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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
6
The fragment explores contrasting views of optimism and pessimism, suggesting both may soon interchange many a Cross Christmas Gift. It hints at a playful, reflective tone about attitudes toward gift giving and enjoyment.
Decorative wood book ends in gilt and mahogany colors offered as a pair for 16 pounds.
Decorative frame features a gilt wood body with carved Japanese figures on doors. Ornamental top and bottom with measurements 12 inches high and 8% inches wide. Priced at 19.50.
Bishop Luther A. Wilson of New York declared no red flag must float alongside the Stars and Stripes at Tremont Temple last night. The outspoken call frames a broader push for barring red flag symbols from national display contexts.
A desolate tragedy unfolds as sailor Abney, engaged to Miss Benner, deserts Gallups Island for a wedding in Baltimore but dies in a police cell after hanging himself with a neckerchief. He had earlier escaped quarantine and expressed intent to wed, prompting swift pursuit and arrest before his death.
Judge Raymond presented findings endorsing the centenary and lauding New England for the Butler Memorial at Delhi India. The committee approved the missionary training at Morgan Memorial under Boston University direction as part of the project and stressed penitence and accountability.
The Socialist Group of the Chamber of Deputies will send a delegation to greet President Wilson in Paris. Another delegation will confer with the labor federation on planned manifestations in the President's honor.
Motivational health note urging daily morning routine of hot water and limestone phosphate to cleanse stomach liver and bowels. Claims benefits include breakfast appetite, removal of toxins and relief from constipation bilious spells and dull health. Recommends quarter pound purchase from drug store to normalize digestion and skin tone.
Dere Mable describes local soldiers becoming speshulists to specialize in cooking while others train for combat. He writes harsh war verse for the division paper, admitting frank, grisly details and shock at the bloodshed, and notes the river Rhine near Berlin as a mistaken reference.
A humorous 1918 letter by Bill to Mable asserts no jealousy yet warns against rival suitors and a meddling caller. He claims indifference while stressing the need to protect her from enemies and her victrola, noting love and bravado in playful tone.
Mrs. John Drew formerly Miss Josephine Baker of Philadelphia died in her hotel apartment in New York due to a complication of diseases. She was an actress before marriage to actor John Drew, whom she wed in 1885 after meeting during a play. The funeral is expected to be held in Philadelphia.
Washington December 4 Army aviators on the inactive list after demobilization will be given a chance to stay in practice by flying military planes. The War Department announced a plan to call reserve aviators to active service at army flying fields for two weeks each year to keep them experienced with up to date planes.
The executive committee of the National Race Congress announced five delegates for the international conference of the darker races of the world set for France during the peace conference. Named were Professor John R. Hawkins Rev William H Jernegin Judge William Harrison Rev A J Stokes and Dr J Milton Waldron.
New indictment unsealed by Hudson County grand jury charges Mrs. Bessie May Skeels, a trained nurse awaiting trial in Andover Massachusetts for poisoning Florence Gay, with slaying her brother Albert Wilkins by the same method in Bayonne New Jersey on August seventh after an exhumation and autopsy ordered by Massachusetts officials.
Congress hopeful Victor L Berger Socialist was served with a protest to his seating by Democrat Joseph P Carney. Carney finished second in a three cornered race. Hearings will be held and testimony presented to the elections committee at an appropriate time.
Harry Levinsky a 25 year old cable man from Portland employed by New England Telephone was drowned when a public automobile skidded through the rail of the Duck Trap River bridge near Penobscot Bay. Eight passengers were thrown into the river but the others reached shore.
Mothers are urged to treat children's colds by cleansing the liver stomach and bowels with Cascarets. The ad pledges quick relief for feverish heads sore throats and congestion and notes a 10 cent box includes dosing directions for children aged one year and up.
Louis de Sadeleer, Belgian minister of state, who has lived in the United States since 1914 as part of the Belgian royal mission to President Wilson, will sail home tomorrow. He was recently received by President Wilson and Secretary Lansing in Washington.
Mrs E H Boots of Buchanan County Iowa claims a home mix can darken gray hair and make it glossy. Combine water bay rum Barbo Compound and glycerine half pint water one ounce bay rum one box Barbo Compound and fourteen ounce glycerine apply every other day until gray hair darkens. Not a dye and should not rub off or grease the scalp.
Mrs Adeline B Lynch of Providence recounts relief from backache nervousness and headaches after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She cites weight gain improved wellbeing and urges other women to try the remedy as a natural health aid.
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