Word: posted
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...been widely distributed. It would almost appear that people have read this list and then been unable to believe it. To them there can only be repeated the welcome assurance--Yes, it is indeed true that letters may be mailed at the old rate to the whole list of post offices within the Boston district, therein being included South Braintree, Braintree, Quincy, Brookline, the Newtons, Arlington, Milton and many other communities which bear a name other than that of simple Boston. In the interest of common sense, let the list be read and be trusted. Boston Transcript...
...however, is not the only event that is arousing enthusiasm in Army and Navy circles. Track games for the soldiers and sailors are to be held. In place of the usual 100-yard dash on the cinder track, this race will take place on the football field from goal post to goal post. A tug-of-war and relay races are also scheduled...
...such an excuse for slackness as slackness has not had in nearly two generations. Because a great burden is laid upon the nation, millions of people feel they can roll various private burdens off their shoulders by four words. The excuse often accentuates the fault. New York Evening Post...
Thus the Yale soldiers are to support us with artillery as we deploy and manoeuver through the Bowl. From goal post to goal post we will dash while the artillerymen sit peacefully on their steeds and caissons chuckling inwardly. It is indeed a subtle witticism from the Yale point of view. Except to amuse them there can be no reason for this joust. Crowds there will be none for who will travel to New Haven to see a puny two thousand would-be soldiers, when they can go to Yaphank or Ayer and watch tens of thousands drill...
...after November 2, 1917, letters mailed in Cambridge for delivery through any post office outside the Boston Postal District must bear three cents in postage for each ounce or fraction thereof. United States postal cards must have one cent in postage affixed in addition to the stamp printed thereon. This rate applies to any address. Private post cards bearing written inscriptions must also have two cents in postage affixed. The Boston Postal District within which the rate on first class matter will remain unchanged, includes Boston and towns in the immediate vicinity...