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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1921
Page
8
Advertisement lists an overnight bag in black morocco for women, available in 14 inch and 6 inch sizes, lined with colored moire silk and containing 12 white celluloid manicure articles. Priced at 49.20 dollars for the larger size. smaller size price obscured.
Judge Charles Almy, age 70, resigned from the Third Middlesex District Court in Cambridge after over 25 years on the bench. He told a Post reporter that repeal of the prohibition law is as unlikely as removing women's suffrage, asserting prohibition will endure.
The veteran Cambridge judge argues prohibition shows long term benefits after about twenty years as a generation matures. He supports dance halls under public supervision for youth and notes reduced crime, cleaner streets, and the high risk of detection for criminals. He cites electric lights and autos as factors, shares career details, and lists his appointments and background.
In a small town setting the piece previews a quartet, noting Emerson Hough presents Introducing That Quartets in the upcoming Boston Sunday Post Magazine for readers who enjoy local singing efforts and period tone.
Two moves against licensing board power in Boston were reported yesterday in the Legislature. A bill would transfer liquor license authority from city boards to the State Board of Registration in Pharmacy, with druggists needing a permit from the federal government.
The bill corrects a December revision error restricting liquor sale by druggists to cities voting yes on the 2.75 per cent beer bill. It would allow sale in any city or town with both a federal permit and a State board of registration in pharmacy license. The House also sent to next session a bill to transfer Boston licensing board power over public amusements and permits.
The New England Conservatory opened Symphony Hall to a large audience last night, with an acclaimed orchestral program and four standout solos. Seventeen year old Jesus Maria Sanroma, a Porto Rican government scholar, received an overwhelming welcome for Schumann’s Concerto in A minor.
Mayor Peters condemns a proposed bill allowing certain gas and electric utilities to capitalize premiums as excessive returns. He combats the measure by sending a circular letter to Legislature members outlining his stance.
A letter urges readers to oppose Senate bill 314 which would authorize gas and electric firms to issue stock to cover premium gaps between issued stock and par value and require future stock at par. It warns this reverses public service policy, risks overcapitalization, and could let companies extract excessive returns from customers.
Miss Annie R. Maxwell of East Boston was confirmed yesterday by the Executive Council as second deputy in State Auditor Cook's department. The council had delayed action last week due to no appropriation for the salary, but Cook stated he has full authority to appoint, and the council approved unanimously.
National Legion Commander Colonel Frederick W. Galbraith defended during his visit yesterday amid protests by Loyal Coalition about Massachusetts Legion members wearing service uniforms in the Evacuation Day parade. The dispute centers on propriety and parade tradition as two letters from the coalition were cited in the debate.
National Legion leader acknowledged protests from Loyal Coalition officials and said he had not read their letters. He refused to answer if he would respond, joking that he would ask if they have more jokes to tell. He affirmed service members must follow orders while civilians discharged can march, and denounced claims of being pro-English as false, declaring he is 100 percent American.
A Nutley New Jersey reader testifies that Dr True's Elixir helped her eat normally after years of dieting. The ad touts the laxative as essential for constipation and indigestion and claims easy, mild, nonharmful relief.
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