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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1914
Page
8
An advertisement promises a new method to cure asthma and invites all sufferers, regardless of duration or form, to try it free at the advertiser’s expense. It claims relief from wheezing and paroxysms and asks readers to mail a coupon without sending money.
A large crowd of over 100 delegates headed by Morrison I Swift testified to the committee on social welfare about unemployment. The session drew diverse nationalities and several women as speakers urged changes while officials faced scrutiny over appointments and resignations within the Mayor's administration including the Election Board and Park Commissioners.
Mr Swift led a committee hearing proposing immediate winter relief and state led work schemes. He argued for public lodging houses, not barren shelters, and urged curbing private agencies. Attendees including Edoward Lesson and Walter Bassett shared harsh unemployment realities.
A full color page preview in the feature section highlights Gasolene Gus taking on a teaching role while Dolly Dimple meets Prince Charming. The Sunday Post promises vivid illustrations and a lighthearted entry in its upcoming feature.
The Mayor ordered 42 lifeguards and janitors in the park and recreation department reassigned or dismissed for work elsewhere, with 11 piano players in city gyms also cut. Additional cuts target about 100 higher officials and salaried staff across parks, sewer, and water services, plus foremen and inspectors. The move follows past wage boosts now revoked and comes amid probes into campaign fund contributions.
The article notes higher tuberculosis deaths in cities due to indoor work and lack of sunshine. It advises maintaining rich, pure blood during climate change with Scott's Emulsion after meals to strengthen lungs and resist illness. It emphasizes energy building, no alcohol, and availability from Scott & Bowne.
Chief Engineer Dore leads the department with foreman William F. Lowe and foreman Frank McCarthy named for potential roles. Lowe is said to have demonstrated a 383 percent saving possibility in the sewer service, a point noted in discussions with the Mayor.
Funeral services for Mrs Delia Mulligan mother of Rev Martin Mulligan of Co S S R will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Jamaica Plain The Roxbury resident died at 29 Spring Park Avenue and will be buried in Calvary Cemetery The requiem high mass will be said by her son.
Afternoon appearance of Mme Melba with a star cast and prices from 50e to 2.50. Also Lucille Weingartner Ernest Schelling Felix Weingartner with Orch of 75, 25e to 1, box seats 1.50. Mon last performance of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg with Weiingartner and Weingartner. Don Giovanni next. regular box office hours and downtown Steinert's piano listings.
The next Sunday Post carries further installments of Edwin M. Bacon’s engaging journalistic reminiscences, showcasing his observations on 19th century reporting, editors, and notable newsroom anecdotes.
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