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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1914
Page
18
The National President of the Associated Clubs of Domestic Science urges consumers to inspect bakeries and meat products. She cautions against meat left on counters all day, favors avoiding costly cuts, warns against white veal, and advises against eating pork in hot weather. She stresses personal bakery investigation.
Mrs. Winnifred Harper Cooley urges women to scrutinize meat selection and bakery practices. She warns about liquid eggs, frozen eggs after storage, spoiled canned goods, benzoate use, and colored icings, stressing ice and cleanliness to prevent spoilage and contamination.
American toy importers report hundreds of thousands of tin soldiers and other Christmas goods stuck in Germany as war prevents shipment. Experts say up to two million dollars worth of toys remain undelivered, forcing makeshifts for next Christmas.
Swan boats glide near the Japanese corner while visitors admire flower beds in bloom at Fenway. The scene accompanies the 20th annual convention of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists opening next Tuesday.
Tokio August 10 Count Okuma premier told Japanese newspaper men to avoid sensational rumors and inflammatory articles that could harm Japan relations with friendly nations. He denounced the false claim that the United States was sending a fleet and said America has made no demand on Japan and remains Japan's great friend.
Friends of Harriet C. Morse of Newton report she is safe in London. Morse, author of A Cowboy Cavalier, is Radcliffe College graduate and noted horsewoman canoeist who speaks several languages.
Vienna report via London notes that five thousand Montenegrins attacked Austrian frontier posts east of Trebinje in Herzegovina. Austrian losses were one officer and 21 men. Montenegrins suffered 200 killed. Russians pressed incursions into Austria but were repelled. Austrian frontier reconnoitering missions reported success. Reichspost cites Serbian supplies being cut off as Austrians encircle Serbia.
A British cruiser fired on the Austrian despatch vessel Taurus by mistake near Rome. Four holes were punched in the Taurus, with an Austrian admiral aboard. The incident raises questions about culpability and potential impact on British Austrian relations.
Boston school teachers marooned in Europe by the war will not forfeit positions or salaries if they fail to report when schools reopen in September. Superintendent Dyer and Chairman Brock of the school committee gave assurance last night.
Superintendent Dyer and Chairman Brock assure Boston that schools can open on schedule even if 100 to 200 teachers are stranded. They note 400 substitutes exist and plan to operate temporarily if delays occur. Several named teachers abroad are listed with locations England Italy Switzerland France and Austria.
Aug. 11 report that fifty German reserve sailors left here for a neutral vessel bound for Panama. The Nicaraguan government prohibited exportations linked to the war in Europe, and the details remain unclear as to their ultimate destination.
Boston society notes announce Miss Eleanor R. Crocker daughter of Mr and Mrs George Uriel Crocker will marry George M Nlowland Harvard 06 of Jamaica Plain on Saturday September 26 at 2 30 in the Episcopal Church at Marion The couple will reside at 45 West Cedar Street after the wedding.
Women in Boston offer nursing services as war nears in Europe. About a dozen have volunteered since hostilities began, to be instructed for immediate return to Belgium. Reservists respond to Mansfield orders at the Tremont Building, with more expected. British consulate reports further activity.
A Belgian-identified woman told Consul E. S. Mansfield she wished to go back to Belgium as a nurse and had worked as a schoolteacher in Cleveland. She sailed aboard the Arabic after being referred to the White Star Line. other Belgian women offered services and consuls are aiding both nurses and potential fighters amid mobilization orders for reservists in New England.
London reports a Berlin German government action seizing Russian funds totaling 25 million dollars. A government commission says Germany has food stocks to last a year. Emperor William contributed 100 thousand dollars to the Red Cross and similar aid for soldiers’ families.
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