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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1918
Page
3
Berlin Vorwaerts cites German war losses through Oct 31 with 1 580 000 dead and 260 000 missing, about four million wounded including multiple injuries, and 490 000 prisoners held in enemy countries.
Paris announces the French government will award Queen Elizabeth of Belgium the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor. Prince Leopold heir apparent to Belgium will receive the War Cross in the same action.
The article notes Governor McCall withdrew an earlier anti loafing proclamation that ordered able bodied men 18 to 50 to seek 36 hours of work weekly. It states the federal draft age requirement remains in force and compelled workers to take roles in war production.
Governor McCall submitted six nominations to the Executive Council. Roscoe D. Perley of Melrose and Frank S. Kulkeley of Ayer are named medical examiners for Middlesex. John B. Beebe and Clifford H. Chapin of Great Barrington serve Berkshire medical examiner and assistant, Fred W. Archer of Boston joins the Board of Registration in Pharmacy, replacing William S. Barry, and Howard B. Wilbur of West Bridgewater is named justice of the peace to issue warrants and take bail.
Advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments with sworn testimonials and a sample bottle offer by Parcels Post. It cites a prominent druggist and urges readers to mail ten cents with Boston Daily Post mention for samples.
Gladys Austin Brown Rundle, a 25-year-old New York woman, seeks a divorce from 86-year-old Samuel H. Rundle a month after their marriage in Danbury. She also requests her maiden name restored and seeks to dispense with G. M. Rundle, the 63-year-old former mayor and current head of a local bank.
Mrs Gladys Austin Brown Rundle sues for $500000 and divorce alleging intolerable cruelty dating from her Oct 16 marriage to wealthy millionaire Abram Rundle. She seeks alimony and name restoration while Rundle vows to contest. hearing is set for Dec 3 in Bridgeport amid local rumor and banker and horseman friends watching.
Madrid dispatch reports a circulating rumor that Queen Victoria intends to depart Spain for a visit to England. The queen is identified as daughter of the late Prince Henry of Battenberg and Princess Beatrice, herself a daughter of Queen Victoria of Britain.
Private James M. Kennedy of the 101st Infantry was killed in action in France on October 24 during the Meuse salient push toward Sedan. Born in Boston, 24 would have been his age. he was cited for bravery in Chateau Thierry Somme and Toul engagements and named for gallant conduct in General Edwards citation. He is survived by his parents and four sisters.
An admirer compares General Pershing to a coachman, calling him “Coachman’s Face.” H F Wheeler explains the reasoning in The Real Life of General Pershing in next week’s Boston Sunday Post.
Massachusetts Public Safety Committee reduced its size from 100 to a core group of 11. The smaller panel, focused on postwar readjustment projects, was formed after the wartime body adjourned sine die at the State House. Governor McCall presided as speakers lauded the members and their wartime service.
Paris reports a proposal to build a monument at the Gironde mouth to honor United States aid in the war. General Pershing’s words at Picpus cemetery Lafayette, we are here inspired the plan. A committee at the Chamber of Deputies met to solicit municipal contributions to the national fund.
An ointment described as a blessing for thousands with years of irritated skin stops itching at once and soothes inflamed areas. It claims to heal eczema pimples blotches itch scaly skin eruptions chafings ringworm cuts sores insect bites and more.
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