Unpaid Soldiers Pay Delays Stretches Across Services
Washington December 12 Secretary Baker says many wounded and sick soldiers repatriated from France have not received months of pay. The old payroll system broke down as men were separated from units, prompting a new individual pay book system not yet fully in place due to France’s vast forces. Baker ordered complete outfits and funds for journeys home and initial hospital needs.
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Washington
Ireland
Baker
France
Spanish Influenza Warns Of Deadly Risk In War Aftermath
An old advertisement warns that Spanish influenza has killed more in a month than eighteen months of war. It urges ongoing vigilance through cold weather, avoiding crowds, covering coughs, not sharing cups, and using a home Nyomei inhaler. It claims germ-killing air prevents infection and extends tips to prevent colds, bronchitis, and pneumonia.
Digestion Relief Claim From Magnesia Advertisement
Medical writers attribute most stomach troubles to excess hydrochloric acid. The ad urges readers to use Bisulated Magnesia after meals to prevent sourness gas and pain, claiming it soothes the stomach and aids digestion without harmful effects.
When Tongue Is Coated Drink Celery King
An old fashioned laxative tea advertised as a purely vegetable remedy that acts promptly on the bowels with overnight effect. It claims to improve feverish colds, sick headache, biliousness, dizziness, disordered stomach, and sluggish liver. Sold by druggists in inexpensive packages.
Red Cross Poster Dream Spurs A Boston Roll Call
Jessie Willcox Smith cancels three contracts to design a Red Cross Christmas service flag poster for universal membership. The campaign urges dollar a year support for relief work and reconstruction. A mass meeting at Symphony Hall features Captain Georges Roth and local dignitaries.
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Jessie Willcox Smith
American Red Cross
Universal
Red Cross
America
Great Mercy Organization
Symphony Hall
Federated
Scottish Societies
Greater Boston
Georges Roth
French High Commission
Verdun
Somme
Peters
McCall
Jessie Wilcox Smith
Chiia Pictures
Roll of Honor Tablet Unveiling at Roslindale Site
A roll of honor tablet commemorating Metropolitan Hill youths who served in the army and navy will be unveiled Sunday at the pumping station site Roslindale corner of Metropolitan avenue and Washington street. The ceremony begins at 2 30 with Mayor Peters, Walter Collins senator elect J J Walsh and other leaders speaking. A parade led by two State Guards companies will precede the event. The 10 by 8 tablet lists over 100 names.
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Metropolitan Hill
Roslindale
Army
Navy
Metropolitan Avenue
Washington Street
Metropolitan Hill Improvement Association
Peters
Walter Collins
J. J. Walsh
Plan 10 Swindle Aimed to Dupe Von Papen
Senate probe chairman Overman released a letter from Edward Lyle Fox stating the anti-Japanese agitation scheme on the Pacific coast was not intended for execution but to defraud Captain von Papen of money and then mock him.
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Washington
Overman
Senate
Edward Lyle Fox
Pacific
Fox
von Papen
Fox and others tied to German propaganda probe
The article notes Fox and Teutonic agents in America allegedly sent back pro German news to the United States. It cites Bruce Bielaski testimony on a Fox written communication urging anti Japanese sentiment. It mentions Hiram Moe Greene denied involvement and describes a complex scheme to swindle Captain von Papen. It also references Princeton's E C Richardson and University figures in related lists and Senate statements about Professor Albert Bushnell Hart.
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Fox
Germany
Teutonic
America
Bruce Bielaski
Department of Justice
Hiram Moe Greene
Illustrated Sunday Magazine
Overman
Greene
von Papen
E. C. Richardson
Princeton University
Fl. Fuehr
Richardson
Capper
Kansas
George W. Anderson
Boston
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
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