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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
6
Victory Cottage hosts Pilgrim members day as a two week drive for War Savings Certificates and Thrift Stamps continues. Notables including former officials and bankers join a 12 to 1 band performance by the Filene Co‑operative Association Band and speakers urge baby bonds purchases by citizens worthy of the name.
The noon rally planned with the So Long Letty company from the Shubert Theatre led by Charlotte Greenwood was postponed due to weather. A successful rally still raised funds with three new members joining the $1000 Limit Club and hundreds in smaller subscriptions. Speakers included Peter A. Deloia and H. W. Shea with Whitfield L. Tuck. volunteers assisted in stamp sales.
The Massachusetts War Savings committee launches a June campaign to secure one million continuing pledges for War Savings Stamps by June 28. State Director Robert F. Herrick announced at a Middlesex Essex county meeting. Charles F. Weed leads the drive. a house to house canvass will cover 40 days with strong roles for women led by Mrs. George T. Rice.
May 14 Dublin reports the Lord Mayor has passports for America and plans to depart promptly. An anti conscription conference at Mansion House approved a women’s day to show Ireland’s solidarity against conscription. A April 19 despatch said nationalists Sinn Fenners O'Brienites and Laborites agreed to a detailed Ireland case against compulsory military service and asked the Lord Mayor to present it to President Wilson in Washington.
The Swift Engineers regiment of the 301st completes a 35 mile hike from Camp Devens, marching through Ashburnham to the Cobb estate. Crowds line the route as townsfolk greet the soldiers in olive drab with flags and cheers on their arrival.
Corporal Alexander M. MacMillan of Chelsea in F Company Twenty third Infantry was cited for bravery in action during an April 6 1918 engagement. The citation notes he led his men through an artillery barrage a counter attack and drove the enemy back despite the attack. His mother Mrs J G MacMillan of Chester Avenue received the order.
London May 14 The conference between Emperor Charles and Emperor William at German headquarters sparked strong speculation as the official report offered few clarifications.
The article argues Germany will direct Austria-Hungary’s policy with Emperor Charles penitent for peace letters to France. It notes William II and his advisers accept this but demand more direct control to prevent anarchy for the German minority. Berlin’s influence extends to Bohemian food supply and Austrian internal affairs.
Central Wharf Boston resident Jas J Royall reports three years of constipation with dizziness and headaches. After trying medicines and laxatives, he used Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets, finishing 24 boxes with perfect health. Available 50c a box six for $2.50 or trial 25c from Fruit-a-bo Limited Ogdensburg dealers.
Soap should be used carefully to protect hair health. Most soaps and shampoos contain excess alkali that dries the scalp and makes hair brittle. The article recommends malsified cocoanut oil as a gentle cleanser, rinsing clean with rich lather and leaving hair soft and lustrous.
A Vienna dispatch in Cologne Gazette notes Austria may push peace offensives but be guided by Germany. Poland’s fate could shift to Prussia under a new solution. Austria seeks stronger action in the war, while Hungary grumbles over Austrian feeds. Oil deals with Romania spark Austrian concern about economic losses.
New York officials estimate about 10000 lounge lizards and similar males will have to work under a new anti loafing act signed by the Governor. James E. Smith for the anti vice crusade says gamblers club workers and handbook men at race tracks are included. He says actors temporarily out of work are not covered, likening them to teachers or students on summer vacation.
Junior newsboys and Boy Scouts who helped close the third Liberty Loan drive were honored at Tremont Temple. Manager Grant hosted a screening of My Four Years in Germany with an opening orchestral concert for several hundred attendees. The audience cheered all things United States and the Allies.
Two aeroplanes will be brought to Camp Devens for a new school serving general senior and senior staff officers. They will demonstrate service coordination and may be used for aero-photographs, not for teaching flying.
The school will oversee Major N F Day and instructors from British and French missions as forty depot brigade officers sail to Perry Ohio for a firing school. The move marks the camp’s largest transfer to a training school since opening.
factional split widens as Rev. Dr. Hamilton and Rev. Roblin urge a bill allowing the Universalists society to raise holdings to 1.5 million dollars and sell property. The Legislature committee reported the measure favorably, while Ballou decries the move as a surprise and denies representation. Roblin counters that proceedings were open and Hamilton remains a bona fide pew proprietor.
Newfoundland reports a near six million dollar revenue from imports and exports for the previous year, surpassing all prior years. The colony’s total load reached forty three million dollars, up thirty percent from last year, figures laid before the legislature by the finance minister.
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