Boston Post defends one cent daily price during wartime
The Boston Post resists a push by rival papers to raise the retail price to two cents. It argues that maintaining a one cent weekday price serves readers, dealers, and the war effort, noting tests in Pittsfield and broad dealer support for keeping the price. It calls any move to raise prices during war unnecessary and harmful.
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Times of Peace
Germans Continue to Retire Slowly as Attacks Grow
Allied and French forces push gains north and south of the Ourey river in the western sector. American troops and French units rush reserves and heavy guns to steady the advance despite stubborn German counterattacks. Seven miles from the key objective near Fere, German retirements continue, though slowly.
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Draft age limits to swing up and down under Baker plan
Washington July 23 reports indicate the draft ages will be raised and lowered as the government moves to expand the army to five million men. The force will mainly consist of men without dependents and is described as a deferred class not to be invaded for two years. Continued on page 4.
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Franco American Line Extended as Allies Push North
Allied forces led by American and French troops extended the Marne salient and drove German defenders back along the western side south of Soissons. They penetrated the Ourcq river area and cut the Armentieres Coincy railroad line, advancing despite fierce enemy resistance in a bid to sever the Champagne district rail corridor.
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Schooner Robert & Richard Sank Off Kennebunkport
German submarines attacked the New England coast as the Gloucester fishing schooner Robert & Richard was sunk by a bomb near Castlebank 65 miles east southeast of Cape Porpoise at 10 30 Monday morning. The first dory with three men landed at Kennebunkport at 7 pm and search was ordered for the rest.
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Hot and Tired Horsford Acid Phosphate Ad
Ad copy touts prompt relief for tired nerves with Horsford Acid Phosphate. It promises cooling refreshment and renewed energy from a familiar tonic brand.
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Rain Today May Break Heat Wave in Boston
read weather item notes that rainfall may ease the ongoing heat wave in Boston with officials noting temperatures reached 98 degrees. two deaths and 25 probationary cases referenced but details unclear in fragmentary text.
Showers Promised to Ease Boston Heatwave
The Weather Bureau promised showers for late today to relieve the moist heat that made Boston the hot test city yesterday. A record 98 degrees in Greater Boston cost two lives and left 25 people prostrated, marking an unprecedented July heat toll.
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Unsettled Weather Forecast for New England
Weather forecast shows Boston and vicinity unsettled on Wednesday with showers by night. Thursday turns fair with gentle to moderate south west winds, while northern New England expects showers Wednesday or Wednesday night and Thursday partly cloudy.
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