The Boston Post Independent Democratic Paper Note
The Boston post daily issue dated September 2, 1911 from Boston Massachusetts offers a snapshot of early 20th century journalism. The masthead identifies ownership by Post Publishing Co and lists the office address at 259 Washington Street.
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Independent Democratic Paper
Post Publishing Co
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Boston
Nass
Boston Daily Post
Boston Sunday Post
Subscription Rates and Publishing Office Notice
Daily and Sunday Post pricing listed including one year and shorter terms. The notice provides subscription costs, payment methods, service to Canada, mailing class, and the publisher’s address in Boston. It urges advance payment and discontinuation after expiration and directs readers to notify if deliveries fail.
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Sunday Post
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Maes
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Enriching Country Life and Rural Prospects
Intique reports President Roosevelt’s last Congress refused funds for the Country Life Commission though it had begun studying ways to improve farm life. The National Conservation Congress will meet in Kansas City later this month to plan unofficially the continuation of this investigation. The effort seeks broad farmer cooperation to attract and improve rural life.
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Country Life Commission
National Conservation Congress
Kansas City
Regulation of wireless telegraphy and evolving law
A Los Angeles judge ruled no law bans capturing wireless messages, arguing lawmakers have not yet addressed wireless tech. The piece notes the need to extend telegraph protections to wireless comms as aviation grows and regulation becomes imperative.
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Los Angeles
Foss
Massachusetts
Taft pressures Massachusetts votes on reciprocity and tariff
President Taft urges Massachusetts in the fall to back reciprocity with Canada and tariff reform. Foss pushed for reciprocity and Lodge faced party discipline to align. The issue could shape Taft’s platform and reward Democratic support in Congress. Taft praised the Aldrich bill elsewhere while calling Schedule K indefensible.
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Winona
Tariff Stand Jeopardizes Governor and Massachusetts Protections
A GOP leader weighs a tariff board recommendation and possible veto risks. If cuts match recent vetoes, he faces a dilemma, pleasing Massachusetts protectionists pressing for his endorsement. He urges Republicans to avoid national issues.
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Massachusetts
The Annexation Bogey
The United States has no plans to annex Canada and there is no basis for such claims. A few overzealous enthusiasts spark the annexation bogey, but most Americans have no intention to pursue Canadian political independence or any annexation. Canadians should disregard sensational talk from across the border.
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Canada
United States
Post
A Great Day for Sport Brings Aviation Readiness and Races
The week of rain ends as aviation meet opens at Squantum with a new seaward flight record by Boston Light. Readville grand circuit racers thrill crowds while Huntington avenue grounds host a double headed baseball clash and other displays mark a lively sports day.
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Readville
Huntington Avenue Grounds
Boston Light
Dix Pushes Direct Primaries in New York
Governor Dix urges enactment of an honest direct primary law. He writes a special message and appeals to newspaper readers after two Legislatures failed to pass the measure amid party leadership resistance. He seeks public opinion to back executive efforts.
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Dix
New York
Hughes
Blocking the steam roller direct primary movement in Texas
The Texas Legislature recommended a direct presidential primary by concurrent resolution, joining five states already mandating primaries. The move extends the primary to delegate nomination and instruction, aiming to curb party machinery and safeguard minority interests. It argues the direct primary will become the norm if public opinion shifts further.
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Texas
Commonwealths
Saving Sanity Fourth of July Casualties Reported
A Journal of the American Medical Association review of 1903 to 1911 shows deaths from Independence Day accidents dropping from 872 to 67 with lockjaw cases falling from 406 to 10. The data supports safer explosive restrictions and indicates continued patriotic spirit in Boston.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
Boston
All Sorts and Sights in a Frontier Gossip
A colorful frontier voice riffs on local quirks and tall tales at Kinster's Bend. The speaker jokes about a widowed marriage plot, a boastful restaurateur, and a tonguey congressman, with a closing quip about Chief Bunkawasset and a cheeky view of reciprocity affecting geese and berries.
Message Snippets Showcasing Humour and Social Snubs
A collection of quirky personal lines mocks taste in food attire cigars and style. The speaker jokes about partridge corned beef and collars while whittling away time on a job and a book. The tone blends wit with casual social critique.
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Beckonstrete
Offbeat Prose Snippet Echoes Weathered Humour and Local Folklore
A string of vivid phrases paints a scene of witty urban wisdom. It contrasts postponement with perseverance and notes a bustling townsman who juggles work, a prized corn cob pipe, and a beloved wife. The tone is folksy and reflective.
Remarkable Golf Resemblance Noted by Marquis of Gooseberry
The Marquis compares American golf to British golf describing a distant view but claiming keen familiarity through association with many enthusiasts. He notes a vivid likeness in the game’s intricacies and expresses begrudging qualification from limited personal exposure.
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Amusing British Golf Parlay Describes Bally Time Parallels
A correspondent notes striking similarities between golf culture in Britain and America. He praises the identical club shapes and lime green ball hues, claiming shared terrain and fashion among players, and expresses astonishment at the uncanny likenesses observed.
Parsons Name Babe After Henry Clews
LENOX Sept 1 Announcement was made of the birth yesterday of a son to Mr and Mrs Herbert Parsons of New York who are spending the summer here The child will be named Henry Clews after Mr Parsons father in Henry Clews the New York banker and Republican leader.
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Moses Breaks the Tablets and Children of Israel Idol
The article recounts Moses breaking the tablets after finding Israelites worshiping the golden calf and Aaron fashioning the idol. It notes the ensuing 40 day fast on Sinai, the census showing about 3 million Israelites, and the subsequent dispersal toward Paran and Kadesh. It mentions Miriam’s punishment with leprosy and cites Doré pictures in the Boston Post series.
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Nevada
The Observant Citizen Notes Oddities and Local Tales
A nameless column recounts a man on an Arlington car with mismatched attire, a Harvard University exit near Starvard, and a bold horn blast through Water Street to Congress Street. It also mentions a fishy wharf scrubbed clean, a royal fan with no speedier hair drying, and social notices from The Weirs and Somerville.
Vermonters’ Attorney General Sargent Dominates Liar Association
One of the greatest personalities at the American Liar Association meeting was Vermont Attorney-General Sargent. He is described as the terror of murderers in his state and has had a strong impact in crime cases.
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Florence M. Dodge
American Liar Association
Vermont
Newton Woman Claims Prize Tomato Garden
Mrs. J. M. Anderson of 60 Derby street Newton says she grew the largest tomatoes in Greater Boston and perhaps the state. A cluster of five tomatoes weighed three pounds while she managed the garden herself in leisure time. Neighbors also competed for prize vegetables, but Anderson is widely regarded as the record holder.
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Labor Sunday Observed by Churches of Greater Boston
In Greater Boston churches Labor Sunday will feature sermons on labor conditions and related legislation. Rev. Herbert S. Johnson returns to Warren Avenue Baptist, and Rev. Drew T. Wyman begins at Rington Heights tomorrow. Rev. Wilhelm Fetler of St. Petersburg will speak at Tremont Temple with Rev. Robert McArthur Pey on revival in Russia.
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Wilhelm Fetler
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Russia
Tremont Temple
Robert 8. McArthur Pey
Baptist World Alliance
Hub Fourth in First Postal Savings Month
Reports from first class offices show August depositories opened with receipts led by Chicago at over 200000 dollars. Newark topped 110000 dollars while Boston and St Louis posted about 30000 to 35000 dollars respectively.
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