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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
7
Miss Carita G Rutherford was returned to Central Court to be voluntarily committed to the Psychopathic Hospital for three days under a special statute. She confessed to setting two fires at the Frances E Willard Settlement House and claimed mental distress with headaches and fatigue.
Miss Julia Lathrop, head of the Children's Bureau, claimed 3,000,000 children and 15,000 mothers died from neglect in the past year at a New York conference. The gathering, under American and British groups, aimed to cut the infant death rate and stress protecting existing and future children.
Government officials posted notices yesterday on trees near the Mystic River waterfront, at Mystic River locks, and along Emerson Main Franklin Tufts Water and Forest streets. The postings also covered Governors Avenue Washington Square and Mystic Avenue.
William J. Richards of Philadelphia Coal and Iron Company speaks to the Post on why coal cannot reach Boston and New England. He notes miners are conserving labor and sacrificing funerals and religious observances to aid the war effort. He cites posters from President Wilson urging miners to stay at work and contribute to national needs.
Mr Richards argues abnormal weather dominates the coal crisis with car shortages freight congestion and labor shortages contending relief hinges on end of bad weather. He urges government action to prevent further mine labor depletion and notes a 25 000 worker shortfall in anthracite with 1917 output of 11 600 000 tons.
The committee on banks and banking reported favorably to the Senate on a bill authorizing cooperative banks to suspend mortgage loan payments during the war for property held by service members or their dependents. Only interest may be required from affected borrowers.
The funeral for Galen V. Bowditch, veteran newspaper messenger, took place at the Church of the Presidents in Quincy with burial at Mt. Wollaston Cemetery. Rev. A L Hudson officiated praising his loyalty and good heart.
A newspaper advertisement promotes The Williams Treatment for kidney bladder rheumatic and uric acid related ailments. It offers a free 75 cent bottle and a free information book in exchange for name address and 12 cents to cover distribution, with delivery by parcel post and no obligation. The notice directs mail to The Dr D A Williams Co Dept 673 H East Hampton Conn.
The article warns soaps and prepared shampoos contain alkali that can dry the scalp and brittle hair. It recommends plain emulsified coconut oil as a pure greaseless alternative, inexpensive and long lasting. Instructions say to rub a teaspoonful into damp hair to produce rich lather, cleanse, rinse easily, and leave hair soft bright and easier to manage while removing dust dirt and dandruff.
The speaker praises coal miners for meeting demand with unprecedented production and current output matching last year. He notes oversubscribed Liberty Loan, Red Cross, and Y M C A quotas, highlighting broad support and sacrifice by the workers.
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