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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
7
A health column advises avoiding harsh soaps and shampoos that strip the scalp. It recommends unscented refined coconut oil as a gentle cleanser, using one to two teaspoonfuls with water to create a rich lather that rinses clean. The method leaves the scalp soft and hair silky, bright, and easy to manage.
A vintage home remedy claims delatone paste cleanses skin of hair. Mix water with powdered delatone, spread on hairy surface for two minutes, rub off, wash. Warns to use real delatone for best results.
The War Department released a large New England list of FE Company members from Orange Cambridge and Athol. It shows 72 names with 12 killed in action, three died of wounds, five died of disease, seven severely wounded, and 45 slightly wounded. Officers Captain James F Miller killed, Lieutenant Arthur B Warren died of disease, Lieutenant James E O'Toole wounded, Captain Nathaniel P Brooks slightly wounded.
War Department released a casualty list cabled by General Pershing detailing twelve killed in action, three died of wounds, five died of disease, and seven severely wounded among American troops. Names include Captain James E. Miller, Corporals Damon Hoyt Maxted Spooner, and Lieutenants James E B O Toole and Arthur Warren, among many others. The roster covers ranks from Private to Captain with numerous surnames such as Gorman, Gannon, Kane, Brooks, and Rathburn, reflecting broad losses.
Renington Vermont April 18 A letter to Mr and Mrs Joseph Sausville reports Sergeant William J Sausville of B Company 6th Engineers went over the top on the second day in trenches to rescue a wounded comrade. He crawled from the trench to reach and bring the man to safety under fire. Two other wounded men died. Sausville later listed as severely wounded but says injuries are slight a head cut and a finger torn by shells He is at a base hospital recovering.
Secretary Baker said the proposal to restore home addresses of named soldiers to casualty lists would be taken up soon. He noted newspaper requests for addresses undermine concealment from the enemy and urged greater production of guns shells planes and reserves, and urged bond purchases.
Stern of 9% Chambers street ordered to display a closed sign from April 20 to May 20 after selling matzoth at up to 20 cents a pound during a shortage. Food Administrator Endecott notified. Stern barred from 30 days of business and licensed dealers forbidden to transact with him. The ban covers actual sales and delivery contracts.
Lieutenant John A. Ray of the Somerville police department marries Miss Helen R. Reece of Somerville at 23 Greenville Street. Reverend Robert A. Colpitts of the First M. E. Church officiates. The couple plans a wedding trip to New York.
A list of local soldiers and relatives serving in the 104th Infantry and related units, including Corporals Henry L Damon Leonard A Lord Ralph J Spooner Russell A Hoyt Henry G Maxted Reynold Neilson Edward J O'Brien Basil A Timmons Frank S Zott with numerous hometown addresses. The roll notes multiple deaths from wounds including Oscar A Johnson Roland E Cole William E Maloney Winsford Ploof and James F Hynes among others.
Canadian guns at headquarters report near continuous activity through the night against enemy batteries routes railways and dumps. Early today a gas bombardment was carried out with Hun gas shelling in reply. the April 8 heavy gas bombardment fired over 9000 shells and left 22 of 32 batteries out of action since then.
The piece urges a April 19 1918 rally in Massachusetts to honor Minute Men and mark 143rd anniversary of the shot heard round the world. It recalls Acton Concord Lexington leaders and past Massachusetts actions in wars from 1861 to 1917, urging renewed dedication to liberty and national service.
Ottawa April 18 report notes Australian recruiting boosted by front line news. Eight hundred women in the voluntary aid corps, during a drill, unanimously pledge to go to the trenches and fight with Australian men if authorized.
London April 18 Sir David Henderson vice president of the air council resigns following Major General Trenchard and in dispute with new air staff chief General F H Sykes. St Paul Neb April 18 official notice summons Grover Cleveland Alexander star pitcher for Chicago NL to report with draft quota from Howard county to Camp Funston.
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