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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1917
Page
9
Practically all bakers in Boston and vicinity joined in a movement to raise bread prices from 25 to 50 percent starting Monday. Rolls advance from 12 and 16 cents a dozen to 15 16 and 20 cents. Doughnuts rise from 12 to 15 cents a dozen and larger doughnuts go to 20 cents.
The Master Bakers' Cooperative Association of Greater Boston plans a Tuesday night discussion affecting many bakers. Members have already raised prices. French bread and other varieties may see advances. Large bakers may drop small loaves, push 1 cent loaves heavier, and introduce an 11 cent loaf. Jewish bread remains 12 cents for now. Small bakers will keep a 6 cent loaf, though possibly lighter.
Household hint from Mrs Swattie Richmond describes turning Post Sunday magazine covers into conical beads. Cut covers into strips, roll on a hat pin, seal with paste, then string and shellac for a hard shiny multicolor necklace.
Readers debate a wartime policy taxing bachelors who do not enlist. A correspondent argues bachelor girls are pressured by married relatives and should bear part of wartime costs. Others defend marriage, loyalty, and duty, urging women to uphold principles and avoid supporting men who abandon service.
A reader argues for a war tax on bachelors to fund the state while defending single life and critiquing married women's jealousy. Other letters praise a stance on a young man's courage and advise against marrying a coward. The exchange reflects frugal living and civilian sentiment during wartime.
The page presents several recipes including iced cream cari and a bread omelet. Instructions detail ingredients such as eggs sugar milk flour cream tartar soda and lemon extract for the custard like base and a frosting using coffee. Contain tips about using cold coffee for gravy and a note from Mrs C. FP Mason of Tilton New Hampshire.
Poem urging Americans to pledge bravery and duty during wartime. Calls readers to rally under the flag and seal, praising the eagle and heroic sacrifice. Emphasizes readiness to fight for freedom and to honor fallen heroes.
Dorothy and friends discuss fashion in a casual telephone chat. The speaker describes a white frock with a barrel skirt and a fitted bodice in ratine and voile with button trimmed cuffs and pockets, noting its stylish, wearable silhouette despite fashion trends.
A young admirer writes seeking guidance as a 25 year old suitor plans marriage for January 1 1920. The columnist counsels meeting at the suitor’s home with his mother’s approval, urging communication and caution about delays while noting hazards of waiting for 1920.
Letter asks about ancestor nationality of George Washington and whether Nathaniel Ames of 1763 ran the Ames Tavern in Dedham. The reply identifies Nathaniel Ames (1708–1784) as an almanack maker and innkeeper, son of Captain Nathaniel and Susannah Ames, who settled in Dedham in 1732 and whose house stood near the current registry of deeds. notes his widow Deborah Fisher.
Crepe skirts feature deep tucks while long and short coats share the spotlight. Paisley chiffon returns, with gray and red color schemes for spring. Cape collars recur, crepe de chine returns, yoke effects appear in dresses, and veils with metal threads plus ribbon crochet sweaters are in style.
In a discussion drawn from Ames family history Dr Nathaniel Ames and siblings are noted as early contributors in almanack publishing and politics. A suffrage remark prompts a legal point on wife whipping. a query on sea water freezing cites 28.6 F. pronunciation of Bomb. wartime export totals compare 1914 prewar to 1917. and landlord duties on evictions with short notice are addressed.
A proposed amendment to the special emergency defence act would grant the Governor and Executive Council authority to seize foodstuffs and other necessities and distribute them or sell at no profit during emergencies. Henry Sterling of the American Federation of Labor urged the framing be for the public need, not military use, with debate on checks and approvals by the Executive Council. The bill, criticized for broad powers, seeks wartime action to safeguard people while raising concerns over executive authority.
Benjamin F Moran and Daniel Robinson were held without bail after a hearing in Bangor Maine on charges of murdering Michael Nadeau. Laurel Hughes testified that Moran struck Nadeau with a bottle on December 9 1918 and Moran and Robinson threw him into the river where his body was later found.
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