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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1916

Page

6

End of Milk War Hopes For Compromise Leaders Say

Milk Producers Association officers see an end to the milk war after H P Hood & Sons proposed a compromise. Farmers asked 60 cents per can. Hood offered 68 cents per 1 2 quart to plant and 49 cents per 1 1 2 quarts at the city track. Farmers have until Nov 1 to accept. The deal aims to spur other dealers to follow with similar terms.

Milk Producers ‘Association Last Wiek H. PF. Hood & Sons Milk Company Boston Hood Company New England Milk Producers’ Association Thtood Company Farmers’ Organization

Milk Producers Plan Confers With Hood Company

Richard F. Pattee secretary of the Milk Producers' Association said the plan will be acceptable to Hood and that technical details will be worked out in conference with Hood. No serious difficulties are anticipated.

Cept Richard F. Pattee The Milk Producers’ Association Hood Company Hood

Eight Hour Day Rational Debate At Public Health Meeting

Dr. Frederick S. Lee of Columbia University argues that reducing the workday to eight hours boosts both output and quality. He spoke at the American Public Health Association meeting in Cincinnati Ohio on October 2.

Cincinnati Frederick S. Lee Columbia University New York City American Public Health Association

Effigy Burned During Haverhill Riot Trial Testimony

In Lawrence on October 25 testimony described a crowd of 5000 at Haverhill City Hall April 3 burning an effigy with the slogan Down with Free Speech. Evidence includes damage to harbor offices, a stolen flag, and a 150 pound draw key hurled into the river as Mayor Bartlett and four others face riot suppression charges.

Lawrence Haverhill Albert L. Bartlett Thomas E. Leyden Somerville John C. Gilmartin Eilwin Chase Chase Bradford Bridge George Childs Gilmartin

Haverhill rioting testimony and Fuller endorsement

Witness Percy Spofford described an effigy burning and rioters rushing the streets with an American flag as militiamen stood by. John R. Gordon testified to 17 fire alarms, mostly false, while George W. Lee recalled police clashes and a missing response to Bridgman’s injury. Peter W. Collins announced support for Alvan T. Fuller in the ninth district against Ernest W. Roberts, praising Fuller's patriotism and rise from the ranks.

Percy Spofford Haverhill Will Spofford Fred F. Flynn Flynn Mr. Flynn Amazeen Postotice George W. Lee Bridgman Lee Mr. Peters Hoyt Leyden Harry Reed Alderman Hoyt James E. Chase Police Charlie Chass Alderman Cook Peter W. Collins Chelsea Roberts Alvan T. Fuller Ninth Fuller Congress Massachusetts Ernest W. Roberts Naval Committee Washington

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised by Mother of Four

Mrs T F Cloyd of Lincoln Illinois describes ten years of benefit from Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She cites improved health during a difficult pregnancy birth of a daughter weighing 14 pounds and rapid recovery. She notes similar results for her mother and other pregnancies and urges expectant mothers to trust the remedy.

Lincoln Ilinois Lydia E. Pinkham T. F. Cloyd North Gulick Ave Decatur

Four More Die of Infantile Paralysis In City and State

State and city health departments report four infantile paralysis deaths and 29 new cases. Victims include three to four year olds from Wakefield and Beverly, with names Antonio Pizzato 3 Wiley place Querine Recitelli 2 Water street Hilda F Carter 4 Union street Beverly and Isabelle Peloquin 2 Grave street Beverly.

Wakefield Antonio Pizzato Wiley Place Querine Recitelli Water Street Hilda F. Carter Union Street Beverly Isabelle Peloquin Grave Street

Harris daughters wed in Brockton double ceremony

In St. Pauls Episcopal Church Brockton, Miss Louise Childon Harris married Councilman John B. Rapp and Miss Grace Howland Harris wed William H. Cary. The Rev. David R. Matthews officiated at both ceremonies, drawing Boston and Brockton society attendance.

Brockton Boston

Twine Company Announces 5 to 10 Percent Wage Increase

The American Net and Twine Company yesterday announced a general rise in wages of 5 to 10 percent for all factory operatives in East Cambridge. A 5 percent weekly bonus is also offered to full time workers who clock a 54 hour week.

Net and Twine Company East Cambridge

Woman Recluse Found Dead in South Boston Flat

Elizabeth Church a 60 year old widow was found dead in bed at 4 30 yesterday afternoon in her tenement on the third floor rear at 46 West Third street South Boston where she had lived alone for years. She had not been seen by neighbors since Sunday.

Elizabeth Church West Third Street Boston

Banished Desire for Tobacco Promises Simple Home Recipe

John Miller of Waverly Kansas claims a home mix banished his tobacco craving after 20 years. He recommends dissolving muriate of ammonia, Varlex Compound, and pepsin in water and taking a teaspoonful thrice daily, noting the mixture has no color or smell and can be added to tea or food.

John Miller Waverly Kas Miller

Boy Runs Away Twice in Three Days and Is Broke

Robert H. Ring, 11, of 1446 Commonwealth Avenue Allston, ran away twice in three days seeking his own living. He returned home last night with $6 on departure and none on return, found by Allston police.

Robert H. Ring Commonwealth Avenue Allston

Great Way to Blaze Lights Up Salem Tonight

Salem plans a lighting event with 50 arc lamps along the business district. Mayor Benson will press the switch to illuminate the new display and lead city officials on a tour of the illuminated area.

Salem Benson

Wreckage on Rersdale Island Linked to German Warship

Wreckage washed ashore on Rersdale Island near Copenhagen is identified as from a German warship. Ekstabladet reports an investigation found large sections of the after part of the ship among the debris.

Copenhagen London Rersdale Island Ekstabladet

Sargol: A Claimed Fattening Remedy Promises Quick Gains

An article touts Sargol as a safe inexpensive treatment to boost digestion and fat absorption. It claims users gain 10 to 20 pounds of solid flesh by improving how the stomach and intestines process food, with a money-back guarantee from druggists.

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