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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1918

Page

9

Three Soldiers Reported Dead or Wounded in France

Washington dispatch states General Wrshing reported Private Harold Ostergaard of Tyler Indiana was slightly wounded in action on February 11. Private Edward J. Condon of New Haven Connecticut died of coronary sclerosis. Private John Burnett of Topeka Kansas was crushed to death by a lane on December 19.

Washington Wrshing Arold Ostergaard Infantry Tyler Inn Edward J. Condon New Haven Conn John Burnett Topeka Ansas

Proper hair care with coconut oil as a gentle cleanser

The article warns against harsh soaps and shampoos that dry the scalp and damage hair. It recommends refined coconut oil as a pure, greaseless cleanser, using one to two teaspoonfuls with water to create a rich lather that rinses clean. It promises soft scalps and silky, manageable hair, and notes coconut oil is inexpensive and widely available at pharmacies.

St Botolph Club Holds Annual Art Exhibition at Newbury Street

Members of the St Botolph Club present paintings and sculpture in an annual show at the club gallery 4 Newbury Street. Opening day featured a private view and club tea, with public viewing starting Monday. The exhibition runs through March 1.

St. Botolph Club Club Newbury Street

Boston Art Club St Botolph Show Highlights Noted Painters

Twenty one exhibitors present twenty eight works in a small St Botolph Club gallery show. Joseph De Camp dominates the main wall with a refined unfinished portrait. Sargent lends two small canvases while Hale Thompson Paxton and Woodbury contribute notable pieces. Dallin's sculpture includes a portrait of Arthur Dallin and a group by Pope titled Tioness and Cubs. Arthur Dallin sails for France to serve as an ambulance driver.

St. Botolph Club Joseph de Camp Boston Sargent Philip L. Hale Leslie P. Thompson Guild Paxton Woodbury Alexander Pope Gino Perera I. M. Gaugengigl Arthur P. Spear William W. Churchill Herman Dudley Murphy Thomas Allen Charles Hovey Pepper Arthur Hazard Frederick G. Hall Dwight W. Blaney George H. Bartlett Cyrus E. Dallin Arthur Arthur Dallin France

Lenten Services and Talks Across Cambridge Churches

The Rev. William Harman van Allen will speak at St. James North Cambridge tonight at 7 45 in the main church. Volunteers of America resume twilight meetings in Pemberton square from 5 30 to 7 with Col and Mrs Fred C Lindsay in charge. The Rev. W Appleton Lawrence of St Stephen’s Lynn preaches at noonday service at Cathedral Church of St Paul today with 12 10 and 1 10 p m sessions led by the Rev. John S Moses. The Rev. Henry Goddard will conduct services at 12 10 tomorrow. Shawmut Forum at Shawmut Congregational Church opens Sunday. The Rev Edward D Eaton ex president Beloit College will speak on War Time Washington and Food Conservation.

William Harman van Allen Church of the Advent St. James’ Episcopal Church North Cambridge Volunteers of America Pemberton Square Fred C. Lindsay W. Appleton Lawrence St. Stephen's Church Lynn Cathedral Church of St. Paul John S. Moses Henry Goddard Shawmut Forum Shawmut Congregational Church Edward D. Eaton D. D Beloit College St. Mary’s Church North End

Health at Army Camps Improves in War Dept Weekly Summary

War Department reports continued improvement in health conditions across army camps and cantonments for the week ending Feb 8. Hospital admissions declined from the prior week while the death rate rose slightly but stayed well below the two month average.

Washington War Department

Babies Story Contest Opens at The Post Boston

The Post invites readers to submit Baby Stories up to 200 words signed with real names. Three prizes offered: a Double Gold Eagle, a Single Gold Eagle, and five dollars in Gold. Best stories printed daily and Sunday until further notice. Judging panel includes Rufus B. Tobey Theresa M. Lally and the Baby Story Editor of the Frost.

the Post Boston Daily Sunday Post Rufus B. Tobey Wonderful Floating Hospital For Children Theresa M. Lally de Ee Catholic Charitable Bureau The Frost

Little Germaine sings many songs and helps at home

Sent in by Miss Rose Cadorette of Biddeford Maine a description of a three year old girl named Germaine who sings well and can carry two groceries at a time up a hill and prays for the family each morning and night.

Germaine Rose Cadorette Alfred Street Biddeford Germaine Cadorette

Not Physically Jack Pips Puppying Promise to Boy’s Mother

A Brookline note recalls Jack a precocious child who lisped and wore kilts yet was a regular boy. His father promised a puppy for good behavior and his mother hinted at trousers, with Jack quipping the improvement was partly puppy and partly pant.

Jack M. Lord Auburn Street Brookline

Mother, Hear the Band Exclaimed by Helen

A dinner table moment from Fall River where Helen, a polite fourth year, makes a noisy cocoa spill. Her father imitates the clink of the cup, prompting Helen to gaze and declare Mother, hear the band with a gleam in her eye.

Helen Robert A. McGrath President Avenue Fall River

Rosebud A Child Seeks Forgiveness In Simple Plea

A 3 year old girl nicknamed Rosebud often forgives after scoldings. While visiting her mother at Newton Centre, she climbs to a basin and slips, then begs, Oh mummy, let's be friends. Mrs E E Bacon notes the scene at 97 Montvale Road.

Rosebud E. E. Bacon Montvale Road Newton Centre

Vivian and the milk bottle lesson

A mother recalls Vivian at age two scolding her nursing bottle after spraying milk drops around. After many broken bottles the bottle’s fate is sealed and the child learns to drink from a cup. Later Vivian rests her head on her mother's knee seeking comfort.

Vivian

Tiz Foot Bath Promises Quick Relief for Painful Feet

An advertisement promotes Tiz foot bath with claims to ease bunions corns callouses and other foot pain. It urges readers to buy a 25 cent box at drug or department stores and promises immediate comfort and smaller shoe sizes.

Milk Bottled Comfort Shapes A Child's Speech

A caregiver recalls a child who speaks with unique words like um bick and um chick. The narrator warms milk and offers it in a cup, the girl choosing to drink without complaint, then stops asking for a bottle, showing intelligence and goodwill. Mrs A Read.

Bottie

Frances Robertson at age two in 1917

A family note describes Frances BE Robertson at two on July 19 1917. Her sister urges her sleepy brother Shirley to say prayers. Everett age five teases Shirley by pinching cheeks. Shirley replies about crusts of bread.

Frances Robertson Shirley Jesus Everett

Fat Cheeks Mention in Mrs. Emma Robertson Remark

Mrs Emma Robertson of West Hopkinton New Hampshire is quoted or referenced in a corpus segment noting a remark about appearance and cheeks. The readable text centers on her comment following a public or social context.

Frances E. Robertson Emma R. Robertson West Hopkinton, N. H Emma Robertson

Aviation Cadet Dies in Training Flight Crash

Donald W. Gleason of Belhi New York an aviation cadet was killed when his plane while on a cross country flight from Ellington Field went into a tail spin and crashed near Texas City Three other aircraft accompanying Gleason landed safely at the scene

Houston Tex Donald W. Gleason Belhi N. Y Ellington Field Texas City Gleason

Pope appeal and Lenten services across archdiocese

Cardinal O Connell calls for a parish wide collection for the Pope at all masses as war reduces papal revenue. Lenten devotions begin tonight with Stations of the Cross sermons and Benediction. St Marys North End noon services run daily except weekends. James B Connolly to address Bishop Cheverus Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus at the Columbus Club on Sunday at 3 PM.

O’connell America James B. Connolly Bishop Cheverus Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Columbus Club Dorchester

Small Fire at Young's Hotel Quickly Contained

Quick action by hotel staff prevented major damage at Young's Hotel yesterday afternoon as a closet fire in the basement was subdued by workers using extinguishers. Damage was negligible.

Young’s

Jury Finds Hennig Not Guilty in Treason Trial

In New York on February 14 a jury acquitted Paul C. H. Hennig of treason after the court granted a federal attorney's request.

New York Paul C. H. Hennig

Acquittal Ordered as Judge Cautions Jurors and Defendant

Federal attorney Melville J. France told the court he could not in good conscience press for a verdict against Hennig and asked the judge to direct acquittal. Judge Chatfield discharged Hennig and urged citizens to evaluate the case from the jurors’ perspective and shed lingering distrust. Hennig replied with thanks as a patriotic citizen.

Melville J. France Hennig France Chatfield

Boys Under 18 Apply to Join Marine Corps

The Marine Corps drew several hundred underage applicants with three names placed on file at the recruiting office. Two men were enlisted yesterday. At Scollay Square Army recruiting station 17 men were accepted amid a surge for pioneer regiments from old Massachusetts National Guard units Fifth Sixth and Eighth.

Marine Corps Marine Recruiting Office Army Scollay Square Massachusetts National Guard

Boy Found Dead in Chair in Kitchen

Max de Veive of 22 Forest Hills street searched for his 19 year old son Arthur after he failed to respond to calls. Arthur, a brakeman on the Elevated, had complained of illness after returning from work at 10 o'clock that morning and was found dead in a kitchen chair.

Max de Veive Forest Hills Street Arthur Raymond Wrintnall

Weeping Eczema Relief Ad Claims Fruit-a-tives Sootha Salva

Advert gives a testimonial of an eczema sufferer who found relief using Fruit-a-tives and Sootha Salva. It states cure after using three boxes of Sootha Salva and two of Fruit-a-tives and notes pricing 50c per box, six for $2.50, trial size 25c, sold by Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.

Fruit-atives Limited Ogdensburg N. Y

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