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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
16
Bills before the social welfare committee unanimously favored authorizing cities and towns to deal in life necessaries, notably coal. Speakers differed mainly on the extent of city powers and most favored ending such dealing after the European war.
David A. Ellis, chairman of the Boston fuel committee, said that he believed the new policy would ease supply concerns and stabilize prices for residents and businesses across the city.
A home remedy story touts Pinex based cough syrup as a near miracle cure that clears coughs fast. It costs about 65 cents for a pint by mixing Pinex with sugar and water, with claims of healing irritated membranes and benefiting bronchial conditions.
Boston leaders urged legislation to let cities sell coal and essential goods, aiming for cost sales during the war. They warned against private competition except in dire need, arguing emergency rules should trigger municipal retail bans and restrict overhead to avoid political manipulation.
The use of asphalt shingles in Boston, vetoed by Building Commissioner O Hearn in prior years, is discussed again before the metropolitan affairs committee. Improvement group representatives push bills to allow shingles outside fire limits with statute fixed specifications.
Letters revealed John C. Eversman secretary of the Republican congressional committee and assistant Republican national committee secretary sought to represent the packers in Washington. He cited qualifications as their Washington representative while Wilson & Co. employed him at a lower salary than discussed with the five packing houses.
Chairman Michael H. Sullivan told the committee on education that many primary teachers earn less than factory workers. He argued eight years in service warrants 100 dollars per month or 1200 per year, vs the current maximum of 864. Sullivan noted extensive training behind teaching careers and contrasted it with other positions.
An advertisement extols Father John s Medicine as pure nourishment that rebuilds wasted tissue and supplies the exact elements needed to regain weight in those who are weak or run down.
Leo E. Mullin of the 108d American Ambulance Corps met his brother Brendon A. Mullin of the 101st Regiment in France, in a chance meeting. James T. Mullin of Dorchester received a letter with a photo of the brothers shaking hands. Kevin J. Mullin serves in the 104th United States Engineers, and all three volunteered for service.
The Boston Young Women's Association held a Hooverized supper at Ford Hall serving 700 girls and guests for 550 dollars total. A grand military display, gymnastic drill, 12 piece orchestra and patriotic singing followed the meal led by Mabel Pitchard Pearl Pitchard and Florence Keenan. Mrs William H Robey Jr directed the event and supervised student waitresses and menu planning.
New French restrictions prohibit manufacture of fancy bread pastries and confectionery. Hotels restaurants cafes and public places may not serve fresh butter cream cheese or sugar. Meals are limited to certain hours and guests may bring sugar themselves.
The Belgian violinist Eugene Ysaye will give the last season performance at Symphony Hall next Sunday afternoon. Soprano Marcia Van Dresser joins the programme with pianist Beryl Rubinstein for Ysaye. Kurt Schindler accompanies Miss Van Dresser.
A Boston hearing on bills to grant pensions to the aged and to city scrubwomen heard supporters argue for old age pensions for all over 65 and for scrubwomen after 15 years of service. Proponents contend workers deserve retirement support equal to other public service.
Massachusetts sells 2,500,000 feet of South Boston waterfront to the federal government for a large warehouse complex and related buildings. Governor McCall and the Executive Council approved the deal, coordinated by the Commission on Waterways and Public Lands, with government plans costing over $20,000,000 to boost Boston as a major port for troop embarkation and supplies.
Frank W. Garrett, electrical engineer and superintendent of the Boston L's Albany street plant, addressed the Rotary Club dinner at the Lenox last night. He called the recent Boston Elevated employees meeting disgraceful yet showed faith in leaders to adjust issues and suggested walkouts would be brief.
City pigs on Deer Island died in a harsh winter with pneumonia as the likely cause. Dr. P J Cronin, city veterinarian and noted horse expert, and Leo Mahoney of Charlestown, a pig specialist, both attribute the deaths to pneumonia and estimate the loss at about six thousand dollars.
The Bureau of Animal Industry chief Dr. Lester Howard cites cholera as the cause, saying his department could have saved many of the 261 pigs that died. Councilman James J. Storrow had questioned the pigs’ economic value, while Penal Commissioner David B. Shaw praised the herd and sought more funding. The grim deaths may prompt blame to be examined by Mayor Peters.
A Melbourne despatch to Reuters reports Premier Hughes unveiling a new recruiting scheme. It includes a 33 percent rise in separation allowances an appeal to all men of military age and a high court judge monthly ruling on the number needed for reinforcements.
Harvard board of overseers distributed promotions in history economics and military science and announced two major awards. Roger B. Merriman becomes full professor, Ed mund E Day advanced to assistant professor, Nowell joins as military lecturer, and others receive promotions or fellowships including Moseley travel fellowship to Moses H. Lurie and Gorham scholarship to Thomas E. Brown Jr.
Angelo Faggi editor of an Italian newspaper admitted involvement in the 1916 Pennsylvania riots when questioned by the district attorney. He is charged with violating the trading with the enemy act and a hearing is set for next Wednesday.
A Milwaukee man claims his daughter was cured of epilepsy after a friend provided a prescription. He says she suffered up to one hundred attacks daily and now seeks to mail a free bottle of the medicine to any reader who writes him at Leo Island Ave Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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