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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1916

Page

9

Special Aid Society Delivers Towels and Toothbrushes at Camp Whitney

Camp Whitney recruits of the First Provisional Brigade endure 12 hour drills under a scorching sun. The Special Aid Society for American Preparedness rushed 2500 towels, 2500 toothbrushes, toothpaste, and soap, easing shortages as a big consignment arrives. A recruit cites the Army of the Unwashed as he waits for baggage and cleanliness.

Camp Whitney First Provisional Brigade Mexico Special Aid Society For American Preparedness Warren E. Sweetser Post

Queen of Sweden Witnessed Karlsruhe Air Raid

Queen Victoria of Sweden saw the French air raid on Karlsruhe as 110 people were killed. She and the Baden Grand Duke and family survived unharmed. The Mission Church service continued amid bombs with the Grand Duchess Louise visiting the wounded.

Sweden Karlsruhe Berlin Sayville Victoria Friedrich II Baden Grand Duke Louise Duchess of Hesse

Wolf's My Clothier Straw Hats at Reduced Prices

Advertisement notes bargains at Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland streets with hats priced at 95 cents, down from 1.50 to 2, plus LFGAL stamps offered. The copy uses playful slogans about letters P and W to draw shoppers.

Wolf's Hanover Portland Streets

Carnations Sold For Jewish War Relief In Boston

More than 1000 Jewish youths toured Boston and nearby towns selling carnations to aid war relief in Europe. Officials estimate over 50 000 flowers yielded upwards of 4000 dollars. Volunteers operated from dawn until theatres closed, with heavy foot traffic at stations and downtown shops. The People’s War Relief Committee at 16 Devonshire Street counted the proceeds late last night.

Boston Europe Relief Committee People’s War Relief Committee Devonshire Street

Special election to fill Senate vacancy in Maine

Governor Curtis set a Sept 11 special election to fill the U S Senate seat left by Edwin C Burleighs death and a July 24 primary for candidate selection Bertrand G McIntire named by the Democratic State committee said he may not enter the race.

Augusta United States Senate Edwin C. Burleigh Curtis Bertrand G. McIntire

Tech Opens Class in Naval Architecture

A naval architecture class opened at MIT yesterday afternoon in the new buildings under Professor William Hovgaard. The four students are Garland Fulton of Charlottesville Virginia Samuel J Zeisler Jr of Shreveport Louisiana Ernest Milton Pace Jr of Washington D C and Harold M Saunders Jr of Detroit.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology William Hovgaard Naval Architecture Garland Fulton Charlottesville Samuel J. Zeisler, Jr Shreveport Ernest Milton Pace, Jr Washington, D. C Harold M. Saunders, Jr Detroit

Special Town Meeting Tonight in Arlington

Arlington residents convene at Robbins Memorial Town Hall for a Special Town Meeting at 7 pm. Ten articles will be acted upon, with a key item concerning a significant local matter likely to draw notable discussion.

Arlington Robbins Memorial Town Hall

Lanzott Fined for Careless Auto Driving

Gaspar Lanzott, 26, of Lowell, found guilty of operating an automobile to endanger lives on public highways. Judge Albert D. Bosson fined him 25 dollars in Chelsea court yesterday afternoon. He paid.

Lanzott Gaspar Lanzott Lowell Albert D. Bosson Chelsea

Concord High Class Day Exercises and Dance

Class day exercises were held yesterday afternoon in Concord town hall. Last evening the annual class day dance took place in the same venue.

Concord High School Concord Town Hall Town Hall

Use Cocoanut Oil for Washing Hair

A health reminder promotes coconut oil as a safe shampoo alternative. It warns soaps and alkali in shampoos dry the scalp and damage hair. Rubbing plain refined coconut oil into damp hair creates rich lather that cleanses without injuring hair and rinses easily. The oil is inexpensive and available at drug stores.

Wingfoot Heels Guarantee Keeps Wear Longer Than Competitors

Boston shoppers learn Wingfoot Heels promised free replacement if outweared by any rival heel. Goodyear backing claimed, with nationwide retailers ready to install Wingfoots. Consumers urged to visit stores or cobblers and request guaranteed Wingfoot Heels in black white or chocolate.

Goodyear Akron Boston

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