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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
8
A Chicago drug store ad promotes Gets-It as a painless corn treatment. It claims quick relief without squeezing or cutting, enabling wearers to resume normal footwear after two drops applied with a shoe on. The product is marketed by E. Lawrence & Co. of Chicago, IL, with a money-back guarantee.
The narrator recalls joining the French Foreign Legion in August 1914 and marching 160 kilometres in four days with a 70 pound pack. They describe devastation around Verzenay and Craonne, German raids, shelling, and wary soldiers learning the realities of frontline war. Bill Thaw stands out for swollen feet and grit.
Boston College conferred bachelor of arts degrees on 78 graduates at a wartime ceremony held on the campus lawn. Assistant District Attorney Daniel J. Gallagher received an honorary doctor of laws for his Knights of Columbus war work. Several graduates wore service uniforms, reflecting the ongoing conflict and sacrifice across the class.
Washington reports that coal deliveries to New England by steamer rose by 160000 tons in May over April, with schooners and barges also increasing. Franklin, chairman of the ship control committee, said the stockpile will guard against a winter shortage.
About 100 attendees at a Dorchester banquet pledged funds to rebuild the Hebrew Ladies Home for the Aged on Queen Street after a recent fire. David A. Lourie served as toastmaster and speakers included Albert Ginsberg, Max Mitchell, Fr. Sinkelstein, A. Titthebaum, Nathan Pinanski and H. Waritz, the home's superintendent.
The ad touts Gmore Snaps as essential for women claiming comfort and security in clothing and money savings. It offers Full measure Snap Fasteners at 15 for 12 with 5c and 10c grades, plus 25c on a dollar and 2c on a card. The copy argues stores not carrying Smore snaps fall behind and urges buying locally.
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