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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1917
Page
11
A Boston club member questioned meat costs during wartime and Henry B. Endicott replied that those who demand meat on Tuesday or Friday oppose allied efforts in France. He warned there is no middle ground in the war, labeling refusers as traitors to their country.
Fragmentary sentence appears to threaten naming anyone who refuses compliance over a request involving meat. The text reflects coercive language urging disclosure of a person’s identity upon noncompliance. No broader context or additional facts are provided.
Representative George H. Tinkham of Massachusetts, injured in an army automobile accident on the Italian front, arrived in Paris and will sail home soon. His hand and ear injuries are described as healing, and he praises Italian forces while noting potential economic strains in Italy.
Joe Toye the Sunday Post humorist of 57 Harvard Street Dorchester becomes a father to a seven and a half pound baby girl born Saturday December 165 Mrs Bertha Toye formerly Miss Bertha Shepline Hyde Park is reported to be in good health An elder sister named Doris Toye will be four next month The community shares in the happy news and wishes for many happy returns.
The Friends of German Democracy executive committee in New York issued an appeal inviting American citizens of German birth or descent to join its campaign to aid the United States in winning the war. Franz Sigel, son of Civil War general Franz Sigel, is president of the organization.
The appeal states the conflict targets a system of society and government, not Germans. It argues the German people can rebel against the Kaiser and Junkers, support democracy, and hasten an Allied victory. It credits President Wilson with pushing for democratic triumph and urges unity among German born and German descent Americans for a common cause.
A Boston letter to the editor warns that pyroxyline or celluloid based candlesticks known by terms like pyralin ivory domestic ivory and French ivory are highly flammable. The note urges stopping their sale and publicizing the danger to prevent fires and protect lives and property.
Acting Fire Prevention Commissioner M A Murphy issues a public service message from the Metropolitan District headquarters in Boston dated December 17, 1917. The notice urges strict fire safety and urges residents to follow guidelines to prevent fires and protect lives and property.
From several court martial trials it is evident sobriety and conduct of officers will be insisted upon. A Medical Reserve lieutenant was convicted of drinking with enlisted men and disgracing the service while in uniform. he has been dismissed and sent home under guard.
Pittsburg middleweight Greb announced readiness to fight heavyweight champion Jess Willard for up to 12 rounds with receipts benefiting the Red Cross fund. He had just won a 12 round decision over Gus Christie of Milwaukee in a fast bout.
The passage notes roasting as a preferred method for some tasks and says young beet greens taste good. It also advises that fresh ink stains can be washed away with water before drying.
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