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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1919
Page
7
Marcel Nadaud, three time wounded and retired French flyer, presents The Flying Poilu in next week's Boston Post Sunday Magazine. The piece is described as one of the greatest stories of the war, promising vivid and human perspective.
An advertisement urges vigilance as influenza fears rise with cold weather. It extols Oil of Hyomei and a pocket inhaler for preventive use, citing past Boston epidemics and claiming long lasting inhaler life and cheap refills. Hundreds reportedly used it successfully.
In Rockland Maine officials broaden the murder inquiry into Mrs Carolyn West Brown by pursuing a second suspect, a Boston bound young man from a prominent family. A left or ambidextrous killer likely used a handmade garment to wipe blood, while investigators search laundries and private homes for the robe and shoes. County Attorney Henry L Withee appeals for public help, cautioning against unverified rumors as officials press the case.
Olll Tuarilainen, sought by authorities in two states for four days, was formally exonerated after an exhaustive three hour exam. He provided a solid alibi supported by employer Tom Hall and official investigations, confirming he could not have been in Rockland for the murder. He will return to Riley to resume his job at International Pulp and Paper.
Waterfront calendar notes the 1589th day since the war began and 601 days since the US war. It marks the date as the 7th day of the year and 17th day of winter with morning tide at 9 ft 7 in and evening at 9 ft 8 in. Full moon dates listed as January 16 and February 14. new moons January 31 March 2 and March 31 and April 30. Planets Venus Jupiter Mars visible in the evening stars and Mercury Saturn in the morning.
About 250 000 cuna s of groundfish arrived yesterday with prices high for large cod and hake. Vessels and crews include the Fish Hawk, Albatross, Somerville, and others. The four masted schooner Ida 8 Dow to sail for Boston, while the trawler Albatross faced piston-winch failure delaying its trip. Two carloads of disinfectant were sent to Cuba aboard Lake Como, and the General R. T. Frank heads coastwise to remove navigation obstructions.
Shipping news lists steamers and tugs arriving at or sailing from Philadelphia Newport News Norfolk and Portland with multiple barges and tows. Vessels include Sara Thompson Hayes Port Arthur J H Devereaux Keene and others. cargoes to Searsport Perth Amboy Portland and Norfolk. last entries note tows by Georges Cree Juno Scully OLR and Coastwise.
A terse testimonial claims Adamson's Balsam cures a graveyard cough. The note emphasizes certainty of relief and presents a single user endorsement.
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