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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1916
Page
11
Markets showed lower costs with flour down 25 cents per barrel and strawberries at 30 cents a box. Cod and haddock listed at eight cents per pound, while lemonsole 25 cents, salmon 35 to 40, bluefish 40, red snapper 25, sea scallops 80 cents per quart, flounders 12 1 2, king fish 35, Spanish mackerel 35, spawn 40, boiled lobsters 28, oysters 30 to 40 a quart, depending on size.
Meats and vegetables show little change with pork chops a dollar per pound at downtown markets. Lamb chops, beef cuts, and lamb legs range from 20 to 38 cents, eggs drop to 88 cents a dozen, butter 86 cents per pound, and various vegetables and fruits list mixed low prices including oranges, greens, and apples.
Yvette Guilbert gave the final matinee of her series at the Shubert Theatre. She presented a program of French songs from the 16th to 18th centuries and medieval chansons, using costume gesture and facial expression. Violinist Emily Gresser, praised for her work, played several selections.
An advertisement touts Plant Juice as a reliable stomach remedy restoring digestion and health. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Emma Green of Charlestown at 11 Belmont Street, detailing long term digestion issues and liver problems improved after three bottles. The Plant Juice Man operates daily at Liggett Drug Co. Store corner Washington and Avon Streets.
Noonday service led by Dean William Wallace Fenn at King's Chapel. Tomorrow an entirely musical service conducted by organist Mr Lang. Mon day preacher Rev Frederick A Bisbee and Tue preacher Rev J Edgar Park. Dudley Street Baptist Church hosts a twice daily 10 day mission with Advent and St James Street Christian Churches uniting. Assisting ministers include Rev C O Farnham Rev Mark Wayne Williams and Rev Charles Page. Bishop Lawrence to administer confirmation at Cathedral Church of St Paul on Palm Sunday April 16 at 7 30 pm. Universalist Sabbath School Union meets March 15 at Grove Hall with Rev Brewer Hiddy as speaker. Rev Frank M Sheldon aims to secure Congregational ministers and resources to cover yearly losses across New England.
In a studio incident, Mary Pickford's new chauffeur leaped to her aid when a line escalated into a threat. The piece reflects on the evolving art of film and theater, praising moving pictures and discussing censorship and moral storytelling in cinema.
A reader shares fondness for poetry and magazines, cites Robert Louis Stevenson, and quotes Ruth I about her mother's pie crust recipe. The writer notes concern that an early morning pie habit would affect energy during a long studio day.
Mary Pickford's talks will appear usually five days per week in the Daily Post and each Sunday in the Sunday Post, providing regular features for readers.
The National Education Association department of superintendence elected John D. Shoop city superintendent of Chicago as president and selected Kansas City Missouri as the site for the 1917 convention. affiliated associations gathered this week for meetings.
The Catholic Alumni Sodality of Boston marks its 15th anniversary with a catition and concert at the Hotel Tuileries on Commonwealth Avenue. Rev. J. Havens Richards founded the group 15 years ago, and its members include leading Catholic professionals and businessmen in metropolitan Boston.
Mayor Zebedee E. Cliff and Mrs. Cliff led the grand march at the 33d annual ball of the Somerville Police Relief Association held last night in the high school auditorium. About 2500 people attended including Aldermen and visiting police officials. Chief Kendall was floor marshal with Mulqueeney as floor director and Kenney Sudwey as assistants. Hopkins chaired the reception committee and Skinner led the ball committee.
State Auditor Alonzo B. Cook suspends payment of bills charged by Panama-Pacific managers in Massachusetts including champagne glasses broken glass violets roses boots roses and autos tied to travel and entertainment in the period under review.
State Auditor Cook refuses to approve Co E bills totaling 3329.91 and will submit them to the Governor's Council for investigation. A public hearing may be held. Board Chairman Col Peter Carr and members argued the charges fit entertainment.
The first exercise of Tech's new engineering corps is to be held this afternoon at the South Armory. One hundred men who enlisted at the meeting in the Walker building begin on the same stage with the raw recruits.
A large crowd attended the installation of St. Josephs branch of the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association at St. Josephs Hall Roxbury. Monsignor Splains praised the group and Mrs Alice Maloney, state organizer, for leading the effort as 115 charter members were welcomed by supreme officers from New York State.
An advertisement extols Poslam as a proven remedy for skin disorders promising rapid relief from itching and various conditions. It also promotes Poslam Soap as safe for tender skin and offers sample requests by mail from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
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