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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
7
On the second day of a three month test by the Roxbury Crossing Babies Hygiene Association six top babies showed no change in their average scores. Milk is the main diet for these youngsters under care of Ida Frown, dietitian, and Dr. Robert Curtin, medical director.
H B Haywood a Boston salesman was found guilty of insulting Mrs Eva Turner wife of Lt George Turner commanding an eagle boat in the harbor during a Crown Theatre show in New London Conn He was fined 50 and costs by Judge Coit in police court this morning.
Volunteers in Boston contributed seven hundred thousand dollars on day one toward Harvard University's $15,250,000 endowment drive. With team-member subscriptions pending, Boston gifts reportedly rivaled New York's tally.
JWage Coit says the offense is very serious and promises severe penalties for future offenders. Mrs. Turner is praised for exposing the man’s actions at a New London picture show. Haywood, held on $300 bail, denies touching Mrs. Turner and claims such conduct is common in Boston.
Mrs Rose Cooper aged 21 of 175 State Street nearly died in a residence fire when Frank Gale a paper hanger found her on the third floor hallway with flames surrounding her dress from a gas heater. She saved her infant by tossing it to the bed as flames spread. At Portsmouth Hospital her condition is not serious.
On day one of Boston's $5 million endowment push donors pledged broad support. Sixteen Harvard men gave $25,000 each, with early gifts totaling about $700,000 and expectations of more announcements at Milk Street headquarters as the drive presses toward its goal.
Harvard alumni teams in Boston and surrounding counties report strong early support as the general canvass committee, led by Robert H. Gardiner Jr. ’04, anticipates team totals will push the drive toward five million dollars. Outside Boston, gifts reach about $1,169,550, with the bulk expected by October 19.
Resolutions from the Boston Principals' Association urge immediate pay raises for public school teachers citing unattractiveness of the field to qualified men and women. The meeting at the Twentieth Century Club also lauds the late Charles T Gallagher and admits several newly promoted masters from various Boston districts.
Brooks Cubicle Hospital on Corey Hill Brookline unveils a $20,000 open air treatment complex aimed at combating influenza. The single story cubicle wards include sun rooms and convalescent courts with modern sanitations and a staff led by Dr. Thomas M. Durell.
A fragment notes efforts to prevent a flu outbreak amid discussions of institutional building and public health measures. The readable text hints at a formal stance or plan without complete details or dates.
A pretty frock for dancing features a white satin bodice and a skirt of ruffled black chantilly lace. Long Georgette crepe blouses, heavily beaded, complement dressy tailored suits with elegant flair.
Senate debate over ratification of the League of Nations pact continues with forecasts of a two week finish by some. Senator Wolcott argues it could take two to four months to hear all. He contends Article 10 does not bind the U S to intervene in Ireland and warns against stirring Irish sentiment against the covenant.
An advertisement promotes Parmint as a constitutional treatment for catarrh and head noises. It claims sprays or douches worsen ear and lung risk, and prescribes mixing Parmint with hot water and sugar to be taken in spoonfuls four times daily for relief and improved hearing.
Dean Everett Lord announces Jehr Dietz as language instructor at Boston University College of Business. Dietz is a Pittburgh graduate with Sorbonne study and two degrees, noted as an expert musician who will direct music at assemblies. Previously taught at Norwich University and Huntington School.
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