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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1915
Page
15
In Vanceboro Maine March 9 inquiries by Daniel T. O Connell attorney for Werner Horn indicate the defence may expand into an exhaustive examination of munitions shipments from the United States into Canada via the International bridge.
An extraordinary 59-car shipment, the heaviest yet for the Canadian Pacific, travels from St John toward a war frontline via Maine. The convoy includes army autos grain and general war supplies. Att torney O Connell studies the bridge damage with Canadian troops nearby while officials discuss crossing limits and port security.
A. J. Aiken testified before the House rules committee that bakers adulterate bread, warning Boston may be fed swill. Mayor Curley’s anti plaster bill would define bread and let health officials inspect bakeries for samples while plaster of Paris use was discussed alongside loaves and flour efficiency.
A Boston letter from Cole and Maher objects to a purported protest by bakers against a pure bread bill. The writers state they do not object to any bill regarding bread ingredients and endorse allowed components such as flour sugar salt milk water yeast and shortening.
Police describe a robbery at a drug store carried out by four young men aged 19 to 23. The leader is about 5 feet 8 inches tall, in a gray suit and sweater with a gray cap. A nearby resident, Mrs Sophia Carter, saw the suspects near the store earlier. The incident marks the fourth robbery Mr Coleman has faced in two years.
Mrs. G. L. Davidson of 1584 Commonwealth Avenue Brighton faced a burglar who broke into her home yesterday afternoon. Alone in the house, she heard a bell, heard the outer door pried, and saw the intruder enter after the inner door was forced. She warned the man “George” and he fled believing a man was in the house. Police were alerted and the suspect, about 23, short and thick set in dark clothes, was described by the homeowner.
Herbert H. D. Peirce of Cambridge Massachusetts former third assistant secretary of state sails from Washington to Petrograd to serve as special aide to American Ambassador Marye. He previously worked for years as secretary of the embassy in Petrograd.
President Patrick F. O'Keefe of the Pilgrim Publicity Association said advertising in Massachusetts has fallen below standard due to employer ideas dominating the field. N. E. Whittemore of Ginter Grocery Company spoke at the forum as the principal speaker.
Experts conclude a series of talks on retail advertising with Mr. Whittemore discussing grocery advertising. He outlines principles aimed at benefiting business leaders and consumers, noting key points that drive effective messaging and shopper engagement.
Major O Keefe comments that firms should first ensure quality goods and top service before heavy advertising. He notes many employers mishandle effective copy by altering it, harming campaigns and market results. He adds that good advertisers deserve freedom, and Massachusetts is waking up to better marketing practices.
The next Sunday Post features Dolly Dip with verses music and pictures. The page offers an all in one entertainment column highlighting a performance and accompanying media.
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