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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1918

Page

2

Doctor reports pastor’s condition remains serious

The congregant in America rests with pneumonia diagnosed as serious, with doctors monitoring his breathing and overall health.

Gregation America

Fisherman's hat prompts rescue by policemen

A man slipped near the water edge but retrieved his hat before needing rescue. Policemen Ahearn and Frager aided him after he ensured the hat was safe.

Ahearn and Frager

Tom Lawson Celebrates 61st Birthday With Busy Day

Financier Thomas William Lawson known as Tom Lawson marked his 61st birthday by a full and husky day of work at his State Street offices.

Thomas William Lawson Tom” Lawson State Street

Potatoes Drop to Fifty Cents a Peck as Market Brightens

Market analysts predict further price cuts as transportation improvements and favorable weather boost supply. Consumers urged to double potato usage over the next three months to prevent waste of last year’s large crop. Florida celery sells for 15 cents a bunch, onions from Connecticut Valley seven pounds for 25 cents, Canadian turnips 3 and 4 cents a pound, Boston lettuce 5 to 10 cents a head, and carrots 5 cents a pound.

Florida Connecticut Valley Boston

Retail fruit and vegetable prices from Massachusetts Board list

The Massachusetts Board of Food Administration lists current retail prices for produce including beets cucumbers radishes and oranges, with ranges indicating cash and carry versus service store pricing. It notes prices per pound or per dozen and identifies various fruit and vegetable types with their quoted costs.

Baldwin Florida Massachusetts Board of Food Administration

War Fund Over Top in Greater Boston Relief Drive

The Greater Boston Jewish War Relief Fund exceeded its $500 000 goal last night by reaching 547 000 with 167 000 reported by team captains city committees and the people's relief committee at the final meeting. Officials expect the total to approach 600 000 once all reports are in.

Greater Boston Jewish War Relief Fund People’s Relief Committee S‘ord Hall

Boston Jewish relief drive tops $116000 in regional effort

Harris L. Selig led an "out of town" drive that raised 116,804 in nearby cities while Philip Potash reported 15,853 from Jewish workers. Boston's campaign ends soon though volunteers push subscriptions for ten more days. teams led by Koshland Rosenbush Herman Sallinger and women’s captains contributed large sums. Cities listed include Chelsea Lawrence Haverhill Lowell Taunton Revere Beverly Cambridge Salem Lynn Quincy and more.

Harris L. Selig Boston Philip Potash People's Relief Committee People's Relief Jesse Koshland al A. Rosenbush Joseph M. Herman Nathan Sallinger J. Altman G. W. Becker A. Burroughs Julius Hisemann Goodman M. M. Morse I. Moran T. Prager P. Radio L. Segal M. Limberg G. Wyner Chelsea Lawrence Haverhill Lowell Taunton Revere Beverly Cambridge Salem Tynn Quincy Lord Hall Felix Vorenberg Albert W. Shaffenburg Harris J. Selig Julius Kisemann

Bryan and Gompers Lead Battle Over Prohibition Ratification

In Albany the session opening over the federal prohibition amendment drew crowds as William Jennings Bryan led the dry forces and Samuel Gompers the wets. Bailey of Texas joined, arguing for ratification while Gompers warned of conditions in Russia and defended personal liberty against regulating habits.

Albany N. YW Pebb William Jennings Iirvan Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor New York Bryan Gompers Assembly Chamber United States Bailey Texas America Mr. Gompers Russia Organized Labor

Robert Morrison of Malden Dead

Robert Morrison long time Malden resident and former engineer at Malden High School and Parker House Boston died at his home 894 Broadway Malden in his sevenith year. He served as chaplain of Post 40 G A R Boston and belonged to Mt Vernon Lodge Masons and Middlesex Lodge Odd Fellows. He survived by his wife a son Robert Morrison and a daughter Gertrude Morrison. Funeral Friday at 2 30 pm at his home.

Robert Morrison Post 40 Gd. A. T Boston Malden High School Parker Hrouse Broadway Malden Mt. Vernon Lodge Masons Middlesex Lodge of Oddfellows Gertrude Morrison

Exports of Foodstuffs Dip in Early 1918 Trade

Washington reports exports of wheat corn and pork fell notably for the seven months ending January 31 1918 compared with the prior year. Beef products and oats did rise in the same period.

Washington Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce

U S Wheat and Beef Exports Change Across Seven Months

Wheat and corn exports fell sharply while flour and beef products rose. Cotton and cottonseed oil shipments dropped in volume, but cotton value increased due to higher prices. Mineral oils and crude oil exports declined, along with gasoline and other fuels.

Bakers urged to back government small loaf policy

Henry Stude of Houston, president of the National Association of Bakers, urged bakers to support new regulations for a smaller loaf. He noted past objections about cost and crust loss but said the shift could reduce bread consumption and save wheat, calling on bakers to produce the smaller loaf and encourage its purchase.

Columbus Henry Stude Houston Tex National Association of Bakers Stade

Italian Editor A Faggi Arrested Under Trading With the Enemy Act

Federal agents arrested A Faggi editor of an Italian newspaper on Tranover Street for violating the Trading With the Enemy act. He was held to bail of 2500 and given time to furnish surety. Postoffice inspectors allege he published in ll Proletario material about the U S government and war policies in a foreign language without a proper translation filed with the Boston postmaster.

A. Faggi Tranover Street United States Hayes Postoffice Fagei Ll Proletario Boston

Massachusetts Furniture Dealers Banquet Tonight

Furniture dealers from across Massachusetts gather at the Brunswick Hotel tonight for the annual Massachusetts Home Furnishers Association banquet. Invited guests include General Johnston Captain Morrison of the 1%th Canadian Battalion Captain McMahon of the Irish Guards and Albert Leon president of the National Home Furnishers Association. Felix J. Smith chairs the arrangements with Charles E. Osgood B A McMahon and Tradegist McLeod serving. Smith will be toastmaster.

Massachusetts Tlotel Brunswick Massachusetts Homeurnishers General Johnston Thomas F. Morrison T. I. McMahon Trish Guards Albert T. Leon National HomeFurnishers’ Association Felix J. Smith Charles FE. Osgood B. A. McMahon McLeod Mr. Smith

Showing Ways to Cook Fish in Boston Campaign

The Boston women's committee on food conservation among two Greater Boston societies runs a week long campaign to promote eating fish as a meat substitute. Demonstrations at Jordan Marsh lecture hall cover preparation of all fish available in Boston markets. Experts from the Boston fish pier stress wider fish consumption, with more lectures scheduled at 2 PM today and tomorrow.

Boston Women's Committee On Greater Boston Jordan Marsh Company Boston Fish Pier New England

Schools to Open This Week in Several Districts

The school committee announced openings of school buildings this week. Charles Sumner district Florence Street School and Horace Mann School will open Thursday while Rice district George Bancroft School opens this morning.

Charles Sumner Florence Street Horsace Mann Rice George Bancroft

Rheumatism Benefit Claimed From Building Up the Blood

A Pawtucket resident credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Rheumatism with restoring strength after eighteen years of pain and inability. The ad promotes the pills as a proven blood building remedy and notes prices and mail order options from the Dr Williams Medicine Co.

Pawtucket Williams Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y It & Ree

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