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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
5
Advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable aid to stimulate the liver and bowels to relieve indigestion. It claims benefits include improved appetite and energy and advises taking one or two at bedtime. Priced 10c and 25c per box.
Attorney General launches broad inquiry into cold storage operations and price manipulation amid talks of violations of 1912 acts. Investigations span state and federal offices as Boston markets see price drops on eggs butter sugar and flour while the Housekeepers' League mobilizes to organize a city wide price reduction drive.
Egg prices in Boston and New York fall while storage eggs face boycott fears. Butter and sugar show declines as broad protests organize led by Mrs. Ida Hebbard and the Kept Housekeepers League. A state inquiry into cold storage and a general mass meeting at Faneuil Hall target price manipulation and market restraint.
On December 4 in Washington the 64th Congress starts its second session focused on the high cost of living. President Wilson may address the topic in a special speech while AFL leaders urge a special commission. Eleven bills target food shipping, parcel post rates, and cold storage. departments report price spreads between producers and consumers.
The report from H C L examines the activities and tenure of U S District Attorney Anderson evaluating prosecution strategies and notable cases affecting federal law enforcement in the district.
A government official notes it is too early to specify lines of action but confirms thorough analysis of Department of Justice reports from across the country. Agents are instructed to pursue any facts indicating a corner or restraint of trade, with rapid, coordinated work and local cooperation urged.
The United Bakers of New York warns in a letter to Mayor Curley that a wheat famine may threaten the United States in the coming months unless an embargo is placed on imports. The group argues drastic action is needed to protect bakers and food supply amid rising prices.
The United Bakers of New York and vicinity urge an embargo on foodstuffs in a letter to Mayor Curley. Mayor Curley plans to present a City Council resolution to back the embargo at next Monday's meeting.
William T. Guptill presided at the Maine dairy conference and the Maine Dairymen's Association, Seed Improvement Association, and Live Stock Breeders' Association annual meetings in Augusta. Mayor Blaine S. Wiles gave the welcome, Herbert M. Tucker responded, and Professor Henry W. Brown spoke on Man, the Masterful.
OTTAWA Ont Dec 6 The war department reports six month casualties about matching overseas enlistments. From June to November casualties total 46 665 and since active participation 66 680 including 10 353 killed in action and 3 825 died of other causes.
The report cites 536 dead by sickness 1072 presumed dead 47187 wounded and 2708 missing. It notes the Dominion has enlisted 377205 men for overseas service since the war began.
Lloyds shipping agency says the British steamer Eggesford, once reported sunk by a submarine, has been picked up at sea and towed to Brest by a government tug.
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