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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1919
Page
10
The Women's City Club Food Facts Bureau offers guidance on income budgeting and monthly allocations. Mrs Ethel P Pool dietitian provides help in household economy, heat, clothing, and savings with amounts varying by family size from two to five members.
Mrs Pool advises organizing personal affairs on a business basis with a startable plan and charts. She notes families vary despite similar size and income, and highlights a panel chart by Benjamin R. Andrews from Teachers College for incomes from 1200 to 10000 dollars a year.
An advertisement claims Dr Elders' Tobacco Boon cures all tobacco habits in 72 to 120 hours. The copy pledges immediate relief with no cravings after the first dose and offers free proof and information by sending name and address, insisting no money is needed.
State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation recommended that General Electric resume all striking workers within two weeks without discrimination. Chesney testified no union‑related discrimination occurred and service continuity was not terminated. War Labor Board decision expected tonight. award to be telegraphed to concerned parties.
The Lithuanian National Council in New York adopted a resolution urging President Wilson and the allies to grant Lithuania representation at the Paris peace conference. It notes Lithuanian services to the allied cause and a democratic government, stressing that Lithuania has not yet received its rightful place at the peace table despite prior appeals.
Yankee sergeant recounts crossing the Channel during World War II era travel. He describes subduing a German spy signaling with a pocket flashlight, a clash on deck, a destroyer searchlight sweep, and a periscope sighting. Southampton arrival follows as locals praise the hero.
In a breezy London letter from 1918, the narrator recounts arriving at Waterloo Station after crossing the channel and notes the bustling city life before 5 p.m. and the English baggage system. He refers to Jeanne, their journey, and amusing cultural contrasts while acknowledging censorship and copyright.
Police officer George McCaffrey restrained Angelina Ciardi in a corridor after she dropped a bulldog revolver while attempting to shoot Louis Thomas who faced an indictment for unlawful assault on Ciardi's seven year old son. Ciardi was booked and faces a $50 minimum fine if convicted.
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The Southport Miners' Federation unanimously resolves to demobilize British army miners immediately and provide them with employment. It calls for wages for war-disabled workers and retraining for the totally unfit at government expense, and to substitute a six hour day for the current eight.
Salvation Army headquarters in Boston warns residents and nearby towns to beware unauthorized fund collectors. Officials state that only solicitors with a leather covered official pass signed by Colonel Adam Gifford and verified by the collector are authorized in Boston proper and the Newton, Brookline, Belmont, and Milton districts.
At the suggestion of the American government Honduras and Nicaragua have sent emissaries to Washington to confer with officials to reach an agreement on their boundary dispute. The U S government offered its good offices last year after a Spanish kings award was rejected by both sides.
San Salvador January 15. Carlos Melendez leader of the National Democratic party was elected president of the republic in elections ending yesterday. Dr Alfred Quinones Molena of this city was chosen vice president with about 170000 votes each, the largest totals in the country’s history.
The U S cruisers Pittsburg Cleveland Tacoma and Denver under Admiral Caperton have arrived at Montevideo. The British cruiser Bristol has also arrived and will likely proceed to Buenos Ayres.
Washington dispatch reports Director General Hines will ask Congress for an appropriation of more than 500 million dollars for the railroad administrations revolving fund. The money would extend loans to railroads to finance vast 1919 improvements and extensions, with total spending expected to exceed one billion dollars. Officials say securities markets will hinder public financing for this work, prompting continued government aid even if federal control ends.
Mr. Hines states the railroad administration must finance essential improvements distinct from current operations. He cites 1918 19 capital expenditures totaling about 1.627 billion, with 1.039 billion planned for 1919, three times prewar annual rail outlays, as the Fifth approaching.
New York consumers will pay current prices this month but will see reductions in February and March. Robert F. Dowling, chairman of the milk commission named by Governor Smith to settle the strike by the Dairymen's League, announced progress at today's hearing and expected a definite adjustment by tomorrow.
One hundred thirty four men and women were discharged from the primer department at the naval station Newport today completing a 75 percent reduction within the month. In all 225 women and 200 men have been returned to private life since the order was issued.
Lieut Charles Braden U S A retired in 1878 for wounds from Custer campaigns. He ran a West Point preparatory school and died at his Highland Falls home at age 72. Graduated West Point in 1869.
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound can darken gray fading hair naturally and evenly overnight says a druggist. Millions buy the old famed recipe now improved with added ingredients for darker, lustrous hair in a few applications.
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