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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1917

Page

9

Lodge Fights to Keep Manufacture of Beer

The debate over prohibition heats as senators clash on beer and wines amid war needs. Hardwick moves to send the bill to committee, while Lodge warns against stopping brewing due to economic and social costs. Johnson urges strong wartime powers and snacks of prices.

Lodge Hardwick Senate Chamberlain Johnson America Herbert C. Hoover Senator Lodge Congress

Men's Suits Price List Display

A vintage sale board lists men's suit prices at 12 15 18 22 and 25 dollars. The fragment includes stray characters and garbled words after the main pricing line.

Coats

Prices for Blue Serge Suits Across Multiple Range

A list of blue serge suit prices is shown with options at 15 18 24 27 and 30 dollars. The text suggests color and fabric focus aimed at shoppers seeking suit purchases.

Boys' Suits Sale Prices Listed By Range

Classified style notice shows boys' suits priced at 3.00 4.50 6.00 8.00 and 10.00 with multiple entries. Indicates a sale or catalog style listing of suit prices for boys.

Americans Not to Enter Trenches Just Yet

The Navy Department awaits reports from the convoy commander about a historic, largely incident free operation. The article notes this as one of the greatest tasks ever assigned to an American naval force and indicates no warning events have occurred so far.

Navy Department

Press discusses timing of American troops in France

The article notes no official knowledge on when American forces will join the French trenches. It highlights political motives, the need for acclimation to prevent sickness, and the ongoing effort to keep supplies flowing while planning future divisions.

France Tropics Washington Pershing Marshal Joffre

Two Paced Races Tomorrow Night At Revere Track

Tomorrow night at the Revere cycle track two paced races are scheduled including a motor paced event over 25 miles and a tandem race. Fans will see Elmer Callins of Lynn race against Corey and Lawrence in the motor paced feature.

Revere Elmer Callins Lynn Corey Lawrence

Postoffice Clerk Enlists Gifted for Service

Joseph M. Regan a Boston post office clerk who recently enlisted with the Railroad Engineers was presented yesterday with a complete military toilet kit and an engraved wrist watch by fellow postal service employees. Regan who serves as financial secretary of the local clerks group and formerly night superintendent of Coolidge Corner station joined his company yesterday.

Joseph M. Regan Boston Post Office Postal Service Regan Post Office Coolidge Corner

Sectarian Hearings Ended on Public Funding Debate

Proceedings before the constitutional convention committee closed after protests over the Lomasney resolution. Coombs of Worcester Polytechnic Institute described how 50,000 dollars yearly aid with a five year term, plus 40 free scholarships, benefit 80 students via half scholarships. Roberts noted potential access for any Massachusetts chartered institution if funded by the Legislature. The hearing also covered military affairs and a report on trial by jury regulations.

Constitutional Convention Lomasney Zelodes W. Coombs Worcester Polytechnic Insttute James P. Roberts State Street Coombs State Board of Education R. M. Johnston Military Efficiency Association Committee On Military Affairs National Guard Committee On Judicial Procedure

Promotion for Lieut N S Simpkins in First Massachusetts Meld Artillery

Nathaniel S Simpkins acting aide to General Edwards received promotion from second to first lieutenant in the First Massachusetts Meld Artillery. He has rendered valuable services at headquarters of the Department of the Northeast since the general arrived in the area.

Nathaniel S. Simpkins Edwards First Massachusetts Meld Artillery Simpkins Department of the Northeast

More Forest Men Wanted for American Engineers Reserve

State Forester Bane announced an extended deadline to July 18 for woodsmen and saw mill workers to join the forest regiment of the American Engineers Reserve Corps. The unit sails for France to supply timber for railroad ties bridges and trench supports under Major General Pershing.

Forest Regiment The American Engineers’ Reserve Corps Bane Washington France Pershing United States

Scores from the week’s games across five teams

Mobile 8, Atlanta 2, Birmingham 1, New Orleans 0, Nashville 6, Little Rock 0. The tally lists results by team with Mobile and Nashville posting high offensive outputs in a set of matches. No additional context provided.

Mobile Atlanta Birmingham New Orleans Nashville Little Rock

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