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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1919
Page
7
London January 20. Announcement that three members of the new ministry have been elevated to the peerage. The peers are R H Prothero secretary of agriculture Andrew Weir minister of munitions and S P Sinha under secretary for India.
Paris dispatch reports Prince Feisal son of the Hedjas king has drafted a memorandum for the peace conference seeking complete autonomy for the Hedjas state covering Syria upper Mesopotamia lower Mesopotamia Yemen and Nejd He invites the conference to appoint a commission to study the wishes of the people.
Advert shows Wincarnis as a health tonic for weakness anemia nerves and run down states. Claims rapid benefits from first dose with medical endorsement and safe for weak invalids. Offers free sample by mail with a 16 cent packing fee and bottles priced 1.00 to 1.75.
Advertisement claims old age stems from weakened kidneys and digestion. Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules allegedly relieve age-related weakness, restore organs, and prevent disease, with dosing guidance and a money back guarantee.
New York Jan 20. If Nassau county grand jury indicts Mme Marie Augustine Lebaudy for murder of her husband Jacques attorney Harry W. Moore prepared to proceed to trial with evidence suggesting motives from another woman stirred Lebaudy to rid himself of his wife.
Moore reveals information that Lebaudy gave valuable jewelry worth about 100000 to women friends including a mystery recipient in Manhattan. Defere takes charge of Lebaudy estate claims while Mme Lebaudy remains jailed awaiting possible indictment. A separate shooting in Lowell ends with Rose Trainor dead and Frank Trainor wounded as fugitive Shields vanishes.
Three youths aged 7 to 20 cornered and captured John Shields after a noon murder at the Trainer home in Lowell. Shields admitted identity at police HQ as the suspect. arraignment set for 10 this morning. Local family feud over money allegedly sparked the shooting. motive linked to the Trainer household.
A local store advertises its 68th Birthday Sale with discounts across apparel and accessories. Items include women’s skirts and chemises, envelopes, drawers, gowns, corset covers, and buttons, plus men’s handkerchiefs and linen handkerchiefs, with prices ranging from 10 to 125 dollars for bundles and individual goods.
Mail and telephone orders fill if received within three days. Featured items include Velour suits, dresses, skirts, men and boys wear, curtains, china, and silverware at reduced prices. Advertised values range from 1.00 to 8.75 with many items under 5.00. Watch for a new bargain bulletin daily.
The store states price protections and quality guarantees across New England, asserting prices will be as low as or lower than competitors and merchandise as good or better. It invites patrons to report any lapses for immediate correction.
An employers' commission to study labor conditions and governmental labor policies in Great Britain was announced by Secretary Wilson. The group sails from New York for several months and includes Dorr H. Felt, K E Gundlacht, R J Caldwell, W H Ingersoll, Hidon B Keith, R R Otis, with Dr Royal Meeker and James R Hawkins as advisers and fiscal agent.
Washington reports higher food prices expected next year as the army asks Congress for food-purchase appropriations. Lt Col Adams of the quartermaster corps warned that prices will spike once the food administration ends, while noting per-man daily rations cost about 4 and a half cents and appropriations are requested on a cents basis.
A German wireless message reports that in talks at Treves last week the armistice commission secured extensions for agricultural machinery deliveries to June and left the quantity undetermined for now. The note notes additional concessions during the renewal discussions with Entente representatives.
Springfield reports orders from Chief Keiliher of Boston for a complete sweep of a raid by federal agents on I W W headquarters and on Samuel Bernow the organization secretary. Papers were seized during the operation.
Orders issued at Charlestown navy yard require eleven destroyers to be ready for sea by February eighth. Captain James B. Bailey, head of the construction department, was promoted to his present rank and returns from Washington confident the work will be completed despite the rush.
Relief comes instantly with a dose every two hours for a total of three. The remedy clears nasal passages and airways, halts discharge, eases headache and feverish symptoms, and speeds recovery from a severe cold or grippe. Costs only a few cents at drug stores and tastes pleasant.
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