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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1916
Page
12
Fragmentary OCR shows date and street references 539 Main 1004 1005 740% Main Berarrere. Likely a public notice or street listing from a September 27 1916 issue. Readable elements include addresses on Main and Berarrere with a Wednesday date.
The two Zeppelins strafed peaceful English counties in the past week killing 29 noncombatants, with no military targets harmed. The text questions the worth and humanity of such attacks in this war.
Former Senator Beveridge attacks the Adamson act labeling it terrorism while defending the eight hour day and urging a commission report before final congressional action. He contrasts his stance with 70 Republicans in the House who supported the act, questioning their culpability.
The account credits Mr. Joseph A. Dennison with guiding him and his wife to safety in the northern New Hampshire wilderness. By correctly following a stream, he reached an abandoned farmhouse on the Swift Diamond River, likely saving their lives and underscoring the vital role of rational decision making in survival.
The war disrupted German supplies, spurring American textile makers to develop dyes. At the New York Exposition of Chemical Industries a single exhibit displays over 400 colors, with suppliers claiming blends can match and exceed German tints in quality.
The text claims American ingenuity outpaces rivals, asserting the nation’s goal is to match Germany in dye production. It argues talent and effort will yield equal quality and speed, reinforcing confidence in domestic industry capacity.
The Elevated argues for more funds to cover rising operating and subway liabilities. Attorney Snow cites faster expense growth than receipts and suggests fare increases, zone pricing, and transfers. Other ideas include state purchase of Cambridge subway, depreciation adjustments, and returning state deposits, with debate over who bears the burden.
Former Senator Burton misfired with a typed invitation to Garfield of Williams College. Garfield replies he will back Wilson, praising his record and urging continued administration. He joins the League of Independent Voters of Massachusetts, denouncing sectionalism and warning it could split the nation and hurt the party.
Harvard begins its regular schedule with courses starting this morning. The military science programs draw keen interest to gauge continued preparedness seen last year with the Harvard Regiment. Captain Constant Cordier urges former regiment members to join the military science course. about 1000 students are expected to register.
Paul Waitt’s biography of the evangelist in the next Sunday Post recounts how Pop Anson noticed Billy Sunday during an era when baseball stars crossed paths with future evangelists. The piece highlights Anson’s eye for talent and Sunday's later prominence.
A humorous verse from Dorchester Massachusetts in which Marion Sherman writes of a husband left alone during his wife’s country vacation. The narrator laments chores and daily worries while sharing light, affectionate lines about keeping house and awaiting her return. The poem references routine tasks like paying rent, washing dishes, and caring for groceries.
A reflection on keeping information in reserve for future need. It argues that revealing everything at once risks loss of strategic advantage and that prudent restraint preserves options for unforeseen crises. The piece emphasizes timing and judgment in disclosures.
Readers argue over the shape of a kiss with playful letters to the All Sorts Oscillation Bureau. One correspondent insists the kiss is elliptical while another calls the labial alignment a lip tickle, reflecting light humor about cosmetic romance.
A testimonial from a West Virginian praises a snap-shot camera for quick development noting a splendid picture of his wife. The Newport promoter All Sorter warns against taking or displaying pictures of a wife before she is ready to view them, urging caution to protect children.
A hopeful verse urges resilience after heartbreak and sorrow. The speaker promises the return of sunshine happiness and beauty, asserting you will get over it and regain freedom and wonder.
The 1796 campaign pitted John Adams against Thomas Jefferson as Washington declined a third term. Electors from 16 states chose Adams as President and Jefferson as Vice President amid fierce factional fighting and newspaper attacks. An isolated faithless elector, Samuel Miles, voted Jefferson and Pinckney.
A Boston column surveys New Year’s Eve events and local observations. It notes a varied mix of everyday scenes, letters from a Belgian camp, praise for Boston Elevated Railway president Matthew Brush, old soldier Noah Lord’s birthday, Mischa Elman’s travels, and commentary on equinox dates and the avocado as a staple food.
A reader notes Lodge as a lawyer while another says he is a writer and asks which is correct. Estimates compare U S wealth to Britain and Ireland. Questions arise about desertion from the British army and Jefferson’s party affiliation and classification.
A verse by Walt Mason from 1916 portrays a tired father facing winter hardships. He has thirty seven dollars to cover bacon spuds coal and clothing for children while supporting his family through poverty and a back injury. The poem images a steadfast provider determined to keep his family warm and fed.
A 20 year old writes about a five month relationship in which his partner says she has lost her love and wishes to remain friends. The advice counsels graceful acceptance and advises ceasing attentions to allow her to reflect and perhaps reconsider as others await.
The record lists Patrick W A Maxwell with a salary range of 500 to 800 dollars, Florence E Sule livan with 624 to 800 dollars, and James S Kear nan with 400 to 468 dollars. Document appears as a brief financial ledger entry from municipal accounts.
Due to a law banning final papers within 30 days of an election, Judge Morton held two extra naturalization sessions at the Federal Building. A total of 236 final papers were granted, 136 at the sessions held yesterday and 100 at Monday's session.
A longtime observer cites historic Boston temperatures for September 27. The warmest readings were 8 and 3 degrees above freezing in 1872 and 1908, the coldest 40 degrees in 1887, and the coolest recent decade 43 degrees in 1914, with rainfall on the date in 1908 1909 1910 and 1911.
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