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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1917
Page
8
The Independent Democratic Paper of New England debuts as The Boston Post on September 1 1917 from Boston Mass. The issue lists telephones and office address at 259 Washington Street with several main numbers.
A poem excerpt urges humility and service to God and country, calling on strong will, noble soul, and selfless action. It emphasizes sacrificing petty wants and folly for a greater national duty attributed to F. McKinsey.
The piece commends open exemption hearings in draft District 4, arguing public access is proper and beneficial. It asserts there is no public policy reason for secrecy and notes both appellants and citizens deserve to understand grounds for granted or denied exemptions.
The Navy League accepts an amende honorable for its charges of treason against the Navy Department head. It regrets endorsing the view that the investigation was hampered by labor interests. The apology is deemed sufficient and the ban against league officials may be lifted.
The passage notes that the measures will be lifted by the Secretary and expresses hope that the organization learns there is no righteousness in using it as a partisan tool against the U S government.
The Post urges the Massachusetts constitutional convention to submit the initiative and referendum to the people. It argues that the issue warrants honest presentation on the ballot and notes many convention members were elected on this issue, calling for submission despite personal views.
The Garfield food committee set wheat at 2.20 a bushel for standard grade in Chicago. The decision aims to balance producer returns with consumer relief. If flour drops and bread costs five cents for a 14 ounce loaf, homes may benefit despite producers receiving less than prior market levels.
The Provincetown relief drive continues to attract daily gifts averaging about $1000, aiding nearly a hundred dependents of fishermen left destitute. The Post reports it has no external solicitors and relies on its printed appeal, with donations accumulating steadily like a snowball.
The New York Woman Suffrage Party delegates pass a resolution condemning White House picketing as harassment during a stressful period. They favor suffrage and welcome state action, hoping to remove the argument against them in New York. question turns to Maine.
Cartoonish quips from several papers parody a waldo figure and moral musings on pride time and punishment. The verse threads link canine habits daily sorrow and a playful jab at legal tender with regional newspaper voice and humor. In brisk lines a fighter stance appears.
A witty remark on fate delivering a brick after a book suggests life’s randomness. The speaker notes the Sphinx style observation that outcomes are not always earned or predictable, blending humor with philosophical tone.
A humorous set of Q A style notes covers superstition about ladders and misadventures with a motor truck. It then provides comic guidance on eating boiled corn on the cob with elaborate steps from selecting an ear to disposal, including tips on napkins, butter, salt, and avoiding taboos. The piece ends with cleanup and a playful image of butter stains on clothing.
The Observant Citizen notes President Emerson’s call for Labor Sunday with union and church services. The piece describes AFL and Federal Council influence, parades to churches, and widespread preaching on war labor issues.
The Gloucester Citizen reprints a Boston Post protest accusing traders of gouging on mackerel and lobsters. It notes large weekly catches in Gloucester and cites wholesale 28 cent mackerel and 45 cent lobster retail prices. The piece urges fairer pricing and calls on authorities to curb excessive profits.
A compact review of Francois Bonivard’s imprisonment at Chillon, Byron's literary portrayal versus historical records, and the poem’s opening sonnet praising liberty. It notes Bonivard’s two years at Gro ilee and his later return to Geneva, with a reference to the era’s political clashes and the poem’s enduring power.
Rita discovers her silk waist returns with a family of lost items and a stubborn habit. Homer cautions carelessness while Bob plots a Cupid inspired reunion. In time Rita and Homer reunite as wedding plans hover in the air.
Fragmentary weather notes cite Boston highs of 91 in 1876 and 96 in 1881 with a cool 59 in 1887. References to rainfall on the date cite 1909 1910 and 1990s data, but details are incomplete.
Uncle Walt laments no peace on hand as Kaiser spokesmen boast a doomed stock of gore and crime delivering only violence. The speaker cites wars and kings offering none, while peace remains unavailable and costly, with threats and shots ending the scene.
Born in Keith Scotland on September 1 1795 James Gordon Bennett Sr emigrated to America at 19 amid poverty. He built the New York Herald from a Wall Street cellar surviving a fatal fire and launching innovations such as printing daily financial articles and full telegraph reports. He mentored a large staff during the Civil War and left a successful legacy upon his 1872 death.
Post readers seek distances British reports show German forces 75 miles in on French soil near Laon with a crooked line toward Verdun. Continent France lies 207054 sq mi versus German Empire 208780 and Texas 265896. Bremen ship fate debated with German officials admitting loss. inquiry continues on alien status.
A reader asks if a late 19 year old born abroad is a citizen through his father's naturalization in 1903 and whether minor children acquire citizenship with a naturalizing parent. Answer confirms yes. Another reader asks if Labor Day and Columbus Day are legal holidays in New Hampshire. response confirms both are. A third query asks if wireless telegraphy is taught in public evening schools. answer says not, but an electric course exists in industrial school evening classes.
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