Record of Largest Nursing Class for War Work
The class counted 284 women and girls and three men from across the State, the largest group yet to take the examination. Many applicants planned to engage in war work.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
6
The class counted 284 women and girls and three men from across the State, the largest group yet to take the examination. Many applicants planned to engage in war work.
The Italian army reports heavy Austrian retreats along the Piave with over 3000 prisoners taken yesterday. Rome says Italians repelled attacks on the Tonale and Grappa fronts while gaining ground in the Monte Grappa sector and capturing officers and machine guns. Air bombardments were executed and nine enemy planes shot down on June 23 and 24.
Italian forces yesterday forced the last Austrian rear guard to surrender and regained full control of the west bank of the Piave and the Brenta in the Monte region. The operation completed the Italian push after the Austrians retreated across the river.
The Piave front has been restored to the water's edge on the west bank as the river rises again washing away bridges. Italians fight between new and old Piave, reportedly capturing 600 prisoners and surrounding some Austrian troops left on the left bank.
In northern Italy Italian Army headquarters the Associated Press reports that residents say, If we only had American troops with us now we would do still better work, reflecting widespread desire for American forces.
The Italians, aided by accurate quick artillery and relentless counterattacks, repelled Austrian forces despite being outnumbered at times. General Diaz praises the enemy's courage as unfortunate valor and warns of tougher days ahead for the defenders.
Washington June 2 5 When Chairman Jones of the suffrage committee proposed a definite hour for a Thursday vote on the suffrage resolution Senator Underwood of Alabama objected until the resolution is formally brought up for fear it could interfere with the pending army bill. Jones said he would seek an agreement later.
Vienna reports the Austro Hungarian offensive has cost Italy about 150000 men. Since June 15 more than 50000 prisoners have been captured, including around 1100 officers, according to the Austrian official communication released today.
Italian King Victor Emmanuel promoted General Diaz by 90 numbers on the active list, making him Italy's fifth ranking general. The adjustment follows Diaz's operations against Austrians at Italian Army Headquarters on Monday.
The Austrian retreat continues with detachment isolated along the Piave. Italy reports 200000 Austrian casualties as floods hamper pursuit. Kaiser era Germany aims for peace talks while insisting on an open peace aims presentation.
Four provost guards from Bumkin Island Naval Training Station were badly hurt in a street clash with marines from Camp Hingham Naval Magazine in Nantasket. Police and park officers quelled the disturbance. ten marines were arrested and hospitalized.
Samuel C. Harris and his employee James Trask defended against accusations of auto theft and stolen property receipts. Witnesses testified on the trial’s second day at Middlesex Superior Court in East Cambridge. Mrs Harris testified briefly about a prior conversation.
Since the indictments Harris faces, witnesses including Trask who pleaded guilty testify about Harris's honesty. Trask has testified against his employer while Harris denies ever handling stolen cars or altering his books. Several Boston businessmen vouched for Harris's probity during cross examination.
Nancy will celebrate Independence Day with decorations at City Hall and public buildings. The municipal authorities have planned appropriate exercises in the bombarded city of Nancy.
Advertisement touts Fruit-a-tives tablets claiming relief from violent headaches. Testimonial from Mrs Alexander Shaw credits the remedy with permanent relief. Pricing listed as 50c per box or 6 for $2.50 and 25c for a trial size, with ordering via Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
A testimonial touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for indigestion and bloating. The advertiser asserts it cleanses catarrhal mucus from the intestine and eases stomach liver and intestinal ailments. One dose is said to convince. Liggett Riker Jaynes Drug Stores and druggists everywhere.
A simple home remedy claims to remove hairy growths by applying a paste of water and powdered delatone to the skin, rubbing off after two to three minutes. The notice warns to ensure the product is real delatone.
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