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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1907
Page
6
The Boston Post lists daily and Sunday subscription prices, including Canada rates. It notes advance payment required and discontinuation on expiration, with contact details for editorial and business offices.
The 14 year age limit proposal urged by the state factory inspector before Maine school superintendents was promptly rejected. Proponents argued for family aid, but the editorial stresses the need for education and healthful upbringing to develop good citizens.
Congressman Weeks says he would support any honorable proposition to rid the Philippines, arguing they are not a revenue source and pose military weakness. He adds many Republicans share this view and jokes about giving the Philippines to Japan.
The Finance Commission protests the completion of land purchases for Evergreen and Mt Hope cemeteries. Chairman Matthews calls for examination of alleged graft in paying 50 cents per foot where tax value is 22 cents, and Mt Hope land at 4 cents in, 12 cents out. The loan bill of July 26 includes these items and must be stopped.
The Lipton challenge pushes America to adopt new measurement rules aimed at seaworthiness and balanced speed. Analysts note Burgess showed such designs are possible, suggesting a healthier race future. Lipton’s persistence, now a fourth challenge, could benefit the sport in the United States.
The movement to extend freight and express service over electric railways gains speed as the Railroad Commission reviews several key propositions. Petitions for local rights have been filed north of the city in multiple towns, signaling a broadening transportation development once trolley systems proved electric power viable.
The passage argues public highway regulation can meet traffic needs and that extending trolley service to freight is desirable. It highlights rapid system growth and the benefit of serving underserved communities, with trolleys reaching areas steam railways cannot and connecting rural populations to commercial centers.
An editorial argues the Boston Finance Commission has ample funds to complete its work and urges continued support for reform. It dismisses fears of council refusal, notes public funds for experts, and calls for a thorough municipal house-cleaning.
Newton Newkire All Sorts column recounts a Providence hotel breakfast eggs joke about an egg stamped with eight, with editor and readers weighing it as clever humor. It also includes advice on a 42 year old widow marriage suitor, suggesting careful motives and possible fortune influence before marriage.
The piece argues for plain honest methods in both business and public affairs. It contends graft exists in corporations and municipal government and calls for vigorous removal of graft and a return to old-fashioned honesty, citing notable scandals in New York life insurers, Pennsylvania railroad, Interborough system, and Harriman-financing as examples.
Boston readers ask if using a menu card edge to pick teeth is proper table manners. Quick Lunch in Boston states it is improper and ruins cards, advising forks pens or a toothpick instead.
Mary Sanders helps a sober Dr Rankin reach Henry Roberts trapped by a blaze near Hedge's Woods. They race a hand car along an old quarry track dodging a speeding express to reach the injured youth. Henry, delirious, calls for Madge while Mary learns love may bloom anew.
A daily horoscope series prepared by a renowned astrologer offers readers intriguing insights. The notices note that belief is not required to enjoy the readings.
A sunny day sees excellent road conditions aiding Miss Hardie in a 40 horsepower race. The event highlights smooth travel and smooth competition, with spectators noting favorable weather and track quality.
On the 257th day of the year with the moon in its first quarter Jupiter forms a benefic aspect. It’s a strong day to start new ventures especially retail and household goods. Seek bank favors between 11 am and 2 pm and hire laborers. A child born today may excel in medicine or chemistry but watch for street accidents.
Dear Patience says a 19 year old young woman with stylish dress but no parlor should reveal her circumstances to a caller or stay silent for fear of judgment. The response argues that measured pride and hospitality matter, and those who judge poverty are cadlike. a neat home and kindness define worth, not furnishings.
Belle of South Boston questions a Sunday Post four generation feature claiming a father born August 21 1895 and a son born June 1 1896. She suspects a genealogical error by the typesetter and notes such a near in turn births seems unlikely in a single family.
The writer asks if strained relations exist between Dorothy Straine and her father and confirms Mrs Newlywed was formerly Miss Lovey Jolly. The letter notes she married Ferdinand Newlywed during a mental abstraction, believing him to be her affinity.
The note asks for methods to estimate sand grain quantity at Revere Beach and to verify water wetness. It cites editorials by Norwood, Mags, and Whiller, with statisticians advising calculation approaches and empirical checks.
The column cites a witty proverb about fools intruding where brave men hesitate. It notes caution in public discourse and hints at prudence in taking bold actions. The piece emphasizes measured speech and thoughtful risk in leadership debates.
The Post Letter Box notes incorrect impressions of crowding at Mechanic Arts High School. Building capacity is 550 pupils while last year the school numbered 752. To cope 400 pupils worked one hour and 150 two hours after sessions. Enrolment now reaches 949 with 485 first year candidates. 197 were rejected as only 288 can be admitted to first year.
Suffolk School of Law at 63 Tremont Street offers evening classes suited for Massachusetts bar study. The program targets working students seeking flexible scheduling and bar-ready coursework in a legal education setting.
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