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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
22
Concord Aug 20 Turkish hens and strutting gobblers have brought health and wealth to Miss Margaret Mahaney. Her career began with a packing box a dozen eggs and a hen turkey and grew into nationwide renown as a successful breeder through hard persistent effort.
Miss Mahaney of Turkey Park near Concord dedicates her 150 acre estate to turkey farming. She recalls starting 16 years ago after leaving nursing, proving turkeys can be raised successfully despite early doubters. She praises turkeys as highly intelligent and refuses to eat them, sharing stories of clients and the animals’ quirks.
Marshfield’s 53d Marshfield Fair opened under ideal weather with over 2000 spectators. War veterans received a formal welcome including victory medals presented by Lt Col Pruyn after a dinner. Highlights included Ford race winner George R. Wagner and leading horse Ester Bond in the classic trotting event. Society Day and tercentenary speeches were planned for upcoming days.
Washington August 20. The Association of Railway Executives urged Congress to return railroads to private operation with guarantees of adequate revenues and efficient service. They attacked the Plumb plan for government ownership and tripartite control as impracticable.
Police pursue a single unnamed suspect after Mrs. Jancis B. Washburn died at Brockton Hospital amid claims an illegal operation by a local physician caused her death. A rival theory blames a fall in Onset with new inquest planned Friday. witnesses include Dr. Gleason and Dr. Chase, with medical staff likely to testify.
Hand grenade banks made from grenades carried by Yankee troops are en route from Washington to New England for distribution. About 250000 banks will be given to children under 10 who have War Savings Stamps, and older kids with at least two stamps may also receive them. Distribution is through the War Loan Organization and First Federal Reserve District to banks and department stores to spur thrift.
Chicago musicians and stage mechanics employed at six downtown theatres walked out in sympathy with the actors strike. The walkout began shortly before the matinee hour, disrupting scheduled performances.
Springfield mother touts Father John's Medicine for her eight children saying it helped them recover from measles chickenpox and whooping cough after doctors feared for their lives. She notes its alcohol free composition and 65 years of use.
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