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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1918
Page
7
In a patriotic appeal, citizens are urged to invest wages in government bonds to back the war effort and safeguard life, liberty, and happiness. The message stresses personal sacrifice for national strength and includes calls to participate in the bond program.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a mild reliable laxative as a substitute for calomel addressing liver and bowel issues without harming teeth or gums. The copy claims quick relief from constipation and dullness, noting 10c and 25c boxes available at all druggists.
A Boston resident tests Cuticura Soap and Ointment for facial pimples, reporting rapid healing within a week. The notice urges free samples by mail and lists prices for Soap and Ointment, with Rostecard address for Cuticura Department H in Boston.
Michael J. Jordan, leader of the United Irish League, argues in terse terms that Ireland seeks self government via a domestic parliament and allied service in the war. He defends Irish unity against Ulster opposition, affirms Irish Americans' loyalty to the Allies, and supports a draft that leaves war powers to Britain while advancing internal taxation and self rule.
In talk on Irish self government, Mr. Jordan argues a Dublin parliament with broad powers could secure land and education reform, while warning independence is impractical without strong national defense. He recalls 1832 Unionist tactics against reform, urging a focus on achievable gains until full independence is assured.
A Rhode Island Red hen at Narragansett Poultry Farm in Bedford New Hampshire laid two perfect eggs simultaneously after a lifting of a protection decree. The eggs are joined by a shell strand and have slight shell softness. Owner Walter H. Emery notes the event as remarkable but remains puzzled whether it is one egg or two.
The speaker argues the Ulster opposition cannot impede home rule if Britain is earnest, citing past Tory stances and a 1914 dinner with the Kaiser by Sir Edward Carson as proof reform efforts proceed despite dissent. The piece contends Carson favors Tory interests over liberty and predicts success for home rule.
Leo F. Waller and Edward Schelbert were arrested as alien enemies by Back Bay police. They were taken to the federal building and turned over to United States Marshal Mitchell. The men, said to reside on Gainsboro Street, were jailed in East Cambridge for the night while AUSA Judd Dewey investigates. at least one likely to be interned.
Two Boston fire department engineers Patrick J. Ryan and George J. Baumeister were promoted to lieutenants in general orders from fire headquarters. Also advanced were Robert R. Talbot and Charles I. McFarlane to engineers with a series of engine and ladder transfers among units 3 7 10 24 26 38 39 44.
Six people charged with shoplifting, five women, were sentenced by Judge Wentworth in Municipal Court yesterday.
The Treasury Department appeals to citizens to beat the Huns with dollars and guns. The duty of the patriot is defined as buying a bond during the wartime drive.
Twenty Vassar farmerettes will travel to Berkshire farms this summer to perform regular farm work at regular wages. The program, announced by the estate of Bayard Clark of Tryingham, includes mostly college women who will be hired to various farms in the Berkshires.
Citizens are urged to support servicemen by buying Liberty bonds. The call to action emphasizes duty to ensure provision for troops and invites readers to line up for bond purchases.
Advertisement claims thousands of women suffer kidney or bladder trouble and may not know it. It says Swamp Root restores kidney health, easing back pain headaches and nervousness. Readers are offered a sample bottle by sending ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co. and can buy larger sizes at drug stores.
A historic note recommends avoiding harsh facial massage for stubborn wrinkles and proposes a home formula using saxolite and witch hazel. The mix is applied to face neck and hands to cool and soothe tired skin, with claims of reducing wrinkles and sagging without harm.
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