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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
11
A series of letters from readers and answers from “Annie Port” and “ONE WHO IS WAITING” warn about marrying soldiers before they go to France. The writers urge waiting until the returning fiancé ensures solid commitment and safety, cautioning against premature marriage and widowhood.
Henry Ford announced through his secretary that he would return to the United States all profits he personally earned on war contract work. He expected other Ford stockholders to follow suit as government contracts with Ford Motor Company total several million dollars. No profits have been paid yet as contracts are not completed.
The notice urges parents to check Castoria wrappers for Fletcher's black signature and red imprinted seal on both sides of the bottle. It warns against counterfeit medicinal substitutes and stresses mothers must verify products before giving them to children while adults can self check.
Poem praising British resolve and duty across battles and wrecks. It extols soldiers from captain to drummer, nurses and women, and calls it duty that unites all, even as Europe doubts them. The piece frames national character as unwavering and self sacrificing.
A fashion note highlights faille bags trimmed with braid and satin linings as summer essentials. Nightgowns feature deep side slashes with delicate lace, while pink faille with yellow lace leads to simple dinner gowns. Child frocks use cornflower blue shantung with red raffia embroidery and organdie parasols appear luxurious.
The piece advises proper conduct when a young soldier or sailor stays with a young woman. It suggests the family pays entertaining costs unless the couple is together, in which case the young man pays. A chaperon, such as the girl’s older brother or father, should handle incidental expenses. It also notes travelers should notify friends of arrivals and that it is proper to expect a return call after a visit.
The first naval district seeks yeowomen competent in stenography to serve in Washington DC. Pay totals 1356 dollars yearly with 12 dollar retainer, 2 dollar daily subsistence allowance, and up to 50 dollars monthly dependents allowance. 100 dollars clothing allowance and free transport to Washington provided. Apply at Room 124, Little Building, Boston.
A poem praising the humble, enduring husband who helps with chores and childcare. It contrasts idealized soldiers sailors firemen and policemen with a working husband who washes dishes and supports his wife after a long day. The speaker asserts the chores and steady devotion surpass flashy roles as true heroism.
Four defendants were discharged in municipal court for violating the anti loafing law. Judge Dowd ruled they followed a regular and useful occupation by operating a photographic enlarging service. He noted federal jurisdiction on wartime essential status and said lawyers and reporters may not be essential to winning the war.
Colonel Roosevelt tours a trophy room at Oyster Bay with Oklahoma and Montana soldiers while reading a cablegram about Major Theodore Jr. recovering on crutches. Theda Bara and Russell Palmer deny marriage plans amid reports of a possible match. Premier Venizelos tours the Saloniki front predicting a near victory peace. Archduke Karl Stephen, cousin to the late emperor, is placed on the Polish throne by the Kaiser. The wife of the German crown prince sails in a submarine to Helgoland with cautions for future danger. Dr. S S Wise returns to his New York synagogue after four weeks aiding the Connecticut shipyard and donates his wages to the Red Cross. The new Republican Senate leader is likely Henry Cabot Lodge, following Gallinger’s death.
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