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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1918
Page
8
The Civil Service Commission urged Congress to fill all field positions in the Treasury Justice Post Office Interior and Commerce Departments by civil service rather than executive appointment.
Joseph R Wilson of Baltimore, brother of President Woodrow Wilson, spoke at a Boston City Club banquet with W F Kearns and contractors of the Boston Supply Base endorsing the use of the new South Boston wharves as a disembarkation point for the returning American army.
The speaker lauds the nation’s wartime contracts and resource mobilization. He calls the Boston supply base a monument of engineering genius and notes the speaker’s informal status in addressing Washington.
An advertisement touts a counter irritant for shooting pains and aches. It claims penetrating action without rubbing, a warm tingling glow, and quick relief. It emphasizes economy with a large bottle and notes it won’t stain the skin, available at all druggists.
Speakers including Wilson and W. F. Kearns lauded local citizens who built a vast Army base at South Boston. They highlighted its 28 million dollar, six month construction, 39 miles of tracks, 30 foot channel, and capacity for five 500 foot steamers. Annotations noted 83 registrants ages 19 to 36 must appear Friday for examination.
The French educational mission headed by Ambassador Jusserand was presented to President Wilson at the White House. Members include Theodore Reinach editor of the Gazette des Beaux-Arts and University of Paris professors Emmanuel de Martonne and Pernand Baldensperger. They will depart Washington Wednesday to visit U.S. schools.
Newburyport November 18 The board presses ahead with draft work despite war ending and dispatches from Washington signaling a shift in air and policy. Officials say efforts focus on postwar priorities and civic planning as communities adjust to new realities.
An advertisement features actress Mrs. Mackie claiming Orlex powder can instantly darken or shade gray hair at home. The box promises no silver or harmful derivatives and includes a $100 gold bond guarantee. The formula is dissolved in water and combed through the hair, leaving it non greasy and fluffy.
A housewife recalls Hoover era food pledges and thrift as she economizes with Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps in daily meals. She notes new dishes, like hors d oeuvres on war bread with tomato and herring, and celery stuffed with cream cheese flavored with Al Sauce. The sauce is praised as economical and worthy of advertising.
The piece highlights diverse figures including The Rt. Rev. John T. McNicholas named bishop of Duluth at 42, a Dominican known for organizing the Holy Name Society. Kei Hara rising from journalist to premier of Japan. Prince Axel of Denmark touring the U.S. and befriending a rodeo rider. Mrs. R. D. Evans paying 250 000 for Rembrandt’s Young Samson. Colonel J. J. Slocum inheriting 20 million and remaining private. Edison chased by a process server proving a witty cash tale. and King Emmanuel praised for sharing danger with troops.
Miss Tian c Toor assistant supervisor of Boston public school kindergartens will address the Florence Street School Mothers Association tomorrow at 2 30 PM. Attendance is open to all interested. The subject is The Rights of a Little Child.
Mothers are urged to use Candy Cascarets to cleanse liver and bowels when a child has white tongue feverish breath or sour stomach. The ad claims Cascarets are pleasant cathartic for children aged one year and up, with clear directions in each 10 cent box.
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