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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1916
Page
16
President Ripley of the Santa Fe signals that his railroad will not enforce the eight hour law until the Supreme Court acts. He joins others in resisting the mandate though the law tips into effect Jan 1. Deliberation may lead to tentative compliance if not fixed.
The piece argues Roosevelt exaggerates a Mexican conflict framing it as war under Wilson. It recalls McKinley's era, when US forces and allies invaded China, and notes that the government denied China war claims while Mexico actions are labeled war by critics. The author questions partisan bias and public belief.
The August report from Canada’s financial department notes public works spending down about 2 million dollars and total departmental cuts near 5.5 million. Meanwhile ordinary revenue rises by about 24 million. Military strength is over 360,000 with monthly enlistments around 7 to 8 thousand.
The estimated figures suggest potential optimism for the fiscal year with a possible $40,000,000 figure cited. Analysts acknowledge these may be optimistic deductions but see some basis for encouragement amid the outlook.
The Republican presidential candidate visits Boston and Maine, drawing polite crowds while avoiding concrete stances on key issues. Observers urge him to state specific remedies and decisions, noting his reluctance to commit to actions taken or not by President Wilson.
The column notes Mrs Lydia Wixson’s September 1 birthday in Sidney Missouri a tribute to Revolutionary veterans. It mentions John Rollins who served with General Washington, the Spirit of 76 fife, and Lafayette’s 1824 visit to Bolton. It covers a Cambridge lunch program, blueberry farming in Maine, the James P Foster Jr schooner sale, prison chapel renovations, and a pay structure for local rail tickets.
Reader asks distance Charlestown Bridge to Boston Light about 24 miles per Mr Howell Stevens. Mortgage foreclosure possible if principal overdue or interest unpaid. equity court may enjoin with tender. Question: what country did the U S sell most goods to before the war England led, Germany second, Canada third.
A quirk filled clipping from Exeter New Hampshire features Jessica choosing personal happiness over royal power. It includes humorous exchanges about kings and identity with a jab at fashionably sharp eye for yarns and a Boston shop sign observed by Newton.
Voice of Walt Mason laments noisy neighbors with bees dogs and roosters. He suggests Congress enact a law abolishing all neighbors to restore peace in daily life. The quip mocks urban noise and persistent disturbances.
Don Quixote frets to ride again and argues with innkeeper over pay. Sancho is captured by pranksters and flown by blankets. The knights view two dust clouds as rival armies led by fictional champions, while Sancho hears only sheep bleats as his master spurs Rozinante toward imagined battle.
A family scene unfolds as Dick Roberts praises his mother’s cooking Nancy learns from his mom while cooking with her and a playful prank leads to a dinner that proves the elder Mrs Roberts can still outcook her daughter in law Don Quixote and shepherds subplot appears with a comic clash during a windswept pursuit of imagined foes
Poem fragment speaks of bloodshed and endless war asking mercy and rest. The speaker pleads with lords and fate for peace to spread across the seas.
The record shows the 8th of September in Boston reached 95 degrees in 1872, with the past decade’s high at 86 in 1913. It lists the coolest as 48 degrees in 1908 and 50 in 1914, and notes rainfall on this date in 1907 and 1913, indicating observable climate patterns for the period.
Fresh native beans in multiple varieties priced 2 quarts for 15 cents or 3 quarts for 25 cents. Golden Bantam corn 1 dozen 30 cents. Sweet potatoes, ripe tomatoes, celery, eggplant, lettuce, and Romaine listed with per-unit and per-basket prices. Grapes, melons, Bartlett pears, and Virginia Elbertas offered in baskets, boxes, and coops with set prices. Local stalls advertise quantities for summer shoppers and returning vacationists.
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