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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1919
Page
15
A government sale offers bids on individual aircraft or entire stock of army planes and motors. With war halted, officials aim to clear surplus falcon flying machines by February 1.
Government-sponsored sale offers 1200 Standard J aircraft and engines at Houston storage sites. Bids due by Feb 1 with 20 percent deposit. ships include Curtiss OX5 and Hispano-Suiza motors. Protests from manufacturers noted, officials warn of aviation industry impact and future parts supply.
An advertisement urges using ordinary refined coconut oil for hair washing instead of soaps or shampoos. It warns soaps dry the scalp and make hair brittle, recommending one to two teaspoons of coconut oil with water to cleanse and leave hair soft, shiny, and easy to manage. It notes coconut oil is cheap and available at pharmacies for family use.
Promote Eckman's Alterative as a 20 year tonic and upbuilder for coughs colds and lung ailments. Available in 80c and 1.50 bottles from Liggett's Riker Jaynes stores or Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
The article explains how rain and electric storms impact aviation. It notes magnetos are vulnerable when weatherproofing is inadequate and that linen coverings on wings and hulls, sealed with dope, protect against weather and aid buoyancy. It compares air speed to ground speed under wind influence.
Brockton reports a surge in intoxication cases over three weeks, with 98 percent linked to Jamaica ginger. Police and liquor inspectors launch a campaign to curb Jamaica ginger sales except for medicine.
The article recounts Houdini recalling a sea performance for Colonel Roosevelt aboard the Imperator, where a spirit map allegedly showed Roosevelt's Christmas route in South America. It notes Roosevelt’s views on virtue and strength, his modest wealth, and credit to Joseph Murray for Roosevelt’s political start, including Murray’s steadfast loyalty and a signed card from Roosevelt.
While touring the West President Roosevelt stopped in a town where he once ran a ranch. A man in line recalled mending his gunsock and replacing a hammer. The exchange with the colonel highlighted the old bond.
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