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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
2
The league announced tonight a war driven campaign in Maine tied to Mr. Roberts appointment. It stated Roberts supported the current crusade against premature and inconclusive peace and would align with the war policy.
Frank B. Marsh machinist’s mate is commended by Secretary Daniels for conspicuous bravery in extinguishing a gasoline fire on a submarine chaser. He entered the burning hold three times to save a crewmate, later found safe. Marsh is 81, son of Mrs. Catherine Marsh of Winthrop, with two brothers in service in France and at Camp Johnson.
Boston hotels report steady dance and dining activity as curfew rules set by the fuel conservator allow dancing from 6 to 10 pm. L C Prior of the Lenox and Brunswick notes patrons adjust well with similar numbers of dancers as before. E C Fogg of the Copley Plaza echoes the trend as hotels say crowds remain strong. City leaders say Boston is becoming an early-to-bed city with fewer late closings to conserve light and heat.
The National party plans a national convention in Chicago on March 6 where delegates from every state are to attend. The session will announce the Prohibition party’s decision on proposed amalgamation.
A vintage ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural remedy for stomach upset and clogged liver. It claims the tablets stimulate the liver and bowels to improve digestion, curb bad taste and low energy, and avoid calomel, with dosing of one or two at bedtime and box prices of 10c and 25c.
Mayor Edward W. Quinn of Cambridge appointed Francis J. Smith as bridge commissioner to replace William H. Joyce who resigned as mayor Rockwood left office.
The Post publishes a Q and A on federal income tax. It covers reporting interest from savings deposits and co operative banks, reporting dividends from shares, and income from mortgages. It notes home care expenses are not deductible and explains exemptions. It details depreciation rules for a rented wooden house and how to treat improvements and minor repairs for 1917 tax returns.
The Rev William B Finigan administrator of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross says thousands from Greater Boston will attend a meeting at the Cathedral to promote congregational singing. Cardinal O Connell will be there and the Holy Cross hymn book with hymns by the cardinal will be used. Music directs by Pio De Luca. Dr John J McGarry administrator of St Cecilia s Back Bay has arranged afternoon classes for younger boys. The St Cecilia s Guild winter activities have begun. N M Driscoll will lecture on The Glory of the Second Eve at the Women s Catholic Union in Charlestown on Sunday evening Jan 20.
Frank H. Simmons, longtime editorial staff writer and prominent military critic, severs ties with the New York Tribune. He previously wrote for the New York Evening Sun, where he began editorials on European army strategy at the outbreak of the war.
Confirmation classes continue at Church of the Advent led by rector Rev. William Harman van Allen with Bishop William Lawrence to administer on Passion Sunday March 17. Rev. Dr. van Allen speaks tonight on The Presidents Peace Terms. A large congregation is expected. A 4:30 pm Jan 23 service at Trinity Church marks Phillips Brooks death anniversary with Rev. Leighton Parks delivering the address. The Cathedral Church of St Paul hosts a lay reader course Monday on Church History Ministries with Rev. Henry B. Washburn.
State Treasurer Charles L. Burrill urged creating the office of second deputy treasurer and receiver-general as he testified before the House committee on public service in support of his bill establishing the post.
Brigadier-General Robert I. Howze of the Northeastern Department, U S A, writes to New England mayors railway managers and officials urging cooperation to detect and defeat enemy activity. He warns tens of thousands seek national humiliation and any disloyal act should be reported to the Northeastern Department intelligence officer or the nearest Department of Justice bureau.
A bold advertisement promises instant relief for corns by applying Freezone on the affected area. The copy asserts immediate pain stop and easy lifting of the corn with fingers, encouraging readers to try the product.
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