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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
14
May 16 report from Montdidier notes American artillery set fires in Montdidier and behind German lines. Allied aerial activity and heavy artillery batter enemy communications while infantry have not engaged. Two German planes were downed by French aviators in the sector.
Fierce fighting rents the Asiago plateau as Italian troops seize the initiative east of the Brenta River. Austro German forces, instead of pressing a major assault, race to hold positions they have defended since November.
Amid fierce battles between Monte Asalone and Monte Pertica Italian and Austrian forces clash along a front from Lake Garda to the Piave. Italian troops reportedly enter Austrian trenches on Monte Asalone while a daring raid devastates Pola with Italian naval air support. a Bay State streetcar collision ends in fatalities.
An advertisement touts Fruit-a-tives as the only medicine made from fruit juices. It claims relief for constipation, torpid liver, indigestion, headaches, neuralgia, kidney and bladder troubles, rheumatism, back pain, eczema, and other skin issues. Sold 50c a box or 6 for $2.50, trial size 25c, from FRUSTA TIVES Limited in Ogdensburg New York.
Use pure cocoanut oil as shampoo to avoid alkali in soaps. Moisten hair with water and rub in a small amount to create lather that cleanses scalp and hair without drying. It rinses out easily and leaves hair glossy and manageable. Mal sified cocoanut oil is inexpensive and widely available.
A trolley and freight car collision at Centre and Canton streets in Milton killed two firemen, Timothy McDermott and Patrick Moran, injured several others, and led to manslaughter charges against two railroad workers. Witnesses described a failed stop by the trolley as the truck tried the tight turn.
The Rev. Hugh Birckhead will speak on The Work of the Red Cross at St. Pauls Cathedral during the noon service today. He recently returned from England where he served on the firing line in France and with the Red Cross in military and hospital settings.
Kerr County Council chairman John McKenna was arrested today under the Defence of the Realm act and taken to Cork prison, according to a Cork despatch to the Central News Agency.
The letter claims Emperor Charles of Austria urged a broad peace but was dismissed by France and Britain as insincere. It outlines German aims: domination of Europe, control of sea power, and global commerce, with Belgium under German influence and extensive territorial and resources gains including Longwy Brey, Baltic provinces, and colonies. The document also mentions reparations and debt terms, with Romania’s oil and various eastern territories to Germany.
London May 16 American preparations on the western front are immense and plans aim to care for 5 000 000 American troops. Harry J V Brittain secretary of the English branch of the Pilgrims Club told the Royal Colonial Institute last night. If the Germans do not yield the troop number will be increased to any amount necessary.
Anthony M. Lux, Alderman of Woburn, was sent to Camp Devens after a year of contests to avoid the draft on grounds of his aldermanic position. He had reported for special induction by the Woburn Draft Board and was to leave to take a meat inspector job in the quartermaster's department in Washington.
Mr Balfour told officials that no sincere peace offer would be ignored by Great Britain and her allies, stating they would examine any bona fide proposal with the greatest care as it came from the belligerents. He emphasized vigilance in pursuing an earnest settlement.
Ex Premier Balfour describes a private sealed letter from Emperor Charles to a relative and discusses its handling with President Wilson and the French premier. He notes limited knowledge of motives, calls the central powers cynical, and says Britain seeks an honorable peace without compromising freedom.
Governor McCall designates A. C. Ratshesky assistant food administrator as Massachusetts delegate to the national conference of charitable and social work in Kansas City Missouri during the week ending May 28. Ratshesky cited for his wide experience in large state charitable institutions.
Richard Steele age 2 from Roxbury died at City Hospital from a fractured skull after tumbling from a fourth story window onto granite sidewalk. He was injured and died en route to the hospital despite efforts to reach an operating table.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood and nerve tonic to strengthen the body and resist winter weakness. It cites testimonials from Miss Sadie McKay and Mrs. Fred A. Hampson about regained energy, appetite, and health, and explains how bright red blood delivers oxygen to tissues. The copy warns against anemia, links blood quality to nervous health, and notes pills are non alcoholic and sold for 50 cents a box or $2.50 for six, with a free booklet offered.
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