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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1918
Page
2
A wartime call urges readers to support Liberty bonds. It emphasizes financial backing alongside military effort and asks if readers have enlisted their dollars in action. The message invites participation in the bond campaign.
An advertisement promotes Peptiron tablets from C I Hood Co Lowell Mass as a chocolate coated iron rich tonic. It asserts iron improves blood strength color and stamina, aids digestion and nerves and helps in spring when iron deficiency is common for individuals and families.
New England lags in a major loan drive with many small subscriptions essential to overall success. A big rally is planned at George Putnam School in Egleston Square with Mayor Peters and Corporal Auger speaking. Additional rallies occur in Boston and Cambridge as committees urge widespread attendance and local chairmen to hold meetings on Liberty Day.
Secretary McAdoo urged all Governors to declare next Friday a state legal holiday to back Wilson’s national holiday for Liberty Day. The call aims to boost Liberty bond sales toward a three billion dollar minimum, with rallies and subcriptions reported across Boston area firms and unions. The piece lists numerous towns and quotas, noting Hartford leads with 8.171 million and Chelsea over 750 thousand, with yard workers projected to reach six hundred thousand.
A stirring patriotic message portrays a soldier in a life risking moment for victory over the enemy. The speaker urges home support to supply the resources and manpower needed to defeat the foe and destroy its ideas. The call emphasizes national resolve and collective sacrifice.
Washington reports no official confirmation of ill treatment of American POWs in Germany. The State Department has begun an inquiry to establish facts and if the reports hold, a protest will be sent through the Spanish government which now handles American diplomacy at Berlin. If no relief is found, retaliation may be considered.
German prisoners of war in America outnumber Americans held in German prison camps. The crews of German raiders and prizes, including U-68, are among those detained. Liberality toward prisoners draws criticism and contrasts with German treatment. Retaliation fears arise. State Department expects difficulty in confirming conditions in Germany. Former Ambassador Gerard noted limited access to camps. Inquiry will also probe restricted Red Cross food and clothing packages to American prisoners.
Washington April 23 The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized rail and water carriers to file rate schedules raising joint tariffs but not above existing all water rates between the same points. Lieutenant Henry J Porter US Navy officers report a suicide attempt at Hotel Royal West End reading room Sudbury Street.
An advertisement touts The Williams Treatment as a cure for kidney and bladder issues, rheumatic pain, and excess uric acid. It claims strong relief from stiff joints and fatigue and offers a free 75 cent bottle with a mail-in notice and small postage fee. The offer targets ongoing aches and urges quick action.
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