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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
9
Mrs. E J Veinette of Salem Massachusetts reports severe pimples turning to large hard sores. After trying several remedies she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and says she was soon healed. Advertisement urges daily use to improve complexions and offers free samples by mail.
An advertisement cites Dr. P. Robbins praising Antikamnia tablets for rapid pain relief. It claims the product relieves headaches of malaria origin and neuralgic headaches, reduces quinine aftereffects, and assists women with cyclic pains. Two tablets are said to provide prompt relief enabling return to normal activity.
An advertisement touts liquid silmerine as a simple curling method. It promises natural looking waves that resist damp and wind, with longer lasting curl than heated irons. It claims soft fluffy hair, preserved life and beauty, and no sticky residue.
An old beauty tip explains a simple paste made from powdered delatone and water to cover hairy skin. After about two minutes the paste is rubbed off and the skin washed to remove all hair. It notes the method is harmless but urges using an original package of delatone to avoid disappointment.
Irish and British leaders discuss a proposed convention to draft a constitution for Irish self government. John Redmond backs a fully representative convention while Ulster Unionists show cautious support. Some Irish Unionists oppose the plan. Sir John Lonsdale signals Ulster readiness to pass proposals to maintain peace. Public and press reaction in the House of Commons reflects mixed expectations.
In Charlestown an influential local resident testifies to Plant Juice easing years of indigestion headaches and nervous fatigue. The Plant Juice man markets the herbal stomach remedy at the Houghton and Dutton Co. drug department, meeting the public daily.
In Dublin and London reporting May 17, Irish reaction to the government plan on settlement of the Irish question is strongly negative among Nationalists and opponents of John Redmond. They condemn the proposals as hindering six counties, delaying future inclusion, and seeming to use partition as a tactic against home rule. The finance issue and a proposed convention of Irish representatives receive cautious support, though Unionists may abstain.
A mass meeting at Faneuil Hall Sunday evening will discuss why independence for other small nations and sham home rule for Ireland. Speakers include Thomas F. Cooney Providence R I R J Smith Lowell Liam Mellows Ireland and Martin Lomasney with Dr John F Kelly Pittsfield presiding.
Miss Inez Hall of Cambridge and Miss Edna Huston of Somerville wore uniforms and urged men to enlist as recruiting stimulators on Boston Common after applying at General Sweetser's office. Hall, 18, wore a France costume. Huston, 19, wore an England outfit.
King Albert of Belgium completed a four day tour of the British front in France. He distributed decorations and praised the strength of British forces. Field Marshal Haig greeted him. the party toured Somme scenes including Pozieres Thiepval and Combles and visited Vimy Ridge.
The Alsace-Lorraine committee, representing natives, renews that Alsatians and Lorranians will accept no solution but the return of Alsace Lorraine to France as proclaimed at the war's start and reaffirmed in the United States by Rene Viviani.
Jack Smith used as a pinch hitter for the St. Louis Cardinals went five for five as a substitute. He was used regularly starting May 1 and collected a hit in his first at bat, then fell on his second appearance, but completed a five hit streak likely to stand for a while.
Local 809 of the International Longshoremen's Association voted 300 to 400 dock freight handlers in Charlestown to strike at 5 o clock today. The walkout will halt all Allied shipments moving through the Mystic and Housatonic docks.
H Harrisons Co advertises suits priced at 5 to 30 dollars with blue, brown and green flannels blue serges tweeds cassimeres and mixtures. Special value at 15 dollars at 662 672 Washington street corner Beach.
Paris editors say the resignation of Paul Miliukoff as foreign minister does not weaken the triple entente with France and England. The new Russian policy under Tereshchenko aims for free navigation of the Dardanelles rather than Constantinople while maintaining allied war aims known to the United States.
Paris reports fresh German attempts north of Moulin de Laffaux challenged by Allied forces. The official war office communiqué says French lines have been fully restored in that sector as of tonight.
The report notes progress east of Craonne with trench elements captured near Hill 108 south of Berry-au-Bay and several prisoners taken. Artillery fought violently on the California plateau with intermittent actions along the front. Eastern theatre activity includes Serbian front clashes and French advances west of Cerna despite enemy resistance and Bulgarian reinforcements.
In a letter to voters of the 13th district Charles S. Bird Jr now at Plattsburg military training camp regrets his military duties prevent his attendance at the constitutional convention.
The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America asks 100000 clergymen to exhort congregations to duty in this hour of national need. Emphasis is on maximizing food production for America and allies and Christians' economic social moral and religious obligations arising from war.
London May 17 British troops completed the capture of the village of Bullecourt after days of fighting. The War Office announced the village is now in British hands and about six prisoners were taken.
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