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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1910
Page
4
New York January 27 wholesale beef prices in Brooklyn fell 1 12 cents from early week peaks. Retailers report dull business. Butter prices today are 4 to 6 cents per pound cheaper than last week.
The Tunnel Bargain Basement emphasizes dependable goods at prices below regular retail. It offers low priced items and occasional medium to high grade and imported Paris models, with every lot priced under regular prices to qualify for sale.
A sale listing highlights hundreds of lots available today offering significant savings on waists. The notice emphasizes discounts, variety, and limited time to bid, urging buyers to inspect items and place bids promptly.
A compact listing shows waists with imported embroidery priced around 3.00 and French Marquisette pieces rebordered in delicate designs. Other Pure Linen and Lingerie waists feature color touches, offered today in small lots at modest values.
The archbishop links meat price declines to broader reforms in farming and domestic economy. He warns against waste in households and calls for better cooking practices and thrift. He notes a shift from large ranches to small farms and higher feeding costs, urging national effort to bolster agriculture.
Boston retailers warn that a protest boycott to begin next Sunday for two weeks could shrink meat demand. Dealers report hesitancy to place Saturday orders and expect a broad drop in consumption and a resulting decline in meat prices.
The article notes no price drop yet but a continued weekly decline tied to public sentiment. It reports brisk trade yesterday with fears for Saturday, forecasts a strong turnout by small dealers in a boycott, and cites calls for legislative action to regulate meat prices. A mass meeting at Faneuil Hall is planned under the No Meat Club.
Washington officials report Dr. Harvey W. Wiley demonstrated the freshness test for eggs to a House sub committee. He showed fresh eggs sink in a 10 percent salt solution while cold storage eggs float, noting inspectors watched hens lay the eggs yesterday to confirm freshness.
Four members of the federal grand jury that examined the beef trust in 1908 prompted a new government probe. They reportedly sought Judge Landis's help after growing dissatisfaction over meat prices and contemplated indicting packers in December 1908.
A reader argues that retailers face real losses from credit and bad debts in meat sales and that lower prices would lead to bankruptcy. Cash payments would change the balance, he says, urging fair play.
Boston’s final Common Council held a solemn, ritualized farewell with Sammy Morandi a non member from the North End acting as presiding figure. The 75 members present welcomed what they viewed as the end of ward representation and the city’s historic town meeting system.
James J. Hill, railroad builder and early critic of national extravagance, argues half the problem lies in housewife discretion. He urges housekeepers to compare prices at markets instead of ordering from phones to reduce the high cost of living.
An at home cough remedy using glycerine Virgin Oil of Pine compound pure and whisky is promoted as a simple, inexpensive treatment. The formula is urged by Leach Chemical Co of Cincinnati and claimed to break up a cold in a day and cure any curable cough when taken at four teaspoons daily.
The measure sets up postal savings depositories under a three member board including the Treasury, Postmaster General and Attorney General. Deposits open to anyone 10 or older, with $1 minimum and $100 monthly limit. Interest at 2 percent yearly, cap $500 per person, funds routed to local solvent banks with possible collateral or indemnity bonds.
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