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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1920
Page
13
A public health note claims regular meat consumption harms the kidneys, causing backache and various urinary issues. It recommends Jad Salts, four ounces in water before breakfast, to flush and normalize kidney function, claiming safety and wide use.
Sugar rose to 1812 cents a pound while beans move to 12 cents a pound and potatoes range from 1.05 to 1.25 per peck. Higher costs follow colder weather and reduced Southern and Western supplies. New items appear: scullions eight cents a bunch, mint 20 cents, beets and carrots 30 cents, soft shell crabs 1.50 a dozen. Lambs, ham, and pork prices rise with tighter supply. rib and sirloin cuts hold at higher levels.
A period price guide details meat poultry fish and produce costs. Veal loin 40c lb, veal chops 45c, corned beef 30-36c, canned and fresh seafood from 12-25c lb, eggs 66-80c, butter 72-78c lb, vegetables 15-90c per item, fruits wide range with pineapples 35c up to 1.00, strawberries 1.00-1.20, oranges 40c-1.00 per dozen.
A church notices list includes a salesmen retreat at Blessed Gabriel Monastery in Brighton on April 16 to 19, wool merchants retreat May 7 to 10, Catholic Union events May 21 to 22, and group retreat arrangements by the reverend retreat director. A whist and cake sale at St. Clement's School Hall in South Medford funds the League of Catholic Women, with organizers named. Feasts for next week and recent saints' days are noted.
The 20th birthday party of the Daughters of Massachusetts was held with a formal tea at Hotel Brunswick. Twenty charter members were guests of honor and the greeting cards were brought in by three great-grandchildren Ethel Andrews Rosemary Wyman and Genva Brown. Attendees included Mrs. Coolidge General and Mrs Stevens General and Mrs Sherburne and Lt Col Theodore Baker who acted as master of ceremonies. George and Ray Cox aided military duties. Wellesley undergraduates served as ushers Jeannie Moseley chaired tea room.
Events at 8:30 a m include New England Conference Methodist Episcopal churches at People's Temple. At 10 a m Interworld Church Movement examines Boston Sunday schools. A 10 a m hearing on coal prices by the Commission on Necessaries of Life at the State House. A 2:15 p m movie for Bryn Mawr College Fund at Jordan Hall. An 8 p m talk by Judge George M. Anderson on The Railroad Problem at the Department of Education.
Federal Reserve Bank imposes dress code restricting decollete gowns and thin blouses for female staff. Meetings erupt in indignation as workers defend modest, businesslike blouses suitable for both day and evening wear.
General Wood will address the undergraduates of Tech on Wednesday April 14 from 12 to 12 45 noon, changing the date from the 13th. Admission is by ticket only with 550 seats and standing room for about 200. Accommodations limited.
Thomas F. Glynn of 13 Springvale Avenue Lynn was promoted from assistant superintendent on the Lynn district roads to superintendent at age 35 after leaving a post as a starter for the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company in Central Square Lynn.
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