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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1917
Page
12
Poetic tribute by F. H. Hedge, D. D., praising enduring national symbols and unity. The verse urges future generations to remember the founding glory, the banner, and the scars of past battles, hoping no harm blemishes the nation's stripes and stars.
New Zealand with a population around 1.1 million subscribed 77 million dollars to a war loan, plus a few hundred thousand over, averaging 70 per person. The figure dwarfs Britain’s prior loan request of about 60 million and implies a possible total of 7 billion at the same per capita rate, achieved in fourteen days.
The piece notes a remarkable change in the hundreds of thousands who marched in Boston last Saturday. In weeks they gained military bearing striking admiration from observers. The writer lauds drill for welding raw recruits into a disciplined force, predicting future gallant service.
Austrian ambassador to the United States Dr Dumba, expelled for un neutral conduct, says in a Reichsrat speech that America's vast naval program is mostly bluff. He questions U S warnings on German U boat outrages and the government's resolve.
The speaker declares a fight for American rights was a bluff and predicts the navy will prove its bluff in time despite Dumba’s opposition, ending with the subject returning home in disgrace.
A columnist warns against passive acceptance of tax and price hikes driven by war demands. They cite the Wall Street Journal noting retailers pass along taxes and markups, sometimes tripling costs. The piece urges consumer protest and practical refusals to be bled when price gouging is evident.
President Wilson urges a food economy pledge with no hardship, backed by Hoover. Over a million housewives have signed so far and the program aims to save wheat and reduce waste. The effort seeks voluntary service by every man, woman, and child to aid both the nation and allies abroad.
The article argues against the seniority rule in army promotions, noting cases like General Wood and General Pershing where merit outweighed years of service. It supports prioritizing performance over tenure even in peacetime and calls for widespread adoption of the merit system.
A compiled batch of light verse from Newton Newkirk featuring limericks about Cohasset Beverly Canton Newton Nantasket Worcester Gorham Westbrook Augusta Atlantic Arlington Heights Gloucester Lynn and others. The playful verses poke fun at local folks and customs with gentle humor and regional flavor.
A reader asks about President Wilson’s declaration on Kaiser promises and a reply from 1917. The column explains a war tax on multimillionaires, the draft call total, kitchen weights measures, and normal pulse rates with varied examples.
After dedicating the Liberty mall in Boston Common, the editorial urges slowing the carving up of the Common with walks and paved spaces. It warns the city has gone far enough and the space should stay mainly grassy with trees rather than extended walkways.
The column reports a witness in a will contest citing Grace Parkman of Dorchester and a Boston Free Dispensary visit with a 10 cent charge. It recounts Liberty Loan rally praise for Brig. Gen. Johnston, a convalescent home plan for soldiers, Liberty Bond signs in Chinatown, and other community notes.
The llama of Peru and Bolivia is a wool bearing beast of burden valued by upland peoples. It works from age three for about twelve years, travels four miles an hour with loads up to 100 pounds, and costs little to keep. Guanacos roam Patagonia to Cape Horn, wild and shy, later tamed less obedient than llamas.
Alice Dwyer and her orphan Tom share a hopeful moment as Tom claims his number 13 and returns to the hopeful Godmother's Association for Orphan Soldiers. Alice knits a sleeve less sweater while awaiting the drawing, finding meaning in small gifts and shared warmth.
A weather observer recalls Boston historical temperatures for October 30. Official figures show record cold of 82 in 1873 and lows of 30 in 1876 and 31 in 1904, with a record warmth of 73 in 1896 and rain occurrences noted in 1898 1906 and 1908.
Alicia Hoyt counsels on street car manners urging men to pay fares for women in their company only in emergencies and with permission. The column advises a reader about a lost locket, warns against nagging, notes reconciliation, and ends with the rule never to borrow or loan jewelry.
Birthday brief recounts John Adams birth October thirty in Quincy Massachusetts. From choosing education over farming to Harvard law, his roles include resisting the Stamp Act, backing Washington, shaping the Declaration, serving as France envoy and England ambassador, and becoming both vice president and president while seeing his son reach the presidency.
Poem encourages cheer despite high costs and hard work. Investor in labor frames wages versus prices, urging resilience. Walt Mason quotes praise of hustle and perseverance, noting those with disabilities still have purpose. Copyright 194% by George Matthew Adama.
A correspondent writes of a young wife who continues work after marriage to afford a bungalow and plans to start a family. Her mother supports her, noting shared effort strengthens marriage and home, despite gossip from peers who doubt a working wife.
A spontaneous gathering for Grace featured a black velvet gown with white satin, worn in a single piece. The neckline outlined by a velvet bias fold and sash created a slantwise white top attached to a black lower section, both beaded in jet for a bold, soft contrast.
Facts and Fashions notes highlight wrist bag matching hats, coat collars forming scarfs, and novelty in neck openings. Duvelyn with fur, black satin with smoke gray, two-material gowns common, clever cuts without fastenings, pastel blue crepe gowns, velvet and net evening wear, and slim tailored coats and skirts.
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