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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1919
Page
2
York January 15. Sylvan J. Stix president of the Wholesale Grocers Association told the annual convention that there will be no quick drop in food prices. He said price adjustments will take years and never return to the old standard, citing increased production of gold as a factor.
In Augusta on January 15 Senator Guy R. Gannett introduced a bill granting women aged 21 and over the right to vote for presidential electors. State park and forest reserve funding of $20,000 for Mt Katahdin region was also proposed by Representative Percival Baxter.
Fred H. Bickford of Bradford urged Vermont dairy farmers to apply known knowledge to practice. He argued no one should set milk prices without showing production costs and claimed 75 percent of farmers relying on Sleog margarine at home cannot afford milk and butter. He warned farmers lack cost figures for their operations.
Louis Glickstern a candy jobber was fined 180 in Superior Court on selling candy unfit to eat to Persky in East Boston. Persky had already been fined 100 and appealed for reduction. Assistant DA Sheenan urged jail time. Health Board official George McCaffrey led the case.
A reader in Boston urges Boston and national readers to redefine the so called hub girl. She urges a balanced modern spirit with sociable, friendly conduct and limits on intimate behavior. She praises Yankee hospitality to soldiers and contrasts with foreign counterparts while calling for a wake up among local girls.
In Washington on January 15 the Senate debated an amendment raising the director's salary from 6060 to 7500 and adopted it 34 to 27. Senator King warned the Democratic party of adverse effects from extravagance amid looming financial panics. The chamber also approved changes favoring veterans and widows in appointments and civil service lists, and debated a five year social and economic survey for reconstruction, adjourned without a vote on the amendment.
A small fire started by a cigarette in trash at the top of the Capitol dome in Washington caused smoke and brief excitement among visitors. Senate and House sessions continued without interruption.
Thomas W. Lawson seeks to recover a personal property tax of 5520 plus interest and costs totaling 5843.98 levied by the town of Winchester after threats of arrest. The case is in the hands of the jury awaiting a sealed verdict this morning.
In a tax dispute, Mr. Lawson claims he was not a Winchester resident on April 1, 1917 and that he notified assessors he would not be taxed as such. His lawyers accuse the town of extracting funds for decades by sentiment, while officials admit to informal furnishings estimates. He states he did not vote in 1916 or 1917 but did in 1918 and had instructed his secretary in 1916 to establish Scituate residency.
The Boston poultry show filled with prize contenders as judges scrutinize 10 000 birds. Highlights include Metro Galahead the Belgian hare and Lop-Ears prize wins, near riot moments with judging turkeys, dark brown Langshan eggs winning, and lectures by leading experts on poultry farming and club work.
Washington reports 42 311 animal casualties overseas as of Christmas. The American animal army in France totalled 191 631. War Department says no plans to transfer stock to foreign governments now, but may be considered later if needed.
Washington heard New York Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society and Philadelphia Federation of Italian Societies oppose postwar immigration prohibitions as unnecessary. Representative Moore urged deliberate action amid concerns over labor shortages from coal operators and manufacturers in Pennsylvania. Frank Morrison of the AFL supported restricting immigration until veterans and war workers secure jobs.
An influential home remedy touts 214 ounces of Pinex mixed with sugar syrup or alternatives like molasses or honey to cure stern coughs. It claims quick throat and bronchial relief, warns against imitations, and guarantees satisfaction or money back from The Pinex Co. Fort Wayne.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as quick acting for rheumatism, circulation, congestion, and warmth to relieve stiff muscles sprains and external aches. It markets as economical reliable and clean and urges buyers to keep it in a first aid kit and not ask for generic liniment.
An advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla Hood's Pills and Pepticon as a new combination family medicine. It claims regular use purifies blood builds strength and regulates the system, offering all or any single product through the local druggist.
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