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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1914
Page
5
Emma Hanko a Pratt Institute graduate and Cornell post graduate urges the public to drink ten glasses of water daily asserting it is essential for health and wellbeing for the human body.
A word from the auto industry signals a new idea of roadability describing the Chalmers Light Six as having superior power speed and smooth ride within its price class. It promises all day comfort on long tours with minimal fatigue and jolts, inviting motorists to test the Light Six under $2000 in touring endurance.
A health talk at the Pure Food Exposition featured a demonstration of devil's food cake after a speaker emphasized basic needs. She urged the audience to check air, water, and sleep when fatigued, highlighting fundamental wellness factors.
Miss Hanko demonstrates a cake recipe using vegetable oil instead of animal fats to lower cost and aid digestion. She stresses precise level measurements, long beaten yolks and whites, no greasing, and baking in two aluminum layer tins for even browning, followed by a lemon pie filling with bread crumbs.
National and local baseball figures gather at the American House for a midday assembly luncheon hosted by the Boston Chamber of Commerce. Governor Tener Ban Johnson August Herrmann and former Boston players attend. The event precedes the Fenway Park World Series game at 2 p.m. A chamber business session and nominating committee vote occur at 12:30 for those unable to attend the luncheon.
Washington October 12 The Supreme Court reconvened after a four month recess with Justice McReynolds taking the seat of the late Justice Lurton. The bench adjourned to pay respects to the President and postponed all business until tomorrow to conduct ceremonies. Arguments and motions begin tomorrow and no decisions will be announced until next Monday.
Chief Justice White expresses sorrow over Justice Lurton's passing and notes the court's loss of close personal ties. In August James Clark McReynolds is appointed to fill the vacancy and takes the oath of office, seated on the bench.
James A. Milligan of Cambridge paid $12 to a 14 year old, Percy Cohen, for a prime Fenway Park ticket. The pasteboard would not admit him. Cohen faces juvenile court on larceny charges. Milligan demands his money back after buying a world series price ticket from the youth.
John W. Marble of Hampstead, New Hampshire, reports a single stem bearing twin apples on his orchard. He notes these two apples are the only such occurrence he could find after inspecting the entire grove, describing them as normal in size and the sole pair in his flock of fruit.
Troy, October 12 A 23 year old groom John Izzo and his 20 year old bride were found dead in a Mechanicsville hotel asphyxiated by illuminating gas. They married Sunday night and were en route to Boston for their honeymoon. A maid smelled gas and traced it to their room. a partly open chandelier jet caused the leak. Coroner rules accidental death. Izzo worked for the Boston and Maine Railroad.
The Union Club of night telephone operators held its first dance of the season yesterday afternoon in Howe Hall on Huntington avenue. Miss Mary Daley, president, oversaw the event, aided by Miss Harriet Chadwick Miss Annie Morse Miss May Matthews and Miss Bessie Shillaby.
The Federal Line steamship Sussex, chased by a German warship into Pernambuco harbor, hid for days before escaping through two defined courses. From Australia and New Zealand ports with meat, hemp, tow, peas and gum, the freighter valued as prize by Germany. Her crew numbered 60. The ship’s first voyage to this port, previously in the Australian London service. Aboard were two wireless operators. The harbor protected by neutral waters, the pursuer kept watch outside.
Four hundred members of the Epworth League attended the Lynn District League annual convention held yesterday at the First Methodist church.
George L. Griffin a longtime Boston businessman died after a few weeks illness and will be buried tomorrow at Forestdale Cemetery Malden His private services will be held at his home 488 Pleasant Street Malden and public rites at the cemetery at 2 30 p m
Thousands of people including cardinals diplomats and church dignitaries viewed the body of Cardinal Ferrata in Rome as it lay in state. The body was to St John Lateran for a funeral on Tuesday and burial will be in the family tomb near Viterbo.
A catalog-style sale lists numerous yardage discounts on 42-inch and 44-inch fabrics including Navy Brocade Poplin Moire Crepe Crepe satin and Matelasse in colors like Navy Olive Rose Taupe and Green. Prices drop from $4.00 to as low as $1.05 per yard with various widths and fabrics such as Poplin Brocade Crepe and Faconne Crepe. The notice references Boston Post materials and blanket price sheets with all-wool and twin-bed options and bindings.
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