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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1918
Page
12
The War Industries Board calls on all retail outlets to reduce wrapping paper bags paper boxes and office supplies to only what is absolutely necessary. Stores in major cities display this poster urging public cooperation to curb waste.
The War Industries Board began a formal move last Saturday to curb paper waste with a nationwide campaign. The effort targets reduction of surplus materials across industries and households, aiming to improve efficiency during wartime production.
The War Industries Board launches a national drive to conserve paper by reducing waste in retail wrapping packing and office use. Plans include 6 million placards in cities and posters from department stores with tips from Thomas Donnelley to trim tissue use return old boxes reuse paper bags and minimize office stationery.
Mrs. Thomas Hilletta announces a private Italian folk Tarantella to be held Oct. 22 at 464 Bremen Street East Boston. Only young participants, each bringing a secret to be sent across, will attend. admission is via the secret. Mrs. Billotta notes her husband serves with the 102d Infantry.
A speaker urges citizens to buy bonds to prevent repeating the wartime struggle for their children and grandchildren. The call emphasizes collective responsibility and national duty to secure victory for future generations.
Abington mourns Henry J. Miron a long distance swimmer of national fame who died at his Chapel street home after a pneumonia illness He rose to prominence by a 1916 Charlestown bridge to Boston Light swim at age 18 and had attracted plans for England channel competition before World War I He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs George Miron.
Judge Charles M. Bruce, noted for decisive rulings on draft orders as chairman of Division 1 Malden Exemption Board, resigns his Boston law office to devote time to board duties in Malden. He says the work required by the Maiden board mandates conducting his legal business from Malden.
A terse appeal echoes through the period as a voice urges citizens to answer Uncle Sam by purchasing Liberty Bonds, framing the purchase as a patriotic duty. The message uses a rhythmic line to reinforce mobilization and financial support for the war effort.
Frank Whalen took the witness stand in Superior Criminal Court denying involvement in the Timberlake Small grocery and liquor store burglary on Neponset Avenue. He claimed a single prior visit in 1917 and said he was home February 2 and 3, denying others’ presence, possession of loot, and knowledge of the crime.
Washington reports that Superior Wisconsin shows the smallest rise in living costs among surveyed cities. Since December 1914 costs there up 59.63 percent and since December 1917 up 14.71 percent in the Bureau of Labor Statistics survey.
Editorial notes opposition to shotgun use by American forces and warns that Liberty Bonds will suffer. urges readers to take a stand by getting in line now.
Daniel H. Coakley was retained to head the heirs of John C. Cassidy of Bangor in contesting Cassidy’s will. Cassidy, a major Maine timber land owner, left about 6 million dollars. Trial was delayed to the January term due to Judge Deasy’s appointment to the Supreme Court.
Washington October 3. A Senate bill allowing homesteaders to enlarge holdings to 640 acres via non contiguous lands passed the House today and proceeds to the President for signature. The measure broadens land access for settlers seeking larger parcels.
Advertisement promotes Hyomei as a scientific catarrh treatment. It urges readers to inhale the liquid with a hard rubber inhaler, claiming it clears air passages and can end catarrh, coughs, colds, bronchitis or asthma with regular use.
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