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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
3
Theodore P. Shonts prominent railroad executive and president of the Interborough Rapid Transit Company was operated on at a New York hospital today after a period of illness. The procedure's nature was not disclosed but reported successful.
An old advertisement touts Beecham's Pills as a natural aid to stomach, liver, bowels, and blood. It claims to renew strength, lift spirits, improve appetite, and brighten complexions with gentle, positive action and no disagreeable after-effects.
A Boston woman credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for relief from gall stones severe colic and stomach trouble claiming she has been well for over a year. She urges others to try the simple preparation which she says removes mucus and inflammation from the intestinal tract and can prove its effect with one dose. Liggett Riker Jaynes Drug Stores offer the product.
Camp Devens soldiers learn the new reduced railroad rate applies only to furloughs or extended passes. Most travel is on week end passes, so many soldiers will pay the regular fare about three cents per mile. The order explains how the law works for servicemen.
Soldiers express dismay over reduced pay with monthly take home around 15 dollars after deductions. travel costs to Boston rise under new rules. Meanwhile the 76th Division is arming with 250 heavy machine guns and 750 light automatic rifles as training and overseas prep continue. officers undergo psychological testing and new officers join from overseas duties.
Lieutenant Hayes stands out as a promising officer at camp with notable service and potential for promotion. Captain Norman Harrower, now focused on sniper scout and patrol work, has become adept at night crossings and planning night attacks after returning to the 76th division. He once ran a Worcester manufacturing business before joining this perilous duty.
Secretary of War Baker adds two Christian Science chaplains. Walter S. Cross of Baltimore passed the examination and received his commission. Louis J. Du Bois of Brooklyn will be examined in France while serving with the Christian Science war relief committee and is expected to be commissioned.
Volunteers of America continue a $10 000 fund drive through week end with nightly rallies on the Common drawing large crowds. An auction of a German shell fragment and a Lafayette bedpost vase drew strong bids as mayors and theatre singers pledge support for the effort.
Food Administrator Henry Endicott, speaking to a city audience, commends housewives for their devotion and effort in sustaining household supply duties during challenging times.
State House officials commended Massachusetts housewives yesterday for their efficient cooperation in the food conservation drive. They said the women’s savings for the troops rival the courage shown by Massachusetts soldiers in France.
Cumberland county will furnish 68 men of whom 377 will be from Portland under the last call for 2500 Maine men for the national army announced by Adjutant General George McL Presson. Penobscot county will furnish 368.
A fragmented tally lists county results with numbers and dollars for Kennebec Androscoggin Aroos York Oxford Frank lin Hancock Knox Lincoln Piscataquis Sagadahoc Somerset Waldo and Washington. Strong figures include Kennebec 257 Androscoggin 176 York 214 Washington 103 with other counties showing smaller counts and amounts.
Advertisement lists symptoms such as deranged stomach swollen upper lip offensive breath dull eyes and twitching eyelids as signs of worms. Promotes Dr True’s Elixir with claims of prompt effectiveness for children and lists prices and contact in Auburn Maine.
New shipments feature headover-the-hem blouses with no snaps or buttons and a tiny self trim. Veil voile smocks in white rose yellow and blue with hand embroidery and a lace medallion front, plus organdie yoke batiste blouses with delicate cuffs arrive on Filene's fourth floor for mail orders.
The piece urges households to substitute corn meal for wheat flour to conserve wheat for soldiers in France. It argues corn meal is economical wholesome and patriotic and notes Filene restaurant will use no wheat until harvest, calling on housewives to follow suit and use plenty of corn.
A shoe dealer touts white canvas styles for women with welt or leather heels. The Maywood pump and white oxford are priced around 5 to 5.50. Sizes range from child to adult, with small sizes starting at 1.50 to 2.50 for various canvas ankle ties.
June 14 Friday is designated as official Flag Day nationwide, urging homes to display the Service Flag with one star per man serving Uncle Sam. Prices listed for service flags range by size from 12x18 inches to 6x10 feet, with each additional star priced at five cents.
A New York style feature describes slip-on and sleeveless sweaters priced at four dollars. Long sashed coat sweaters with deep sailor collars also retail for four dollars. The garments showcase a heavy lustrous weave with purled waist detailing and a tur quoise and buff palette in sizes 8 to 14.
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