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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1918
Page
5
General Pershing states there is no engagement to Miss Anita Patton after denial by her father and by the young woman in newspapers. He adds no comment is necessary on the matter. The exchange follows a report from Excel.
A vintage advertisement touts Poslam as the best remedy for itching and skin irritation. It claims immediate relief with Poslam and Poslam Soap to refresh and beautify the complexion, urging readers to request a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
Advertisement promoting Orrine for breaking the drink habit claims it destroys desire for alcohol with a money back guarantee if no results. It lists Orrine 440 secret treatment and Orrine No 2 voluntary treatment at $1.00 a box and notes availability through Liggett's and Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores and a booklet from the Orrine Co. Washington DC.
Washington January 22 measures to conciliate progressives and enlist women in party organizations were adopted by a subcommittee of the Republican national executive committee by a 5 to 4 vote after spirited discussion.
Final recommendations to the National Executive committee in St Louis endorse continuing the 1916 campaign committee with the executive committee and six Progressives for next year’s elections. The advisory committee of Progressives who aided Republicans in 1916 would join the party conference and a women advisory committee would be created for future campaigns.
London reports the resignation of Sir Edward Carson from the war cabinet fuels talk that the government plans to settle the Irish question. Sir Horace Plunkett and other Irish negotiators press to preserve progress, backed by Premier Lloyd George. Lieutenant Colonel James Craig resigns as lord treasurer of the household.
Police narrow suspects to two local men after finding a clue in the 10 pounds of dynamite stolen from the Massachusetts Broken Stone Company storehouse in Weston. Arrests expected today as suspicion shifts from spies to locals.
Stephen Stephinoff Jr., 12, is dying at Carney Hospital from a fractured skull and multiple injuries after a coasting accident on the National street incline near his home in South Boston. He and other children were sliding when they crashed into a car at Dorchester and West Fourth streets yesterday afternoon.
Andrew J. Peters urged Boston leaders to back a $100000 YMCA fund drive at a luncheon with campaign committee members. He emphasized sustaining YMCA work amid hard times after returning from Washington and received an enthusiastic reception in the dining hall.
President Arthur Johnson announced the teams and citizens' committee reported a total of 22873.50. Mayor-elect Peters praised the Boston Y M C A and its work for the city, stressing the need to keep the health and spirit of the people along the right lines and noting the organization’s vital role.
The speaker stresses maintaining work in later life and the vital role of backing from the city and community. The message emphasizes help, aid, and stimulus for elderly residents and signals broad local support.
Citizens on Nantucket fear the narrow gauge Nantucket railroad may cease passenger service to Liaconset. They push to repeal the motor vehicle ban, arguing horse travel will fail to meet demand. The railroad reports a last year loss of 1572 dollars, down from 414 dollars in 1916, underscoring transit dependence on horses.
The Eastern Steamship Co expands service with two weekly trips to Yarmouth Nova Scotia starting next Friday Jan 25 on Governor Cobb leaving Central wharf at 1 PM and Tuesday at the same time. The Boston St John run is discontinued until further notice while Camden resumes Portland division service starting tomorrow.
French chemists advocate sea water in bread making to save salt transport and improve bread health properties. Ocean water is already used in Cherbourg with bread gaining reputation as a diet aid and in addressing various complaints.
The ad touts Musterole as a clean white ointment made with oil of mustard that provides fast relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion pleurisy rheumatism lumbago and more without blistering the skin available in 60¢ and hospital size $2.50 jars.
In Brockton on January 22 the request by Mayor Gleason Joint Shoe Council and leading manufacturers to allow Brockton shoe factories to close all day Saturday rather than Monday was referred by Fuel Administrator Storrow to authority. The action pauses the plan awaiting further consideration and potential ruling.
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