Boston Post in 1918 details subscription rates and notices
The Boston Post announces subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions for US Canada and foreign readers, plus mail postage notes and billing rules. It lists offices and editors, requests advance payment, and includes Associated Press rights and publication assurances.
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Canada
Sunday Post
Boston
Mass
Post Publishing CO
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United States
Sarrabb
Chile Seizes German Vessels In War Time Action
Chile intercepts and internes German and Hun owned ships sheltering in its harbors. The seizure adds to Allied naval resources and signals moral resolve to clean up the western hemisphere from German intrusion.
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Republic of
Boston theatre owners accept flu closure until October 6
Theatre proprietors in Boston accept the influenza orders to suspend operations until October 6 with cheerful compliance. They express regret for lost employment but urge other interests to make similar sacrifices, noting the regulation serves public health interests rather than entertainment.
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Boston
More Wheat Stockpiled as Harvest Gathers Steam
The Department of Agriculture reports three times as much wheat held by wholesale dealers elevators and mills as this date last year totaling over 114000000 bushels. Harvest continues farms stockpiles grow and winter wheat preparation is under way signaling relief from shortages for domestic use and export to aid allied nations.
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Department of Agriculture
ELECT LONG IN MASSACHUSETTS PRIMARY
The editorial advocates Richard H. Long as a forward looking progressive candidate for governor over a conservative opponent. It argues for the Initiative and Referendum as a major reform likely to win voter support in November. It contrasts Long with Coolidge who is depicted as opposed to reform.
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Samuel W. McCall
Commonwealth
Richard H. Long
Massachusetts
Post
Coolidge
Wilson
Massachusetts Governor Race Advocates Long Victory
The speaker argues that no statement shows support for Coolidge and urges voters to recognize the distinct type represented by Mr. Long. He claims the moment demands a different leader and asserts Long should be elected governor.
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Mr. Coolidge
Long
Massachusetts
Drive for the Fourth Liberty Loan Opens Nationwide
The nation begins a large scale drive for the Fourth Liberty Loan with hopes to raise six billion dollars. Citizens are urged to back the war effort with bold financial support, paralleling military action and vowing unity against Kaiserism.
Wobbly Logic on Camp Sites and Gold Flow Claims
Representative Robbins of Pennsylvania accuses Secretary Baker of plotting discrimination by establishing cantonment sites in the South and sending a flow of gold to Democratic states. The author notes the North received more military expenditure and questions why money would be spent in Democratic states, challenging the rhetoric and political motives.
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Pennsylvania
Baker
South
Treasury
North
Robbine
Commonwealths
German statesmen admit Belgium invasion was a regret
The article notes German leaders publicly regret invading Belgium and claim Prussians could withdraw to free the country. It questions why Germany delays exit, suggests evacuation is now possible but unlikely without failure of victory. Christmas could see Belgium free from Prussian presence.
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Belgium
Germany
von Hertling
Foch
South American Wool Purchase Plan Reform Initiated
The scarcity of domestic wool for military equipment and general needs has prompted a shift from a South American syndicate to direct official involvement. Abraham Koshland will head the government delegation in Argentina and Uruguay with John Wilcock as assistant, both Boston men, to ensure efficient execution.
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South America
Quartermaster Corps
Abraham Koshland
Argentina
Uruguay
John Wilcock
Boston
Koshland
Princess Radziwill Revisits Austrian Royal Family
Princess Radziwill writes for tomorrow’s Sunday Post about the Austrian royal family, drawing on her familiarity and personal insights to explore their history and current events.
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Radziwill
The Watchless Waiting on a Corner I Faced
A narrator recalls a unlucky day of misfortune after admiring attention on a busy street corner. A pant leg exposure and a cracked watch lead to a humiliating scene, a trip to a repair shop, and a quixotic bargain for $10 to fix the timepiece.
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Assad
Observant 9- Citizen Oqogoooooo and rural notes
Judge Henry A. Shute of Exeter notes his patriotic farming adding a sheep while recounting pig keeping. The column recalls War Savings Stamps, a Wellington gun club structure torn down, bees and honey gains, and saluting children in uniform. It cites wages in Maine camps and 50 years in Boston stationery trade.
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Henry A. Shute
Exeter
Boston
Wellington
Christy Mathewson
John Philip Sousa
Big Chief Bender
Army
Navy
Oldest Inhabitant Recollects Boston Weather Record
An elderly observer recalls Boston weather for September 28 noting official highs of 90 degrees in 1873 and 1881 and a low of 41 degrees in 1896. He also mentions rainfall on this date in 1909 1910 1914 and 1917.
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Boston
Ludendorff taunts on war optimism in 1918 verse
Walt Mason satirizes German claims of destroying Russia and defeating the United States. He questions Ludendorff's bold boasts and mocks German bravado while extolling Yankee capability and resilience. The poem reflects World War I era sentiment and anti-German propaganda.
Angles in France Charms Through Quiet Valleys and Ruins
An American troop list describes Angles in the Meuse valley as a small, 1000-person village set beneath a medieval chateau ruins and a 12th century church. The author praises the scenery, green valleys, and byways, noting Angles’ remoteness from rail and access by auto from Argenton and Montmorillon.
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France
Orleans
Paris
Argenton
Montmorillon
The Incorrigible Ned Learns to Work for Dolly
Ned Saunders, labeled incorrigible by his elder brother, resolves to earn a day's work. Disguised in grime he seeks Dolly McPherson’s aid in a storm, does chores in the cellar, and after a mishap ends up in a hospital bed, proving his stubborn resolve to prove himself. Dolly calls him incorrigible again.
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Walter Colbath
Sandbornville
Ned Saunders
Tom
Ned
Dolly
Miss Dolly McPherson
Dolly Crise
Michael
Neddie
Prosper the ape and his literary hoaxes
A historical note recalls Prosper the ape who forged a literary career by creating imaginary works. At 22 he published in Paris the plays of a Spanish lady Clara Gazul, received as genuine by critics, followed by La Gazla claimed as a translation from Illyrian. The ruse even fooled Sir John Bowring.
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Paris
Clara Gazul
Hyacinthe Magianovitch
John Bowring
Two-Minute Talks on the War Fourth Liberty Bond Drive
A civic exhortation urges rapid over-subscription to the Fourth Liberty bond drive. The piece argues that German observers should see Americans bearing wartime burdens with renewed zeal, to deter any thought of victory by the enemy. It uses a brief anecdote to illustrate public appeal and urgency.
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Germany
America
Mérimée Profile Sketch Highlights Career and Death
Merimee, a renowned literary figure, entered politics briefly and served as cabinet chief to two ministers. After Napoleon III's restoration he allied with the royal family and aided the Emperor in literary tasks. His notable works include Carmen Colomba Arsene Guillot Lokis. He died in 1870.
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Poushkin
Merimee
Napoleon
Colomba
Arsene Guillot
Lokis
Post Letter Box questions war inventions and language
A reader asks if Edison has created wartime tech, and notes rumors of its importance. Other queries cover pronunciation of Margaret, usage of a lot, and the length of a generation, with references to Margarine and Dr Vizetelly.
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Edison
Margaret
R. I
Meaning of a generation in historical context
The discussion gathers several definitions of a generation. The Century Dictionary cites about 30 years as a historical generation while Dr. C C Bombaugh estimates 85 1 3 years. The piece also touches Massachusetts General Hospital governance and the use of the Old State House as a subway basement and Bostonian Society relics.
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C. C. Bombaugh
Old State House
Washington Street
State
Bostonian Society
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