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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
3
Boston women abandon social pleasures to assist in farm work, proving capable of roles once held by men. Colonel William A. Gaston, federal director for Massachusetts, urges women to join agriculture to free men for combat. He cites French and English examples to bolster the call.
Mrs Herbert J Gurney re elected president of the Massachusetts Federation of Women's Clubs closes the 26th annual meeting with moving pledges to America causing the audience of women to rise to their feet in protestations of loyalty.
Unsuccessful bid by Local 19 of the American Federation of Labor, the firemen’s new union, to join with police leaders for a higher wage demand was reported. Police refused, noting they were the initiators of the city’s wage movement, but a future police committee could pressure Mayor Peters with its own schedule if the firemen’s push advances. The Mayor is expected to reject the plan when official word comes.
Wentworth Institute holds class day exercises today with a general assembly of over 375 students. The grounds resemble no man s land with barbed wire and rear barracks housing national army detachments. Captain Max Patterson will deliver the chief address.
Michael M. Davis Jr., director of the Boston Dispensary, has been chosen to study immigrant health as part of the Carnegie Corporation's nationwide Americanization initiative. He will continue leading the dispensary while dedicating part of his time to the new research project.
The article reports Parisian women abandoning rouge and powders to enhance natural looks. Ziegfeld’s Paris representative touts the trend, claiming beauty improves with no cosmetics and suggests his showgirls will follow suit to stand out on Broadway.
Daniel Joseph Welch of Salem, a signal quartermaster with four years navy service, signed up for another cruise at Tremont Street recruiting station after an honorable discharge last month. He helped send a German submarine to the bottom and spent 10 months in the war zone. Also signing up was Edmund J. Gilligan of Newton, 19, with guidance from John Paul O’Neil to be shaped into a man before 21.
William Richard Cutter historian genealogist and librarian emeritus died at his home 732 Main Street Woburn in his 71st year. Funeral set for tomorrow at 3 PM at his residence. He was a direct eighth generation descendant of Elizabeth Cutter who came to New England about 1640 and served 30 years as librarian of the Woburn Public Library retiring in 1912. He belonged to several historical and genealogical societies.
Louis Rothansky paid a $500 fine in U S District Court after changing his plea to guilty on a conspiracy to smuggle drugs charge. Moments later he was arrested for failing to register under the draft act and prepared for service at Camp Devens.
Miss Eva Dusseault of Providence Rhode Island recounts a three week skin outbreak that healed after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She reports relief after one cake of soap and one box of ointment and urges stopping doubtful soaps. Prices are listed for the products.
Mrs. Gurney leads a wartime gathering stressing unity beyond race creed or rel igion while urging charity and loyalty to democracy. The meeting announced new officers including President Mrs Herbert Gurney and directors from Boston Cambridge and Concord among others.
David Polsky runs a Howard Street lodging house and sets a trap after larcenies. A guest, Grebin Poncha, pays and writes his name on an inside dollar bill. Charles Intratta is found guilty by handwriting proof and gets two months in Central Court.
The Maine Medical Association house of delegates announced officers including vice presidents Dr. John Sturgis Auburn and Dr. Charles W. Bell Strong secretary treasurer Dr. BR Bryant Bangor and council of delegates with Dr. Thompson Portland Dr. Call Lewiston Dr. Barker Bath Dr. Turner Augusta Dr. Minor Calais Dr. Burgess Bangor and Dr. Coombs Waldoboro elected president before adjournment.
A wartime appeal contrasts a wounded soldier's sacrifice with the choice to forgo luxuries to buy War Savings Stamps. A French soldier and American ambulance driver are scene setters as the plea asks readers to contribute from their savings for the war effort.
Misses buy crepe de Chine waist with Georgette vestee cuffs and crocheted buttons priced 3.95 and white china silk waists with collars over coats priced 3.95. both touted for fine heavy quality and smart detailing.
Light frocks scarcely rustle in delicate fabrics with gray and gold tones plus turquoise and peach pink. Filene shows coats and capes priced from $12.50 to $29.50 with navy serge capes and Italian silk jersey coats in the mix.
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