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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1919
Page
5
The speaker recalls wartime production gains and cites Conrad Store as a model, noting years of expansion without raising rent. He states the store now does more business per square foot than any comparable firm, emphasizing efficiency and bold growth.
A navy mail route via the NC-4 delivers a letter sent by James H Magner from Trepassey Bay to his mother Mrs D M Magner of Revere Massachusetts. The envelope bears the stamp via transatlantic airplane and marks a historic early using an air route. The sender believed his message would arrive before other letters.
The government silver button award for World War I wounds was presented to 78 Boston veterans yesterday at the army recruiting action in Tremont Row. Many were gassed or had shrapnel and grenade wounds. three bore bayonet wounds. There were 64 Vietnam? veterans among this number. Bronze service buttons for 15 days or more have not yet arrived at the recruiting office.
Formal approval of the 1919 budget set total appropriations at $29,365,007. The council trimmed $13,756 from the mayor’s figures, and the mayor signed the document promptly, putting it into effect immediately.
Councillor Walter L Collins failed to restore 7400 in appropriations for five social hygiene posts in the health department as the council voted 5 to 4 against his amendment. Health Commissioner Woodward backed by Mayor Peters criticized the defeat as unfortunate and some called the plan a fad.
Mrs Martha Parsons Stackpole widow of Civil War officer Colonel Joseph L Stackpole died yesterday at 92 Beacon Street in her 79th year. She leaves two daughters Mrs George Howland and Miss Alice Stackpole and son F Lewis Stackpole, all Boston residents or connected to prominent circles.
Acting British Consul Alfred J. Ogston presented a piece of rail from the old courthouse in Boston England to the city of Boston U S A at a Boston Public Library ceremony Mayor Peters accepted the gift for the city William F Kenney president of the library board was present to ensure it becomes a permanent exhibit and Consul Ogston called it a token of cordial feeling between the two Bostons
Over 97,000,000 has been raised in the Methodist Centenary drive, with New England reporting 4,237,660 toward its 5,404,630 quota. Frank C. Dunn, chair man of the New England Area Centenary Council, announced last night that many churches have yet to be heard from.
A mortgage on Tremont Temple will be burned in Converse Hall Tuesday evening after a Hallelujah Chorus performance by the Tremont Temple choir. The ceremony, long anticipated, features Governor Coolidge, Mayor Peters, Rev A Z Conrad, Mrs Helen Westgate Lamson, Rev Russell H Conwell, Rev Cortland Myers, Rev D M Lockrow, and the Tremont Temple chorus.
The West Cape departed for Antwerp marking a new direct port service chartered to Red Star line. Osawatomie sails June 11 with the Westlake and other ships to follow every two weeks. Passenger service may develop if suitable steamers are secured.
Navy recruiting announces a large band for the U S 8 Pittsburg cruise leaving June 11 for European waters. Applicants from the locality must be good musicians, ages 18 to 30, American citizens, apply at once. Pay $41 to $48 plus board lodging and full uniform equipment.
Delegates to the annual convention of the M. C. O. F. visited Nantasket as guests of the Past Chief Rangers' Association. They sailed the harbor and many joined a swim in the ocean during the outing hosted by Greater Boston courts.
Lieutenant Ralph W. Luce of the U S S M c aids Captain B J Doherty at the Boston local recruiting station in Tremont Row. A Boston native, Luce recently returned from service in France and was enlisted as a private in 1917 in the Boston office where Doherty was then first sergeant. He is nephew of Congressman Robert Luce and grandson of Judge Enos T Luce of Waltham, who recently died.
An urgent consumer note warns buyers to insist on Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in the distinctive Bayer Cross packaging. It cautions against counterfeit talcum powder tablets from a Brooklyn maker and promotes genuine aspirin sold in pocket boxes, bottles, and capsules with proper directions and dosage for various pains and illnesses.
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