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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1918
Page
11
Lieutenant Arthur BE Brooks son of Frank E Brooks of Framingham was cited for bravery in action September 14 1918 during a patrol over Mars 1a Tour eight miles inside enemy lines. He fought six Fokker planes attacking his squad and beat off four while destroying two others his aircraft disabled yet he reached his lines safely.
American shipyards set a record in October delivering 77 ships totaling 398,100 dead weight tons. The Shipping Board received two additional ships of 17,808 tons built for its account in Japan. Deliveries included 46 steel ships 283,400 tons 30 wood vessels 107,200 tons and two composite ships 7,500 tons.
The government aims to keep shoe bills down and avoid a famine by enforcing regulations. The association and individuals affirm full agreement and pledge to implement these measures in spirit and to the letter.
Governor Samuel W. McCall praised Tom Lawson as the least likely to quit, saying Weeks was defeated by the most remarkable vote-getter in history. He noted insurmountable difficulties and that Lawson entered the race against his wishes.
McCall says Walsh’s Massachusetts Senate victory might have been even stronger without Lawson in the GOP race. He credits Weeks’s defeat to a national tide and notes Lawson’s aggressive stance, praising Walsh as a top vote getter and arguing Lawson’s candidacy limited Weeks’ margin in a volatile political climate.
Christmas parcels may be sent from the United States to American overseas workers of the Red Cross M C A Knights of Columbus the Salvation Army and other similar organizations aiding allied forces. Parcels for organization workers overseas will be handled by the Red Cross with no coupons. A carton will be issued to the nearest living relative in the United States and only one parcel may be sent per worker.
Mrs. Teresa A. Crowley discusses the Massachusetts senatorial race noting that the non-partisan suffrage committee distributed 370 000 circulars outlining Weeks' reactionary record and its balanced reporting. She cites Wilson issue context and Thomas W. Lawson as factors in tipping votes against Weeks and applauds the elimination of an equal suffrage opponent.
A claim promotes taking Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets in larger doses to prevent Spanish influenza described as an exaggerated grip. The advice urges preemptive use rather than waiting to get sick.
Charles J. O'Malley, head of O'Malley Advertising, says future political campaigns will rely more on newspaper ads and news columns than public rallies. He notes readers trust ads as much as stories and expects campaigns to be more dignified and informative nationwide.
The Free Hospital for Women on Pond Avenue Brookline invites the public to visit and donate from 1 to 6 pm Friday afternoon. Donations of groceries vegetables fruit fresh or canned linen or cotton and money will be gratefully received.
Northampton nov 6 State Detective Daly said Claude Taylor who escaped oct 25 from connecticut state prison at whethersfield is operating in the area He was identified by Leverett residents where he formerly worked and is believed to have appeared there recently Burglars took money and eatables in Leverett during the period cited with Taylor named as the culprit
Miss Margaret Boyd of North Adams and William H. H. Wightman of Lawrence were united in marriage today in the chapel of St. James Episcopal Church officiated by Rev. J. B. Whiteman. The couple live at 201 East Main Street North Adams and 4 Dorchester Street Lawrence respectively.
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