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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1912
Page
8
The Boston Post issues subscription rates and contact details. It lists daily rates, Sunday rates, and foreign postage, plus office addresses and phone lines. The notice includes publisher and department contacts and payment guidance for subscribers.
The Boston Post celebrates acquiring a vast new printing facility in New England, boasting the largest newspaper press complex in the region and the world, as announced by Robert Hoe of R Hoe & Co.
The University of North Carolina expelled 20 students linked to the hazing of a freshman who died. The assailants have been arrested and await manslaughter trial, signaling decisive action to deter hazing in colleges.
The piece cites Woods Hutchinson arguing children seek instant gratification and deserve limits. It contrasts dangerous wishes with long term safety, suggesting unrestricted indulgence would undermine parenting and government, noting many inmates once demanded their desires and received them.
Joseph Walker the Republican candidate for Massachusetts governor argues unity and earnest policy will redeem the old Commonwealth. The piece notes Massachusetts already has a Republican governor, House, and Senate, questioning what needs redeeming and predicting Eugene N. Foss will be re elected.
The piece notes officers Rockwell and Scott killed at College Park Md while protesting aviation duty. It argues officers face new perils in air duty and calls for better pay and a pension system to aid families of the fallen.
City council plans swift action on a new appropriation for the city’s io 4 order the gtru 3 fund. Officials stress urgency and intend final passage today to support ongoing projects.
The proposal argues for a granite annex to the City Hall, noting a $60,000 addition within the $800,000 total. Granite matches the old building, supports local industry from New England, and offers lasting quality over limestone, making it the economical and aesthetic choice.
A Senate subcommittee’s push for intervention in Mexico is warned as dangerous and impractical. The piece argues that sending forces would unite Mexican factions, provoke a costly war, and harm U S ties with Spanish American republics. It urges diplomacy and protection without war, criticizes Taft’s potential support.
The article discusses President Fogel of the Philadelphia National League club accusing NL umpires of bias toward the New York club to favor NY owners and Lynch, who controlled umpire appointments. Observers weighfact versus grievance and call for possible changes in World Series umpire selection.
A color rich editorials hints at a royal flush motif, with quirky phrasing and fragmented lines suggesting satire or playful critique. The text hints at vibrant imagery and a bold, humorous tone.
In a terse exchange, Jones declares he can no longer assist and states he is paying alimony, while Magger-Gee responds with a terse remark. The brief quarrel highlights ongoing financial tensions between the parties.
A verse by Newton Newkirk laments bad luck at poker nights and the crowd's taunts. The speaker boasts sly plans to outplay rivals, comparing himself to a village Christmas tree and a grab bag of toys as he vows to win big one night.
All Sorts columnist Ike Inkslinger reports a spoof interview with John D. Rockefeller at his Pocantico Hills estate. The piece parries light quips on stamps and golf losses, then pivots to thrift tips and simple living, ending with Rockefeller polishing a bent pin for luck.
Letter to the Post describes fricasseed potatoes as a worthy local dish. The writer provides a Western family recipe for boiling potatoes, frying in butter, then simmering with cream and hot milk. The piece emphasizes simple, cherished culinary traditions and a positive view of the mayor's inclusion of the dish.
The Observant Citizen laments rising prices at quick lunch spots with smaller portions and price hikes, recounting a preferred lunch cut from two frankfurter sausages to one and pie pieces priced higher. It also notes the Kimball mansion teardown and various local happenings including a sunflower exhibit, winter camping plans, and civic figures in Boston and Providence.
Distant figures include M C Kornatis of Jamaica Plain showing a rare display of nasturtiums climbing to a second story piazza. William Sprague of Rhode Island, age 82, is cited as the last surviving Civil War loyalist governor. Other items mention Mt Washington’s new electric summit railroad lowering tourist fares, Mrs Ella E Harned of Wakefield turning 90, local financier R Linkee Hall planning a hunting trip, and residents sharing community observations.
The article recalls 46 years since the Roger Building era and notes the 1916 freshman class will exceed 300, with total registration over 1500. It highlights Tech growth from 72 students in 1866 to global prominence, a $2.5 million benefaction, and praise from Thomas Edison for its alumni.
In a tense scene, Grace frets over choosing a husband as Horace Gainor tries to guide her. She fears revealing the chosen suitor who loves her, while Horace covertly tests her by offering to reveal the name if she writes it, risking a photograph of his own supposed choice.
A comic poem contrasts the contented factory worker earning two dollars with the disgruntled man claiming exploitation by grafters and Wall Street. It satirizes workers divided by fortune and the politics of blame, ending with a wry observation on wages and dissatisfaction.
A woman takes a pencil from a man's hand and leans over with a joyful sob to inscribe the single word Horace. The moment captures a tender scene amid the reading, hinting at a personal bond or surprise.
A rustic speaker argues about feeding and fresh air for poor children. He questions what truly helps them and how to let them roam freely. The tone blends dialect and social critique, highlighting urban neglect and rural remedies.
A playful poem recounts Patsy Shea telling lies to dodge blame and mock the grownups. The speaker notes Patsy’s clever deceit from swimming yarns to apples and cherries in a tree, ending with admiration for his telltale craft.
Mrs Hammond and a Dyspentic Boarder trade lines about taking pains in cooking and eating, reflecting a humorous domestic exchange.
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