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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1916
Page
7
Boston buyers resist soaring turkey costs as wholesales drop to about 98 cents to 4 per pound while retailers push chicken and geese. Women buyers form a potential boycott urged by unions. Salvation Army offers turkey at wholesale price, and market men foresee further price drops with many delaying purchases.
A reader argues against a poultry boycott, detailing producer costs and market dynamics. He asserts grain-driven turkey costs, highlights high commodity prices, and notes low farm earnings and inflationary pressure on poultry. He cites local marketmen J G Hatch and others in Boston’s Faneuil Hall area.
General Frank S Streeter for Mrs Carpenter appeals to Judge Kivel for temporary orders fearing a delay of the final hearing on the legal separation. A supplementary petition states Mrs Carpenter has been barred from seeing or hearing her son by her husband and father in law and he has likewise been prevented from hearing from her.
Mrs. Carpenter's lawyers report a stroke obtained injunction today and seek an Order granting temporary custody of her son. The petition asserts years of false charges by husband Ralph G. Carpenter and George A. Carpenter harmed her rights, and claims innocence proven, with an injunction against removing the boy from the state.
A fragment notes a balance of shipments with Vermont pointing to avoid mislabeling and mentions Herbert B. Davis of Cavendish New Hampshire and a date of November 25. The stream of text suggests a local notice or letter urging proper labeling of birds moving through Vermont.
Prices high due to market forces and consumer behavior. Vendors in the market district show few turkeys on sale yesterday with most buyers concentrating on chickens and geese. The turkey trade appears set to lose money as demand remains weak and stock is limited.
An advertisement extols the value of laughter and endorses Johann Hoff's Malt Extract as a remedy for poor health. It targets the chronically dyspeptic, claiming the product aids appetite, digestion, and overall well being, sold by druggists nationwide.
A Boston retailer asserts turkeys are not overpriced relative to other goods. Western fresh turkeys sell 38 to 48 cents per pound this year, Vermont heads 45 to 50 cents, with demand rising near Thanksgiving. Delaying purchases risks higher prices and limited supply. marketing on Tuesday is advised. ARTHUR HE. DORR & CO., INC.
Nathan Gordon keeper of a Malden store was fined 50 dollars by Judge Bruce for operating a gum machine used as a gambling device. Police said players could win 25 14 or 5 cents worth of merchandise for a penny spent.
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