Parasite Aids State in Fight Against Moths
Ten million insect parasites are aiding the state in its campaign against gypsy and brown tail moths. A. F. Burgess of the U S Bureau of Entomology spoke at a wartime field meeting of the Massachusetts Tree Wardens and Foresters Association at the Gypsy Moth Laboratory in Melrose. The session focused on shared methods to protect trees from these pests.
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A. F. Burgess
United States Bureau of Entomology
Massachusetts Tree Wardens and Foresters Association
Melrose
Rheumatism cases benefit from Dr Williams Pink Pills
Mrs Peter Fitzner of Billerica Mass describes relief from rheumatism and indigestion after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She details severe pain in shoulder knee and stomach, improved after three boxes and continues with further use building up her blood and strength. A free booklet Diseases of the Blood is offered and pills cost 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 from the Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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Haifdice
Peter Fitzner
Holt Street
Orth Billerica
Mass
Wilams
Nova Scotia
Dr. Williams
J. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Use Cocoanut Oil For Washing Hair
The article advises using refined cocoanut oil as a gentle shampoo option. It warns soaps and shampoos can dry the scalp and damage hair, recommending plain oil rubbed into damp hair to produce a rich lather that cleanses dust and oil and leaves hair soft and manageable. The oil is inexpensive and widely available.
Policy Stands As Hertling Rules Out Immediate Change
Paris July 11 The Reichstag main committee heard Chancellor von Hertling state no shift in Germany foreign policy. He cited Germany’s reply to Pope Benedict’s note as proof and said Germany will continue fighting despite willingness to negotiate. He added the Kuehlmann replacement is a personal matter.
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Paris
Reichstag
von Hertling
Benedict
Basel
Wilson
Balfour
Germany
von Kuehlmann
U-Boat Mission Fails Theme At Atlantic City Pageant
Secretary Daniels praised a 6000 Elks parade in Atlantic City on July 1 and shared a Navy message from the President. He cited German subs off the coast and noted a large convoy prepared to cross the water despite sighting, reflecting wartime debate on delaying troop transport.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Elks
Daniels
Toe” Cannon
Elkis
Atlantic
America
Recruiters to man army transports from merchant marine schools
Captain Francis H. Robinson of the army transport service visited East Boston to inspect Shipping Board training ships Meade and Governor Dingley and reported favorable prospects for staffing army transports with merchant marine graduates. The Calvin Austin and Governor Cobb were at sea during the visit.
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United States Shipping Board
Merchant Marine Service
Francis H. Robinson
Army Transport Service
Boston
New York
General Goethals
Meade
Governor Dingley
Shipping Board
Calvin Austin
Governor Cobb
Robinson
Extra Wife Makes Trouble in Bridgeport
George Balig of 294 Osborne Street was arrested on wife No. 1’s complaint for bigamy. He was held for trial in Superior Court with bonds set at $1000 as wife No. 2 posted bail and the trio left the court chatting amicably after wife No. 1 tried to withdraw the complaint.
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Bridgeport
George Balig
Osborne Street
Jennie Balig
C. H. Suckley
Preaching and Union Universalist Services Announced
The Rev. Russell W. Bosworth of East Braintree M E Church will speak on True Greatness at evening services and A World Vision at morning. Henry G. Wells, State Senate president, to address Bastile Day exercises at Christ Church. Admiral Wood and other naval officers invited. A vacation Bible class is led by Rev A E Weston at Maverick Church. Universalist churches of Charlestown and Cambridge plan union services through September 1. Rev Kendrick Vossema to conduct.
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Russell W. Bosworth
East Braintree M
Henry G. Wells
State Senate
Christ Church
the Old North
William H. Dewart
Admiral Wood
A. E. Weston
Maverick Church
Central Square
West
Boston
First Universalist Church of
Charlestown
Cambridge
Kendrick Vossema
Asquith Praises Wilson at National Liberal Club Dinner
Herbert Asquith lauded President Wilson's war leadership and league of nations ideals at a July 11 hospitality dinner for American officers attended by 590 English hosts. Vice Admiral Sims and Major-General Biddle praised Allied cooperation and troop deployments across England and Scotland.
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London
Wilson
League of Nations
Herbert H. Asquith
National Liberal Club
Sims
Biddle
England
Scotland
Asquith
United States
Washington
Lincoln
Government to Take Over Wool Imports From Allied Nations
Washington July 11 The War Trade Board announced that after July 28 licenses to import raw wool from Argentina Uruguay and South Africa will be issued for the rest of the year only to the quartermaster general of the army. A comprehensive plan is needed to meet civilian and military needs as wool supplies are insufficient.
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Washington
Argentina
Uruguay
South Africa
War Trade Board
US attaches huge Boston wool firm over tax report
An attachment for 2,000,000 against William A English and John H O'Brien doing business as English & O'Brien in Boston was filed in Suffolk county. The action also names as trustees English & O'Brien Inc Massachusetts Trust Company Old Colony Trust Company First National Bank National Shawmut Bank and Lee Higginson Co. It precedes a suit by the United States alleging false statements in their income tax report.
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William A. English
Boston
John H. O’brien
Newton
English & O’brien
United States of America
Suffolk County Registry of Deeds
English & O’brien, Inc
Massachusetts Trust Company
Old Colony Trust Company
First National Bank
National Shawmut Bank and Lee, Higginson & Co
United States
Schooner Georgia Sinks After Nantucket Collision
After a two weeks' fruitless mackerel hunt, the schooner Georgia sank in a collision with the coal steamer Bristol in Nantucket Sound. All hands leaped overboard and were rescued by the collier and landed here yesterday.
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Firth
Georgia
Bristol
Nantucket Sound
French Downed 331 Planes in June War Report
Paris dispatch reports the French war office stating in June enemy air forces were downed 150 planes, 181 damaged, 41 balloons set on fire. French bombing planes dropped over 600 tons of projectiles in the month.
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Paris
War Office
Fuse Explosion Kills Two At Philadelphia Arsenal
A fuse explosion at the Frankford Arsenal in Philadelphia killed a woman and a man and seriously injured four other workers, three of them women. John Cavanaugh was handling the fuse. witnesses say the fuse may have been struck with a hammer triggering the blast. The facility is leased to the Du Pont Powder Company.
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Philadelphia
Frankford Arsenal
du Pont Powder Company
John Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh
Dr True's Elixir advertised as a worm remedy for children
Thousands of children suffer worms parents unaware of causes. Symptoms include deranged stomach swollen upper lip sour stomach offensive breath pale face dull eyes and itching. Promotes Dr True's Elixir as prompt effective and child friendly with a 60 year market presence. User testimonials from Mrs H W Roberts highlight cures and improved conditions for a child.
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Dr. True
H. W. Roberts
Asylum Lst
Flint
Michigan
Boston Post urges readers to place advanced orders
The Boston Post states it has been on a no return basis since March 17 1917 and asks readers to place advanced orders with news dealers to help gauge demand and ensure regular receipt of Posts.
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Boston Post
Post
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Boylston
Hollis Sts
Ferdinand King, M. D
King
McCress
All Druggista Eckman Laboratory
Philadet
Policy Stands
Hertiling
Kuehlmann
Merchant Marine
OF the
Frances White
Copley Plaza
Asquith Lands
Pres. Wilson
New England
M. F. Kelley
K. Shoe Company
Margaret
Ethel
M. B. Callahan
P. Cogan & Son
Rockland
F. B. Goodrich Company
Kennedy’s
Kuppenheimer
O. D
Hawley St
Hawley
U. S
BIG Boston Wool Firm
Fuse
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