This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1918
Page
8
The enemy crossed the Dvina River and captured Dvinsk, with roads to Petrograd and Smolensk and Lutsk taken as forces advance. The capitulation note was signed by Nikolai Lenin and Leon Trotsky on behalf of the People’s Commissariat.
Petrograd reports 38000 divorce applications in the capital as Bolshevik simplification of proceedings prompts mass action. The government says it would sign a peace on terms set by the quadruple alliance at Brest-Litovsk if compelled, amid war fatigue and demobilization.
An advertisement extols Jad Salts as a safe daily aid to kidney health. It claims the effervescent drink cleans kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, and prevents bladder disorders, advising four ounces daily in water before breakfast for a few days. It notes the product is made from grape and lemon acids with lithia and is inexpensive.
London February 19 The Russian government issued an official message to front line troops advising that Germans should be offered a peace proposal when encountered. If the Germans refuse the offer should be met with maximum resistance and parleys with German soldiers should be organized. Signed Krylenko.
Ensign Krylenko directs Russian troops to persuade German soldiers to refrain from hostilities. if resisted, offer strong resistance. The broader situation shows chaotic Russia with civil war and worsening food shortages under Trotzky, while Entente forces prepare for a potential German offensive. British raids in Flanders and France, air and naval actions, and German losses are reported along the front.
Lewis W. Moulton former high sheriff of Cumberland county and one of four Maine sheriffs deposed in 1913 for alleged non enforcement of the prohibitory law died tonight at his Standish home.
In Petrograd on February 18 Trotzky told the central executive committee that Bolshevik strategy would rely on guerrilla warfare to oppose a German invasion. He outlined a bushwhacking campaign to disrupt border traffic and grain shipments from Ukraine, challenging the idea of nonresistance.
Officials view a Russo German treaty as compelled under German terms. Brest Litovsk details include Poland Lithuania Riga and Moon Island plus a 800 million pound indemnity. Entente would deem it invalid. Germany aims to shift casualties and strengthen military factions while Moscow aims to end Bolshevik assaults on Ukraine. Turkish and Bulgarian troop movements into Belgium could trigger war with America.
A Copenhagen sent despatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company reports rumors that Germany plans immediate involvement in Finland. The Swedish capital is described as believing Germany aims at unoccupied Courland and Estonia areas with a major naval assault in the Finnish Gulf.
Vienna dispatch says Count Czernin the Austro Hungarian foreign minister will go to Roumania soon as Rumania expressed wish to open preliminary peace talks with the central powers. Representatives of the other quadruple alliance powers will also go to Roumania.
Telegram from Vladikavkaz to TASS states the Northern Caucasus civil war has ended with leaders of the council of workers and soldiers' delegates reaching agreement with locals. The Don region reports only 15 of 100 mines operating and no coal shipments.
An advertisement from a Boston scalp specialist promotes hair health by addressing dandruff itching and hair loss. It emphasizes nutrition as a key factor and offers contact details for the Back Bay area. The copy highlights conditions like thinning hair and baldness and invites inquiries. The ad lists a Boston address and telephone number.
Cadet Charles E. Jones of Pittsfield Massachusetts attached to the Signal Corps aviation section was killed in an airplane accident in France. General Pershing advised the War Department of the death. Also reported dead is Private John J Hollowell of Philadelphia attached to a tele phone battalion with a fractured skull. No further details were provided.
The report lists four wounded soldiers: Cook Henry Dion of Boston. Private Frank M. O'Brien of Hamilton Montana. Private Frank Siminiski of Carrollton Michigan. Engineer Charles A. Clokus of McAdoo Pennsylvania. Cadet Jones, Yale Scientific Sheffield School graduate class of 1915, completed aviation courses and joined a US army flying school. The War Department also reported the death of Victor L. Dennis of Detroit, a cadet aviator burned in a crash at Love Field near Dallas earlier today.
CHICAGO Feb 19 Amalgamation of the National Trotting Association the American Trotting Association and the American Registration Association is sought in a resolution adopted at the annual meeting of the American Trotting Association today. Purses totaling 135 000 will be awarded at eight Great Western Trotting Association meetings. The season opens July 31 and closes Sept 21.
At a Medford hearing on charges against the overseers of the poor Superintendent Thor son criticized beans from the farm as unfit for eating. Dr James D Clark said beans served were from all bags and proved safe. The board will reconvene after finance and ordinances committees review.
A detachment of American soldiers on leave in the Savoie department is quartered in Chambery with YMCA facilities renting three casinos and a theatre for their amusement. The first arrivals at Aix les Bains engage in mountain climbing boating and concerts while a Y M C A committee launders and mends worn uniforms. Thirty states and twelve nationalities are represented in the first two contingents arriving in this region.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.