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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1921
Page
6
The text weighs whether the ruler will serve his countrymen better as a statesman or militarist. It asks what the future holds for this leader of distant territories and suggests potential for good through capable governance of the islands.
The article discusses U S claims under the Versailles accord and asks how damages from German U boat warfare and Rhine occupation will be collected. It notes Germany, bound by Versailles, cannot act freely for years and that the new treaty cannot force terms conflicting with allied stipulations. It cautions that Europe doubts the U S will share the burden of peace policing.
President Harding spoke at the Army War College on forging peace and maintaining armed forces. He recalled war losses but urged leadership and honest world conduct to raise international fellowship and avoid repeated chances for conflict. He warned the empire built by America should rise without war, seizing the final opportunity to prevent war.
Reports from Dublin and London say Mr. de Valera's cabinet accepted Premier Lloyd George's invitation to a further conference in London to seek a basis for renewed negotiations. Plenary talks may be arranged later, signaling hopeful progress toward a peaceful settlement of Ireland's independence dispute.
Major General Leonard Wood has accepted the Philippines governorship offered by President Harding. The appointment positions him as physician and civil leader to govern a foreign populace, with the political landscape unsettled as to opposition and motives behind the selection.
A discussion on the peril of riders clinging to the rear of the centre entrance street car. The piece notes conductor visibility limits and urges警 parents and police to warn youths and educate at home to prevent such free rides and protect lives.
The Floating Hospital is lauded for taking children from overheated tenements to healthier, breezy outings. It has saved thousands of lives, eased suffering, and brought joy to many mothers and infants. The article urges an $8000 annual contribution to Mr. George C. Lee, treasurer, at 44 State Street.
Ford reduces car prices to the lowest level on record, surpassing 1917 lows and signaling a national return toward normalcy. The move follows earlier cuts and reflects favorable material and labor conditions while showcasing Ford’s continued industrial leverage. In Turin, King Victor Emmanuel and Crown Prince Humbert helped extinguish a minor fire at the royal summer palace.
A playful verse extols pretty yellow butterflies and cabbage worm woes in Cambridge, followed by a humorous correspondence from Weston, Mass regarding the sign in a Dunvegan restaurant for combinations for breakfast and supper.
A Boston Observant Citizen column reports on regulations against one handed steering and waist holding in cars, observes bold taxi drivers racing through traffic, and notes social quirks from Jewish holidays to local fairs and octogenarian lifestyles. It also mentions coffee consumption rising after Prohibition and a quirky query about a peanut roaster.
A reader describes how his dog Jimmy recovered from a car accident after being given brandy and now chases autos. The columnist jokes that prohibition helps a pup avoid alcohol and urges a heart to heart talk to persuade Jimmy to swear off drinking. The note ends with N. N. suggesting the dog take the pledge.
The note asks why a dog howls to music and describes a dog howling when the author practices. It mentions Harmony Centre and asks for a decision on why the dog reacts, noting the dog moves closer while neighbors distance themselves.
Former Boston mayor James M. Curley writes to the Post urging immediate action on the unemployment crisis. He reports about 100 daily visitors to his political office and estimates up to 100000 unemployed in Boston. He calls for national state and city agencies to begin functioning at once to address destitution and long-term joblessness.
The speaker cites Boston climate notes for September 3 with figures: warmest 92 in 1698 and 91 in 1900. Coldest 47 in 1893. He notes no rain on this date in the last ten years except 1919, recalling past conditions.
The text traces the rise and fall of absolute monarchies led by Charles V and later Philip II in the Netherlands and the Americas. It highlights the Dutch revolt under William the Silent, the Spanish conquest of the Incas and Aztecs, Pizarro’s exploits, and the broader European powers including England and Russia as they expand in the 16th century.
A reader aged 18 asks about a relationship with a divorced man 15 years her senior. The reply urges ending the liaison to protect her welfare, notes the age gap is not disqualifying but she loves neither him nor his car, and stresses choosing a more suitable partner rather than harming his feelings.
Readers discuss proper English for regional phrases and spelling of Theda Bara and Caruso. The editor notes questions about Theda Bara’s married name Charles Brabin and cites Caruso’s death from an abscess under the liver.
In a humorous critique Mason mocks a dark tale titled A Narrow Shack about a miserable, hate filled household. He contrasts grim fiction with pleasant, real life, noting New Hampshire road colors along the Merrimack Valley route.
A reader questions Hoover era relief costs in Belgium, the number of battleships under construction, and global naval strengths. The letter asks for the Latin library inscription translation, walnut planting timelines, and color coded pole markers in Massachusetts indicating route directions.
In New Hampshire green bands appear on signs or poles to indicate specific restrictions while Massachusetts and Rhode Island use yellow bands on poles as caution indicators.
Practical tips on cooking biscuits oil cloth care carpets and stain removal credited to Miss Margaret Heffernan 125 Main Street Haverhill and Miss Katherine McGovern 11 North Street Haverhill. It covers biscuit placement airiness oil removal methods grape leaves poultices and food thickness with tapioca.
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