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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1919
Page
9
Advertisement touts McK and R Calox Tooth Powder as a whitening aid using hydrogen peroxide lime water and oxygen. It claims to freshen breath counteract tooth decay germs and improve enamel with ten day use and regular dentist visits.
Mrs Sara Shaw of Portsmouth Ohio endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for irregularities pain and weakness. She recommends the remedy to women with displacements inflammation backache headaches and nervousness noting it restored her health and suits daily work and family duties.
A detailed reminiscence of the Marne retreat and the Allied plan to attack on Sept. 6, 1914. Field leader reflections emphasize the need for disciplined command, resistance to political pressure, and coordination between British and French armies under Joffre’s overall strategy. The author notes the prelude to the decisive counteroffensive and the risks of misread enemy positions.
An old newspaper ad promotes a home method for treating rupture claiming 7000 deaths yearly and criticizing trusses. It touts the PLAPAO pad as non slipping and easy to wear without straps, offering a free trial by mail from PLAPAO CO in St Louis.
Harry Hawker and Lieutenant-Commander Mackenzie Grieve aim to bridge 1920 miles from St Johns to Ireland in a Rolls-Royce powered Sopwith across a sea of risks. They face fuel limits, gear failures, and brutal odds as they seek a non stop passage aided by stars sextant and compass with mail cargo in hope of fame and a £50,000 prize.
Claude Grahame-White, the aviator, says he is delighted by the American crossing of the dangerous Atlantic sector. He calls the feat an object lesson to British authorities highlighting that British machines face life or death with no destroyers to rescue them if they crash.
Whitehead says crossing nearly 1409 miles of open sea marks a new aviation era with equal regard for all nations. British and American pilots face different risks and support. experts cite organization and national effort as keys to success while criticizing Admiralty and weather reporting. Hawker family expresses faith in British crews despite limited assistance.
The Finance Commission calls for an architect to join the Schoolhouse Commission after noting neither chairmen Lontaney nor member Mahar are architects. With over $3 million planned for schools this year, a competent architect is deemed essential. City Collector Deland has acted as temporary commissioner since April 30, 1911.
The Greater Boston Boys Club hosts a dance at Allston Dansant with a jazz orchestra renowned for dance music novelties. Ten Boston youths in army service lead by president William Carey present the event to raise funds for a recreation fund for the new club’s Nantasket summer cottage.
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