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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1919
Page
12
The Boston health department sought a warrant to raid a local dealer accused of selling smoked salmon dyed with coal tar dyes containing arsenic. The same firm was fined in Municipal Court about a year earlier for similar unsanitary decorating of salmon. The writer questions repeated offenses and calls for removal of such businesses.
Secretary Daniels orders reconvening of the Navy Department's board of awards to revise recent recommendations. The editorial notes the move may stir controversy but argues any errors stem from judgment, not bias, and praises Daniels' willingness to revisit decisions.
An influx of 40 million pounds of Cuban raw sugar eases New York’s severe sugar shortage. Prices drop from 20–25 to 15 cents a pound as cargoes arrive. The piece urges public education on conservation to protect scarce supplies amid months of likely continued shortage and urges fair sharing of sugar.
The upcoming international court session on war crimes already faces a heavy docket. Among those named is former German crown prince Frederick William, charged with disreputable conduct in France, looting and violence. His father, the late Kaiser Wilhelm II, is arraigned for a supreme offense against international morality and treaty sanctity.
The article notes 1919 ended with unusual prosperity amid postwar uncertainty. Labor shortages and international disruption slowed trade, but U S business remained strong. With peace treaty ratification and resumed global trade, experts expect 1920 to be a boom year in business.
Advocates of total prohibition gain a foil from the wood alcohol tragedy that claims careless drinkers. Dr. Woodward warns refined wood alcohol mimics ordinary spirits in taste and scent, making detection by non experts impractical. The episode could hurt bootlegging while boosting anti whiskey efforts nationwide.
The Republican State committee expresses faith in Coolidge and congratulates Massachusetts on the November vote for law and order. It urges a united national convention support for Coolidge as the nation’s chief executive and deems him eminently qualified.
The Province of Quebec will lift wartime liquor regulations on New Year’s Day opening a market for Eastern and Middle Western distillers. The South benefits from Cuba demand, while Europe remains impractical due to production and exchange rates. Canadian families stock up ahead of constitutional prohibition, creating a near term cash market for surplus stock.
A terse note describes a toss that would precede measures resembling confiscation. The text signals a shift toward asset seizure or control, implying a pivotal financial move with potential consequences for holders and markets.
Lawrence food and essential goods dealers dispute William M. Wood of the American Woolen Company over alleged profiteering. Massachusetts Life Necessaries Chairman General Sherburne supports similar pricing to elsewhere and calls for a public hearing to resolve the disagreement.
The city is poised for its greatest building activity with a strong housing demand. Apartments are in short supply and waiting lists are common, especially between the Public Garden and Massachusetts Avenue. Developers see opportunities to house many families and boost prosperity.
A roundup: Fope Benedict honors Mrs. Blake of New York with an autograph photo. Joshua W. Alexander argues for a private merchant marine. a Cabinet move adds a woman through his spouse. Rikings, royals, scouts delegation talks, and a Versailles peace signet item noted. Worcester mayor-elect Peter F. Sullivan’s roots and early trades highlighted. Elsie Janis’s act features Charles Lawrence. Viscount Grey on independence and reading, Harold Parsons recovers a Renaissance horse head in Rome. Italy thanks him.
The oldest observer recalls Boston’s coldest December 28 as 11 below in 1910 and 11 above in 1890. He notes a warm 58 degree reading for this date in ISS1 and mentions no rain or snow in the past 14 years except 1914 1915 and this year.
Secret Service man Stealthy Steve lands in Paris aboard the Loon, an airplane submarine he invented. German spy Beautiful Bertha schemes with Hamburg Harry and Biff-the-Stiff to kill Steve and claim the Kaiser’s reward.
Stealthy Steve accompanies Bertha von Glick posing as Dorothy a Chicago girl on a slumming tour at Hotel de Luxe then Cafe L Apache. Hamburg Harry and Biff the Stiff plot in the dive while Steve is distracted, the plan to lure him into danger is foiled as the conspirators slip away.
The 1621 summer gave way to a harsh 1622 winter test for the Plymouth settlers. Scarcity, fear of attacks from Canonicus and the Narragansetts, and a prepared palisade defined daily life. Seven newcomers arrived aboard a shallop from Weston, aiding hope, while Winslow secured food from a sea captain to avert starvation.
In a tense scene Hamburg Harry and Biff-the-Stiff hide behind the doorway as Tha von Glick moves toward the exit with a heavy pair of loaded black jacks, signaling a dangerous confrontation.
A moral admonition urging self inspection before criticizing others. The essay says everyone has faults and that reform should start with oneself to reduce harsh judgments. It cautions that those who consider themselves superior should change first to improve the world.
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