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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
9
A call to mobilize suburban women to provide 2000 refugee garments for children in Europe. The plan seeks to align available manpower with wool and garment production, signaling strong community effort.
The fifth contingent of the Jewish Palestine Legion, 125 men, departed Boston for Nova Scotia for training before joining the four contingents already in Palestine. They arrived from New York at 10 30 yesterday morning and were hosted for the day.
Nearly 25 000 officers and men of the 76th Division gathered on the parade field to honor fallen comrades. Major General Harry F. Hodges led the ceremony with prayers as bands played The Star Spangled Banner and America. The day included holiday observances and afternoon athletics with plans to expand military bands and reassign band leadership. An order restricts civilian access after 7:30 p m and directs enforcement by the provost guard.
The division met stood at attention as ceremonies proceeded with formal ritual and orderly conduct, reflecting discipline and solemnity in the proceedings.
An advertisement touts Gets-It as the safe guaranteed way to remove corns and calluses. It claims two drops erase pain and let the corn peel away with no cutting or irritation, sold nationwide by E. Lawrence & Co. of Chicago Illinois.
The Home for Destitute Catholic Children held its annual festival at Mechanics Hall with over 10 000 attendees, mostly children. The event featured 31 booths, parish tables, music by St Mary's Women’s Orchestra, dances led by Miss Helen Hurley, a military drill by Instructor Griffin, and the Jim Crow dance by the home’s baby girls.
The battleship Rivadavia departed an Argentine port today bound for New York carrying Dr Romula Noon ambassador to the United States on board the vessel.
An auto from Kittery Maine carrying William Godfrey Edward Fuller Edward Bray and William Gerry slid on a newly oiled curve on Lafayette road near Northampton and overturned. Godfrey was crushed and died instantly others were badly cut and bruised.
Alexis Romanoff once heir to Russia and the former Emperor’s daughters reach Yekaterinburg in Perm Governorate on the Asiatic side of the Ural Mountains.
To the Editor the Cambridge Red Cross reports an urgent call from Washington for knitted and sewed garments. Cambridge must supply 3800 pairs of socks 570 sweaters and many helmets and wristers within four weeks, prompting a plea for volunteers and contributions.
The Street Carmen's Union appeals to Governor McCall, Senate President Wells, and House Speaker Cox urging a vote on a State run service at cost plan for the Bay State road. They warn adjournment without action harms about 25 000 workers dependent on the company and seek wage readjustment to match Elevated levels under state control.
Sherbrooke Quebec May 30 The Y M C A building at Island Pond Vermont was destroyed by fire. Fifteen inmates mostly railway employees escaped. Five were injured jumping from upper story windows and one was brought to a hospital in critical condition.
Inspector George J. Farrell of the Boston police will testify at the federal investigation of Emerson Motors in New York City today. He and other officers investigated Boston complaints last year and was summoned last Wednesday as the first Boston witness.
Advertisement promises removal of freckles using ethine double strength. Apply nightly and morning with guaranteed money back if it fails. Claims even worst freckles fade and lighter ones disappear, usually one ounce needed for clear skin. Sold by druggists with guarantee.
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