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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1918
Page
10
Mayor Peters vetoed a council approved payment of 1330 to Gilbert H. Smith for counsel fees in his reinstatement as building inspector. He argued reimbursement would set a dangerous precedent after Smith was fired following a garage roof collapse and later reinstated by court orders.
A Verona advertisement claims Fruit Liver Tablets relieve rheumatism and pains in the side and back after years of strain. Endorsed by W. M. Lampson, the ad urges trial boxes at 50 cents each or six for 2.50, with a 25 cent trial size, available at dealers or by mail from Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
A Boston report reveals a 10 percent royalty on every service pin and flag manufactured for the patriotic movement. An Ohio based firm led by a retired army captain reportedly collects the fee, drawing criticism from jewelers and manufacturers. Woodward Booth of the New England Jewelers association notes some firms plan to appeal to the government.
The message commends people for excelling in war activities and urges them to maintain effort by buying bonds. It highlights collective support and reinforces patriotic duty during the period.
Better Built tires feature flat cords with built up diagonal layers to prevent side wall damage. Cords are impregnated with live rubber and insulated against internal friction and heat to reduce wear. The Double Cable Base uses steel cables to secure tires on rims under stress. Non skid tread and balanced construction. Ask Your Dealer.
The Railroad Administration awarded 1025 locomotives to American Locomotive Company and Baldwin Locomotive Works for about 60 million dollars. Deliveries start July and run through the year. Most engines will serve Eastern roads under government management with initials W U and numbers.
Hull fire department members including 30 firemen and three truck drivers walked out from Hull Village and Wave land central fire stations at midnight in a sympathetic strike after Chief John S. Mitchell resigned. The board had refused to reappoint Engineer George Hitchard. New companies and prominent citizens took over the stations shortly before midnight.
London April 30 the introduction of the home rule bill in the House of Commons, once set for Thursday, has been postponed as the drafting committee has not completed its task.
Funeral services for Joseph A. FitzGerald longtime Post editor were held yesterday at Church of Our Lady of the Presentation Brighton. Solemn requiem mass was led by Rev David V FitzGerald with a large clergy presence. Burial followed at Holywood Cemetery.
A Liberty Bond drive draws a scene as a Lyndon era observer recounts an elderly Litaiian woman with two black-eyed grandsons stopping at a store booth. She releases the boys then shows two crisp $50 notes, saying the boys were born in the country and wish to buy bonds for themselves and their mother and herself.
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