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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1918
Page
5
Lace buyers report a better variety and larger supply than a year ago with most goods imported from overseas. The only embargo remains on imported laces for a period last April, while U.S. machine made lace shows noticeable growth, easing fears of losing filmy trimmings on intimate garments.
Dr John P Good president of the Cambridge City Council and member of the Constitutional Convention has received a navy commission as lieutenant and expects to report for service soon. He has practiced dentistry in Cambridge for about 15 years and held several political posts including alderman legislator and constitutional convention delegate. He was elected to the City Council last year and currently serves as its president, and is brother of ex Mayor Timothy W Good of Cambridge.
The government has assumed control of the turbine engine industry. Twenty one manufacturers of turbines are affected by the order. Turbine makers under 700 horsepower are excluded from supervision. The War Industries Board will supervise filling of orders for turbines exceeding that rating.
At a Mansion House luncheon Lord Mayor receives Herbert C. Hoover the American food administrator who says the anxiety over essential foods is now past. He gives a reassuring review of the food situation in London dated July 23.
In remarks Hoover says practical results have improved food supply and loaf quality. He notes ample meat and fat stocks, plans to build North American reserves and foresees no bread shipment restrictions to European allies for 12 months. He warns of reduced fodder imports and animal products until submarine threats ease, urging European land use for breadstuffs.
United States Marshal John J Mitch ell seeks Rafferty relatives after his death Monday in East Cambridge jail. Arrested July 18 for failing to return a questionnaire he was to be sent to Camp Devens. He stood about 5 feet 8 inches, with a tattoo reading In Memory of My Dead Mother on one arm and an American flag on the other. He had a sandy complexion.
Miss Julia Be. Underwood a primary school teacher in Quincy for over sixty years was found dead in her bed at her home 51 Coddington street Quincy. Her career spanned three generations of local children and she was a respected figure in the school community.
An advertisement promotes Poslam as a quick remedy for pimples and inflamed complexions. It claims Poslam can tone down a red nose overnight and heal itching skin, with mentions of Poslam Handy and Poslam Soap. Free samples are offered by Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
Mrs Dweire Ruskin and her 11 year old son Bennie arrived in Boston yesterday after three years of wandering 17000 miles to join relatives. They were forced from Volinitz Russia by the German army and endured great privations. The Ruskins had lived many years in Arlington Heights.
Mrs Ruskin and her son endured a 17 000 mile journey from Volinitz to America. They fled war and famine in Russian occupied territories and traveled via Vladivostok Yokohama San Francisco to Boston aided by the Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society. They faced starvation exposure and forced labor while the German guards seized belongings and limited food.
Charles M. Schwab, director general of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, endorses the Pacific coast shipyard workers’ call for Labor Day as a second great ship launching day. He today transmitted to his workers a letter from President Wilson expressing keen interest in the shipbuilding program.
Herbert W. Noyes aged 65 of Freeport died in Portland from injuries after his car was struck by a Maine Central locomotive at Brunswick Sunday night. His wife and grandson Herbert W. Haley were killed in the same accident.
The latest fashion freak is the Zeppelin hat by Maison Lewis London. Satin and feather gown creates a monstrous silhouette inspired by German Zeppelins that terrified Londoners. Critics question its popularity due to German links and its unbecoming look.
Nearly 700 employees of the Fort Edward Mill of the International Paper Company walked off the job in Glens Falls New York on July 23 to protest the National Labor Board ruling on bonus pay.
Dr EB W Sanford of Johns Hopkins University medical faculty died in Centerville from blood poisoning after accidental inoculation during government research. He notified his parents as symptoms developed, having observed similar effects in experiments on guinea pigs and pigeons.
Montpelier Vermont July 28 Benjamin F Fifield a renowned lawyer died at age 83 He served as United States attorney for Vermont for several terms and was general counsel for the Central Vermont railroad He also represented Vermont in the House of Representatives
Raymond Barry age 11 of West Newton and Fred Kiley age 10 of West Newton drowned in a deep hole in the Charles River near Norumbega Park yesterday afternoon. Met park workers William Carmen and William Brocklesley tried to rescue them, recovering Barry’s body. Joseph McMahon of Auburndale later recovered Kiley’s body.
Seventeen trips of groundfish, six of mackerel and two of swordfish arrived at the South Boston pier. Ex vessel prices list haddock at 3 to 5 cents, large cod 4 3 4 to 1 2, market cod 3 to 1 2, cask 4, halibut 15 and 20, mackerel 15 cents. The Lake Houghton, new steamship, ran ashore at Cranberry Isle N S and was abandoned as total loss with cargo.
Massachusetts citizens are urged to use more graham and whole wheat flour and less white flour between now and mid August. White flour is more urgently needed by the fighting forces while graham and whole wheat grades are abundant.
Food Administrator Henry B. Endicott explains that white flour is needed for exports to soldiers and allies, but graham and entire wheat flour are plentiful in Massachusetts. He urges increased graham and whole wheat bread to reduce white flour usage until mid August, noting graham’s composition and the limited exportable stocks. Households should buy substitutes with graham and favor graham bread to aid conservation.
The first lightless night requires all street and display lighting off to save coal. Exceptions include roof gardens serving meals and venues showing outdoor movies. Parks in Boston exempted after officials argued for lighting during the heat spell.
Washington July 28 The War Labor Board will not issue a general order on minimum wages and hours for street car workers Each case will be decided separately The full board began considering wage and hour standards for factories doing government work with a decision likely by week’s end Examiners Raymond E Swing and John L Nelson heard Boston street railway workers wage increase evidence
The food administrator orders the sugar ration to one ounce per person per meal, sealing the open sugar bowl in hotels and other public dining places to prevent excess consumption.
A cool crash duster doubles as a motor coat or beach robe priced at $4 on the fifth floor. Large sheer striped muslin dresses with square necks run $5 on the sixth floor, sizes 48 to 54. Filene's mail orders filled.
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