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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
2
Washington August 7 President Wilson vows to keep war prices down without new laws. He expects the War Industries Board to aid by setting priorities for production and shipment as it begins operations.
The President seeks a single price for government and people and presses the Federal Trade Commission to speed investigations into production costs for war supplies. The FTC will review coal, steel, petroleum, tin, aluminum, copper, cement, lumber and derivatives with preliminary reports due soon. Allies may share in reduced costs if producers fail to negotiate.
The Pilgrim Publicity Association held a housewarming yesterday afternoon in its new top floor offices of the old Herald Building next to the Boston Post. The event featured song, rest, and luncheon as they moved into this home.
An advertisement promotes Plant Juice as a universal remedy improving digestion nerves and energy. It claims rapid relief for stomach liver and kidney troubles and cites Mrs Marie J Kinnear of Boston praising its effects after seven years of indigestion. The Plant Juice Man promotes the product at Houghton and Dutton.
The article promotes a home hair removal treatment using Delatone powder mixed with water to form a paste. It claims the paste removes hair quickly in about two minutes without the need for electric needles and leaves the skin blemish free. It advises using genuine Delatone.
Paris August 7 Major General Pershing commander of the American expedition in France said it is essential that conscripts be in excellent physical condition, well disciplined, and capable of individual action. He stressed building the army from the bottom up with every man and officer dedicating himself to the work.
General Pershing compares army organization to a football team where men are trained for physical perfection, obey orders promptly, yet retain individual initiative. He rejects machine-made troops and stresses fighting readiness, energy, and seriousness for trench warfare. He remains optimistic about America's army meeting Allied expectations after intense preparatory work.
Boston Ice Company in Brookline meets with strikers at the State Board of Arbitration to settle a wage scale dispute affecting 50 ice wagon drivers and helpers. Drivers earn 20 a week and helpers 15, with a proposed increase rejected by the firm last week citing a 100000 annual cost. The company says no strike breakers were used and workers can return to duty.
A Cincinnati inventor introduces Freezone a tiny bottle that quickly soothes tender corns and calluses. It claims instant relief with few drops applied to the sore area and easy removal of shriveled corn or hard skin.
A pamphlet-style advertisement claims a new home method cures asthma without discomfort. It invites all sufferers including hopeless cases to mail for a free trial, promising relief from wheezing and paroxysms and stating no payment is required upfront.
Fire threatened a four story brick stable at the Wapping Street entrance to the Boston Navy Yard. Marines sailors and firemen fought the blaze yesterday afternoon. Patrolman Bart Connolley First Class Machinist Arthur Kerrigan and Joseph L Kane rushed in to save eight horses owned by Robert A Kennett.
A Charlestown fire drew a second alarm as Boston apparatus joined. Engine 4 struck 6 year old Arthur Baker, who was playing in Staniford street, and he was rushed to Relief Hospital with facial arm and chest lacerations. Fire scene hospitalized Corporal Charles J. Walker and Private Joseph F. Lennon who fainted from smoke. Lieutenant Timothy Heffron sustained a damaged arm but declined treatment. Fire blamed on spontaneous combustion in baled hay. Navy guards and Marines assisted, with Captain John Q. Adams directing and Sergeant J. J. Corbett leading a Naval Reserve detachment.
Interstate Commerce Commission reporting for July shows 153 roads covering three quarters of US mileage posted a nearly eight million dollar rise in net revenue from June 1916 to 88 283 329. Operating revenue rose over 38 million to 273 867 527 with expenses about 30 million higher than a year ago. Western roads led gains with net operation at 39 616 950 up about six million. Eastern roads added about 600 thousand in net revenue as operating revenue climbed 15 million to 120 865 262 and expenses rose about 14 400 000.
Attorney Edward Wiseman of Roxbury former pitcher for the Boston Nationals died at the West Pittsfield tuberculosis hospital after a few weeks there He gained fame seven years ago at 17 when scouted from Boston Latin High School for a tryout with the Nationals He later chose law over a potential International League baseball career.
The Navy Department awarded contracts for 4.5 million yards of woolen uniform cloth at an aggregate cost exceeding 16 million dollars. It stands as the largest navy cloth purchase and one of the era’s major textile contracts.
Senate debate on the House war tax bill revised upward to levy 2 6 970 000 in new taxes begins Thursday. Chairman Simmons expects to call up the revenue measure after tomorrow’s food legislation vote. The discussion aims to end within two weeks with a conference report to be adopted by September, leading to a Congress recess.
Four Readings jugglers attracted nearly 3500 people to a Red Cross rally on Boston Common yesterday. Bernard Granville performed a Red Cross piece and planned to sing tomorrow. Promised acts today include the Kin taros Japanese tumblers, Marion Harris, Lionel Bralam, and Those Vive Girls as the drive aims for a strong one year membership push.
Captain Robert F. Grant, recently moved from City Point to Station 18 in Hyde Park, reported his desk last night piled with flowers from South Boston supporters where he had served for over three years. A notable tribute was a six foot tall horse shoe shaped display from Division 12 personnel.
Div 14 examiners at Harvard Medical School tested many applicants for WWI exemption claiming disabilities. A man with a back problem was found fit after showing a complex harness. Others cited insanity, teeth, weight, and flat feet as grounds. some were tentatively rejected or deemed OK after dental work. One man, a British subject, failed exemption as a resident alien, while a Naval Reservist sought a disability certificate to present to British authorities.
A list of individuals in Massachusetts and New Hampshire claiming cures for deafness stomach disease cataracts gall bladder rupture facial blemishes blood poisoning birthmarks and other ailments through the Snow Pencil and N Ray treatment by Osmo-Chemic doctors. Demonstrations are advertised for interested residents seeking cures.
A promotion for consultation and medicines described as absolutely free to all who call before August 12. The notice emphasizes availability and a time-limited chance to receive trial treatment at no cost.
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