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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1919
Page
9
William C. Freeman writes to workers and customers about the sixfold foundation of Wilson & Co. He highlights six letters in key words, six vice presidents, and the slogan The Wilson Label Protects Your Table. Freeman recounts worker pride and ethical food production, sharing a Russian sausage worker’s testament to quality and safety.
The final issue of the Monthly Compendium of the House of Representatives summarizes three sessions of War Congress. It notes $57.0 billion in appropriations, 349 public laws, 48 public resolutions, 48 private laws, 32 investigations, and 22 594 bills and resolutions, with notable presidential actions and record dates.
Melbourne report says Commonwealth wheat yield for the year is estimated to be 40 090 000 bushels less than 1917 18. Government fixes prices for bread jam and tobacco. Repatriation committee approves vocational training for young troops. Acting Premier Watt says Australia prioritizes settling Australian soldiers over British settlers.
Avon March 23 Wilson Ourish proprietor Grove Hall garage Boston aged 48 was killed instantly when the car plunged over an embankment on East Main street hill. Two passengers Mrs Ruth Alexander and Albert Swerdlove seriously injured at Brockton Hospital. Louis Alexander the driver escaped injury. Weather wet roads contributed to the crash. Ourish lived at 12 Geneva avenue and was known in the auto trade.
Major General Edwards lauded the 26th Division in Newton and Waltham for the Army's lowest courts-martial rate of 1.5 per 1000, contrasted with over 3 percent for others. He spoke at welcome home events, praised fallen soldiers, and honored Major Arthur Hanson and families. The reception included local officials and a traveling-case clock gift to Mrs. Edwards.
Mrs. Mary Forbes-Robertson Hale urged the audience at the Temple Forum that the next major advance for women lies in physical preparation for future responsibilities. She argued young girls should abandon the notion of being merely “young ladies” and discard frivolous pursuits and attitudes centered on mere entertainment.
Mrs Hale argues climate is not to blame for women’s endurance and urges a distinction between daily work attire and holiday frills. She envisions frills for social occasions for both genders, notes men’s role in funding fashion, and says suffrage is nearly won, but true equality lies in opportunity.
Paris report cites President Poincare declaring Austria and Germany bore irreparable blame for the war after forcing Serbia’s ultimatum and rejecting mediation. He notes new evidence including a July 11 1914 Austrian foriegn office disclosure of accord and a premeditated path to war.
Ade laide O'Dowd, 16, who had remained in a coma for 73 days in Kansas City, died March 23 after typhoid fever left her unconscious. Eighteen physicians could not explain the case.
Paris reports that William Graves Sharp the retiring American ambassador to France has decided to sail for home in April. The announcement notes his impending departure and travels from Paris after his tenure in France.
Cardinal O Connell bestowed the Papal Blessing on a massive congregation at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, closing a men’s parish mission that drew at least 2500 attendees. The benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and vows renewal were central, with Father Burns leading beads and Oblate Fathers thanked for their zeal and devotion.
The Boston Lodge of Elks stages a long awaited theatrical benefit tomorrow at 1 30 pm at the Colonial Theatre featuring Mary Nash Fred Stone Billy B Van Ben Hendricks the Gardner Trio Van and Schenck and Harry Breen Keith George Arliss Six Brown Brothers Frank Monroe and others. Other notables include Hisie Mackay Lenora Novasio Harry Delf W J Kelly Wisie White and Courtenay Foote among the names listed.
Eddie Mahoney, Viva Birkett, Phili Merrivale, Fred Hillebrand and Chester Byers headline a show starting at 1 30 and ending after 5. Proceeds will honor returning servicemen with ten percent donated to the Actors Fund of America.
Milton Wineberg three years old of 400 Tremont Street and his grandmother Fannie Pearlman sixty six of 8557 Washington Street were struck by a southbound trolley while crossing Columbus Avenue opposite 1167. The boy suffered a probable skull fracture and other injuries while the grandmother sustained injuries to the left side and left leg. They were taken to City Hospital.
In Paris on March 23 President Wilson and party visited Soissons Chemin des Dames Coucy le Chateau Chauny Noyon Montdidier and neighboring areas to observe arm movement and survey the destruction. He returned to Paris with a vivid impression of the havoc wrought.
The president and Mrs. Wilson travel through France witnessing suffering of the people and the baptism of fire they endured. A village crowd greets them as oil stops near Montdidier and bouquets are offered by children. They lunch at Soissons and visit the big Bertha site once used against Paris.
One hundred thousand people packed Central Park to witness Major General John F. O'Ryan decorate 31 former New York National Guardsmen with French and American medals. Twenty eight distinguished service crosses and three war crosses were awarded.
The United Shoe Machinery Corporation, employing 4200 at Beverly, announced a 44 hour week starting Monday March 31. Despite a six hour reduction, wages will not drop. The change follows an agreement allowing workers to join their craft unions.
The American transport Leviathan with Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels on board reached Brest at 10 oclock in the morning.
Advertisement touts Ice Mint as a new discovery from Japan that shrivels and lifts corns and callouses with no pain. It claims hard and soft corns and toe gaps are removed root and all after a touch, warning against cutting feet. Sale from local druggists for immediate foot comfort.
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