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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
10
Daily issue page from The Boston Post dated December 10 1909 describes subscription options and rates. Publication details list offices at 259 Washington Street Boston Mass and note policies on prepayment and discontinuation. The editor and publisher is EB A Grozier with offices on Main Street.
Massachusetts health inspectors report half of New Hampshire dairies and fewer in Vermont pass, citing dirt and unsanitary handling. Dairymen from other states resist but face milk bans in Massachusetts, prompting ongoing improvements to ensure pure water and safe milk, a key hygienic state effort.
Testimony in a New York trial asserts that the Havemeyer led Sugar Trust knew of frauds against the government as far back as a decade ago, with two former employees reporting irregularities to superiors who did nothing. The piece questions partial restitution and urges action against larger offenders.
The article reports the prohibition of football in New York City public schools as a safety measure. It notes similar debates in Boston and forthcoming discussions by college presidents and experts about reform to reduce injuries while preserving competitive play.
One of the era’s favored entertainments along the Charles River Basin is skating, expected to begin as soon as the weather permits. Residents anticipate a seasonal pastime that will draw crowds to the riverfront for frosty recreation and scenic views.
The city plans a two mile by half mile skating range in the Charles River Basin near the Public Garden and Frog Pond area. Once salt water is removed, Boston will boast an unparalleled open-air rink nearby suitable for a carnival ambiance.
Mayor-elect Gaynor criticizes a false moral standard in politics and government ethics addressing a Southern Society gathering. He calls out officials and elites for treating government differently from individuals and urges a firm stance against corruption to ensure honest governance.
Opened in 1908 at 29 East Twenty ninth Street the Hotel Martha Washington operates largely with female staff from manager to bell girls while male access is restricted to the second floor unless a desk pass is shown. Rates range from 6 dollars weekly to 4 dollars daily with roof garden entertainments common in summer. The building features French Renaissance design with sandstone facades on the busy avenues.
Mr. J R Cahill of the English Board of Trade, in the United States, questions bread costs in Chicago while noting English loaves of 64 ounces cost 10 cents and four pounds about 10 to 12 cents. He cites higher American bakery wages and retailer profits as factors, and wonders if English flour prices and freight affect comparisons.
The article questions a charge by two self described rascals that explorer Cook used one to fabricate records. If proven, Cook's claim would collapse. if not, he becomes a victim of a vile plot. Copenhagen authorities support Cook and awaiting their examination of his records. The investigation will reveal if the New York story holds any truth.
A new anesthetic method has been celebrated at Massachusetts General Hospital and tested by Bucharest physicians at the New York Post-Graduate Medical School. Stovaine offers a safer alternative for patients with weak hearts or advanced age, reducing risks associated with ether or chloroform.
A Boston letter writer defends opera listening over chatter while criticizing New York style boredom. He mocks a New York Sun clipping and urges restraint to preserve performers' focus. The piece contrasts Boston bourgeois self image with New York stereotypes.
A letter describes a new ground level electric smoking system installed by the company. Smokers tap and bottom sections are mentioned as parts of the setup. The writer jokes about a Monsieur Newt-Wal and a diner visit with Jacob, illustrating a smoker finding the large cigarette in front.
Mrs. Richard C. Cabot of Boston spoke to Newton society and club women on the urgent need to pension public school teachers. The talk was part of an Equal Suffrage Association led effort to advance the pension cause in the community.
A petition gathered hundreds of local signatures seeks pension for ten teachers after 25 years of service. The item will be presented to the Board of Aldermen at the next session for consideration.
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