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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1919

Page

8

Central Court Fines Twelve for Spitting

Twelve men were fined three dollars each yesterday in Central Court for spitting.

Central Court

War Experiences Series Continues in The Post

The Post publishes the second narrative in a series of World War personal experiences by members of New England's own division. The stories will run daily in the Daily and Sunday Post.

the Post Today New England Daily Sunday Post

Yankee Division Heroes Told by Major Swan

Major Carroll J. Swan recalls the 26th Division in France praising the fighting spirit and leadership of American soldiers. He cites volunteers in hazardous missions, individuals like Jimmy Walsh and Fat McCann, and praises Generals Edwards Cole and colonels Logan and Hume for their frontline knowledge and steadfast service.

France Toul 101St Infantry Chateau Thierry Jimmy Walsh South Boston Fat” McCann Boston McCann Walsh New England Edwards Charles H. Cole General Cole

Boston Phone Boycott Moves 500 Firms to Cut Toll Use

Five hundred Boston business men began a protest against new toll rates by curtailing telephone use. They organized petitions and a hearing before Judge DeCourcy to seek an injunction, aiming to force the Public Service Commission to suspend the rates. The plan includes widespread distribution of the petition and urging telegraph use where possible.

Boston New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Burleson Freeman C. Hatch Arthur M. Seibert Larabee Flour Mills Corporation W. A. Hatch B. J. Wentworth W. A. Armsby E. Atkins Company A. L. Johnson Company Public Service Commission Postmaster-General United States Supreme Court Board of Trade Greater Hatch Bone

Ely's Cream Balm opens clogged nostrils fast

An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as instantly relieving catarrh and nasal congestion. It claims within a minute air passages clear, breathing improves, headaches and dryness fade, with a small bottle available from druggists. Apply in nostrils for rapid soothing relief.

Ely

Torcy Captured Under Bombardment by Bold Americans

In a town under constant shelling, Major Southard of Bangor and Colonel Hume led a daring assault to seize Torcy. Despite lacking emergency rations, Southard pressed the charge and was wounded but refused to surrender until the town fell, then handed over to a surgeon.

la Voie de Chatel Southard Bangor Hume Torcy Major Southard

Felder Seeks Quashment in O’Leary Espionage Case

Before jury selection in Jeremiah J. O’Leary’s trial, Thomas B. Felder moved to quash the indictment arguing the espionage law is unconstitutional. He contended its wartime validity ended with the armistice and no postwar trials could proceed. Arguments resume tomorrow.

New York Jeremiah J. O'Leary Thomas B. Felder O'Leary Felder

General Edwards Visits Worcester After WWI Return

Major General Clarence R. Edwards, famed leader of the 26th Division, drew crowds in Worcester as 25 000 people cheered his speech at Holy Cross College Worcester Club and Mechanics Hall. He named 39 returning Worcester soldiers and reunited with Mrs N C B Haviland, mother of Dr Walter C Haviland, after two decades.

Worcester Clarence R. Edwards Holy Cross College Worcester Club Mechanics’ Hall General Edwards N. C. B. Haviland Walter C. Haviland Edwards Holmes

Funeral held for Albert W. Fuller in Provincetown

Albert W. Fuller longtime Cape Cod businessman and 40 year member of Provincetown fire department engineers was honored with a family service at his Commercial street home and public rites by the Odd Fellows. Soldiers sailors and schoolchildren saluted as the funeral procession passed. Burial took place in the Fuller tomb with Odd Fellows ceremonies.

Provincetown Cape Cod Albert W. Fuller Board of Engineers

Price of Food Is Falling Across Markets

Marketmen agree food prices are coming down, with a broad consensus that high costs for the public are tumbling. Differences in explanations arise among dealers of various food lines.

Market Prices Rise And Fall With Demand For Meat And Fish

A wholesale and retail meat dealer notes demand dips lower meat prices with beef leg and loin sales at 33 cents per pound cash and carry. Fish prices ease as cod and other varieties drop, while butter and eggs drop and flour remains high amid government controls. Coffee jumps several cents per pound.

California New York

Cascarets Candy Cathartic Ad Targeting Mothers and Children

An old promotional piece touts Cascarets as a candy tasting laxative for children and adults. It extols their harmlessness and low cost, claiming benefits for bilious, constipated or feverish kids and promising easy dosing for one year olds and up.

Somerville Mother Honors Two Sons Lost in Action

Mrs. Benjamin Gerrier of 50 Moore Street loses sons Arnold and El Gerrier who served in the 11th and 14th Machine Gun Companies. Arnold fell northwest of Verdun on Oct 16, and El died of wounds about a month earlier. A commanding officer praises their bravery and duty.

Benjamin Gerrier Moore Street Somerville Ith Arnold Gerrier el Gerrier 14Th Machine Gun Company Arnold Verdun

More Yankees Released From German Prison Camps

War Department announces American soldiers from New England released from German camps and returned to France. Privates Frederick G. Lockwood of Boston John Paul of Springdale Conn Newman Gee of Caribou Me Albert Garand and George E Drouin of St Johnsbury Vt are named among those returned.

Washington New England France War Department Frederick G. Lockwood Boylston Street Boston John Paul Springdale Conn Newman Gee Caribou Albert Garand St. Johnsbury George E. Drouin

Sloan's Liniment Proven to Relieve External Pains

Sloan's Liniment offers quick relief without rubbing it in and penetrates to ease soreness stiffness after exposure overwork or exertion. A large bottle provides lasting comfort and costs less per relief when bought at any drug store.

Sloan

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