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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1918
Page
3
Mrs John Kenney of Bethel Maine writes that eight ringworms covered her daughter's head causing a swollen inflamed scalp and hair loss. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the eruption healed in about a week. The ad condemns harsh soaps and touts Cuticura as the solution.
The article reports President Wilson signaling U S willingness to reject German terms and pursue a tougher settlement after victory, amid Bolshevik turmoil in Russia and potential uprisings under Lenine. It notes Trotzky’s resignation, Lenine’s control, and hopes of Russian resistance to ease German eastward gains. It also covers allied views on Japan actions in Siberia and the Reichstag factions demanding clarity before ratifying peace with Russia.
Rome dispatch reports Naples was bombed early today in a raid lasting long enough to strike the large Italian city about 300 miles south of the battle line. Twenty bombs hit a residential quarter and a hospital run by the Little Sisters near Arcombelli. seven people died or were injured.
Giovanni Cienzo, 31, of Somerville, died from four head wounds after a close range gun duel with Antonio Di Perna, who fled. The men argued at 7 South Street and entered a tobacco shop at 9 South Street where shots rang out. Mrs. Gaetano Macero and Lizzie Matrano found Cienzo’s body as Perna remains at large.
Dr Dudley A Sargent of Harvard told a legislative committee that a long ago system of school physical education would have reduced the wartime need for millions spent to fortify youths in cantonments. Educators favor a state department to train youth as the camps train soldiers, with Joseph Lee noting instant action saves lives on the battlefield.
Westfield voters approved a liquor license by a 3862 majority at the town meeting held on March 11. The tally was Yes 1224 and No 862, slight improvement over last year when the vote was Yes 1281 and No 945. Camp Bartlett’s presence in town did not affect the outcome.
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