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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1917
Page
5
The New England coal committee of the Council of National Defence chaired by James J. Storrow announced that half the coal carrying units planned to be taken from New England will be retained for the bituminous trade here. Transport service will continue for 750000 tons of soft coal from tide water ports.
The Navy Department nearly halted coal transport, endangering 1.5 million tons of bituminous coal. Prompt action by the New England coal committee and the Federal Shipping Board persuaded Admiral Benson to keep enough tugs in service to deliver 750,000 tons of soft coal to tidewater areas. Further steps aim to move an additional 750,000 tons to restore normal supply.
Word from Boston police reports Wilton S. Maskell of the S. S. Mackinac, registered from Boston, drowned while swimming off One Hundred Fifty-sixth street in New York City yesterday.
Practical advice favors coconut oil as a scalp friendly cleanser. Plain massified coconut oil cleanses thoroughly, leaves hair soft and bright, and removes dust dirt and dandruff with minimal alkali effects. Rinses easily and lasts months for a family.
Beef and all meats up a peg with beef rising five cents per pound and lamb and pork to a lesser extent. Fish remains costly though potatoes fall and salad vegetables are plentiful. Yesterday's prices include sirloin steak 50 cents, rump steak 60, sirloin roast 45 per pound and lamb legs 35, fresh pork 38.
Dana D Barnum of Worcester, former president of the New England Association of Gas Engineers and ex chairman of the American Gas Institute committee, was elected vice president of the Boston Consolidated Gas Company to oversee the manufacturing department.
Provincetown relief workers plan a bigger drive to aid families left destitute by the Aug. 10 sea disaster. Boston and New England donors, including Red Cross and local committees, pool funds for disbursement, with appeals for clothing and ongoing support as volunteers tally contributions and widen the relief network.
Henry fund trustees Lemuel Fulham and A. S. Henry travel to Provincetown with 2500 for immediate needs of widows and orphans of recent sea disasters. They are joined by Fishermen's Union Business Agent Brown. Donations from Fishing Masters' Association and several captains accompany the relief disbursed to bereaved families.
Marshfield August 23. Governor McCall attended politicians' day at the fair with his staff arriving at 3 pm. Captain Albert T. Sprague escorted the governor to the judges' stand. An auction of twin calves from Silas Peirce's farm raised 75 dollars, bid by J. H. Stedman of Brain Tree, with proceeds donated to the Red Cross.
Former Salem Mayor Hurley, Dam on PF. Hall, and lecturer Peter W. Collins spoke at a noonday Common rally endorsing a $3,000,000 war recreation fund.
Subscriptions to aid Provincetown fishermen families are sent to John J. Martin at Exchange Trust Co Boston. The grand total acknowledged is 6788.46 with numerous donors listed from Boston Newton Weymouth Roxbury Taunton and beyond supporting in memory of loved ones and in tribute to the sea.
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