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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
6
A Boston boy at Camp Meade, Maryland, sends a humorous note about military instruction and the chain of command. The story portrays a private seeking guidance on halting orders and the expected obedience to officers.
Listing offers tan waterproof can vases in 26 inch size for 45 dollars and 28 inch size for 46 dollars, marked free of charge.
A company captain denied a private a day off, then a telegram arrived from New York City saying the private was there and asking where to halt. The exchange showcases humorous military miscommunication and prompt obedience.
Roy B. Chamberlain of Wesleyan College was appointed secretary of the Wesleyan alumni council in Middletown Conn on October 2. He succeeds Rev Warren F. Sheldon who leaves for Y M C A war work.
A terse call encourages buying bonds to prevent a repetition of future wars for the sake of children and descendants, framing the trust in government financing as a civic duty.
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians promote X-RAY TREATMENT claiming cures for deafness, head noises, and discharging ears. A long list of local names and addresses is provided for readers who wish to investigate the cures themselves. The ad touts cures for catarrh bronchitis stomach disease nervous disorders skin birth marks moles and facial blemishes.
Report recalls earlier installments detailing practice maneuvers between British and United States submarines near a European naval base. The author tracks buildup and training activities as tensions and cooperation shape the forthcoming exercises.
Excerpt from 1918 Paine memoir describing a British submarine submerging for a crash dive and the tense, game like chase with U boats. The crew notes the dangers of war at sea, the balance of underwater craft, and the engineers chatting with an American visitor aboard. The scene hints at forthcoming patrols and the risks of missing ships.
An inspection by Congressman Tague through his attorney O Connell found no marked blank ballots for Tague or Fitzgerald. The recount upheld Fitzgerald as Democratic nominee by 5 votes, overturning an initial 91 vote margin. no Democratic ballots appeared among Republican or Socialist ballots. The board refused further inspection of Democratic ballots in this precinct.
Funeral services for Mrs Delia Mul kern Martin wife of Globe baseball writer Edward F Martin will be held tomorrow at St Eulalia's Church City Point. Mrs Martin died after a week long pneumonia at the Columbia Road home just before midnight Tuesday. Mr Martin recently moved to Massachusetts General Hospital where he is reported comfortable. Born in South Boston she was a former buyer in infants shoes at Filene's Sons Company before her 1916 marriage.
In a letter to Joint Chairman Taft Colonel Roosevelt backs increasing board membership by two or more women to reflect growing women’s role in war production. Taft will present the idea to the full War Labor Board for consideration.
Dean Frank W. Nicholason of Wesleyan University was named assistant director of student activities in the student army training corps for New England colleges. He will report to Dean Ropes of Harvard and devote his full time to the post in Middletown, Conn.
City physician urges blood tests for all, citing iron deficiency as a common cause of poor physical exams. Doctor Sullivan and others tout Nuxated Iron as a safe, easily absorbed tonic that can boost strength and endurance in weeks, advising patients to consult their family doctor or buy the product with a money back guarantee.
Congressional leaders plan suspension of the House with three day recesses to Oct 14 and aim to adjourn by Oct 20 for the elections. Major items awaiting action include the 7 billion dollar army emergency appropriation, emergency power bill, agricultural bill with wartime prohibition, and woman suffrage repeal motion in the Senate.
A federal constitutional amendment for uniform divorce laws was urged before the House judiciary committee by a delegation led by Rev. William T. Manning rector of Trinity Episcopal Church New York City He warned that divorce is easy and some marry with divorce in mind and that the rich in New York evade state law by going to lenient states
In Melbourne on October 2 a conference of 75 Victoria trades unions adopted a proposal to form one big union. The aim is to gradually link with similar organizations in other states to form a broader Australian union.
Washington reports widening American army activities in France drive a larger Red Cross role. In August the group answered 10 000 letters from U S relatives and set up seven new hospital recreation huts for a total of 17 in France. Dispensaries near the front treated 34 2 percent of patients including 25 000 children. Educational displays on infant mortality and tuberculosis reached 380 000 people.
Harvard sends 64 students to Camp Lee in Petersburg Virginia for officers training in infantry. Most are former Harvard ROTC cadets who appeared before the medical officer with clean bills.
Charles P. Curtis Jr of Boston, a delegate to the constitutional convention, returned the $500 check for the second session to the state treasurer and asked the money be given to the American Red Cross. Curtis enlisted in the navy last year and did not attend this year's convention sessions.
The Kaiser questions American troops aloud about using shotguns and flags Liberty Bonds as harmful to the war effort. Citizens are urged to act now and get in line.
Ad touts Gets It a peel off corn remover by E. Lawrence & Co Chicago It claims quick painless use no pulling or scraping and a guaranteed money back offer Consumers are urged to buy at drug stores with the promise of clean corn removal and minimal effort
Brooklyn woman Mrs. F. Platt explains she suffered displacement and two severe inflammations. Her physician advised hospital surgery, but she credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with restoring her health. The testimonial urges other women to try the remedy before surgery.
A newspaper appeal invites asthmatics to try a new method at the sponsor's expense. It targets long standing or recent cases, stresses relief from wheezing and paroxysms, and offers a free trial with no money needed through a mailed coupon.
Birmingham man H C Hoot endorses Mentho Laxene after a three month cough. The advertisement touts a concentrated formula of wild cherry tolu grindelia menthol ammonium chloride cascara and more sold by druggists in 24-ounce bottles mixed with syrup to make a pint. Guaranteed relief for colds coughs and hoarseness at a low price.
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