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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
4
Yesterday in Harvard Square the top editors of the Harvard Crimson were formally initiated. John Nef of Chicago led a prank riding a white dray horse down Massachusetts Avenue in a bathing suit with a bound soccer ball and polo club.
Berlin announces that Emperor William conferred the Iron Cross first class on Imperial Chancellor von Hertling to honor the conclusion of peace with Romania.
Miss Margaret M. Cobban of Rollins street, Groveland, missing since Friday evening, returned this morning in weak condition and is under a physician care. Believed to have been caused by a nervous breakdown.
Appeals issued by Commander G G Mitchell of the first district seek pilots for the Navy aviation corps. Men aged 20 to 25 with two to three years of college or equivalent, and knowledge of higher mathematics including trigonometry, will be accepted. Training at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers a pay of 51 dollars per month.
A noon rally on Boston Common under War Savings Stamps committee aims to reach $1000 subscriptions to spark a banner day. Mayor Peters opens at 1 PM, with speakers including Robert F. Herrick and Lt Gov Cushing. navy band performs. Henry Penn joined the Limit Club by purchasing $1000 in stamps.
Henry Penn buys $1000 worth of war savings stamps at the Pilgrim Publicity Association campaign on the Common, sparking a flood of purchases during the event.
Henry Penn the florist bought $1000 worth of war saving stamps to start a thrift stamp sale drive led by Henry J. Ryan from the navy yard. Penn joined the Greater Boston Limit Club and spoke beside Ryan as the rally began. John Stinglee and Citizen Humphrey aided by Miss Fiske and Miss Fletcher contributed to the early push at the Navy Yard rally.
Crowds buy thrift stamps as hundreds invest in baby bonds. Speakers including Mrs Delia Duffy of South Boston urge support noting her husband sails to France and funds from thrift stamps aid the cause. Noon rallies run daily this week and next with music and speakers. Ben S Jacobs of the Boston Post directs sale at Victory Cottage. A H Marchant chairs the thrift stamp committee.
English High School in Montgomery Street plans a centennial observance launched at the School Association meeting. John Ritchie Jr named committee chair. John F Casey elected association president. other officers elected include William P Snow A H Gilson John R B Clapp and Sanford Bates. Two graduates serve in war. two deaths reported Herbert Wolff and Michael F Delahanty.
A fisheries official touts mussels as cheap, plentiful food near coastlines. He says a rake and the ocean provide a meal for many at about 10 cents a quart, with mussels steamed, fried, or in chowder.
Thomas M. Douthart from the fisheries explains to a reporter that mussels, abundant in the ocean, could be a delicious addition to tables. He notes both rich and poor know the shellfish, while the reporter claims knowledge too.
Miss Margaret Magee will be inducted as president of St Marys Branch 1535 Brookline Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association at Lyceum Hall tonight. Also installed are vice presidents Mollie Howe and Mary O'Brien. recorder May Donovan. assistant recorder Mary Keady. treasurer Mary McCarthy. financial secretary Ruth Brady. marshal Julia Carey. guard Catherine Pendergast. trustees Margaret Newman Emma Young Mary Ludwig Mary Kelly Elizabeth Young. The branch supports Red Cross work and will send a delegation to the May 18 parade.
The Harvard 1921 baseball team lost their first game of the season to Harvard Radio School, with Radio School totaling 20 runs at Soldiers Field while the Crimson yearlings managed five, as the sailors pounded two Harvard pitchers.
An old time formula Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound restores natural hair color. Available at drug stores in a large bottle with added ingredients for a small cost. Dampen a sponge and apply to strands for gradual darkening by morning. Not a medical product.
Fire swept Evergreen Landing on Peaks Island Portland caused eight small summer dwellings and a two story garage servants house to burn. A second wooded tract of about 20 acres also burned. Total loss around 25000 dollars.
Secretary Daniels names Chief Carpenter's Mate Henry F. Gorman of Quincy and Robert B. Partridge of Taunton as two Massachusetts crewsmen honored for bravery during a fire on the steamship Ryndham on April 20. The statement notes they descended into the forepeak to rescue a yard workman amid smoke and flames.
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