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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1919
Page
2
Major-General Clarence R. Edwards urged that civilians who served as army officers during the war be given the chance to remain in service if they wish. He said military efficient civilians, especially in New England, should be recognized as permanent factors and encouraged to stay in the regular army during this transition period.
Edward N. Hurley chairman of the United States Shipping Board met business men in New York in the first of a series of conferences to obtain producers and shippers cooperation in forming a permanent operating policy for the American merchant marine.
The article explains tax rules for pensions and active service, extensions of filing time with interest, and clarifies how timber sales from a farm affect taxable income. It advises on calculating timber unit cost, recognizing profit per foot sold, and when entire investment is recovered for tax purposes.
The article notes a modification granting exemption from gross income tax for military pay up to 3500 dollars. It applies to officers and enlisted personnel in the army and navy, with quarters or equipment allowances included in salary. Exempted individuals must file tax returns under this law.
The New England Forestry Congress adopted a resolution urging Congress to create a Massachusetts forestry department after Yale experts criticized tying forestry to agriculture. Speakers included Professor N H Chapman Worrest H Colby J W Toumey and Harvey N Shepard who condemned current policy and highlighted forest land as a lumber source and employment core.
Funeral services were held in Brattleboro for Lieutenant Harold V. Adams son of Mr. and Mrs. Wales E. Adams. He died when the airplane he was instructing a cadet in crashed near Park Field Milford Tenn. The cadet was seriously injured and unable to explain the cause. Both airmen were practicing forced landings.
Washington February 25 Republican members from Kansas decided to present Representative Campbell of Kansas for speaker at the upcoming conference to nominate the next House speaker. Support from Western members is understood, complicating a two candidate race between Representative Mann of Illinois and Representative Gillett of Massachusetts.
In Warsaw on Monday February 24 the Polish Diet heard a telegram from French Foreign Minister Stephen Pichon transmitted by M. Noulens to Prime Minister Paderewski. The message officially recognizes Poland as an independent sovereign state and prompted a standing cheer from most Diet members except a few Socialists.
Advertises Hakka Cream as a safe remedy for head colds with confident claims from druggists. The copy emphasizes reliability and quick relief, portraying the product as a trusted aid in cold treatment.
John N. Cole, chairman of the Commission on Waterways and Public Lands told a legislative committee that while the Legislature plans to authorize $1.2 million for current projects, the work will be hampered unless the appropriation is raised by at least $1 million.
The chairman outlined a postwar commerce plan for Boston highlighting state land on East and South Boston waterfronts. Projects include dredging and filling $500,000, rail connections $85,000, tracks and roadways $180,000, a large bulkhead wharf $420,000, Maverick street extension $65,000, bulkhead extension to Governor's Island $137,004, Pier 1 extension $260,000 and maintenance $10,000.
Miss Alice Josephine Smith of Lexington, a Radcliffe graduate, engaged to Franklin Pike of the U S Army. She was active in Spanish and Art clubs and served on the card catalogue committee for 1917 18 while at Radcliffe.
Lowell reports First Lieutenant Raymond Messer an early American aviator who trained at the U S Aviation School in France was killed in an air collision there while instructing aviation students.
Corporation Counsel Alexander Whiteside declared the city will challenge the Boston Elevated trustees’ bill to remit subway rentals and may take the case to the United States Supreme Court. He spoke at a joint legislative hearing in the State House and questioned the legality of public ownership and the Cambridge subway purchase.
President Wilson announced approval of 28 bills and a joint resolution passed by Congress during his overseas absence. The signing included the war revenue measure and a 100 million dollar European food relief appropriation, plus pensions for Mrs. Roosevelt and other measures extending home stead credit for service members. The bills largely covered public buildings and bridge projects and other construction extensions.
The Boston Sunday Post next week offers a charming tale in Guynemer Knight of the Air detailing how the famed aviator rose to officership in the Legion of Honor through courage and service.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for stomach distress after meals. It claims tablets prevent gas belching sourness and coated tongue and urges the reader to buy a 50 cent box at any drug store.
An advertisement extols Nedlin Soles for boys footwear citing Scout C K Spaulding of Newton Mass and thousands of active boys. Nedlin Soles reduce shoe bills and fit many styles with re-soling offered by repair shops. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Akron Ohio makes Nedlin Soles and Wing foot Heels for superior durability.
Medical authorities attribute most stomach trouble to excess hydrochloric acid and advise against artificial digestives. Take Bisulated Magnesia after meals to sweeten the stomach, prevent excess acid, and reduce sourness, gas, and pain. safe, inexpensive, and widely used.
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