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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
6
A merchant explains the practice of advertising reduced goods without citing former prices. He says seasonal stock clearance prompts the reductions and that listing original values is avoided. The piece condemns inflated “tender falsehoods” and emphasizes selling at present reduced prices.
A list of leather goods and accessories with prices including Cigar Cases at 75c and 1.75 dollar items, Stamp Books 50c, Drinking Cups 5e, Rope 1.00, Sewing Stands 2.00, Ladies bags up to 5.00, Ash Trays 2.75, Medicine Cases 3.75, and various brush and trunk items. Men and ladies footwear and gloves priced from 75c to 1.15. Also steamer, dress and wardrobe trunks offered.
Hayti reports the National Bank paid Haiti 62 000 dollars to settle the indemnity claimed by British subject Mr. Peters for a saw mill destroyed during the Le Conte revolution. The British ultimatum, backed by the cruiser Suffolk, expired at six. A joint Senate and Congress session was adjourned as unable to agree.
The Dartmouth Incorporated chose its board of directors and management. Elected officers include Editor-in-chief David B. Kinne Jr of Brooklyn New York, managing editor Donald C Bennink of Lawrence Massachusetts, and business manager Kent H Smith of Cleveland Ohio, who also hold corporation posts as president vice president and treasurer respectively.
Harvard undergraduates received notice yesterday that final exams will run from May 27 to June 13. All students must complete exams in every course, and their marks will determine success for the college year. Less than three weeks remain to tidy up before finals. William Harper Dean previews thrilling moving picture dramas in the next Sunday Post Magazine.
An old advertisement warns that constipation is dangerous and claims Pinklets laxative safely relieves symptoms without griping. It asserts Pinklets harmonizes liver stomach and bowels and promises gentle, thorough action, available from druggists at 25 cents per bottle with a Dr Williams Medicine Co. brochure.
The North and West Ends of Boston launched a city clean-up drive yesterday with residents aiding workers in clearing debris from homes and streets. City teamsters doubled trips to Fort Hill dumping station as old beds and boilers filled collectables. A fire prevention lecture for about 350 students was held at North Bennett Street Library with speakers from Civic Service House and local social service groups.
Boston and Brookline horse lovers plan a charity show next Saturday at Brookline Riding School for Hillside School in Greenwich Village. Notables and many sponsors donate cups. afternoon events start at 2 pm and evening at 8 pm. Hillside School aids neglected boys, with 29 residents and 40 acres of crops and 1600 chickens managed this season.
Harvard Varsity Glee Club plans concerts from Holworthy Hall steps this year. Albert F. Pickernell directs the first concert on Thursday evening May 21 with shows on Tuesday and Thursday nights through Commencement week. All are invited to attend in the college yard.
George Allan England calls on readers to question the nation’s drift toward war in Mexico and Colorado. He accuses Standard Oil and Rockefeller interests of driving conflicts, recounts Ludlow violence, and urges civilians to resist and demand justice rather than support bloodshed for corporate gain. Bryant's Pond, Me., May 1.
The Old South Church is not endangered by the wall fissure or Boylston street subway work. L B Manley, assistant engineer of the transit commission, and John Wells Morss, church standing committee chair, deny reports that the edifice might be closed.
Senator R Livingston Beeckman of Newport announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor in Providence. He said the party needed reorganization in Rhode Island as the reason for entering the race.
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