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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1919
Page
12
Boston officials urge all residents to stay clear of crowds in the streets at night due to safety risks during unsettled times. They warn that even law-abiding individuals may face danger from violent elements and police or guardsmen actions. The message emphasizes avoiding gatherings to protect innocent bystanders.
Austria signs peace despite vociferous opposition while Romania and Serbia delay. China becomes a League of Nations member as disputes over Shantung are resolved without granting protest entry. The move promises possible settlement of territorial rights with US interest noted.
Miss Edna Lawrence Spencer of Cambridge pushes an initiative petition for a maternity benefits bill. The measure passed the Senate, stalled in the House, and now faces a 20000 signature push to put it to voters with broad endorsements from leading civic figures.
Secretary Glass states war financing is virtually complete and future borrowing can be met by tax payments. Government expenditures have fallen, war costs post- cessation are winding down, and demobilization expenses are near finished. Stoppage of borrowing may free funds for Liberty bonds and bolster the money market.
Prices are described as having prospects of steady appreciation in market value from now on, suggesting continued upward pressure and optimistic investor sentiment. No specific entities, dates, or figures are provided in the readable text.
A speaker condemns calls for a general strike warning of dire consequences for families, property, and public safety. The text urges cool heads, unity as Americans, and duties to city and neighbor, calling for an end to strike talk.
In their meeting these two churchmen spoke of peace and goodwill, opposing war and its horrors. They reflect on civilization’s purpose and the pursuit of happiness, urging peaceful living as a universal ideal and a model for all peoples.
The Boston despatch exaggerates crime and crowds with vivid claims of mobs ruling South and North End streets. It alleges rampant looting, public abuses, and vast numbers of drunken houses, then warns such falsehoods deter tourists and business.
Senator Lodge notes 45 days of work on the treaty, in their hands since July 10. He estimates two more months of Senate debate needed for ratification. Congressman Caraway urges extending the period amid ongoing uncertainty about formal ratification.
The speaker urged treating the treaty as a national matter and urged Republicans to drop partisanship. He said speeches in Congress target the author rather than the terms and warned that next year's election should not delay action.
The article explains how foreign exchange has shifted since before World War I, noting the pound’s drop from about 4.8623 dollars to around 4.15. It shows how a $1000 tourist today yields more pounds than in 1913 and how American buyers gain value while English buyers need more pounds to obtain dollars. It concludes Americans gain buying power when exchanging currencies.
Clarendon E. Adams leads the G A R convention as commander in chief with aged veterans present. Belgium royalty to travel to the U S on the George Washington. Notable figures include Leoroy Dereout and Jean Mainati, Louis Franchet d Esperey, Anghelakisie, J Letang, and Bela Kun, reflecting wartime society and commerce.
The article notes W Murray Crane has long supported the peace treaty and recently urged Senator Lodge and others to ratify it promptly. Crane favors reservations only if they do not amend the treaty text, arguing opposition could harm the Republican party in the national campaign.
A letter exchange over William Bizbrain’s poems. The critic mocks a sample poem praising the bird and smashed bean scene while proposing quips on word choice and a joking reconstruction. The Observant Citizen column follows with notes on Warner and local happenings.
A cartoonish note mocks a want ad seeking a stenographer with knowledge of stenography. Gladys comments that ads demand impossible expertise, comparing stenography to a cow needing corsets. She argues workers need not master every skill and lampoons overfussy advertisers.
Miss Alice Stuart discusses whether bridal showers should mix couples or stay for young ladies only. She notes showers are informal gatherings to aid the bride and home setup. She also explains daytime strolling etiquette with escorts, advising women not to lean on a man’s arm by day, but acceptable at night, and that a gentleman offers one arm when escorting two.
Night raiding early in air warfare saw twin engine bombers with over a ton lift and crew of five, flying in rough weather to spot targets below. Pilots gained confidence, using flares and signals to coordinate landings, while larger planes adapted for cargo duties as the war progressed.
A reader questions if pants is acceptable for men's knee length garments and suggests pantaloons or knickerbockers as proper terms. Another letter notes wrought iron has been replaced by Bessemer steel and open hearth steel, while a query asks about paraffin wax sources.
A Scientific American Supplement article argues that a certain amount of butter is essential in fats. Experiments show butter cannot be universally replaced by other fats. Artificial diets with only lard or almond oil cause significant nutrition issues, while red liver oil and yolk fat resemble butter in effect.
The verse speaks of spring honey and wine and music, summer finishing the work with glee, and a dreamlike August dew. It captures youth, nature, and fairy essence in a lyrical reflection on seasons and meadow tang.
A reader asks if diamonds can burn near fire or withstand heat like ordinary stones. The note mentions burning a diamond completely leaving no ash and hints at tests with lime water to identify a sample.
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