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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1922
Page
8
The Boston Post announces subscription payment in advance and discontinuation upon cancellation. It cites Associated Press rights and reprinting restrictions. It lists offices at 258 Workington St Boston and editor contact details.
Boston today hosts the visiting surgeons meeting of the American College of Surgeons with extensive preparations. Eminent practitioners attend, and Boston hospitals will showcase local surgical methods through clinics. The gathering aims to provide helpful criticism and a cordial welcome to visiting experts.
Dr Charles P Steinmetz says vast electrical power potential lies in New York watercourses and equally in New England. He urges full development of water power to fuel industry and reduce coal use, noting untapped capacity could drive railroads factories and electric light and power networks.
The Boston Post urges voters in representative districts to support the ballot measure asking the General Court to require equal pay for equal work for women teachers in Boston schools. It argues women qualified for the same positions deserve the same salaries as men and endorses the plan as a straightforward, democratic standard.
The text expresses strong belief that Boston voters will act decisively in the forthcoming electoral contest, signaling optimism about the outcome.
The Gloucester race controversy centers on the Henry Ford and Canadian Bluenose with a disputed start and a call for a re-run. Captain Morrissey fought a near-miss and possible withdrawal, while Captain Walters showed sportsmanlike restraint after defeat. Ly man Abbott, a longtime public voice and leader, dies at a ripe old age, noted for his influence across denominations and moral causes.
The Salvation Army urges Boston residents to donate 200000 for welfare and relief work. Volunteers in uniform solicit on streets while State Street Trust Company serves as treasurer. The movement’s stability and value are affirmed by its long service and wide benefactions beyond government help.
The article reports that President Harding may ask Congress to amend the Volstead Act to exempt foreign ships entering or leaving insular possessions from liquor aboard restrictions. It warns that court approval could harm Porto Rico and the Philippines’ commerce, and suggests further amendments would follow in a chain of cases.
Rear Admiral Sims, retired, praised for non-partisanship after remarks at the City Club of Cleveland. He criticized both 1917 Navy unpreparedness and current readiness, while commending Secretary Baker and Pershing’s orders as sound.
Column jokes about a newspaper headline claiming exhibits of booze vanished under the noses of 12 jurymen. The piece quips that evidence likely disappeared by consumption rather than inspection and invites fact check from readers familiar with the case.
A reflective piece suggests why advice feels cheap when it is thrust on people without their asking. The author uses the sphinx as a symbol for unsolicited guidance and contemplation of value.
Observant Citizen reflects on Old Sleuth Harlan P. Halsey, compares him to Nick Carter, and muses on popular detective fiction. Letters mention Paris millinery, praise for a New York hat, and a comic exchange about Punkin Pie and local civic news.
The piece discusses the difference between some hens and a few hens with Webster's definitions. It cites a corrected ad reading some hens and a few roosters as a likely printer error. It then shifts to Boston coastal viewing from the Custom House tower and Massachusetts 1924 license plates.
The oldest resident recalls Boston’s warmest October day in 1894, noting official figures show 60 in 1900 and 76 in later years, with fragmented poems referencing past weather observations and varied recollections.
The narrative recounts Hernando Cortes leading 600 men to conquer the Aztec empire after legends of inland gold lured explorers. It notes the immense booty seized, including two golden plates valued at up to 200000, and describes the ruthless methods and enduring wealth from the conquest.
The Post reminds readers to read the Short Story Competition rules on the editorial page. Entries must be original and not copied or imitated from any publication.
Until further notice no items will be returned unless accompanied by a stamped self addressed envelope. Please retain a copy of any story sent for potential reprint.
Miss Lucinda Lee, a health anxious recluse, is locked out of her house as a boisterous meal arrives next door. She recalls cherished family recipes while her self imposed diet collapses, ending with warmth from a neighbor and a hopeful dinner scene.
A reflective poem uses a black and yellow spider on its web to explore sin, fate, and life’s delicate structures. The speaker notes the spider’s skill and the web’s beauty while acknowledging the danger of the trapped fly and the shared metaphor across years.
Readers send questions to the editor about clock nicknames Washington street street names and grammar. Topics include Big Ben origin the word win as a noun Senators Walsh and Webster lineages Downing Street Chequers and practical cleaning advice for metal surfaces with lavender oil alcohol and water.
A former American Legion line service veteran from New Orleans praises the Post editorial Come, Come, Boys and defends the President's stance on adjusted compensation. He argues hissing the President taints the office and urges Legion members to remember patriotism and support for veterans.
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