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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1919
Page
11
Separate trousers in cassimeres worsted unfinished worsteds corduroys and heavy woolen work trousers are advertised with broad stock for men and young men. Alongside them the balance of our offerings is highlighted.
The Wilbur Theatre staged The Eyes of Youth a joint work by Max Marcin and Charles Guernon last evening. The play weaves multiple mini plays into a single plot centered on a character who experiences nearly every human emotion, adding an occult element to the narrative.
Alma Tell stars as Gina a troubled aspirant caught among three suitors a wealthy lover a hopeful rival and true love while a benevolent East Indian guides her visions of five years ahead The cast includes Mario Majeroni and Marjorie Rambeau’s creation The performance drew mixed nerves from Miss Tell but kept the audience engrossed with a demanding multi faceted role and strong acting throughout
Washington reports three transports Rochambeau Lapland and Cretic sailed from France for New York carrying 150 officers and 420 men. Rochambeau due Jan 20 with parts of 387th 339th field artillery and Bordeaux Casual Company No. 12 plus 20 casual officers. Lapland due Jan 19 with eight casual companies and five officers and 142 men of the 114th French Mortar Battery and about 500 sick wounded and casuals. Cretic due Jan 20 with the 42d Regiment Coast Artillery complete 16 casual officers and about 200 other casuals and sick and wounded.
The ad touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a physician's prescription kidney liver and bladder medicine praised by druggists for years. It claims the preparation strengthens organs and works with nature and invites readers to request a sample by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer and Co. Binghamton NY, citing the Boston Daily Post.
The Kiss Burglar musical comedy in two acts with text by Glen MacDonough and music by Raymond Hub bell was performed at the Shubert Theatre last evening marking its first local presentation after a successful New York season.
A lively review of The Kiss Burglar notes a plot light in substance but strong in dancing, music, and spectacle. Marie Carroll leads as the Duchess with a capable cast including Harry Clarke and Denman Maley delivering clever specialties.
Uniformed service members fill Selwyn's Park Square Theatre as The Crowded Hour opens in Boston with 12 curtain calls. Cast led by Willette Kershaw and Allen Dinehart. production by Selwyn company. praised lighting and scenery. first public show at 8:15 pm. limited engagement.
The American steamer Yuna, 1414 tons, laden with sugar from San Domingo to New York, wrecked on Mouchoir Bank near Turks Island Bahamas. Two crew members and five laborers are missing. additional crew and laborers are unaccounted for after the vessel sank in deep water. Captain and part of the crew reached shore by boat. another group arrived on rafts. The Anna and three local boats search for the missing boat. The Yuna departed New York December 18.
Representatives from Illinois Wisconsin Michigan Indiana Minnesota and Virginia protested the Post master General Burleson order raising telephone rates. They argued the federal action infringes on state authority to regulate interstate rates.
The Henry Jewett Players presented George Bernard Shaw’s The Doctors Dilemma at the Copley Theatre in Boston. The production impressed with Shaw’s wit and provocative questions about morality and genius, featuring strong work by E. E. Cleve and Noel Leslie in key roles.
The Big Boston Show starts at 10 am with hundreds of fanciers and breeders from across the country. The exhibit features 50 tanks of fancy fish and more than 600 specimens across 56 varieties, plus large displays of poultry, ducks, geese, turkeys, rabbits, and pigeons with educational lectures by the Department of Agriculture and Massachusetts Agricultural College experts.
Otto Chapman of Texas, sought by military authorities for desertion and other charges, stayed in $20,000 bail after arraignment in the Municipal Court on assault and battery with intent to kill two special police officers. Judge Creed ordered the hold as Camp Devens officials requested transfer. Police Superintendent Crowley backed civil proceedings and said military action would follow after civil courts finish.
Two German river steamers arrive at Coblenz for one day Rhine trips by Third Army officers and men. Four more steamers awaited. Excursions will extend beyond Cologne and Mayence but landing is not permitted during trips.
Boston Health Commissioner William C Woodward thanks the Boston Post for publishing influenza prevention slogans. He notes walking and outdoor exercise reduce flu risk and promote reader vitality. He urges continued public spirit and cooperation. January 11.
Participants can bake a loaf on January 18 and may win a cash prize. All entrants receive two free wrapped Bond Bread loaves.
A roster of women including Mrs. Nathanial Thayer and Miss M. Dow is cited as leaders in war service groups in Boston. The notice details a home bread baking contest with rules, prize details, and winning timeframes, urging entries to reach specified Boston and regional stations by January 18.
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