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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
9
Washington August 21 the War Industries Board announced restrictions on fur and felt hats for men and women for 1919. Styles colors and trims are limited to nine fur colors and twelve wool colors with men’s hats restricted to black browns greens steels and pearl and Belgian belly.
An advertisement touts Ascatco as a real remedy for hay fever providing rapid relief at home. It claims easing headaches eye pains and sneezing with nasal clarity and better sleep. Free samples offered from Ascatco Laboratory in New York and product available in Boston at Liggett Riker Jaynes and other druggists.
F E Atteaux of Brookline a dye stuffs dealer and co defendant Edward Dahl a Bremen resident were indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to defraud the U S government by undervaluing dyes and chemicals at the Boston customs house. The case, filed months ago on secret files, surfaced after a demurrer and motion to quash. A hearing was postponed for a week. The acts allegedly occurred before the war.
Lexington selectmen announce a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the motorist who struck Miss Annie M. Kearney of 3 Elm Avenue Lexington on the evening of August 8, causing her death.
Governor McCall lauds delegates at closing constitutional convention session. He jokes about casualty lists while outlining proposed changes including succession lines, notary eligibility for women, judges retirement, revoking grants, district construction limits, compulsory voting, limiting state loans, and biennial elections for state officers and lawmakers.
United States Steel Corporation sent 100000 to the Salvation Army war work committee in recognition of its workers aiding the wounded in France. Elbert H. Gary, chairman of the steel firm, attached a congratulatory letter to Commander Evangeline Booth.
Addresses by President Bates and ex Govern Walsh marked the final meeting. Tokens of appreciation were given to officers. Two proposed amendments target recess committee pay and consolidating state boards. The 19 ballot items include initiative and referendum, natural resources control, billboard regulation, land for preservation, 30 day adjournment, militia officer appointments, and Governor powered military organization.
Francis I McQuinnie eight son of Mr and Mrs W H McQuinnie of 29 Lafayette Street died yesterday at Melrose Hospital from injuries after he fell from an ice-house where he was playing.
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