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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1918
Page
10
Kenneth S. Usher of the sugar division says hotels and restaurants should keep open sugar bowls on tables. If bowls are missing patrons should demand them and report denial to the sugar division of the food administration. The statement was issued yesterday.
Lieutenant William Owen Tudor Hart, once of Boston, now with the British Royal Flying Corps, arrived in London after daring aerial exploits over European battlefields and time in German prisons. A cablegram to his father E. E. Tudor Hart, Northwood Narrows, N H, reported his return yesterday.
The exploits of Lieutenant Tudor Hart unfold from false charges by German guards to solitary confinement and a dramatic escape after a plane crash. He battles through injuries while destroying his plane in enemy lines and recounts a career as a flyer and prisoner of war, framed by a steel industry meeting discussion on wage and price standards.
Washington dispatch reports that negotiations for tonnage to bring home American troops from France are progressing satisfactorily. Hurley, chairman of the Shipping Board, says he has conferred with Sir Joseph Maclay and Sir Thomas Deavitt on using British tonnage.
Washington Dec 9 United States enemy owned property valued at 505,885,000 will rise to about 800,000,000 through adjustments now proceeding. Alien property custodian A Mitchell Palmer asked Congress for 125,000 more to support the office. He oversees 32,100 trust estates.
New York December 9 A moderate reduction in the maximum price scale for steel to take effect January 1 is favored by the general committee on steel and steel products of the American Iron and Steel Institute. They will meet with the War Industries Board on Wednesday to set terms.
Washington December 9 Brigadier General Wood established a surplus property division to dispose of excess army commodities. The plan prioritizes transfers to other government agencies and export to relief organizations in the United States Belgium and Russia. Remaining surplus may go to open markets or manufacturers before public sale if warranted.
An advertisement promises dramatic hair color results using Orlex powder. Buy a small box at any drug store, dissolve in water, and apply with a comb. Each box includes full mixing instructions and a $100 bond guaranteeing absence of silver and other harmful substances.
Albert Hurwitz, the sole Republican candidate for the three City Council seats, attended a dinner at Louis' cafe hosted by Councillor Daniel W. Lane. Attendees included Republican ward committee chairmen and speakers backing Hurwitz such as Charles E. Innes Herman Hormel Robert J. Bottomly and Francis R. Banes.
The piece contrasts large impressive houses with the value of a quiet, sweet home. It extols a home as the source of true love, happiness, and inner strength, richer than marble palaces, with a singing soul and free air.
Portia Smiley demonstrated whale meat served at 25 cents a pound, baked briefly with butter and seasonings to produce a palatable meat course. Boston leaders from civic groups praised the tasting, calling it the best tasting meat they ever had.
Garfield New Jersey December 9 enemy owned stock of the Garfield Worsted Mills was sold by order of alien property custodian A Mitchell Valmer to John H Love of Graupner Love Lemprecht New York City for 1 661 476 The stock sold represented 47 percent of the company The sole bidder was Love whose firm previously acted as sales agent for the mills.
Oscar G. K. Robinson Democrat was defeated for an eighth term as Mayor of Westbrook Me today by William B. Bragdon Republican by 781 to 720. Republicans also won all three at large aldermen seats and carried three of five wards, keeping the aldermen board unchanged from last year. Robinson had served seven straight terms with a 1916 Republican break.
The State Department sent notes to Berlin and Vienna via Swiss and Swedish legations requesting no further communications to allied nations. A prior note to Germany sought modification of armistice terms. The National Council of Lemberg asked for independence and cited Ukrainian and Polish tensions as concerns.
Joseph Powers 503 Third Street South Boston taxi driver aided police after a street robbery in Hingham. He later helped trap two alleged thieves, Edward Merrett 24 and Nathaniel Manahan 18, at Moran Grocery 507 Columbus Ave South End. Officers found them at bay with a revolver, and they were taken to the station.
Advertisement promises a quick, easily made cough syrup at home claiming to beat others on results. It references a simple preparation and cost efficiency despite unclear details.
Thousands of housewives are urged to make a cough syrup at home using Pinex and sugar syrup or substitutes. The ad claims fast relief within 24 hours for bronchitis and other coughs, and promises guaranteed satisfaction or money back from the Pinex Co. Wayne Ind.
Mrs F H Stone of Worcester Massachusetts says the remedy cured her long monthly weakness and pain after doctors failed. She reports full recovery enabling housework and caring for a baby. The ad urges women with displacement irregularities inflammation and nervousness to try the product.
For bad hearts the ad claims nervous exhaustion palpitations and cold extremities signal heart trouble. It promises a free 50 cent bottle of Cardiani by mail from East Hampton Connecticut, plus a heart book, with no obligation and no habit forming drugs.
Advertisement promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for back pain linked to bladder or kidney issues. Claims quick relief, vendor reliability, and a money back guarantee. Encourages readers to act at first symptoms and purchase from druggists.
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