26 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1918
Page
1
The Boston Post has exclusive New England rights to publish the humorous war skit Dere Mable in full with illustrations. More than 400000 copies sold overall. The Post will run it daily until completed and promises readers plenty of smiles.
Dere Mable writes of sore feet after his regiment was broken up and sent to artillery. He mentions planning to quit the regiment, dismisses the rumor, and thanks for a box of items sent.
The speaker recalls salvaging usable items from a used chair and baled material. Mentions fudge, a past remark about a companion named Mable, and a line about not wasting anything as a good soldier would. Acknowledges a mother sending a pair of gloves and hints at continued notes on a later page.
Miss Mildred J. White won a breach of promise suit against Horace Greeley Weston a Brookline foreman. The Norfolk County Superior Court jury awarded $5000 after a one hour forty five minute deliberation.
The committee of the Exhibition of Official French Aerial Pictures by Lieut. Henri Farre at Horticultural Hall from December 6 to 16 seeks photographs and service records of New England army and navy aviators who earned their wings. Send photos to Mrs. Charles F. Aldrich 441 Beacon Street Boston. all images will be returned after the exhibit.
The 19 year old former Harvard Club elevator girl Miss Florence E Girardin faces a contested alliance as she is determined to wed despite opposition. The article reports ongoing plans and social barriers surrounding the engagement.
Washington announces the first American expeditionary forces to return from overseas are to arrive in New York by week’s end. General March states that 382 officers and 6614 air service personnel and other detachments in England are now en route home.
Lima announces Peru has withdrawn its consuls from Chile following renewed anti-Peruvian rioting in Iquique and Antofagasta.
Following anti-Peruvian demonstrations in Iquique last night, the Tacna Arica controversy appears to enter a pivotal phase. Peruvian residents and their businesses face rising tensions as incidents unfold.
Advertisement states Father John's Medicine strengthens resistance to colds and heals throat and lungs with a focus on health and vitality. Includes notice of the product and its claimed benefits.
General Edwards, former commander of the 26th Division, known as the Yankee division, returned to Boston yesterday. The homecoming drew a grateful reception as he helped lead the first and last division in World War I battles.
The 1914 incident reports a British battleship destroyed by German submarines off Havre with 750 lives lost. Also noted are the steamer Portland's disappearance after leaving Boston in 1898 and Kitchener’s Rome arrival in 1915. One year ago today Ukraine proclaimed independence by the Rada.
The readable text shows scattered temperature figures and averages. References to Thompson's Spa and odd codes hint at a weather or health note, with yesterday’s average around 41 and a year prior around 28.4. The fragmentary data lacks a coherent event or location beyond these numbers.
Bear Mfg Co of Rock Island Illinois markets a gas heating device that warms the manifold and vaporizes gas for instant ignition in cold weather. Priced at 1.50 with postpaid delivery and guarantee. salesmen wanted.
Open at noon daily with luncheon at pre war prices. Matinee dansant Saturday 4 to 6. Dancing every evening from 7 to midnight at the Westminster Hotel near Copley Square.
The forecast predicts a Tuesday of fair weather for Boston and surrounding areas. Snow or rain is possible by Wednesday or Wednesday night with moderate to fresh northwest winds turning northeast on Wednesday.
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