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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1909

Page

2

Militia War Games Progress Across Massachusetts Front

In a Great Mimic War update from Massachusetts the Blue army advances its line one space, delays caused by scarce baggage wagons, and camps at night with light rain easing dust. Gen Pew tests left flank near Wenham and Lakeville while Col Donovan repulses Reds at Colchester Brook, and Col Pierre advances along Bridgewater Centre toward Titicut with cadets and field artillery in support.

Pew Donovan Colchester Brook Great Cedar Swamp Halifax Middleboro Wenham Colone Donovan Lakeville Pierre Bridgewater Centre Titicut Taunton Field Artillery Robbins Pond Worcester Wheeler East Bridgewater George S. Fuller Lawrence Wilbur T. Cross Dr. Fuller

Postum Cereal Co. promotes Brain-Nuts and Life Facts booklet

An advertisement urges readers to buy a package of The Road to Wellville brochure included in every third Postum Cereal Co. box after reaching 100 million sales. It emphasizes education on life facts and mentions the 15 cent price for the little book.

Wellville

Escape by Anderson Beats Reds Detachment at Berkley Bridge

12th company reports Anderson escaped a Reds cavalry detachment near Berkley bridge after riding down from headquarters on a motorcycle. Troopers turned to study maps and did not fire. In hospital notes, Doyle from Fifth Regiment injured toe. Green falls from bicycle with facial and knee injuries. Charter, Hunter listed with ailments.

Taunton Anderson Stevenson Assonet 10Th Cavalry Reds Berkley Bridge William FE. Doyle Fifth Regiment F. A. Green Cambridge South Main Street William M. Charter William Hunter Eighth Regiment

Governor Draper’s Narrow Escape in Blue Army War Game

East Bridgewater Aug 16 Governor Draper recounts a near capture during a Blue and Red war game ride toward Middleboro His party fired on a Red cavalryman and the Eighth Regiment fired back with heavy exchanges The governor rode back to Division headquarters by automobile as the combat intensified with limited firing so far and supplies tight for the Blue force

Blue Army East Bridgewater Draper Post Middleboro Division Bridgewater New York Talion Wood Lakeville William A. Pew Blue Division Massachusetts Militia Pew Portal Boston

Ghostly Greylock Up Later for Brockton War Balloon

In Brockton on August 16 the war balloon Greylock could not rise as planned due to gas inflation issues. It ascended 1500 feet without a basket to signal Red outposts, then deflated. A Fitchburg expert will refill tonight for an early morning ascent with Captains Randall and Chase to relay Blue movements by balloon basket. General Pew also slated to ride tomorrow.

Brockton Greylock Signal Corps Fitchburg

Red Army En Camps Near Middleboro Ready to Strike

Red Army encamps south of Middleboro with two brigades near the town and the main force stretched from the Taunton River to the coast. Blues are believed near Middleboro. scouts report captures as Captain Townsend leads about 20 men toward the Green, foreseeing a morning engagement.

E. H. Hildredge Taunton Weir Village Fall River G. R. Frith Royal Engineers Guignard General Wood William Anderson RED Army South Middleboro Rock Middleboro Bliss Lakes New York Lakeville Pew Taunton River Long Pond Townsend Green Blue Army Essex Squadron District of Columbia the Green

New Austrian remedy ascatco touted to prevent hay fever

Sufferers report ascatco prevents hay fever when started weeks before season. A full month’s treatment costs $2 at Riker Jaynes drug stores and Houghton & Dutton Drug Dept and other Boston outlets. A fifty cent bottle offers immediate relief for mild cases.

Riker-Jaynes Houghton & Dutton’s Drug Dept Boston

Factory Sale A Success At Boston Department Store

The Boston Department Store reports strong public response to its third semi annual factory sale featuring deep price cuts on shoes wash skirts shirt waists and kimonos. The event showcases some of the best values in ladies wearing apparel offered recently.

Boston

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