Boston Post Publishing Company notice reading policy and rates
The Boston Post Publishing Company lists postal rates for subscriptions and copies including Canada and foreign editions. It notes prepaid pricing, renewal notices, delivery through dealers, and states Edwin A. Grozier is editor and publisher with staff credits.
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Ailly Post Publishing Co
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Boston
Nave
Canada
Beary Post
Dintrict
Anday
Post Publishing CO
Newsdealer
Edwin A. Grozier
Richard Grozier
Ass’t
William A. Grozier
Bluenose Triumphs In Breezy Race Amid High Stakes
The Bluenose earned a narrow win in winds that encouraged both boats while Henry Ford’s yacht showed superiority in lighter air. The race remains closely contested with further clashes anticipated and hopes that past misfortunes do not ruin the final outcome.
Dangerous Subway Escalator Game At Scollay Square
A youth was caught by a moving hand rail at Scollay Square and injured while riding subway escalators. The piece warns that boys frequently rush down descending stairs and jump to the opposite rail, then ride to the street, a dangerous and nuisance practice that should be curbed.
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Scollay Square
Harding defies Legion on General Sawyer for Hospitalization Board
The article portrays President Harding standing by General Sawyer as head of the Hospitalization Board despite Legion demands for his retirement. It notes the president’s loyalty to old friends, suggesting Sawyer’s recent inattention may not serve the board’s interests and urging more intensive work.
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Harding
American Legion
Sawyer
Board of Hospitalization
Tit for Tat Aiqueer Mix-up Over Volstead Enforcement
Confusion at the London port over Volstead act enforcement on American ships stirs British amusement. The United States steamer President Adams reportedly stocked liquor per Attorney General Daugherty's ruling before its voyage to New York. British authorities summoned the captain for clarification.
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London
Britain
United States
Adams
Daugherty
New York
Bold protest over foreign ships and liquor laws in ports
The passage notes that hostility arose when foreign vessels were denied sail until compliance with local liquor laws. It argues reciprocity, saying if the U.S. enforces its laws on ships in its ports, foreign nations should similarly enforce theirs on American ships in their ports. The writer sees inevitable tit for tat as justifiable.
Sheep and tariff politics mock protectionists
A political address mocks high protection by arguing the sheep industry suffers under tariffs while woolen makers gain. It notes sheep numbers fell from 52 million in 1910 to 45 million now and asserts war provided protection more than tariffs. The piece recalls higher sheep counts in the 1880s despite tariffs and claims woolen wearers pay the toll.
Wilson Registered as Princeton Citizen After Voting Rights Ruling
The New Jersey board of elections overturned an earlier ruling and registered Woodrow Wilson as a Princeton resident for voting. The decision rests on an absentee voting law allowing residence by voter's intention, dismissing charges of partisan discrimination. The piece argues the law restores rights to many previously disfranchised citizens nationwide.
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New Jersey Board of Elections
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
New Jersey
Bonar Law's Cabinet Seen as Temporary Yet Promising
The new British cabinet leans heavily on Lords, with Baldwin as a bright hope as chancellor. Curzon remains foreign minister despite aloofness, while Derby and Devonshire take key posts. Aside from these, the lineup is amateurish and short-lived with few major policies anticipated.
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Bonar Law
House of Lords
Lloyd George
Stanley Baldwin
Mr. Baldwin
Lord Curzon
Lord Derby
War Office
Duke of Devonshire
Winston Churchill
Colonial Office
First American Paper Mill Built in 1690 by Rittenhouse
A fragment notes William Rittenhouse built the first paper mill in America in 1690 near his home. The line hints at a broader poem praising a swift mare and a wager on speed.
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America
William Rittenhouse
Hia
All Sorts by Newton Newkirk What the Sphinx Says
A compact reflection by Newton Newkirk on kindness and service. The aphorism notes joy found in giving without expectation of repayment or gratitude. It frames benevolence as its own reward and encourages steady, selfless acts.
Quotations and Social Snippets From Hyde Park
A collection of aphorisms and reflections attributed to Alexander Bryce from Hyde Park. The pieces touch on money power, tradition, education, and social manners in a satirical, period voice. This compact scrap preserves notable lines about honesty, wealth, and urban life.
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Alexander Bryce
Hyde Park
Lid Etiquette in Elevators Divides Gentlemen
Reginald asks if it is proper to remove his hat in an elevator with ladies present. The piece argues both removing and not removing hats can be acceptable depending on hair visibility and personal taste. It concludes etiquette should blend courtesy and common sense amid conflicting rules.
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Reginald
Reggie
Observant Citizen notes centennial of William S. Holman birth
The Observant Citizen reflects on William S. Holman born centennial and his fame as The Great Objector. It marks Panama Canal ninth anniversary at Gatun Locks and surveys local literary news and social notes from Boston and New England.
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William S. Holman
Panama Canal
Gatun Locks
Thecanal
Haunted Houses and Ghostly Picks in Town
A reader muses on haunted houses and ghost behavior noting shabby old shacks attract spirits who silently roam. The writer jokes about ghosts preferring quiet museums churches or club libraries for undisturbed naps and ends with signature J P McWvoy.
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J, P, McWvoy
Weather record quotes from Boston oldest inhabitant
The source cites Boston weather anecdotes claiming warmest records for October 6 reach 74 degrees in 1899 and 72 in 1538 while noting a cold 25 degrees in 1272. It mentions rainfall on this date in the past decade with years 1913 1915 1916 and 1918.
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Boston
Armed forces unit notices await stamped envelopes
A halted dispatch indicates news stories require a self addressed stamped envelope for return. The notice requests readers to retain a copy of the story sent and warns that no stories will be returned until the envelope is provided.
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Mal
The Daydreaming Youth and the Park Avenue Stenographer
Peter McGilvery hides his gloom by dressing in new oxfords and watching a film star. He meets a shy stenographer from McGilvery and Johns at the Bloomtown cinema, sparks fly, and she hints at tomorrow's 9 o clock meeting.
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Peter McGilvery
Peter, Sr
Peter, Jr
Mrs. McGilvery
McGilvary&Johna
Peter
Filmland
Montgomery Trellla
Bloomtown Picture Palace
Montgomery
Oxford
Montgomery ‘Trellis
Montgomery Trellis
Momtgom
Vrtlix
Jiminy
MceGilvery and Johns
McGilvery
McGlivery
Johns’ Corrina
Park Avenue
Burlington Private to be Tried for Theft of Government Property
A private from the headquarters company of Burlington faces a court martial next Monday for allegedly selling U S government property. He has not been arrested and his name remains unpublicized. The note also mentions St Benedict founded the Benedictine order in 69.
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Society of National American War Mothers
New England
Philadelphia
Locust Street
Rutland
Burlington
United States
Ponce de Leon and the Fountain of Youth Quest
The piece traces the Bahamas and Florida links to the legend of the fountain of youth. It recalls Juan Ponce de Leon’s search, his voyages with Columbus, and his final death after attempts to settle Florida. The narrative frames him as a romantic adventurer in early American chronicles.
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Florida
United States
Bimini
South
Bahamas
Juan Ponce de Leon
Porto Rico
Spain
Columbus
New World
Ponce de Leon
Fountain of Youth
Pascua Florida
Imini
Cuba
Poems for Your Scrap Book Afterwards
The piece reflects on the return to work after holidays. It observes morning routines and markets as the season shifts from festive linger to labor. It celebrates shared greetings among workers and neighbors turning the cheerful mood of afterwards into a comforting routine.
Post Letter Box Inquiries And Miscellaneous Notes
Readers ask about replying to Letters to the Editor and using alcohol to prevent radiator freezing with specified proportions. Other items discuss prohibition era glassware imitation champagne substitutes and coral bead making materials. The letters mention Ellen Terry twice visiting the United States and list boxing weight classes with typical upper limits.
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Ellen Terry
United States
Meaning Behind Pompanoosuc Village Name Origin
The excerpt explains the Connecticut River village Pompanoosuc named from an Indian place-name. It translates to shallow or sandy brook with the suffix oosuc meaning brook. It compares Ammonoosuc Pontoosuc and Papoosuc as examples of brook related names.
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Sir
Pompanoosuc
Connecticut River
Oosuc
Ammonoosuc
Pontoosuc
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