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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1918
Page
5
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe substitute for calomel. It claims gentle bowel and liver stimulation, purification of the blood, and relief from bad breath, with a vegetable formula and olive-oil mix. Sold in 10c and 25c boxes at all druggists.
Mrs. Frank Fitzgerald of 25 N 41st Street West Philadelphia testifies after thirty years of poor health and nervous prostration that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health. She urges other women with nervousness backache headaches and functional derangements to try the remedy, noting widespread letters from women praising its benefits.
Campaign leaders in Boston aim to exceed 500000 for Jewish war sufferers and welfare for troops. A Sunday dinner raised 213000 locally and 115000 in pledges from surrounding cities, with further large donations listed from many individuals and organizations. The drive, led by Louis E. Kirstein, expands to Cambridge and other cities as volunteers organize 22 industries and thousands of workers to donate proceeds and time toward the effort.
American Jews have distributed over $500000 to Polish and Lithuanian Jews with more funds in transit through Dutch officials. A Jewish War Sufferers committee said 2,000,000 Jews in the region face starvation and typhus as Western Russia war zones receive aid and remittance channels to relatives are opened.
Gray Maine February 11 The car barn and offices of the Portland and Lewiston Interurban railroad collapsed today under heavy snow. Damage estimated in the thousands of dollars.
A European swan captured off Marblehead and donated to Franklin Park Zoo by the State Fish and Game Commission now resides in the zoo’s large bird cage. The bird, which had escaped from a private game preserve on the north shore months ago, was coaxed ashore with bread before being turned over to a game warden and then placed in the exhibit by Curator Anthony J. McNeilly.
Councillor Daniel J. McDonald refuses the chairmanships of the committees on claims and printing after the council list is read by President Walter Collins. He cites two years in the same chairs and seeks changes. The report lists all committee appointments and chairmen.
Advice urges morning inside bathing with hot water and limestone phosphate to flush stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Begin upon waking to remove poisons and toxins from the digestive tract and restore energy and well being.
Major von Olberg of the German general staff told the German Colonial Society in Berlin that a major spring offensive in the west is planned to crush British French and American forces and end the war. The prophecy was presented in a public lecture last month.
Major von Olberg told German papers that 1918 would be the year of decision after naming 1917 the year of revenge. He urged turning eyes to the west front from Flanders to Venetia and blanked the peace talks in the east as militarily irrelevant. He claimed Germany’s back is free and reserves exist to launch a great offensive with a warning that Albion should beware.
A fragment notes that blow would be delivered against British forces and that Hindenburg could be trusted to select the proper place for the offensive.
The Salvation Army begins a 10 day drive to raise 200000 for war work in the United States and Europe. Washingtons Birthday marks closing day. Boston business leaders and club women volunteer, with Mrs. Fred L. Pigeon heading Greater Boston women workers and Warner Marshall chairing the district.
Officers and enlisted men are instructed by the Navy Department not to sign or attach the names of ships to which they are assigned when registering at clubs hotels or Y M C A facilities. The rule aims to prevent aiding the enemy by revealing ship identities.
Senator Joseph O. Knox of the third Middlesex district states there is no doubt about his stance on ratifying the federal prohibition amendment. He declares he has been an open advocate of national prohibition throughout his career.
A two hour dosing plan using Pape's Cold Compound promises rapid relief from grippe symptoms. The ad claims immediate nasal opening and reduced discharge, headache relief, feverishness, sore throat, sneezing, and fullness, with a note to buy the genuine product at drug stores for a few cents.
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