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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
3
The report quotes Dr. Wiley calling for swift passage of stringent meat inspection laws to protect public health. He urges testing for absolutely clean beef and to always err on the side of safety, arguing the State must shield its people from tainted food.
The State Board of Health met hastily to answer Governor Draper’s questions about selling slightly infected beef. Dr. James Oliver notes the public health act does curb infected beef sales though not its original aim, while lawmakers seek Attorney General Malone’s opinion on current law authority.
Governor Draper and Dr. Austin Peters call on boards of health to enforce uniform meat inspection rules. Circulation outlines condemnation standards for diseased carcasses and conditions rendering meat unfit for sale, with emphasis on tuberculosis and related ailments.
Debate centers on a constitutional amendment seen as a referendum. Representatives Ham of Dorchester and Fisk of Brattleon express skepticism over amendments and liquor law votes. Lawmakers note recent elections will influence this year’s legislative deliberations.
President Roosevelt describes the flood of letters asking for safe travels and favors during his African tour. He asks newspapers to tell correspondents he cannot respond, cites hazards and fever fears as exaggerated, and recalls his Dakota cowboy days as a source of resilience.
A speaker recalls years in Colorado hunting mountain lions jaguars and alligators with little pleasure except when shooting a man eating crocodile. He notes the lion is cowardly and the jaguar attacks when wounded, and says he will likely face similar dangers in Africa.
To the Editor of the Post a reader argues against selling slightly infected meat in Massachusetts noting that the government does not require marking. The writer praises Eben S Draper and questions Draper about setting a personal example by serving such meat at his table despite the cost.
An advertisement promotes Rexall Orderlies as a safe gentle remedy for constipation in the elderly and weak, with a money back guarantee if claims aren’t substantiated. Available 36 tablets for 25c or 12 tablets for 10c at The Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.
A Boston reader argues that slightly infected meat is sold cheaply to help people cope with rising costs. The writer urges government action to protect consumers and ensure affordable food.
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