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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1918
Page
11
The President arranged an inquiry into alleged defects in the aviation program after reviews by sculptor Gutzon Borglum. Borglum proposed unbiased experts to assess the matter, with a Marshall committee later forming part of the inquiry.
A vintage advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring blood purifier and tonic trusted by three generations. It touts its old Boston origin, blend of roots and berries, and familiar package, urging readers to buy from their druggist used by families for renewed appetite and relief from rheumatic tiredness.
An interview with a U.S. prisoner recounts harsh camp conditions and brutal work in salt mines. He accuses officials of obstruction and alleges profiteering in the aircraft program, naming Deeds and Liberty motors as part of a corrupt scheme. he warns of a looming reconstruction chart.
Congress is asked for a one billion dollar addition to the existing 640 million appropriation for air craft production. Major General March presents the estimate to the House military committee along with other requests within a 15 billion army budget including 5.78 billion for the quartermaster and 3.38 billion for ordnance. He describes coal mine conditions and prisoner abuse observed in Hameln and Hart mines, noting extreme hunger, forced labor, and harsh punishment with dangerous confinement.
Mrs. F. H. Stone of Worcester credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief from monthly weakness and pain after doctors failed. She reports renewed health enabling daily chores and caring for a baby, and urges other women with displacements irregularities inflammation and headaches to try the remedy.
New England district reports show a surplus of 55 317 000 on the last day of the Third Liberty Loan drive. With 592 banks reporting 21 034 000 was raised in six states, bringing district total to 305 317 000 oversubscription 55 317 000 with more to come.
The State food administration estimates six pounds of flour per month for cooperating citizens. The limit is a voluntary guideline not a compulsory ration, and individuals may choose to stay within the six-pound limit to help conserve food.
West Stockbridge May 6 Miss Rose K Johnson has been appointed station agent in this town. Rumor says New Haven may appoint a woman station agent at Lenoxdale where the post was vacated by John Walsh who joined the army for radio work.
Householders’ reports are being returned in large numbers and officials praise public cooperation. The return deadline is extended to May 11. No penalties for late returns, but excess hoarding will be addressed by requesting surplus flour be surrendered to aid those with little or no supply. Seizures, if any, to be paid at market rate pending full tabulation.
Crowds flood Victory Cottage as Pilgrim Publicity Association sells over a thousand War Savings Stamps in a brisk rally. Buyers join the "Gimme a Quarter Club" and receive a stamp card button. A shell and stamps for France are prepared in minutes with more stunts planned for today.
Dr James J Walsh told College of the Assumption students at Wellesley Hills that war should purify American taste, awaken appreciation for existence and lift people from fascination with trifles, condemning a national drift from deeper values. He concluded his season’s lectures yesterday.
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