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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1915
Page
7
The Boston Board of Health will probe Ward Baking Company bread after Mayor Curley promised scrutiny to assure bread free from plaster of paris. The investigation follows George S. Ward’s denial of plaster traces in the bread.
Mayor Curley and Ward discuss the use of plaster of Paris in the A B C flour amid calls for a pure bread bill requiring labels on adulterated loaves. Ward insists no plaster remains in bread sold to the public while noting mineral salts in his formula approved by the U S Department of Agriculture. Dr Mahoney says the disappearance of plaster in baking is a new issue to study.
Chen notes large attendance as the novena to St. Joseph begun at St. Augustine's Church Dorchester street South Boston continues nightly through March 18. Also the novena of grace for St Francis Xavier ends tonight at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Harrison avenue East Concord street. Delegations from Harvard Catholic Club and Boston College will debate immigration at St Peter's parish forum Sunday night in the Ronan Memorial building.
The article advises thin people to gain weight for better health and disease resistance. It cites doctors and chemists who claim 3 grain hypo-nuclane tablets raise white and red blood cells, leading to weight gain. Take sealed packages for several months per directions on the package.
President Elliott urged the Legislative Committee on Railroads for legislation to help the New Haven road establish credit and refund floating debt. He stated the road needs legislative assistance and promised to run the railroad with regard for public rights and stockholders. He called for uniform railroad laws across states where it operates.
The opening hearing on proposed legislation to validate stock and debt of the New Haven road was held before the committee. Junius Auerbach called the plan fraudulent, while Edwin F. Dwelly backed the opponent side.
Mothers and daughters are invited to see Misses' and Girls' Specialty Shops displaying this spring's new styles. Shop windows on the indoor street highlight representative looks with diamond tips and a variety of footwear. Misses' brown oxford styles with bound cloth tops and Cuban heels are $5, gunmetal oxford models with colored buckskin tops $4, and grecian tie options at $2.50 at Filene's Fourth Floor.
Crepe de chine and Georgette blouses priced from 3.95 to 7.50 with variations including lace inserts and corded yokes. Styles include box pleated designs and striped silk middies. Filene's Fourth Floor offers mail orders.
AFilene’s shop features hats for young girls and misses with many styles including bloom and flowered crowns. Prices range from 3 to 5 dollars, with items like straw hats for children and lighter options for misses. Mail orders are filled.
A selection of skirts offered at identical price points includes navy and black serges with narrow military belts and inverted pleats, alongside check patterns. The blend covers formal and practical styles suitable for varied wardrobes.
A catalog of several suits and outfits with prices from 18.50 to 65. Included are serge, gabardine, taffeta, checks, belts, pockets, and various styles. Filene's mail orders available from the Fourth Floor.
Flaring slips marketed as Fastlidia use seco silk with underarm sleeves held by rib bones. Sizes spoken as 16 and 18 years old. Priced at $2.95.
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