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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
5
Despite wartime conditions the store continues to grow by selling merchandise up to high standards. The business attracts customers who value service and fair prices. Conrad's is described as a busy shop with observable proof of its appeal.
Recruiting records for the United States Shipping Board were broken as 178 men ages 21 to 30 passed physicals and enrolled on training ships at East Boston. The batch drew officers from east of the Great Lakes with strong New England representation among the successful applicants.
More than 250 men were examined in a single day marking a record for the largest number accepted in a day at this location. Previously the highest daily acceptance stood at 129, making this a notable surge in intake.
Orville C. Enfield, Socialist candidate for Congress in Oklahoma City, was found guilty of conspiracy to obstruct the selective service law and sentenced to 20 years in prison. The case centers on alleged actions against the draft during the period.
The Boston Metropolitan Chapter and branches must produce 90,000 pairs of socks by September as part of a New England division quota. June through August require 30,000 pairs monthly, equal to 1000 daily, while overall monthly output must rise from about 750 pairs. The drive also maintains orders for sweaters helmets mufflers wristers and convalescent garments.
The tank steamer Herbert L. Pratt, damaged by a mine near the Delaware breakwater and partly submerged, arrived at Philadelphia port today in tow by two tugs. Few marks remained on the tanker, showing the blast's impact.
Mrs Hudson Marshbank reports two years of severe dyspepsia with post meal pains and bitter regurgitation. After using Fruit-a-tives she improves when doctors failed. 50c a box or 6 for $2.50. trial size 25c. From Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY or local dealers.
Brunswick farmer E A Rogers warns Boston faces severe food shortage amid milk crisis. He says without fair farmer returns and ability to break even the situation could worsen beyond wartime starvation expectations. He has submitted his analysis to the State food administration.
Community outrage grows as Boston residents press boards of health and trade to lower milk prices, while producers warn of market collapse. Mr. Rogers commits not to sell milk below 12 cents a quart at his station, as the Food Administration urges higher consumption to aid farmers and national food reserves. Slight price cuts have been made during a milk flush period.
Major-General Eben Swift of the American military mission to Italy praises gains in morale and material for the Italian army after three months of study. He spoke at Italian Army HQ on Wednesday June 5.
A three alarm blaze at 15 to 21 Sleeper Street in South Boston damaged the five story building housing General Electric electrical bulb stores and military supplies for the Signal Corps. Firefighters confined the fire to the top floor as a Marine Corps enlistment controversy unfolds nearby with draft boards delaying navy and Marine Corps admissions.
Lieutenant Ray Wise and Henryetta Home Guards reported about 50 Creek Indians meeting near Salem Oklahoma for tribal discussions. He dismissed reports of an uprising and any white fatalities noting no shots were fired and that the group showed no concern about the draft.
Paris June 6 General Robert E Michie of the American army died in a railroad train crash near Rouen yesterday. His death was sudden and unexpected as he had not been ill.
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