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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1917
Page
9
Reports from British headquarters in Mesopotamia say the Turkish position at Ramadie fell after a great victory. The town was taken with guns munitions and equipment, and several thousand prisoners were captured including Ahmed Bey and his staff.
Boston war camp library fund total reached 36500 last night, 14500 short of city pledge. Officials expect full collection within days. Rain spoiled yesterday’s band concert planned to boost the fund. Remaining contributors urged to send checks to treasurer William A. Gaston at Shawmut National Bank.
Twenty five Boston men were hurt when a returning automobile truck overturned on the Fitchburg turnpike near Camp Devens. Edward Marshall of 8 Blossom Street was the most seriously injured with back and shoulder injuries and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital after local treatment.
Paris report says President Poincare signed a decree at the cabinet meeting authorizing the government to requisition cargo accommodation on all vessels including French allied and neutral ships for state service.
The Harvard Regiment crossed the 750 mark as the drive to 1000 volunteers continues. Dormitory canvassing begins this morning with every new recruit receiving a service button. those not wearing theirs may be targeted by the regimental recruiting committee.
Poem reflects on the waning of summer as a grand, blissful season. The speaker seeks lasting splendor and pride, lamenting sorrow and despair while celebrating nature's pageantry and April's gleam.
Readers share concerns about romance and finances in a family of nine. A young woman earning $16 weekly questions her future with a man she loves while advisers urge sticking with her parents. Other letters critique ragtime music and discuss women in smoking cars.
A narrator recalls a family farewell as a son goes to war. The mother and elder narrator hide their sorrow while the boy departs with khaki on a winding road. The house darkens and tears flow as they fear the morrow and mourn the missing son. The speaker vows strong defense if harm comes to his boy.
Mme Amelita Galli Curci, assisted by Manuel Berenguer and Homer Samuels, gave a Boston Opera House concert to a large audience. Her artistry and musicianship drew praise for tone, technique, and interpretive depth across Bellini, Mozart, Sinding, and Weckerlin selections. an encore-filled program followed, though a note on her charming old-fashioned attire was missed.
The text explains that the initials P p c on visiting cards stand for Pour prendre conge meaning To take leave. It notes women send cards to friends when leaving town or departing hurriedly and that, whenever possible, one should call in person to say goodbye.
Melinda DuBois of Pawtucket killed when a car carrying Ora Eher bert and John H Campbell with James O Teary of Warren skidded on Cumberland Hill road in Woonsocket and overturned. DuBois woman pinned beneath wreckage. others escaped with minor injuries.
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