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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1912
Page
6
Dr. John Lovett Morse of Harvard Medical School warned during a lecture on The Feeding of Infants that widespread use of sterilized and pasteurized milk could raise cases of rickets, scurvy, and anemia in babies. He cited rising digestive troubles he attributed to these milks.
A medical advisory discusses pasteurization versus raw milk safety for babies, advocating certified milk and cautioning against sterilization. It endorses Cascarets for digestive balance, warns against overuse of bottle feeding, and stresses mothers’ milk as best while noting wet nursing as a viable option with disease checks.
Washington rumors say Huntington Wilson assistant secretary of state may succeed Robert Bacon as ambassador to France. Thomas Dawson named for Brazil post could become assistant secretary. Officials decline comment as diplomats discuss the potential reshuffle following Bacon’s resignation.
Mrs. Pattigan mourned her missing husband as the Oshing schooner Jeanette searched off Thatcher Island when a fog sank him from a trawling voyage. The ship limped back to Gloucester with its flag at half mast, then the door opened and he appeared, shocking her near collapse.
The Bromfield Street Church, oldest in use in Boston for the Methodist Episcopal Church, dates to 1806. Trustees chose an alley site costing 8000 dollars, now valued near a half million, with notable benefactors Isaac Rich Jacob Sleeper and Silas Pierce. The church hosts a 140 member Young Working Women’s Club and features preachers including Dr. G. A. Crawford Dr. L. T. Townsend and Rev. Seth C. Cary.
Miss Hannah A. Quinn a 60 year old Cambridge resident was badly burned lighting a kitchen fire and fell on the yard in the snow. William S. Condon of the same building suffered severe burns to both hands while trying to aid her.
Special cars brought a large delegation of the Ladies Auxiliary A O H of Haverhill to Portsmouth N H for a big gathering with members from Dover Exeter Rochester Somersworth and other towns in Strafford and Rockingham counties. The Haverhill auxiliary initiated a large class of candidates and a banquet followed.
William R. Hearst gains an initial victory as Judge Munger sustains the demurrer to the first $100,000 count in ex-Governor William N. Haskell’s $500,000 personal libel suit. The ruling concerns a Memphis speech dated Sept 19, 1908 and requires listing newspapers accused of publishing the alleged article.
Salem reports President Mellen has halted the eight man train run known as the gloom special. Railroad engineers protested and are said to have suggested saving travel costs. The cessation is described as temporary until final work on the last trip is completed.
Reverend George Grover Mills of Watertown urges giving servants access to family life through outings, shared meals, and better recreation. He proposes evening schoolroom use, church cooperation, and heightened drama access to raise the standing of domestic workers and improve servant relations.
A speaker, identified as .K. Mills, argues servants should be treated as helpers not a separate class. He proposes allowing servants to ride in the family automobile and access to the parlor and piano on proper occasions, with women of the household accompanying women servants to clubs.
The letter questions why the ballot placed Yes above No for the liquor license issue and notes alphabetical listing of City Council candidates. It cites the December 12, 1905 Aldermen election where six of eighteen winners bore B surnames Baldwin Bangs Battis Bell Berwin Bromberg.
An old time remedy promises darkened hair and restored color using Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. Advertises the product available from druggists for fifty cents with a money back guarantee if it fails to perform as represented.
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