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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
7
In New England the drive has raised only about 500000 in the first three days, far short of the 9000000 target. Boston leaders urge residents to support soldiers in France during demobilization, stressing the need for homesick, morally guided troops and continued wartime welfare services.
An advertisement promises instant relief from stuffed head due to catarrh or a cold. It touts rapid opening of nasal passages, relief from headache and nighttime breathing difficulties, and urges readers to buy a small bottle from a druggist. The cream is described as antiseptic and fragrant, penetrating air passages to soothe membranes.
National total to noon totals 45 613 639 with five working days left. Dr John R Mott says the country must give at 40 million daily to reach the 50 percent over subscription goal by seven welfare organizations.
Boston leaders report total funds raised for the United War Work drive with statewide and suburb totals. Prominent donors include Cardinal William O Connell and James Phelan. appeals warn against solicitors lacking official receipts or coin boxes.
Chairman Daniel J. Gallagher reports the United War Work fund canvass is behind pace. Total receipts reach 59433.46 with Ward 8 led by Thomas P. Curtis at 26455.85 and Wards 1 and 2 at 10730.96. several wards have not reported or failed to reach 1000.
The list names ward numbers and officials including McMahon Lomasney Donoghue Innis Curtis Maynard Obrien Manning FEF Costello Kelley Nawn Scollard Donoghue Wasserman Burleigh Howard Peters Welsh McGrath Lee. Cited are revenue figures 2 202 23 792 13 260 00 1 905 24 2 053 70 862 26 629 25.
The Bay State Automobile Association added 140 to its United War Work Fund total to reach 600. Four hundred sixty came from a golf tournament at Commonwealth Country Club, with prizes awarded at a smoker. Judge Michael F. Murray's speech spurred further donations. The grand prize was a bronze Foch medal donated by John D. Rockefeller Sr. and other awards went to notable recipients for various golf scores and equipment.
A central sketch highlights Bolivian style women wearing warmly interlined Bolivia coats priced at $50. The display emphasizes functional winter outerwear with a focus on affordable, stylish options for shoppers.
Persuasive cut listing includes misses coats with nutria wolf blue fox beaver broadtail Hudson seal dyed muskrat moleskin opossum and more. Prices range from 29.75 to 185 with selections like Hudson seal dyed muskrat coats and raccoon shawl collared velour options on fourth floor.
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