Subscription Rates and Postal Details Printed for Boston Post
Subscription list shows daily and Sunday rates for the United States and Canada. One year 83.00 for daily or Sunday, six months 1.50, three months 75c, one month 10c. Foreign one month 1.00, Canada 6 cents per copy. Postage adds 1 cent in Boston district. All payments by checks or money orders to POST PUBLISHING CO at 1388 Main.
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Boston Post claims nation's largest daily circulation
The BostonPost asserts it has the largest daily morning circulation in the United States according to The Fourth Estate.
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Boston newsboy Moe Bernstein leads first fund subscription
Moe Bernstein, a Boston news boy, contributes one dollar to the Franklin Square House fund aimed at $125,000 for Dr. Perin's institution. The note urges wealthy citizens to follow his example and match the generosity. The piece praises the merchants’ benevolence among the paper vendors.
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The Citizens Duty to Vote in Primaries
The piece urges every man with the ballot to attend the primaries today and defend the democratic process. It contrasts primaries with old caucuses and conventions, arguing that primaries empower voters to name their own candidates and reflect public interest in political affairs.
Harvard Astronomer Denounces Daylight Saving Trick
Professor Pickering of the Harvard Observatory labels daylight saving as foolish and useless. He cites ten arguments against the proposition and warns of confusion and danger. He says no scientific body supports it and urges civic groups to reconsider before adopting the plan.
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The Bread We Eat
The article muses on rising bread prices from five to six cents and notes a past era when families baked bread at home. It recalls the old habit and praises mother's bread while referencing the 1914 Census Bureau data.
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Bread manufacture rise since 1909 prompts home baking urge
The note cites an increase of about half a billion dollars since 1909 in producing bread and other baking goods. It asks why households should not return to traditional homemade bread rather than rely on industrial bakeries.
Still the vague Mr Hughes in Milwaukee address
A Republican correspondent notes a loud applause as Hughes proclaims protection of American lives on land and sea but remains vague on how his approach would differ from the President's handling of international issues. The piece questions whether he would be as bold and uncompromising in peace or war decisions.
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The Terror of the Air and Its Evolving Defenses
The piece notes the submarine’s disruptive use against neutrals and hostiles, the restricted Zeppelin range due to exposure, and predicts improved defenses. It cites London’s latest air raid with civilian casualties yet limited material impact, while two attacking aircraft fell to new anti aircraft guns. The era’s protective methods grow with hostile innovation.
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Boston Light 200th Anniversary Celebrated by City and Nation
The oldest seacoast light in America, Boston Light, marked its 200th anniversary with ceremonies by the city and federal government. The beacon has guided mariners for two centuries and now stands as a symbol of safety and civic confidence, with the current tower aging 140 years.
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Hindsight on the child labor bill cited by Senator Lodge
The piece questions Senator Lodge's critique of a so called amendment slipped into the recently enacted child labor bill. It asks whether the Senator warned of the amendment during Senate debates and if any Republican warned in Congress, suggesting hindsight makes the critique seem easy.
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Opening dates corrected for Girls Latin and Boston Latin Schools
A Post correction explains the misprint changing the opening date to Oct. 20 and clarifies the real date is Oct. 2. The letter page also contains reader questions on Paul Revere’s nationality, a Massachusetts notary public rule, and how a small estate under $100 is handled by Vermont banks.
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Let It Alone Phrase From Sly Saying Noted
A fragmentary note uses a rustic proverb about swallows and a bottle to imply a warnings stance. The phrasing hints at caution and social critique without naming people places or events.
Great Men of America editors seek self biographies
A letter from Newton Newkirk rejects inclusion in Great Men of America. He questions data used, requests control over biography, and jokes about photos and pricing while warning against possible scandal. He declines participation if details or cost are unknown.
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Observant Citizen column recounts varied local notes and history
The column reports immigration views from Henry J. Skeffington, a retired prosecutor’s recall of a case involving George E. Thompson, naval crew updates including a birth aboard the Virginia, MIT room numbering for 1800 rooms, a parrot cage scene at the zoo, details on Joe Spiece and Billy Sunday outfits, a Danish snuffbox gift to the US consul, reader letters on fashion, birthday notes for Boston Post cane holders, and Salem’s Beckett house preservation.
Out unto life we see them go and dream of fate
Poem-like verse reflects a family or community watching young relatives depart for life with brave hearts and hopeful dreams. It contemplates worry and longing as goodbyes bring tears while awaiting reports on their trials and successes amid life's vast spells.
Portraits of American Presidents Through the Campaigns
A compact historical survey tracing how voters across the United States selected presidents from Washington to Wilson. It highlights key issues and the main contests shaping the republic’s political history.
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Second Presidential Campaign George Washington Elected 1792
In 1792 Washington again led the nation with no campaign. The people wanted Washington and no other, while a vice-presidential contest split parties. Federalists backed Adams. Republicans backed Clinton. Adams won 50 votes to Clinton's 7, and Washington served a second term amid murmurs about opposition. Tomorrow's Picture features troops on Boston Common for Adams' birthday.
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Sweet and Sticky Candy Lesson in Kitchen Charm
Sylvia cooks molasses kisses while Jack, stuck on a chair, sulks and admires her deft work. She tests the syrup, teaches him to stir, and they pull tangled candy together with playful banter and shy romance.
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Nature's Way Uncle Walt and Summer Rain Revival
A humorous 1916 verse by Walt Mason recalls a drought battered lawn saved by rain and a return of green life after a long dry spell. The piece then shifts to a domestic scene where a couple argues over balancing romance and frugality as pressure mounts for a practical future.
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