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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
11
Miss Ellen Hayes, professor of economics at Wellesley College, delayed last night in a Ford Hall town meeting debate on birth control arguing that women's economic independence from men would remove the necessity for artificial birth control.
Miss Hayes and Dr. Blossom advocate birth control citing education and lower child mortality, while Dr. Ruddick argues large families are blessings. The discussion notes marriage as a remedy to social evils and highlights broader reforms enabling parental responsibility.
A large meeting discussed child welfare with many participants. A large majority of attendees expressed belief in birth control and many people contributed to the general discussion.
More than 700 of 795 Russell Fire Club members sign applications to join the fire fighters union allied with the American Federation of Labor. The group will keep its name and 1917 officers will lead. charter anticipated within two weeks after yesterday’s Washington street meeting.
Albert W. Guptill of 49 Bullard Street Dorchester died after a three week illness from heart trouble. 1874 Charlestown born he worked at the Boston Journal later directing ads at Gilchrist R H White Diamond Providence and the Boston Herald where he remained until his death. Funeral from his home Sunday at 2 o clock.
The President and Mrs. Wilson attended a Pan-American ball at the Pan-American Union building. Cabinet members and nearly all Latin American diplomatic representatives were present, hosted by the Southern Society of Washington.
A reader advocates strict supervision of a husband’s outings while another caller argues for true equality, suggesting each spouse should share half of time and income. The exchange centers on trust, fairness, and redefining roles in marriage.
A reader argues a wife should obey and let a husband command. The writer endorses child adoption, recounting adopting a seven month old boy and caring for him for 33 years. She stresses honesty about origins and the happiness of serving as a parent regardless of blood.
A reflective poem about fate and time as veils lift and doors open. The speaker bids farewell to time worn visions and urges onward along a windy ascent toward a transformative birth. The piece contrasts fading memories with a bright, unknown world and celestial imagery.
Simple baking notes list recipes for One Egg Cake Chocolate Cake Graham Gems and Angel Ginger Bread. Instructions cover ingredients and methods including eggs flour sugar butter milk and spices with steps to mix bake and boil as appropriate.
President Wilson plans an old fashioned home Christmas at the White House with a tree for grandniece Josephine Cothran and relatives. More than 100 turkeys will be given to executive office employees. The couple will deliver presents to poor families on Christmas Day.
The 21st annual Boston poultry, pigeon, game, waterfowl and pet stock show will run January 9 to 18 in Mechanics Building Boston. Entries close December 26 at 26 Bromfield Street with officer list led by President John Lowell and patrons including George B Inches and Philip L Saltonstall. A Danish ship report notes a peaceful encounter with a German submarine in the North Sea on November 39 as the Dania arrived with 18 000 bales of pulp.
Mrs. Catherine Sullivan of Roxbury, struck by a train at North Wilmington Monday night, dies at Lawrence Hospital in this city.
Boston plans widen Back Street along the Charles River esplanade by cutting a 12 foot strip from the grass plot. Mayor Curley will seek legislative approval to convert the private way into a public driveway, currently barred to pleasure autos.
Mrs. Mary IF Stevens of 74 Walnut Street Somerville was burned when a fire started in the cellar and raced up an air shaft destroying her top floor apartment. Damage listed at 5000 dollars with the cause undetermined.
Housewives and citizens will gather at the State House at 11 this forenoon as the state commission on high prices holds its first public hearing in Room 446 with overflow space in other chambers.
The Housekeepers' League of Boston named a delegation to discuss coal with civic groups and the public invited to testify. Industry leaders from New Haven and Boston & Maine testified on coal transport, with railroads asked for lists of long-dwelling coal cars. James J. Storrow met Perkins in New York on high cost concerns and said several state commissions will convene in New York City with Massachusetts to coordinate action.
Boston is the only city suffering from the food situation, said George W. Anderson federal district attorney. He cited grounds to believe coal price hikes result from an artificial and illegal combination aimed at profits in a speculative market.
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