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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1922
Page
6
The fragment lists pricing and mailing details for the Boston Post and its editions, noting daily and Sunday circulation and postal charges. It mentions editor Edwin A. Grozier, address lines in Boston and London, and claims the Boston Post as a large daily publication in the United States.
The city of Lowell dedicates a beautiful and useful war memorial building featuring an imposing exterior, a large auditorium, a smaller hall, and quarters for veteran organizations with libraries and trophies. The structure stands as a lasting tribute to those who fought for their country.
In Detroit Ford plants reopen less than a week after the coal supply issue. The Interstate Commerce Commission reversed its order restricting fuel to auto plants, enabling coal to be obtained at more reasonable prices. The sudden restart ends a short layoff for thousands of Ford workers.
The debate over the tariff bill grows heated as Fordney and Longworth clash with merchants who warn prices will rise. An expert estimates a $160 yearly cost per family for necessaries, totaling about $4.0 billion in higher costs nationwide, with only $0.6 billion added revenue to the government.
The piece notes a rising homer craze shaping baseball fandom with fans more fixated on individual power than team play. It argues this trend could lessen collective interest and the sport's broader appeal as May approaches and leaders vie for the pennant.
Home-run makers seek bigger salaries and view themselves as indispensable. Their prestige offers independence resembling rank, as they reshape the national game and its dynamic without clear justification from the current system.
State Registrar Goodwin claims three quarters of auto violation complaints are routed by high ranking police, leading to favored treatment for the wealthy and well connected while the poor face court. Commissioner Wilson denies the charge. the opines call for verification and reforms if substantiated.
The vacancy in the Federal Reserve Board since mid last month prompts a debate over Harding's possible renomination. Support from financial interests and a poll by Senator Reed influence speculation on whether the President will reappoint the former governor.
The Austrian Senate places Hoover among mythic figures of ancient gods and crowns a new Vienna discovered planet Hooveria. The name may endure beyond passing fads as streets and signs change with time, while celestial designations persist beyond generations.
Boston praises the British ambassador in Washington for granting consent to the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company to land on Bermuda. The governor anticipates a warm welcome and hospitality as the troops arrive, uniting relations between Americans and Bermuda residents amid Prohibition-era tensions.
Funeral services for Miss Caroline Close head of the English department at Cambridge High and Latin School, who died Thursday, will be held at the First Baptist Church. Rev. Goble of the First Baptist Church and Jonas will officiate.
In Taunton a cleric complains of unrequited affection while an uncle narrator jokes about Jed Winslow who reveals his maple syrup mix up before dying. The fragment hints at romance and a comic death miscue in a local column.
A letter cataloging an apparent Maine farm with vast putty deposits valued at millions, proposing a bold but reckless scheme to acquire the property for $5000. The mock exchange mocks a naive investor and hints at a hidden pathology of putty as the story unfolds.
A sharp note from N. N. ends a suspected scam letter. The writer condemns the promoter Bonehead for deceitful promises and warns others to distrust the ploy while praising caution and wartime skepticism.
A garbled column features a string of aphorisms on manners, thrift, law, and society. It includes jokes about dieting, pronunciation, bootleggers, road closures, hearing ranges, and justice, with punchlines about Mondays and marriage.
Daylight saving ends at 2 a m in Massachusetts with clocks set back to standard time. The piece also notes autumn arrives, holidays in the Jewish calendar, scrapping of five battleships, fashion shifts toward shorter skirts, and regional observations on turkeys and travel. Captain Eli Rockwell remains active aboard the steamer Vermont on Lake Champlain.
The article describes Quebec habitant communities along the St. Lawrence, noting large families, long narrow farms facing river frontage, and conservative village life. It highlights migration patterns, land grants for big families, and the persistence of French customs and rural French village features in Canada.
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A young man pursues Judy who initially refuses his requests and insists she learn self respect. After earnest pleas he demonstrates real love, and Judy eventually consents to marriage, reflecting a dramatic shift from modest resistance to acceptance.
A fragment notes a muddy road to town with a plea to switch on lights as travelers proceed. The lines convey caution and rural atmosphere, focusing on the driver’s vigil and the dim path ahead.
The Boston Post urges Halifax and Boston crews to respect the International Fishermen's Cup trustees decision banning the Mayflower last year. It argues for sportsmanship, noting the trustees founded the rules and must decide eligibility, and questions whether the reason for barring her then exists now.
Historic weather notes reflect Boston warmest and coldest on September 23 in early records. Officials cite 1806 as a hot reading and 1914 as a cold one for this date, with variant figures throughout the archival record.
Mayor Curley announced the appointment of Timothy J. Farrell of Harvard Street Mattapan as elevator inspector and superintendent succeeding the prior supervisor. Farrell takes the post with responsibilities over city elevator safety and inspections.
Ruth Teigh, expert on retail selling, explains sewing cotton quality. Six cord, soft finish is best, with 21 spool sizes from No. 8 to 200 and six cord up to No. 100. Choose by tensile strength, elasticity, twist per inch, and stick to a preferred brand and size to save time and ensure satisfaction.
A short metallic jacket with a belt over a royal blue velvet street dress signals a growing trend in metal accents for day and evening wear. Jet beadwork trims the bodice and waist while a satin faced Canton frock shows the dull side. felt hats with drooped shapes and ribbon crowns remain popular.
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