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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
2
Emergency Laboratories offers Poslam for pimples rash and inflamed spots with claims of night application and morning visible healing. Free samples are available by writing to 243 West 47th Street, New York City. Poslam Soap is sold as safe and medicated for skin care.
A list of servicemen from New England with statuses including casualties and injuries. Names, home towns, and units such as 28th Infantry and 103d Infantry are noted, with a few listed as missing in action or severely gashed.
The 103d Infantry of the 26th Division report heavy losses for German shock troops in a clash near the village of Xivray in the Toul sector on June 16. American farmer-soldiers from Pine Tree and Granite States played a key role, turning back 600 enemy assault troops.
Casualties among New England ers in the 108d Infantry reported from June 16 fighting near Xivray. The 103d Infantry and regular units bore the brunt as 116 soldiers and Marines were listed as casualties in Washington. At least three Greater Boston men were killed in action. Further telegrams to families are expected to detail additional losses.
Washington June 25 Army casualty list today contains 97 names with 54 killed in action 7 died of wounds 2 died of accident and other causes 1 died of airplane accident 5 died of disease 26 wounded severely and 2 wounded degree undetermined.
A casualty tally lists 19 Marines with eight killed in action, one died of wounds, and ten wounded severely. The names are spread across the three categories.
Private Franklin H. Whittemore reported seriously wounded in Xivray France on June 16 during Cantigny fighting. Eugene Chagnon killed in action at the same time. Whittemore, son of Charles P. Whittemore of Nashua New Hampshire, left high school to enlist for the Mexican border trouble and later joined the 103d Infantry.
Charles Lola of the Passamaquoddy tribe and eight others from I Company 10th Infantry served in the 103d Infantry. A War Department telegram to Lola’s parents says he was killed in action on the American front during a recent engagement. The tribe is based near Eastport, Maine, and the unit members enlisted last April. Lola is the first among them reported dead or wounded. Corporal S A Ringer is mentioned as a known Allston youth.
The report lists Corporal Stanley A. Ringer of the 43d Company 5th Regiment Marine Corps killed in action. Also named are Corporal George Anslow son of Mr and Mrs Robert J Anslow of Mattapan killed in action May 28 and Private Winslow Hodgdon of Saugus Centre killed in action June 16.
The Senate debates a substitute by Senator Hitchcock fixing draft ages at 20 and 40 and barring neutral citizens who claim exemption from citizenship. Supporters urge need for manpower, while opponents cite sufficient current troops and presidential caution. Senators discuss iron ring expansion and allied war aims as riders pass.
Postmaster General Burleson opposes nationwide prohibition calling it liberty interference while supporting if war needs demand it. Labor leader Gompers says organized labor opposes national prohibition and would back Wilson’s judgment on ending intoxicants. Bankers warn Jones amendment risks bankruptcy. Daniels argues liquor ban boosts labor efficiency and morale. Detroit business figures cite reduced crime and improved labor since Michigan went dry.
Brouck Heights son of James H head of the New York Weather Bureau was killed in action in France June His father was notified of his death by the War Department last night Lieutenant Searr took an examination for appointment as a second lieutenant in the regular army in April 1917 He was captain of the Rutgers Cadet Corps when he graduated in 1916.
An article explains neuralgia as nerve hunger from malnutrition and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood builder and nerve tonic. Mrs James R Martin of Brockton Mass credits them with relief after two years of sciatic rheumatism. The pills claim to revitalize nerves without opiates and offer direct ordering from Schenectady NY.
This classified ad from John T. Connor Co promotes granulated corn rolled oats fine cut oatmeal and barley flour white corn flour blue rose rice with 5 lb bags priced from 33 to 53 cents. It highlights the slogan where quality counts and lists 145 stores and a food administration license number.
Advertisement warns against alkali in soaps and shampoos drying the scalp and brittling hair. Recommends plain marginal coconut oil as a pure, greaseless alternative available at drug stores. Describes simple use with water, a teaspoon, and rinsing for soft, clean, fluffy hair and dandruff removal.
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