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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1918
Page
5
A net sum of 74 069 62 was realized in the Sept 7 drive for the boys of the 101st. The campaign was under the auspices of the Associated Members and the Women's Auxiliary of the 101st United States Infantry. James J. Phelan, association president, thanked the public for its generous response.
An advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood building remedy for rheumatism. It details a testimony from Mrs Harry Adams of Claremont New Hampshire describing significant pain relief after four boxes, and notes the pills relieve pain, avoid opiates, and boost blood quality. The claim includes availability by mail from Schenectady New York with a free booklet on request.
Government crop bulletin reports spring wheat up about 20 million bushels to 363,195,000 and total wheat including winter near 918,000,000 bushels, approaching wartime targets. Oats and tobacco also show gains. five-year averages cited and regional conditions noted.
A testimonial from F. B. Price of Indianapolis credits Resinol Ointment with ending weeks of itching burning eczema on his legs after one jar. He slept better immediately and is now well. Resinol products are stocked by all druggists.
A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured years of digestive distress including milk intolerance and liver fullness. It asserts the prep removes intestinal mucus and inflammation, preventing stomach liver and intestinal ailments and even appendicitis, with one dose claimed to suffice. Distributed by Liggett Riker Jaynes drugstores and others.
An old advert claims catarrhal deafness and head noises can be relieved by mixing Armint double strength with hot water and sugar then taking one tablespoon four times daily. It promises nasal passages open breath easier and mucus stopped from dripping. The piece urges sufferers to try the prescription.
The Agriculture Department's October 1 crop report shows broad gains from a month prior. Corn prospects rose by 46 million bushels to about 2.177 billion, though still 441 million bushels below last year’s total.
The Ordnance Department asks the House Appropriations Committee to add 1.1 billion dollars to its 2.667 billion budget to expand artillery as part of a larger army program. The War Department plans more heavy guns for each of the 80 divisions expected to serve in France next year.
A sugarless method for preserving windfalls is shared. Use two cups strained apple juice and one cup corn syrup or equal parts corn syrup and sugar, boil five minutes, then cook to the double drop point and seal. Also offered is a sugarless conserve with plums apples or peaches, raisins, nut meats, corn syrup, water and lemon juice, cooked slowly and stirred to prevent scorching.
Governor A. O. Stanley, Democratic candidate for the U S Senate, pledged in Frankfort that if elected in November he would vote for woman suffrage and any other war measure advanced by President Wilson. The statement followed a telegram from the Kentucky Equal Rights League seeking his position.
Governor Milliken urged Maine residents to close all unnecessary public gathering and amusement venues to curb the influenza outbreak. The move follows guidance from the U S Public Health Service surgeon general and Maine Health Department approval. Schools and churches may close only if local health authorities judge it necessary. Nonessential travel should be avoided, especially to infected areas.
The farm of Earl W. Pratt in Prospect Me reports a stalk bearing ten ears, with Itere noted as the largest corn family to date. Pratt of Malden Prospect believes this unusual ear may set a multiplicity record for corn.
Princess Radziwill recounts her intimate view of the Russian grand dukes after the loss of her only son in the war’s opening year. The feature appears in next Sunday’s Boston Post Magazine.
A local baseball scene rallies behind the Fourth Liberty Loan as fans urge a decisive win. The campaign leverages sports energy to boost bond sales and national morale, aiming for a clear victory over financial hesitation.
Berne dispatch reports October address by the German Emperor to troops at Aufach Alsace. He vows no breakthrough by French or Americans and pledges to defend Alsace Lorraine with the last drop of blood. He cites divine protection and asserts unity with Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey.
Josephine Ventura and Adelpha Di Napoli both five years old from Wellington avenue Everett fill a barrel with 3500 peach stones to make gas masks for French soldiers. They plan a second barrel and will continue saving stones until soldiers return home.
The piece condemns the Kaiser and Germany, urging continued resistance to avoid tyranny. It mocks German peace terms and asserts resolve to prevent world domination, urging steadfast opposition to wartime diplomacy.
Propaganda urges support for the Fourth Liberty Loan while noting German citizens have bought government bonds for four years. The message frames peace as possible through financial backing, urging public participation and loyalty.
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