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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1921
Page
10
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The writer questions Washington officials who claim heads of households may manufacture 200 gallons of wine yearly for home use. They argue this contravenes the 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act and urge consistent honest enforcement of dry laws.
Nonsense talk swirls among Boston water front men after trustees barred the Mayflower as defender of the Halifax Herald cup. They mull forming a cup and challenging Canadian fishermen, but the idea risks ridicule and unlikely Canadian entries, making the scheme impractical and harmful to merit.
The article notes that resignations appear unlikely to readers now, with no signs on the horizon in Washington. It emphasizes the absence of impending departures despite public expectation.
The Supreme Court of the Commonwealth rules the Police Commissioner alone decides the land size for Boston Division 2’s new station. It orders a writ of mandamus requiring the city to consider a site with at least 5755 square feet and to proceed with proper accommodations. The decision ends a long dispute between the Police Commissioner and the City Council.
The piece notes French hotelkeepers face claims they overcharge foreign visitors, especially Americans, risking the tourist trade. Parisians admit high prices. a dispatch cites oysters at fifteen francs, far above market price. The text asks why the fuss if locals pay much less.
Washington buzzes with rumors of impending cabinet resignations as leaks allegedly point to discontent within Hoover's administration. Denials follow, with sources blaming disgruntled Republicans aiming at self gain, though credibility remains low and predictability of splits uncertain.
Gas companies across the state filed reports showing rising production with 33 of 168 returns submitted to the Public Utilities Department. Increased gas use by manufacturers indicates growing business as smaller industries such as garages hotels bakeries and laundries rely on gas for fuel. The trend, while modest, adds to overall optimism as every small sign counts.
The State Registrar of Motor Vehicles Goodwin declines approval of Boston City Council’s 15 mph speed rule over Harvard Bridge. He argues it has not been the Highway Commission’s policy to set speed figures and warns that such precedent would invite similar demands statewide. Mayor Peters blames the registrar for bridge noise and accidents, but the piece asserts responsibility lies with the two cities for the poor road-bed and with drivers who speed. It urges warning signs and cautions motorists to drive slowly.
A reflective look at the years from 1760 onward, detailing King George III's role, colonial taxation disputes, and key figures like Otis and Henry. It covers Stamp Act protests, Boston Massacre, Gaspee, Tea Party, and the move toward a Continental Congress, ending with a note on Valley Forge looming.
A local column reproduces reader letters and queries including a comparison of North and South America’s sizes, inquiries about a Williams College toast, the plural form of brother in law, and a request explaining who are called blue noses and why.
The year 1693 saw a brutal witchcraft panic with nineteen hangings, one death by pressing, and 150 imprisoned while 200 more were denounced but not arrested. Also noted are queries about landscape architecture leadership and travel routes to Prince Edward Island, plus a description of a black lace gown with a short crepe coat.
Poetic call to action urging sincere wishes and small good deeds. Quotation praises kindness, light, and daily sacrifices, with a Cambridge byline and a playful aside about love and locksmiths.
A 17 year old Boston girl asks if it is proper to take a job selling theatre tickets in South Boston. The advisor notes her beauty but approves the position, warning only of potential flattery and confirms the choice as acceptable with caution.
A fragment from a casual recollection describes dining with a native near Newt and discussing clam digestibility. The speaker recounts telling a joke about five men who ate 15 pickled pigs feet and were distressed by the outcome.
A narrator defends Amos Aikenside, praising his fair weights and honest prices for milk fruit and fried hen, while noting rumors and grudges swirl about his character. The piece credits Walt Mason and George Matthew Adams for the quotation and copyright.
Roy N. Livingstone recalls an old Maine legend about a red man guiding palefaces to his tribe, the boat vanishing, and the place becoming Skowhegan. He then wonders about the origin of the name Damariscotta, asking Newt for insight into local toponymy.
The observant citizen notes October brings two full moons and morning planets visible through autumn. Felicitations to ex-governor John L. Bates on his 62nd birthday. Teutonic sold to Dutch brokers. Teutonic built in 1889 and once the fastest Queenstown to New York liner. Daylight Savings ends. standard time resumes September 25. South shore cranberry growers face a small crop due to fruit worm and frost, reducing market potential.
The old timer recalls Boston warmest on September 17 reaching 91 in 1915 and 86 in 1879, and coldest at 45. He notes no rain on this date in a decade, except in 1917 and 1918, citing official figures and memory.
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