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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1917
Page
3
Readable ad notes 71 fabrics on sale with various black 36 to 45 inch weaves. Satin messaline chiffon taffeta and crepe de Chine priced below value from $1.29 to $1.50 per yard. Colors and finishes listed with discounted rates.
44 inch wool crash fabric for dresses and skirts advertised at $1.25 per yard, with $1.75 value.
Odd remnants of summer wash goods and fancy voiles offered. Hemstitched pillow cases priced at 75 cents per pair, with dainty designs. Lengths and remnants sold at 15 cents per yard.
Neckwear and organdie collars offered at 19c with 50c ceilings. Milan Sport Hats in white black colors mostly $5 values, up to $7.50 trimmed hats and untrimmed black hats at 56c. Women's silk hose selling for $1.25 pair, white lisle top and foot, and various hats at sale prices.
Readable ad listing 300 skirts available in stripes and checks with full model range and fancy pockets. Includes 50 Black and White Check Skirts priced 2.95 sale. Pique and Gabardine Skirts slightly soiled priced 3.95 and 4.95 sale.
Boston will not open six free markets today. Superintendent Graham plans to interview farmers and truckers to redirect produce to the proposed sites at Sullivan Square Roxbury Columbus Avenue Dorchester Portsmouth Street Brighton Randolph Street and Newman Street Yard near the Strandway South Boston. Officials ask Governor McCall to have Police Commissioner O'Meara temporarily overlook current selling restrictions.
William G. Freeman, longtime director of athletics at the Boston Newsboys' Club, is named physical instructor at the Naval Training Station Bumkin Island. He will whip the jackies into shape and has trained pugilists like Ad Wolgast Packey McFarland and Battling Levinsky. Freeman recently enlisted as a hospital apprentice. Newsies of Boston plan a celebration.
Unidentified male about 5 feet 5 inches tall and 145 pounds was found yesterday in Fort Point Channel near the Broadway bridge. Police say the victim wore a blue coat gray trousers white flannel shirt gray socks and black shoes and was taken to the North Grove street morgue by the Watchman crew.
Miss Toshephine Nolan of Chelsea writes to the Post to correct a report claiming Dare Devil Dola enlisted in the aviation corps. She states her brother Jack C Dolan, the real Dare Devil Dola, was killed in Buenos Aires, Argentina, last January and denounces John Murphy as unauthorized to use the title.
Congressman James A. Gallivan of South Boston telegraphed Provost Marshal General Crowder thanking him for his Aug. 10 telegram. Crowder had announced no change in regulations that exempt a married man with a dependent wife and children.
The South Boston congressman told General Crowder there was confusion among local exemption boards about what constitutes “necessary circumstances” for married men. He defended himself against criticism of pandering to the galleries and said he would raise the issue with President Wilson if promises made in Congress about no draftees with families were being violated. He emphasized that administration spokesmen assured such protections during the draft debate.
There will be no meeting of the Ladies' Kennel Association of Massachusetts at the Hotel Touraine this afternoon due to members being away on vacation. The club will resume monthly meetings next month.
Vegetables and fruits including big cabbages tomatoes berries and other produce from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society exhibit drew heavy attention at the Gladioli and Phlox Show held at Agricultural Hall. The sideshow proved nearly the main attraction as visitors gathered around the colorful displays yesterday.
Large onions and cabbages headlined the display with James Donald of Ponkapoag taking first prize for a 16-vegetable collection. Miss Hermine Schulz presented dried fruits and vegetables with preservation tips, while Mrs. John L Gardner won for common garden flowers. C. W. Brown & Son showcased a large gladioli collection winning the Fairbanks prize for 200 square feet.
A small black cat and a large black garden snake have formed a novel bond on Georgea Warner’s ranch near Pomona California. The unusual companionship draws wide local interest as residents report the two animals playing together and sharing space in the sunlit yard. The story highlights unexpected animal friendships on rural properties around Los Angeles.
The army recruiting office in Boston issued a urgent call for tradesmen mechanics and skilled laborers to meet Boston's quota of 40 men for the field artillery drive including workers of all kinds to fill the needed positions.
The army and Marine Corps begin aggressive enlistment efforts at multiple Boston sites to fill self sustaining service needs. Citizens and noncitizens may volunteer with declarations of intent to become citizens. aviation and balloon units push for 833 required aviators with 225 applicants so far.
Arlington Boat Club members practise for a swimming match at Spy Fond at summer’s end. About a dozen swimmers have entered the event.
Water from a broken hydrant on Fleet Street North End spouted over thirty feet, spraying past third story windows and shocking residents. Fire crews shut the water off and timed lines to minimize damage as onlookers gathered.
Inhabitants of Fleet Street North End thought they toured Yellowstone as the fire hydrant cap blew off. A torrent rose about 30 feet and drenched the street for nearly an hour, flooding cellars in neighboring buildings.
Washington August 12 The inter-departmental cost conference has issued recommendations on war contracts. Where possible contracts should be straight purchase and sale at fixed prices. Cost-plus may be used for complex production or unforeseeable conditions with a fixed profit per article rather than a percentage of cost. The conference was led by Secretary Redfield and Burwell S. Cutler with representatives from major government bodies.
George Sheehan, 17, was seized with cramps about 600 feet from shore. William B. Hanlon, City Hospital clerk, rescued him and brought him to safety as Life Guards E N Murphy and Wy J Shee assisted.
Chief of Police F. H. Reynolds of Hull ordered all beach drinking pavilions to stop selling beer or liquor to men in bathing suits, a ruling announced yesterday and enforcing a dress code for thirsty bathers at Nantasket Beach.
Chief Reynolds pressured pavil ion managers to curb soldiers and sailors drinking while in bathing suits after an investigation showed enlisteds obtained liquor by the bathing salt route. Hundreds were turned away yesterday as men dressed to qualify for drinks.
Mrs Warren wife of Peters burg town marshal Moses Warren was sprin kling a lawn when three strangers grabbed the hose. One turned the water on the others and struck her eye bursting a blood vessel. Doctors were called and expenses paid.
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