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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
6
The Cross article represents years of scientific effort and skilled workmanship. It highlights new patterns and ideas produced with taste and durability, offered at lower prices than weaker imitations, showing long-term quality over quick production.
Washington reports 1914 farm production valued at 9.87 billion dollars in crops animals and slaughtered goods, an all time high and 83 million above 1913. Corn and wheat led values while cotton fell short due to war effects. figures measure market value not net wealth or profit.
The year saw crops valued at 6.04448 billion and farm animal products at 3.828456 billion. Crop value was slightly below 1913 levels due to reduced value of crops.
Harry F. Webber age 31 of Medford a metal worker for FE D Badger Boston was struck by a southbound New Haven express train near Roslindale depot and killed instantly yesterday afternoon about 4 30 o clock.
Weymouth water commissioners announce a flat rate of 23 cents per one cubic foot of water after April 1, with all restrictions removed under the new metro system. The decision follows study of fair pricing conditions for the town's water supply.
The article notes candidates across 31 states filed sworn campaign expenditures totaling $460,777 for the first popular U S Senate elections. Democrats led with $242,895.90 followed by Republicans $156,884.83 and smaller sums from Progressives Prohibitionists Socialists and Independents.
Mollie Waddy and Tony will move into a $25 000 cement house in Franklin Park within a day or two. The four month build includes a main floor exercising ring for the elephants and a 60 by 4 foot seven foot deep outdoor swimming pool with cement entrance. A large outside yard provides year round space for the trio to exercise and entertain visitors.
W B H Dowse of the Home Market Club urged restoring protection to revive prosperity. Charles Hutchins highlighted the U S market as vital, while John Hopewell noted wool imports fell after the Underwood tariff. Speakers called for a new tariff to defend American industry and jobs. Marvin re-elected secretary and Dixon treasurer.
President Wilson received a cablegram from Emperor William of Germany congratulating him on his 68th birthday. King George VI is noted as the only other ruler from a belligerent nation to send congratulations. Officials cite cable difficulties delaying other messages.
Duncan P. Morrison of Sydney Nova Scotia was arrested last night by Inspectors Hart Conway and Shields charged as a fugitive from justice. The bride to be was met at North station by the Helping Hand Society which will assist her.
The South Boston Lyceum hosts a New Year's Eve event with a "Call to Arms" by Miah Lynch. Notable figures including Congressman James M. Gallivan Lieutenant Governor Edward P. Barry and "Rabbit" Maranville participate in a large programme. Barry will discuss saving $10,000 yearly on a $200 investment and Gallivan explains why he can only find work for 4350 constituents.
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