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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
10
British troops seized the village and heights of Monchy le Preux and the village of La Bergere with satisfactory progress elsewhere on the battle front. On Tuesday they advanced north of Louveral toward Cambrai by about a quarter of a mile.
An advertisement promotes Plant Juice as a universal stomach remedy easing stomach liver kidney and blood disorders caused by modern city life. It features testimonial from Mrs. Laura Thomas of Arlington Heights praising relief from rheumatism fatigue and poor appetite after using Plant Juice and notes a local agent at Houghton and Dutton Co. store.
A testimonial from English Drug Store dated May 8 1916 endorses Dr Kilmer Swamp Root praising its curative value for kidney related diseases. It claims high customer satisfaction and invites readers to send ten cents for a sample bottle and informational booklet. Regular sizes available at drug stores nationwide.
A physician relates happiness and gratitude from young women who used a recently successful grain hypo-nuclane tablets product. He notes many are abnormally thin and reports weight can be increased by months of regular use with self-administered instructions in sealed packages from physicians and apothecary shops.
An advertisement touts Phelactine as a safe depilatory that removes hair instantly with roots. It claims odorless, non irritating formula and a money back guarantee, suitable for even a child to use.
Official dispatches describe German and British clashes along the Arras Cambrai front and near Bullecourt and Queant. Volhynia near Rojitshe and Galicia near Sokal see German attacks while Italian patrols push back enemy positions on the Corso. Artillery activity intensifies from Vaillcy to Rheims as bombarding continues.
Washington dispatch reports Turkish and Bulgarian legations lacking word on possible break with the United States. Officials suggest any move would come under Berlin pressure, while Russia's democratization may sway Turkish and Bulgarian publics to resist German coercion.
Advert says take one or two Cascarets tonight for gentle cleansing and a clear head. Promises regulation of stomach and liver, fresh breath, and energy for work or play with no next day sickness. Also recommended for children and mothers to give when sick or feverish.
A Reuters despatch from Rio de Janeiro reports Brazil intends to sever relations with Germany after a cabinet meeting. The government will withdraw exequaturs but allow German consuls to stay. Talks sought Swiss supervision of Brazilian interests. Pauli and staff expected to depart.
Speaker Clark read a Cuban declaration of war against Germany in the House. Miguel Coyala, speaker of the Cuban House, pledged Cuba’s unity with the United States in the struggle for right and liberty, amid enthusiastic applause.
Doctors and patients report rapid strength gains from Nuxated Iron. Dr. Schuyler C. Jaques endorses its benefits for iron deficient women, noting improved energy and digestion. The ad claims high success, with a $100 refund offer if goals aren’t met, and says it’s dispensed by local druggists.
The report outlines anticipated talks between Balfour and Viviani on Allied war strategy, including the $3 billion loan, naval cooperation to counter German submarines, and supply flows. A naval base at Brest and possible American warship involvement are discussed, alongside the difficulty of neutral status and potential U.S. policy shifts with entente partners.
London reports the week ending April 8 saw 17 British merchant ships sunk or damaged in wartime actions. Officials warn ongoing risks to shipping lanes as maritime losses accumulate amid ongoing hostilities.
Berlin reports a major action northwest of St. Quent in where about a thousand British troops were captured and 295 machine guns seized. The push from Roeux to Guemappe gave the British high ground while German morale weakens amid harsh winter conditions. American flags to fly over the front with Lafayette corps adopting Stars and Stripes. Further fighting continues near Croisilles and St. Quentin as Austro Italian fronts see artillery exchanges and gains along the Carso plateau and Garda valley regions.
London and New York exchanges sent mutual greetings as the United States entered the war effort. C C Quek Ett of the London Stock Exchange hailed the move, and G S Noble of the New York Stock Exchange replied with pleasure noting the nations will stand together in the great cause.
Prince Prospero Colonna, mayor of Rome, via Paris, issues a message to Americans through the Associated Press. He honors the American monument to liberty and calls for participation in the global struggle for liberty and justice. The message frames the light of liberty as guiding the world toward a glorious future.
A list of obituaries and funeral notices from Roslindale Roxbury Dorchester and surrounding towns. Entries include Margaret Barter John Belotti Charles Born Mary Conley Francis Crane Emma Danforth Julia DeCost Patrick Geary and many others with service times dates and funeral locations across April 9 to April 19. Relatives and friends are invited to attend services and mass.
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