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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1914
Page
13
The American hospital ship Red Cross arrived at Pauillac from Falmouth England under Admiral Aaron Ward retired U S N. She brings Red Cross units to serve with the French armies and previously delivered units for English armies and those to go to Russia.
The Red Cross medical shipments to Bordeaux are welcomed as 40 000 wounded have been treated in 30 days per Journal des Debats. Admr Ward and John W. Garrett toured Bordeaux in uniform, arranged 60 carloads of supplies to Bordeaux central depot, with six physicians and four nurses to Monte de Marsan.
George Cook of 421 River Street Mattapan a Civil War veteran and gardener reports a curious tale. Two summer squash plants grew apart then touched and fused together forming a “sweetheart squash” romance observed in his garden behind the home.
Charles S. Mellen, former NY NH Hartford president, resumed testimony before a federal grand jury probing New Haven management for possible criminal violations. He appears again Tuesday after a fourth appearance in as many days as jurors review subpoenaed documentary evidence.
St John New Brunswick October 2 An 18 year old youth John H Braman was sentenced to 20 years in the penitentiary after being convicted of manslaughter in the July killing of Frank E O Leary a police officer. O Leary was shot while trying to arrest Bramen during an investigation into a string of burglaries by a gang of youths.
The Sewing Circle is a regular department serving as a woman's forum for New England homemakers to discuss home life, domestic problems, family management, baby care, household economy, gardening, and related topics. Correspondents may use pen names and write on one side of the paper.
A reader argues married women's right to wages harms jobs for young girls and burdens husbands. Other letters discuss pensions for the elderly, missing funds, and advice on household finances and books. The column features accounts from a 75-year-old widow, a single woman self-made, and a wife seeking to curb her husband's book buying.
A romance letter asks how to win back a lukewarm partner. An adviser urges continuous devotion, returning the engagement ring and showing generosity to rekindle affection, noting the ring incident hurt trust and suggesting steady effort to regain her forgiveness.
Hollis and surrounding areas face a severe drought with minimal rainfall in the past month. Residents and farmers rely on the town pump for water as livestock suffer from the scarce supply. Only about 0.167 inches of rain fell during the last month.
Gladys Amanda Woodbury and Robert F MecTague led a field of 18 winners from 150 entrants in Wakefield. Dr. E D Richmond judged with three tests, noting Woodbury’s high 98 1 2 score for girls. MecTague praised for health and charm amid Thorough daily routines and open air upbringing.
Congressman Ernest W. Roberts donates Roberts medals to be awarded after drill seasons to improve marksmanship attendance and drill. Captains and lieutenants judge. bronze replicas after one year. Recipients include Company KK and M from Eighth Regiment M V M West Somerville and Somerville, Company B Everett, Company L Malden, and Fifth Company C A C Chelsea.
A debated estimate claims if all global money were divided equally each adult would receive about 89 dollars. Meek challenges the figure noting his wife would get about 100 dollars.
More than 112000 boys and girls from 115 Boston grammar and high schools participated in Peace Day and Health Day. Mayor Curley Superintendent Dyer and several judges and physicians visited schools to address health care and the importance of peace.
President Wilsons peace proclamation dominates school events as Boston marks Health and Peace Day. Teachers, janitors and students gather at Latin School and Roxbury High School where Curley and Dyer urge peace, better ventilation, sunshine, sleep and diet, with calls to open windows and improve health education.
Washington Oct 2 The American Red Cross appeals for contributions to cover the cost of aiding wounded from Europe’s war. It reports spending or pledging 283043 dollars for field care 172 surgeons and nurses and hospital and surgical supplies for equal distribution among belligerents. Contributions up to Sept 26 reached 2000 dollars.
Richard E. Connell of Poughkeepsie N Y has been chosen by the Lam poon editors to serve as president of the college comic paper succeeding Philip R Mechem of Chicago who resigned due to illness.
The Forbes residence was robbed in the early evening while Mr and Mrs Forbes visited neighbors. Jewelry with sentimental value dating back generations was taken from a small cabinet. G In Oakes Detective Agency hired to investigate with secrecy.
A traditional recipe note describes lining a pie crust and baking a lemon custard filling with sugar corn starch lemon rind and juice, eggs and butter. After cooling, frost with stiff egg whites and lemon flavor, then bake briefly. Included are author credits Mrs S H Eloy t and Mrs Oscar Souther with addresses.
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