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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1912
Page
13
Harvard University alters its hymnal process by approving an immediate revision. A temporary hymnal will be used during the updating period.
An advice column warns against soothing syrups and patent medicines for coughs noting many contain opiates. It recommends a homemade remedy mixing glycerine whiskey and Virgin Oil of Pine with dosage guidance, claiming it is natural and harmless and noting Virgin Oil of Pine sold in sealed vials by The Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati.
The Panama Canal Commission awarded United States Steel Products Company a contract for 7,000,000 pounds of structural steel work costing about 410000 dollars. The plans cover permanent operating facilities, ship repair, canal machinery upkeep, fuel handling, and office buildings for the staff required to operate the canal. A large force of clerks and engineers will be employed.
Assistant Secretary Curtis answered a long question by Treasury staff on what constitutes a herring. The department, after study, ruled that anchovies bristling sardines sprats pilchards and alewives are not herrings and should bear 30 percent ad valorem duty when packed in tins and small packages and 3-4 of 1 percent when shipped in casks. The decision becomes effective in 30 days.
The Bradford Four, a rowing association from the early nineties, hosted actor Franklin Farnum of the Little Boy Blue company for a theatre party and supper last evening.
Six members of the House committee on appropriations led by Chairman Fitzgerald sailed for Panama on their annual canal zone trip. Leader
A group including Mann of the Republicans in the House and five other representatives accompanied them on the occasion, adding support and presence to the delegation.
Edward A. Filene of the Filene store will preside at an evening lecture in the Harvard Union assembly room. The talk titled Undesirable Citizens will be delivered under auspices of the Hare Club.
Cecil Morris a 77 year old blind boy from Ireland detained at Ellis Island for days will be allowed to join his parents in Akron Ohio upon filing a bond he will not become a public charge. Secretary Nagle of the Department of Commerce and Labor issued the order to Commissioner of Immigration Williams.
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