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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1918

Page

15

Dr Williams Pink Pills Tackle Anemia In Girls And Women

A testimonial from Mrs Albert Beaudain of Biddeford Maine describes anemia from girlhood improved by Dr Williams Pink Pills. The ad promotes the pills as a blood builder aiding appetite digestion color and energy and suitable for growing girls and various conditions including dyspepsia rheumatism and nervous disorders. It notes price and ordering details from the Schenectady company and offers a free booklet Building Up the Blood.

Albert Beaudain Wentworth Street Biddeford Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y

War Department to Save Seven Billion on War Contracts

Secretary Baker told the Senate finance committee that contract cancellations will save about 7.25 billion dollars of the 24.281 billion appropriated by Congress for the army during the war.

Washington Baker Senate Finance Committee War Department Congress

War Secretary details need for about 1.1 billion for canceled contracts

The War Secretary told Senate finance that about 1.1 billion dollars is needed to cover contracts under 8 billion authorized, with no prior appropriations. Disbursements amount to 9.159 billion in the U S and 1.168 billion in France. Baker cited cancellations totaling about 2.6 billion, including powder and artillery, with 40 percent shared among states.

Senate Finance Committee Congress House Appropriations Committee United States France Baker Mr. Baker Massachusetts Michigan Connecticut New York Pennsylvania Ohio Missouri Illinois Tennessee New Jersey Rhode Island Wisconsin Maine New Hampshire Minnesota Maryland Virginia California

Smart Bolivia Pom Pom Suit Wows in Joffre Blue

Dolly wears a striking beaver trimmed suit described as the season's best looking. The outfit features a right side buttoned coat belted and slanted, a fur edged skirt, bell sleeves lined to the elbow, and a dramatic beaver muff-less approach.

Dolly Apocke Bolivia

Cleek Solves a Mystery of the Siva Stones

The Boston Post Sunday Magazine previews Cleek the Vanishing Cracksman tackling a difficult mystery. His cleverest bit of detective work yields to his deft craft and signals a satisfying solve next week.

Boston Post Cleek

Two Minute Talks After the War in Retrospect

Charles Franklin Jones argues the United States reluctantly drew into World War I to stop German aggression. He says America bored of inaction and hypocrisy joined the fight, fulfilled its duty, and now remains safe because of that decisive effort.

Charles Franklin Jones Boston Germany Uncle Sam

Senate approves spruce production inquiry resolution

Washington December 5. Senator Poindexter requested a War Department report on steps toward spruce production as recommended in the Hughes aircraft report. The Senate adopted the resolution today without debate.

Washington Poindexter War Department Hughes Aircraft Senate

Steamer Mundale Safe After Sea Fire Alarm

New York December 5 reports say the Munson line steamer Mundale was believed in danger after a ship reported a fire at sea and picked up wireless calls. Later advices from the line’s office confirmed Mundale was safe.

New York Munson Line Mundale

Man claims nine years of driving without a license in Worcester

John P. Frederickson of Worcester declares he has driven an automobile on Worcester streets for nine years without a license. He plans to explain the matter to Judge Samuel Utley in the Central District Court after a minor accident. Police confirm he has never carried a license despite years of driving.

Worcester John P. Frederickson Samuel Utley Central District Court Frederickson McAuliffe

A Feminine Point of View B With ints

A poem satirizes a wife who rejects family plans, preferring to save money and carry out chores. Her constant rain on joys leaves the household joyless, with the mother blamed for dampening happiness and spurning playful outings. The verse condemns dour budgeting and scolding as a sin against family happiness.

Recognition of Costa Rica Taken Up

A Senate foreign relations subcommittee led by Senator Williams of Mississippi was appointed to consider petitions for U S recognition of the Costa Rican government led by President Tinoco. The Tinoco regime, born in a revolution, has not been recognized by the United States.

Washington Williams Mississippi Senate Foreign Relations Committee Costa Rica United States Tinoco

Powers, Founder of Showmen's League, Dead

Arthur A. Powers, a New York theatrical manager and founder of the Showmen's League of America in Chicago four years ago, died of influenza in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was 42 and leaves a widow in Detroit.

New York Arthur A. Powers Winston-Salem N. C Showmen’s League of America Chicago Detroit

The best has never come and the battle continues

The passage frames ongoing struggle as life’s creed with a refrain that victory brings no rest. It emphasizes persistence, future understanding, and endless endeavor beyond surface success. The voice asserts perseverance as a guiding principle.

Packard trucks boost war work and business methods

August results show 9 drivers saving 1,638 gallons of gasoline under Packard Freight Transportation Dept guidance. The piece urges truck owners to apply modern business methods to increase efficiency by 20 to 50 percent, offering free advisory help from Packard dealers. It recalls Packard trucks delivering 50,000 rounds to Chateau Thierry, aiding the Marines and the American victory.

Packard Freight Transportation Department United States Freight Transportation Department Packard U. S Chateau Thierry U.S. A. Motor Transport Corps Detroit Motor Transport Corps Pershing

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