11 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
1
A child from Roxbury appeals to Santa with a heartfelt letter describing a dying mother, a sick leg, and three siblings in poverty. The note reflects a broader surge of requests from countless youngsters seeking toys and aid, as the Post Santa program prepares to respond.
Story by H. C. Witwer with illustrations by Norman promotes the book From Baseball to Bodies as a humorous hit. The blurb likens its snappy slang and fun style to Dere Mable and promises a charming heroine and a delightful love story. Readers are urged to tell friends to read it.
Report from the harbor notes quarantine in effect and visitors barred aboard ships. Troops head to Camp Merritt. Veterans of Sedan recount Armistice scenes and many wounded aboard.
General lack of interest in municipal politics showed in 17 Massachusetts cities voting yesterday. National party lines appeared in only five cities North Adams Revere Somerville Woburn Worcester and Republicans won in four of these. Continued on page 12 Sixth Col.
More than 25,000 American citizens of Irish birth or blood press for Ireland freedom and self determination to be among President Wilson's peace conference demands. Paris dispatch notes Wilson to be received by Pope Benedict on Dec 23 after a Vatican Christmas audience for the Sacred College.
The steamship George Washington with President Wilson and American delegates to the peace congress at Paris was reported by naval wireless as passing the Azores at 1 PM. All aboard were well after a stormy voyage. Preparations for receiving Wilson have been completed and Brest is bustling.
The Boston Post reports a welcome home message sent via wireless to Major-General Hodges and the 76th Division aboard the SS Kroonland en route to New York. The reply from Commanding Danks expresses sincere appreciation for the officers and men’s reception in Boston.
A letter from a baseball pitcher reveals he joined the U S Army. He describes the contract, pay, and tour prospects in Europe, joining about 2,500 doughboys and 250 officers. The piece recounts his sudden departure after a conversation with Mac in the Cubs clubhouse and hints at relocation to a distant posting.
Uncle Sam urges early shopping and Bedford Store Order Co offers cash store orders. A quick arrangement of an account on a small weekly repayment plan is presented with many advantages. Bedford Store Order Co. 480 Washington St. advt.
A fragmented line urges readers to associate flowers with Penn, using a cryptic slogan that blends a brand or phrase with the university nickname. The exact meaning remains unclear from the snippet, but it suggests a promotional or poetic angle linking blooms to Penn.
Intensified interest surrounds the New England Professional Championship Dancing Contest at Crescent Gardens Revere Beach on Thursday night with Danny Duggan Jacey Henricks and other famed dancers competing. The event promises the greatest show of the year with dancing until midnight and trains running every 15 minutes. Dancing continues nightly throughout the winter.
Advertisement notes discounts on Shetland and kersey overcoats priced at 40 dollars reduced to 28 dollars. Co. showcases silk or satin lined options with location at Washington corner Hanover Street.
New England's 76th Division, part of it, is back in action as reported by H F Wheeler from New York on December 10. The piece notes readiness and ongoing operations, reflecting postwar reorganization and unit redeployment.
Yesterday's average temperature was 27 degrees with a note of comparison to 1917 figures. The data references Thompson's location and includes scattered figures for high and low readings, along with date stamps and partial lines from the weather section.
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