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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1919
Page
10
Cider, once only for pies, now the leading drink in Boston with widespread sales at 15 cents a glass. Rumors say some varieties have a kick. Three grades offered in former bars: cider, hard cider, and musty. Musty mixes hard and soft cider priced at 10 cents per glass in bars and 16 to 25 in cafes.
Walter Blanchard of Greenfield New Hampshire died at Deaconess Hospital in Concord after more than 11 days unconscious from injuries suffered on Armistice night. He had been hospitalized since the incident.
Frank P. Sibley former Boston Globe war correspondent with the Yankee Division will show his famous war pictures at the Press Club tonight. He serves as club vice president and will deliver a notable lecture for members. The big night starts about 8 at 3 Beacon Street.
Mrs John Hays Hammond arrived in Washington and will stay through Thanksgiving. She has suffered a grip for three weeks and is under Dr Hardin care. After the holiday she will go to Hot Springs Virginia for some time, having canceled all social engagements due to illness.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology unveils a Technology Plan of Education to hire as consultants across industries for annual fees. Firms gain access to MIT libraries faculty expertise and alumni networks while funding higher staff salaries. Major supporters include American International Corporation Chili Copper Simplex Wire and Cable and General Electric pledging endowment boosts.
A thrift army of a million women in New England is planned by women’s groups allied with War Savings Thrift Stamps under Mrs. F L Higgison. National organizations back the move and enrolment has begun in all New England states. State chairmen include Mrs Herbert J Gurney in New Hampshire, Mrs Mary I Wood in Maine, Mrs William C Eaton of Portland in Vermont, Mrs D C Jones of Waterbury in Rhode Island, Mrs Caesar Misch of Providence in Rhode Island, and Miss Gertrude Breitzke of Hartford Connecticut.
Army retail stores announce that mail orders must be placed before December 10 to close the mail order department. All orders up to and including December 10 will be filled. Cash and carry stores, bulk municipal food sales, community buying deliveries, and branch store activities remain unaffected. This morning thousands of bars of army regulation washing and laundry soap go on sale at six cents a bar.
Cardinal O Connell officiates at the dedication of the Holy Rosary Italian parochial school in Lawrence. The $2,000 building, guided by Rev Mariano Milanese, features an Italian parade, Knights of Columbus protection, and remarks in Italian and English praising Catholic loyalty and parish work.
In Greater Boston a lively contest among newsboys aims to sell the most tickets for the Scotty Memorial concert at Symphony Hall on December 7. Alice Brady will present a loving cup to the top seller. Brookline women assist, and former customers near Coolidge Corner are expected to attend. Proceeds fund a memorial for the newsboy hero of Chateau Thierry.
Former Congressman from Needham seriously injured by accidental gun discharge during a hunt. The incident left him at risk of losing his left arm as details of the injury and medical condition are reported by local sources.
Former Congressman William H. Carter of Needham was hospitalized at Glover Hospital after rabbit hunting near Sherborn Saturday. A misfire from Edward Remmele’s gun struck Carter’s left shoulder, tearing muscle and fracturing the upper arm. Dr. Frederick J. Cotton led treatment. amputation was initially considered but later seemed unnecessary.
B N Langden Davies British labor leader spoke in New International Hall Roxbury to an applauding audience under the Workingmen's Educational Institute. He linked English labor issues to a forecast that America will adopt a Soviet system in the distant future, saying the nation is ideally suited for the change.
An explosion from a third floor hot water tank at 61 Seventh Street blew out a partition and ceilings between the second and third floors. Miss Celia Mack was struck by falling plaster while holding Mrs Samuel B. Riback’s infant. the baby escaped injury. The water had been shut off prior to the blast in Providence.
Transcripts of Ludwig Martens testimony before the Lusk investigating committee will be sent to the State Department with a deportation request. Martens will be examined again next Tuesday, and embassy secretary Naroteva will also be questioned.
The funeral for Mrs. Sarah W. Flagg, aged in her 90s, was held yesterday at her home 283 Wake Street in Arlington. A charter member of the Francis Gould Woman's Relief Corps No. 48, she was born in Arlington when it was West Cambridge.
A dated home remedy promotes Pinex as a quick relief for severe coughs chest colds and throat irritation. It instructs mixing 21 1/2 ounces Pinex with a pint of plain sugar syrup or alternatives like molasses honey or corn syrup and warns of counterfeit imitations. The ad promises fast soothing effects and guarantees satisfaction with money back.
A reader is urged to trust druggists and the American Druggists Syndicate for reliable toothpaste guidance. The ADS recommends Peredixo Tooth Paste, touted to whiten like peroxide and backed by dentists nationwide. The ad touts long factory production and a 25 cent large tube price.
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