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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1915
Page
11
Dr. E C Thompson urged public health work to inspect homes to clear useless rubbish while speaking on How to Keep the Baby Well at a Better Babies Exhibit yesterday. His remarks suggested future programs to improve living conditions and infant welfare.
An authority urges mothers to monitor kitchen cleanliness and hand washing to prevent illnesses. He stresses sunlit, well ventilated homes, dry cellars, consistent temperatures, screens, minimal clutter, bare sleeping rooms, clean dishes, and verified sources of milk and meat to curb diseases like tuberculosis and cholera infantum.
A teen girl seeks guidance after a steady boyfriend, now distant and possibly drinking, leaves her puzzled. The columnist counsels writing a persuasive note to appeal to his better nature and urges focused, caring influence to help him reform. Miss Champagne also answers similar questions for the Sunday Post.
Readers of the Boston Post Sewing Circle debate childrearing costs and family values. A chorus of wives and mothers share advice on poverty, marriage, motherhood, and duties, urging practicality and harmony in domestic life.
Boston public kindergarten children did not perform Soldier Boy or build forts this Washington's Birthday. Superintendent Dr. Dyer and Mayor Curley defended the traditional emphasis on Washington as both soldier and statesman, denying any change was authorized and pledging to present United States history without deviation.
A dated recipe note lists lemon juice and rind with boiling water sugar butter and flour for a thickened filling, baked between two crusts. It also includes a mixture of ingredients for a larger batter with eggs molasses soda allspice citron currants raisins cornmeal rye meal and a long steam and bake process. Signed by Mrs L M Cobb of South Lancaster box 126.
The operetta Vivian's Adventures in Wonderland was presented last night in Wollaston School auditorium by pupils of Massachusetts Fields Grammar School of Quincy. Directed by Alonzo Cole of Somerville with assistance from Mrs Katherine L Fowler. All parts were played by pupils.
Alexander W. McKenzie of Winchester sustained non life threatening injuries yesterday when his team collided with a Taylor’s Woburn Express vehicle near a railroad crossing in Winchester. The report notes he was not seriously injured.
An item lists leadership traits in alphabetical order including ambition nerve brains optimism control perseverance and more. It presents a thematic catalog of personal attributes with a final trailing number.
Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias gathered 250 strong at the American House to greet Major General William H. Loomis commander in chief. Brigadier General Lewis J. McKenzie of Boston presided as 34 companies from across the state represented in blue and gold uniforms.
Major General Loomis urged greater zeal in perfecting the uniform rank of the Pythian Order. Boston companies Faulkner and Marathon demonstrated drill efficiency while officers spoke on brigade finances prospects and the mortuary fund. A big business meeting follows with bids from Portsmouth for the event and a dinner for regiment officers this afternoon.
Dr James J Scannell director of the Boston bacteriological laboratory died at Carney Hospital from double pneumonia after gastric ulcer surgery ten days earlier. He was born Sept 28 1875 in West End and educated at St Bonaventure College and Tufts Medical School. He leaves a widow five children and three brothers including Rev P J Scannell. Burial planned from 7 Academy Hill Road Brighton Tuesday.
A famous 80s baseball figure George H. Moorie died after a blood transfusion from his brother Joseph to treat nasal bleeding. The incident caused delays as the Massachusetts House postponed Tuesday action on a bill to license cats pending debate.
Walter L. Mann of Athol Massachusetts argues for a cat tax to protect farm crops and birds. He contends cats spread disease and vermin, damage poultry and game, and urges lawmakers to adopt a 50 percent tax with a slogan for 1915.
Household hints cover laundering seersucker crepe and plisse curtains for bedrooms cottages and camps. Advice covers washing drying and shaking to hang full and neat. A silver polish cloth stored near the sink speeds cleaning while tissue paper tapers keep jewelry bright. Mrs Clara B Mosher 15 James Street Winter Hill.
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