02 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1918
Page
1
The piece urges readers to support Worcester’s war effort by backing a loan and sending encouragement to soldiers in France. It praises every Worcester man in the trenches and asks townspeople to find ways to cable messages of pride and backing.
Desperate fighting between St. Quentin and Cambrai as several hundred Americans are cut off and fight to escape encirclement amid heavy German resistance. Belgian forces in the north advance, taking numerous prisoners as forces press toward key objectives.
The unit is reported to be aligned with the American Army along the St. Quentin front lines. Details specify the proximity to active operations and the involvement of Allied forces in the sector.
Hundreds of Americans in a far advanced position between Cambria and St Quentin held out against superior enemy numbers late Sunday. The Fighting Fourth Liberty Loan shows a slackening pace in Monday returns as the government push to buy early sees reduced urgency, though officials say there is no discouragement yet.
F Gray Co Washington corner Hanover Sts advertises men’s fall suits at prices from 12 90 to 30 00 highlighting smart clothing for men.
Allied reports say St Quentin has fallen to French forces breaking the German barrier with a gateway opening for Marshal Foch’s push into northern France. Cambrai reportedly evacuated and set on fire by German troops as Haig notes ongoing heavy action from Belgium to Verdun.
The Senate blocked the Presidents bid to treat woman suffrage as a war measure. After five days of debate and negotiations the Susan B Anthony federal amendment, passed by the House in January, fell two votes short of a two thirds majority with 54 for 30 against and 12 absent or paired.
Soldiers describe heroic efforts by Australian forces as furious combat rages continue in the area. Efforts to help remain ongoing, though results are not yet known.
The fragment records sun and moon times with moonset listed at 6 26 and a morning 10 20 hour notations, suggesting a newspaper calendar or horoscope snippet without full context.
P.M. 10.30 indicates rise to 5:30 a.m. at 5:20 p.m. Light all vehicles tonight at 6:56. The note records daily timetable changes and dispatch timings for night operations.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather on Wednesday and probably Thursday with moderate temperatures and light west winds. The northern New England area should be fair and somewhat warmer Wednesday with Thursday fair. Eastern New York expects fair conditions with slight warmth Wednesday and showers in the north portion Thursday. Winds along the north and middle Atlantic coasts are moderate northeast. High pressure over the middle Atlantic and New England States.
Ad promotes Fr John’s Medicine as providing quick relief for colds without dangerous drugs or alcohol. Claims it is best for cold symptoms and suitable for general use.
Advertisement from F. Gray Co featuring overcoats priced at 45 dollars, 22 dollars with a 0 price when snow flies, and other options at 14 90 and 17 9. Located at 64 to 70 Washington Street at Hanover corner.
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