Government Inspectors Guard Public From Fraudulent Eggs
Government inspectors keep strict watch on stores to ensure the public gets what it pays for. The sale of bad eggs is guarded against and dealers fear arrest.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1910
Page
13
Government inspectors keep strict watch on stores to ensure the public gets what it pays for. The sale of bad eggs is guarded against and dealers fear arrest.
Officials of the Agricultural and District health departments maintain strict vigilance to prevent impure food and short weight during the holidays. Superintendent W C Haskell and district inspectors monitor grocers and confectioners as bake shops face heightened risk of short weights. The weights and measures division, under Dr Harvey T Wiley, hunts desiccated eggs and bad egg substitutes, while watchfulness increases after New York exposures. Scales will be checked daily in early December. fraudulent dealers face police court action and public exposure to deter theft.
Russian Ambassador Baron Bowen denied rumors he would resign upon returning to St Petersburg mid month. He said he has no intention to quit his post unless recalled and praised cordial relations with the U S government. Rosen, serving since 1905, is noted for promoting friendly ties between the two nations amid rumors of retirement.
The eighty employees of the Congressional Immigration Commission faced layoff as the body ceased operations after years of work. Forty volumes of reports on alien criminals and immigrant conditions are ready for Congress, with several former staff having moved to the census bureau. The commission, created by Congress, wrapped up late last night after cost about $800,000, and its final members were named by the president.
Woodward urges pensions for worn out or injured employees and favors retirement for them. He argues no economy is worth sacrificing worker welfare and stresses government or corporate support to secure dignified old age.
Washington report recalls Jim Roche manager of the club at 1006 E street north west who entered the rain soaked artificial palm trees in the Arton Gesangverein rathskeller to extinguish a small blaze caused by a lighted cigar. With help from Fritz Dan and Douglas he removed the flames, saving the structure and avoiding city fire department calls. Minor damage estimated at 25 dollars and Roche received no public praise. Maj Gen Eugene A Carr funeral announced for tomorrow at 4 pm at 1724 Twentieth street northwest with burial at West Point National Cemetery following services by Rev Edward L Buckey.
Philadelphia December honors seven eminent scientists and technologists with Elliott Creson medals for distinguished, leading work. Recipients include Dr Harvey W Wiley John Fritz John A Brashear Edward Weston Ernest Rutherford Sir Joseph John Thomson Sir Robert A Hadfield.
The editor discusses a controversy over dogs fed cancerous fish to study disease transfer, calling the ballad tale a fish story and suggesting a humane, scientificly unfriendly alternative: making mud pies as a simple, cheap therapy. The piece ends by proposing mud pies as a humane pastime with potential scientific value.
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