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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1920
Page
15
fragmented OCR notes discuss rate changes for daily and Sunday issues to Canada and within the Boston Postal District. mentions one cent extra in the Boston area and foreign postage details, with references to daily and Sunday editions and a publication called the Post.
Dr Edward von Mach a former Harvard instructor in history is revealed as part of a German movement backing Senator Harding. The notice notes opposition to the League of Nations and a separate peace with Germany, raising questions about veteran opinion of such stance.
The writer urges Young Theodore Roosevelt to pursue Republican work but cautions him against attacking the White House as dictatorial. It argues the claim is excessive coming from his son and recalls past attacks on Woodrow Wilson as weak. The piece stresses consistency in political rhetoric.
Morning tests report flying mail machines from New York and San Francisco to cover the continent in 56 to 60 hours, a dramatic shortcut beyond the traditional 100 hours by train. Officials express cautious optimism, citing thorough preparations and favorable projections for the ambitious postal venture.
A daily programme of aeroplane carriage on shorter Eastern routes starts today. The schedule includes intermediate stations along a 2651 mile route.
Early returns indicate James Jackson won the Republican Treasurer and Receiver General sticker vote. Representative Tague appears renominated in the 16th District, beating a harsh antibackdrop linked to Martin Lomasney. Women voters, newly enfranchised, contributed to a quieter, dignified polling day reflecting responsible civic participation.
The Victoria Bridge in Montreal closed briefly shows 700 to 1200 vehicles daily with over 70 percent from the United States. The Springfield Republican notes this as evidence of strong American penetration during the summer. The piece jests that almost all such traffic funds are linked to J Barleycorn Esq now in Quebec for health.
In Harvard Square station a child’s hand was caught under the Moving rail belt for the third time, requiring the belt to be chopped apart. The incident prompts calls for stricter supervision by parents and rail redesigns to prevent future injuries. The Elevated company notes it has hired an expert to study rail construction and implement safety changes promptly.
The piece notes many wives accompanied husbands to the Boston polls and discusses voters being advised on how to mark ballots. It suggests resolving such family authority questions by recognizing wifely guidance in ballot acts, arguing governance of the pencil could reflect who leads the household.
Senator Harding elaborated his stance on the League of Nations just before leaving the front porch campaign for a tour into Minnesota. He stated that amendment or revision may be needed to address ongoing concerns.
Editorial notes the fluctuating stance on the league and the candidate's promises to seek a separate peace with Germany. It questions how the "New Relationship" concept stands and anticipates potential remarks from Hiram Johnson and William Borah in Marion regarding the candidate's speeches.
The article notes General Alvaro Obregon’s presidential victory in Mexico, praising his role against Villa and his past leadership in stabilizing government. It quotes his pledge favoring schools and skilled trades over war, and recalls a Standard Oil representative’s forecast of his honesty and peacemaking potential.
Dr. Frank W. Ballou, now district superintendent in Washington, D C, says he will tackle school reforms after settling a home. Mrs Aletha Wheeler, Michigan congressional candidate, is in political limbo due to civil service rules but has backing to challenge Cart BE. Mapes holds the Senate seat. Jonkheer Charles Ruijs de Beerenbrouck, Netherlands prime minister, will attend a Washington congress against alcoholism on September 21. Richard Ordynski leads the Polish propaganda mission to the United States after resigning from the Metropolitan Opera to head Warsaw State Theatre and Opera.
Biography of Anton Dvorak born September 8, 1841 in Bohemia. Son of a village butcher and innkeeper, he learned violin early, moved to Prague at 16, faced poverty while supporting a family, wrote a patriotic hymn in youth, gained fame with Slavic dances, led the National Conservatory in New York, and died in Prague. He is best known for Humoresque.
In letters and cartoons a reader complains about late night barking in Bayside and noisy Sunday music, urging the East Wind editor to publish a comment. A columnist replies with humorous advice on etiquette aboard public transit and offers social commentary on polite seating and flirtation.
Under Lost Found and Rewards a notice offers a liberal reward for the identity of the man who sold a blue AI red colored pup on a Sunday afternoon to a party in an auto on Richmond road near Dongan Hills Staten Island.
The Springfield Republican quotes Senator Harding on teamwork in baseball. It mocks reliance on a single star and calls for a full lineup rather than waiting for a committee to decide who catches.
The oldest resident recalls Boston’s warmest records for September 8, noting official figures 9 percent in 1872 and 91 in 1919, and the coldest 48 in 1908. He mentions no rainfall on this date in the past decade except for 1913 and 1998.
The piece surveys the legend of Tristram and Iseult, famed through Tennyson and Wagner, detailing Tristram’s charm, deceit, and a doomed romance shaped by love potions. It notes their fall before King Mark, and retellings ending with tragedy and a fatal duel.
The column notes New England children returning to school and describes local scenes in Cambridge with a large draft-horse truck. It recalls aging horse trader Joe Goddard and warns about ship delays harming American merchant marine, plus a safety memo from a machine shop and probation trends in Massachusetts.
The piece recalls Jenny Lind's Boston visit with a Roxbury domestic guest treated warmly, her Revere House stop where she met Daniel Webster, and Barnum's promotional genius that launched her American fame. It highlights Lind's esteem for Webster and Barnum's role in crafting her public image.
Fashion watchers report a comeback of the princess silhouette with minimal back drapery on evening frocks. Diagonal front closures mark formal gowns while taffeta petals trimmed in white or gandie highlight fall frocks. Close fitting hats remain essential and foulard with serge remains popular. A mousgeline dress features a tunic with a deep organdie hem and a white lace underbodice beneath a sheer bodice.
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