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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1915
Page
12
The Ward Baking Company presented a strong case at a recent legislative hearing defending its bread. Expert testimony showed calcium sulfate in dough is an infinitesimal amount and largely obliterated by yeast, with authorities agreeing the level cannot be harmful. The piece asserts the public deserves pure bread and that Ward Baking upholds this right.
The New York Sun cites a Washington dispatch noting President Wilson has focused on the Far East while critics mock his handling of Mexico. The piece argues that amidst Europe’s bloodshed and homefront sorrow, the president deserves respect for keeping the nation out of war.
Distressed Poland gains substantial aid from Boston citizens as awareness grows. Belgians previously drew more romance but Poland suffers worsened ruin from repeated battles, while Belgium recovers. The article emphasizes Poland’s glorious history and urges support.
The article notes defeat in the House for a biennial elections proposal and suggests its return as a constitutional amendment in future sessions. It argues the effort continues despite repeated popular rejection and questions the value of yearly attempts to overturn long standing political norms.
The speaker extols Massachusetts for its utilitarian government and the people’s strong control over public servants, claiming its system is perfectly suited to the state and dismissing comparisons with other states. Massachusetts stands as a model in the critic’s view.
The Massachusetts Public Service Commission chair, speaking with street railway leaders, signaled possible general fare increases before hearings. He questioned current rates and urged equity, while critics warn such statements undermine the hearing process and risk a rush of requests for higher fares.
A fragment recalls a canvassing effort among the community’s leading residents. The speaker notes the target group and references a caller addressing a notable figure. The passage hints at social or political outreach in a local context.
Strong passenger trains depart for Farmington at 6 23 a m and 1 37 p m. For Phillips at 12 37 p m and for Phillips and Rangeley at 5 47 p m and for Bigelow at 5 50 p m. The inference is the railroad trains are robust, stalwart, equal to any burden and never weaken on grades.
The observer notes the first open trolley car of spring 1915 appearing at 3 6 o'clock on Washington Street Thursday afternoon, marking a historic street transit moment.
A Pittsburg Sun quote opens a discussion on anonymous letters praising their usefulness and dangers. The piece notes spring signs in Sherborn and highlights educator Theodore M. Dillaway guiding art appreciation in children at the Museum of Fine Arts.
In Boston the March winds brought memories of historic temper as the month proved unusually rainless and snowless. Roads stayed clear and skies were sunny, signaling an open countryside. forecasters anticipate April bringing needed moisture for spring growth.
Humorous quips describe an expressman tumbling stairs with a stove a box a trunk or a mirror. Each line quotes a punchy punchline about being stove up or wrecked and surprise at the damage. The verses parody accident mishaps with wry pride.
The discussion weighs Holland's potential actions after the deliberate sinking of the Me dea by a German U boat in the English Channel as she carried oranges to London. The piece notes Holland could mobilize 200000 troops and press Germany on Belgium while warning Germany presses neutrals. It cautions that Berlin risks dangerous consequences if it repeats such provocations.
The amateur gardener notes zinnias and French marigolds endure poor soil and irregular care. They bloom long despite neglect, while many flowers wither.
Household hints describe snowy corn with tomato soup for easy serving. Bake custard pies partly before adding remaining mixture to prevent shrinking sides. Ice water bottle serves as rolling pin. Cool pies on a raised surface to avoid soggy crust. Mrs. Herbert Walker 45 Dunfrey Street Lowell.
The speaker cites historical records for Boston on March 27 noting a low of 16 above zero in 1873 and a high of 74 in 1914. Over the past decade, March 27 readings ranged from 28 to 96 in lows and 47 to 74 in highs across years 1903 to 1914.
Commander Nathan C. Twining has been assigned to command the scout cruiser Chester which will sail from the navy yard in a few days. He was detached from duty as commanding officer of the Tacoma yesterday.
The article notes California’s agricultural wealth driven by irrigation turning desert areas into fertile land. It cites Riverside as a landmark of orange culture and Riverside’s rise as a wealthy city, along with Imperial Valley cotton and general crops like beans near Santa Barbara. It contrasts early optimism with Webster and the state’s broader export power in fruit cereals and vegetables.
In a rural tale, Nicodemus hides twelve thousand dollars in government bonds in the ash house. Betsy Jane, clever and curious, discovers the scheme and saves him from total ruin by recovering most of the bonds. The ending hints that honesty pays, even if the message is sly.
A humorous poem by Walt Mason compares musical birds to his Leghorn hen whose morning cackle promises eggs. He contrasts nightingale and robin voices with the hen’s earthy carol and omelet payoff, noting phonograph playback cannot match fresh eggs.
A reader asks Miss Champagne if a young man may pay a lady friend’s bus or car fare at the door when he cannot accompany her home due to a business engagement. She suggests it would be a courteous gesture but not strictly necessary.
The text argues that courtesy to a lady is guided by kindness, not rigid rules. A gentleman should seek to please and comfort her within the friendship's limits, not merely follow strict etiquette. Each act of kindness becomes a personal law guiding respectful behavior.
Miss Champagne contributes a Sunday Fest column on love and sentiment, exploring affection and emotional themes with a reflective tone.
An old medical notice warns that colds can lead to pneumonia and urges prevention with careful care, avoiding drafts, diet, and using Brown's Bronchial Treches for relief. sold by druggists in 25c 50c and 1.00 packages.
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