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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1914
Page
5
At Massachusetts Agricultural College during farmers week 500 women led by Dr Evangeline W Young debated and urged stronger school hygiene and sex education. She warned that evil forces use modern media to undermine churches and homes, urging countermeasures in schools.
A newspaper note contends that proper instruction of the young is essential to prevent immorality. It argues for moral education and parental guidance as safeguards for rising generations.
A report quotes Dr. Young and Dr. Clara M. Greenough addressing a crowded entomology building gathering on sex education and youth welfare. They defend open discussion as vital for health and social progress, noting gendered instruction and careful presentation.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as instantly opening congested nostrils and curing catarrh, colds, and sore throats by morning. It markets a small, fragrant bottle available at drug stores, claiming rapid soothing relief and relief from sleeplessness due to breathing difficulties.
The report notes talks by Miss Clara E. Hudson and professors on women’s roles in education and the home. Benjamin B. Andrews of Columbia lauded women as equal earners and investors in the home, urging mothers to guide factual understanding of reproduction and budgets.
Author and farmer Buffum urged reclaiming deserted New England farms through self denial and sacrifice. A college band performed for hundreds as lectures and demonstrations on forestry farming and livestock marked the day. The 10 week short course formed the state’s first such program with J. J. Barber as secretary and treasurer.
The Legislature's joint committee on agriculture disapproved a bill for creating a State forestry commission. Governor Foss had suggested the commission via a gubernatorial appointee panel. The committee chairman, Senator Charles Wood, urged drafting a new bill with the State forester and agriculture committee to achieve the aims.
Laurence Duke nephew of James B. Duke was found not guilty of manslaughter after his car fatally struck Henry N. Farr a saloonkeeper on a county road south of Seattle on Oct 15. The State alleged intoxication and reckless driving.
A promotional display outlines multiple Hoosier innovations including the Housekeepers' Food Guide, a Cookbook Holder, a 50 pound flour bin, a flour sifter cabinet, a roomy metal drawer, and a base cupboard emergency shelf. The window display promises many features and urges early attendance to avoid missing White Beauty patterns.
Attorney David Mancovitz former Ward 8 representative stands trial before Judge Morton charged with taking about 33116 dollars from cousin Jacob Watchmaker to conceal assets from creditors. Watchmaker earlier pleaded guilty to conspiring to hide assets as receiver Jopp oversees bankruptcy. witnesses and counsel named.
At a special committee meeting of the New England Hardware Dealers Association George A Field of Waltham was elected secretary. He will assume duties at headquarters 176 Federal Street Boston on July 1.
A well dressed blind man hobbling with a cane leaped from a float into the Charles River near the West Boston bridge. The water was near freezing and about three feet deep. Police and bystanders helped haul him to shore after he cried for help and prayed the 23rd Psalm.
An unidentified man refused to give his name and declined police hospitality to dry his clothes. An officer escorted him to the West Boston bridge and sent him toward Cambridge, where he claimed to reside.
Police search East Watertown for Thomas Demistross 40 a longtime Hood Rubber employee. He carried about $1000 in a cash roll, was last seen 10 days ago at his Melinda Avenue home, and his disappearance follows a murder similar to John Shamlian.
Charles E. Nickerson a Reading druggist was convicted after four trials in the Superior Criminal Court at East Cambridge of maintaining a liquor nuisance. Judge Keating sentenced him to two months in the house of correction and a $50 fine. Nickerson previously appeared in Woburn Court on the same charge and three times in Superior Court.
The government began prosecutions in U S District Court against thirteen firms and individuals in Massachusetts for alleged violations of the pure food act through adulteration or misbranding. Defendants include H Edmunds Coffee Co Boston Independent Pharmaceutical Worcester National Honey, etc.
John E. Gilman former commander of the G A R and relief commissioner of his state offices at the State House, was reported improving after a severe bronchial illness that kept him bedridden for about 24 hours. His Roxbury home is on Schuyler Street.
Plaid voiles with Val lace trimmings and white lingerie with embroidery are listed beside shadow lace party dresses. Embroidered white net dresses, rosebud crepes, Dolly Varden and French linen gowns populate a catalog of hand embroidered pique and moire girdled dresses in pastel shades and colored percale tunics.
The notice urges shoppers to shop at moderate prices suitable for children and to make a regular visit to the Children’s Department. It promotes affordable, dainty clothing for kids and encourages frequent patronage.
Descriptions note coats featuring white pique collars, blue serge fabric with red and tango trimming, 34 length blue serge reefers, and wide wear serges adorned with Roman silk trimmings.
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