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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
7
Bold ad promotes Cascarets as the best laxative for all ages and stresses gentle liver and bowel cleansing. Claims 20 million boxes sold last year and says products never gripe like salts or calomel. Encourages giving Cascarets to children for a calm, thorough effect.
The Federal Trade Commission paused its meat packing inquiry after special counsel Francis Heney said investigators would examine Henry Veeder's correspondence files. Veeder, Swift and Company attorney, acted as clearinghouse for packers in many dealings. The vault was sealed after Veeder resisted opening it, with instruction to conduct routine inspections under FTC oversight.
Washington report states an alien slacker bill to compel military service was postponed in the House amid State Department concerns it would hinder talks with France and Italy. Senator Chamberlain supports the measure in the Senate despite diplomacy negotiations.
A hydrant burst flooding streets and cellars yesterday near Devonshire Street and Dock Square. Water rose to a foot, 30 minutes to restore traffic, 20 minutes to shut off. Fruit and veg from Longo's and others floated away as levées were built to protect shops. Spectators enjoyed the scene as several streets flooded.
Food Administrator Endicott convened statewide food supply conferences at 10 o clock. Sessions occur simultaneously in the State House basement auditorium and Kingsley Hall Ford building with topics on Production Labor Supply and a Synopsis of the Production Programme. A Household Conservation session is led by Mrs. Nathaniel Thayer and Miss Sarah Louise Arnold, followed by a joint afternoon session featuring Frederick C. Walcott of the U S food administration.
The Department of Labor asks Magnus Alexander and Samuel Gompers to name conference members representing capital and labor to outline wartime policies. The plan emphasizes prevention over arbitration, reorganizing administration into zones with mediators to head off disputes before they escalate.
State ornithologist Professor Edward H. Furbush told the committee on federal relations that gulls are the best submarine detectors. He supported a closed season on waterfowl, noting gulls follow subs to pick up garbage and signal destroyers to attack targets.
Refurnished from cellar to roof the New American House on Hanover Street reopened yesterday under Allen C. Jones. Protection by decorators and painters over two months restored the hotel to its former beauty with many familiar faces among staff. Commodore Morton welcomed guests as Japanese bell boys served, and T. H. Tate now handles finances. Overlooked by old patrons, the hotel again hosts its traditional banquets and business activity.
D T OConnell of J F J E and D T OConnell, counsel for newspaper night workers, met Elevated officials about the new night car service. President Brush and transportation manager Dana will meet reporters at 10 30 this evening in room 309 of the old Herald Building on Washington street for a discussion.
United States and Canada begin sessions at the Boston Chamber of Commerce to better study fisheries and lower living costs. Key figures include William C. Redfield and Justice Hazen with a Gloucester stage later, and Maine Governor Milliken and Massachusetts officials among attendees.
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee approved removing the President’s power to fix rail rates by 7 to 6. The panel indicated it favors leaving rate control to the Interstate Commerce Commission and state bodies. Secretary McAdoo had urged keeping presidential rate fixing.
In Versailles the supreme war council opened with a plenary session. For about 45 minutes this morning Premier Clemenceau, British Prime Minister Lloyd George, and Italian Premier Orlando conferred, joined by Italian Foreign Minister Baron Sonnino.
Paris January 30 Americans to set up five hospitals in ten Vichy hotels eastern France. Under secretary Justin Godart arranged 7000 beds requisitioned for American forces at the famed spa town.
An advertisement extols Pinex cough syrup as a powerful home remedy for coughs bronchitis croup whooping cough and bronchial asthma. It claims quick lasting relief by soothing throat and air passages and promises a money back guarantee with directions for use and a 60 cent price for a pint bottle.
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