The speaker compares a blonde and brunette and asks which to choose while admitting affection for both. The verse flavor and affectionate dilemma capture a light local editorial style.
An essay humorously outlines how American gentlemen should conduct themselves when challenged to a duel in France. It covers weapons options such as rubber swords, proper formalities, and the rule that insults and apologies dictate honor. It also notes telephonic disputes and sofa pillow duels as light remedies.
A Brockton author candidate writes a comic, flirtatious job application praising beauty and singing ability while the boss dismisses the idea, preferring a glamorous cloak model role over office work. The dialogue riffs on appearance and hypothetical salaries, urging reconsideration.
In New York a $10,000,000 Cathedral of St Joan the Divine near Morningside Park rises as a monumental masonry project. The cruciform edifice will measure 520 by 280 feet and accommodate 10,000, with 12 foot thick arches and a 435 foot central spire. The self supporting 135 foot diameter dome lacks scaffold work, marking a new era in masonry domes. dedication on St John’s Day, Dec 21, is uncertain amid completion delays. Levi P Morton and wife funded the reredos and screen, totaling $750,000. Senator Clark’s new home to be pictured in Sunday’s Post.
Much sorrow grips Charlestown's Elm Street fire station over the violent death of Engine 27's two horses after a recent collision. Driver Towle injured, the horses were trained and well-behaved, with a third horse left distressed by the loss alongside reports of their clever stunts and routines.
A letter from Lyndonville Vermont offers a jocular tip for bakers. It suggests using furniture varnish to shine the brown side of loaves and buns straight from the oven, then letting the varnish harden before consumption.
The second of six Homerson School of Oratory lectures at Chickering Hall featured Miss Gertrude McQuesten reading Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. Her clear performance of the principal roles, especially the Fairy’s Lullaby, drew a long applause. On Friday, Agnes Knox Black will read Browning’s In a Balcony.
Part Two of The Parted Curtain presents a surreal meeting in the Roman Forum between an American professor and an English heroine. The serialization continues in Post Magazine for next Sunday with a tone of mystery and intrigue.
A woman asks how to tell her lover about a platonic correspondence with another man in a distant city. The letter counsels openness to avoid jealousy and misinterpretation, urging the writer to explain the situation to prevent ongoing suspicion and unhappiness.
Two rounded tablespoonfuls butter creamed with 1 2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon cream tartar 1 teaspoon soda 1 cup chopped peanuts Drop in pan with a teaspoon Mrs A U Nason Carmel Me
A concise mint candy recipe instructs two cups sugar with a splash of water and a pinch of cream of tartar, boiled seven minutes, then flavored with peppermint and dropped onto greased paper. Local card credit to Mrs Gertrude Steeres of 78 Cross Street Norwood.
A historic confection method describes boiling one pound sugar in water, adding cream, butter, and chocolate, then boiling until crackly in cold water. The mixture is poured onto a sheet and cooled before cutting into squares. Mrs H L Ellis, North Easton.
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