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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1918

Page

2

Twenty four added to Tech Aeronautics staff

Twenty four men join the staff of instructors at the School of Military Aeronautics and the naval aviation detachment at Technology. New instructors include F F Langley in conversational French A F Holmes in advanced mathematics W S Franklin in Preparatory work and many others in machine shop wood shop and aircraft manufacture and control.

School of Military Aeronautics Naval Aviation Detachment Technology Institue F. F. Langley A. F. Holmes W. S. Franklin R. H. Smith J. F. O'Neil Ss. B. Brown C. D. Buck BE. A. Burns J. T. Cronin H. G.davies A. B. English R. Fales H. L. Foster T. Harris C. RE. Littlefield W. Lofmark Naval Aviation C. O. Carlson C. W. Kingally Hugh McConnell H. M. Noelké

Loyalty bill signed by Governor Hobby in Texas

Governor Hobby signed the loyalty bill in Austin making it a felony to speak disloyalty of the flag or of the army and navy. The measure was enacted on March 12 in Texas.

Austin Texas Army Hobby

Bar Habitues Favor Flowers in Saloons

Boston saloon patrons back Miss Margaret Hamlin's plan to brighten interiors with fresh flowers. A reader letter reports widespread interest among drinkers, with preferences including morning glories, smilax, gladioli, poppies, and daisies, except one dissenter.

Boston Margaret Hamlin State House Miss Hamlin Committee On Federal Relations Furtter Sir John E. Gillis Winship Street Brighton

Posing as General Pershing: Private Cameron Models for Bust

Private Alexander H. Cameron, 2% years old, son of Mr and Mrs James W Cameron of 96 Sanderson Ave Dedham, sits for a bust painting in the studio of French artist M Boucher. He resembles General Pershing in stature and mustache and wears the general’s outer coat and hat during sessions in France.

Alexander H. Cameron James W. Cameron Sanderson Ave Fast Dedham France General Pershing M. Boucher Cameron Géneral Pershing

Washington University Ex-Chancellor Is Dead

Winfield Scott Chaplin former chancellor of Washington University died today in St Louis at 71 from arteriosclerosis. He served as chancellor for 16 years retiring in 1907.

Washington University ST. Louis Winfield Scott Chaplin

Y W C A Campaign Nets $25 000 Plus. War Time Appeal Grows

Subscriptions to the Y W C A smile campaign exceed 26 000 with three hundred canvassers going house to house aiming for 75 000. Mayor Peters endorses the effort noting wartime need. treasurer George Lee reports donors including Mrs. William Cabot Mrs. Channing Lilly and many other local supporters. Total reaches 25 401 with additional pledges likely.

Young Women’s Christian Association Peters George Lee Les, Higginson& Co George FE Henry John L. Grandin Edward B. Bayley William F. Bentinck-Smith Channing Lilly William Cabot Meese H. H. Lawrence Stowe G. L. Gilmore Thomas I. Reddy R. C. McQuillen F. J. Bradlee Tee Reese Ennery Elisabeth H. Bartel George P. Fogg Esedereesse David P. Kimball Grant Walker Paishcostatics William L. McKee Chandler & Co A. H. Eldredge George C. Lee William A. Gaston Sabin P. Sanger Katharine Abbott Augustine Conant George R. Fearing

Lodge Urges War Effort In Northern France Victory

Senator Henry Cabot Lodge told the Massachusetts Legislature that victory in World War I would come in northern France with American troops and urged full support. He warned Russia’s withdrawal shifts burden to the United States and called for more men money and ships. Halifax’s G. Pearson and the Archbishop of York visited the State House in solidarity.

France Henry Cabot Lodge State Senate House of Representatives Russia Lodge United States Germany America State House Ana Senator Weeky G. F Pearson Halifax Archbishop of York Lawrence McCall

World Trade War Coming Speaks on Postwar Commerce

Ansel R. Clark of the U S Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce told the Boston Credit Men's Association at Young's Hotel that after wartime orders cease a world trade war will follow. He urged expanding foreign commerce to absorb workers now in war industries and avert subnormal conditions.

Ansel R. Clark United States Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Boston Credit Men's Association Young's Hotel

Leave to Withdraw For Curleys Rainsford Island Bill

The judiciary committee voted to report leave to withdraw on Curley’s bill allowing Boston to dispose of Rainsford Island in Boston Harbor and the Suffolk School for Boys. The panel also backed similar votes on workers compensation bills except one raising minimum weekly compensation from four to five dollars.

Committee On Judiciary Curley Boston Rainsford Island Boston Harbor Suffolk School

Heroine of London Air Raid Honored for Courage

March 12 London reports the deaths of Lena Guilbert Ford an American author of Keep the Home Fires Bursting and her son Walter in a German air raid. English maid Annie Coxall saved Mrs Brown 86 despite injuries and the King and Queen commended her heroic behavior at the scene.

London Lena Guilbert Ford Walter Annie Coxall

Heroic maid saves elderly woman in London air raid

In a four story brick block a bomb wrecked upper floors trapping Mrs. Ford and her son. Annie Oxall dragged Mrs. Brown to safety and shielded her with doors and a bed as the building collapsed. Both women were rescued two hours later, Oxall uninjured and proud of her actions amid royal praise.

London Mrs. Ford Mrs. Brown Annie Oxall Red Cross Annie Coxall Royal Engineers Trousséau George Mary

Plans for Baltic to Black Sea canal proposed

Berlin dispatch reports a Germany Russia commercial agreement includes a canal plan linking the Baltic and Black Sea. Estimated cost 20 million marks, with German financiers ready. The proposal would connect the Dvina and Dneiper rivers to form a waterway from the Baltic via the Gulf of Riga to the Black Sea near Odessa.

Copenhagen Germany Russia Baltic Black Sea Berlin Politiken Dvina Dneiper

Germany May Make Peace Offer to France

London dispatch reports preparations in German newspapers for a new political move. The Morning Post correspondent says a fresh peace offer might be based on the prewar western status and the current eastern situation.

Germany France London Morning Post Berné

Teachers Thank Post Editorial on Salaries

A reader named Cora Bigelow expresses gratitude to the Post for the morning editorial advocating higher teachers' salaries. She thanks the editors for their help and signs sincerely.

Post Cora Bigelow

California Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Child Cleanse

A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It claims the fruit laxative cleanses the bowels within hours, restores activity, and promotes a cheerful, energetic child. The copy advises asking for the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.

California Syrup California Fig’ Syrup Company

Coconut oil shampoo advised for healthy hair

The article warns against alkali based shampoos that dry scalp and brittle hair. It recommends plain coconut oil as pure grease, cheap and effective, available at drug stores. Use a small amount with water to create a creamy lather that cleanses and rinses easily, leaving hair soft and glossy.

Delatone Based Hair Removal Noted For Home Use

A historical ad describes a home remedy using water and red powdered delatone to remove facial hair. It claims a painless, simple treatment with eight minutes of contact, then washing away. It warns to ensure genuine Delatone to avoid disappointment.

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Tech Aeronautics Commercial Economy Board of the Council of National Defence The Retail Trade Board Boston Proper Boston Chamber of Commerce Gen. Pershing East Dedham Washington D. C Berer Colgate’s Colgate Hinness Globe Automatic Sprinkler Co Milk St Fort Hill A. R. Clark Rainsford Bill Japan Jean Alden Pine Grove Elliott Fay Warner United United States Union St. Comer Cana Vie Tremont St Cet Washington St Brom Hees Washington Fiers Senin Forrest H. Bond Sherif Augusta California Medici A Arden Toond Sre Bones
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