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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
2
A reader from Boston signs a letter to the Post praising the October 8 editorial "Fine, but expected" and expressing hope that postwar peace brings universal brotherhood and an end to racial discrimination. The writer identifies as J. Ransom and pledges support for world-wide democracy.
A local appeal urges residents to purchase bonds promptly to back the flag and fund national efforts. Officials emphasize timely participation to meet quota and strengthen wartime finances.
David Rogovin a former Curtiss employee pleaded guilty to sabotage in federal court. He admitted using a hammer to drive screws into airplane wings and was fined 500 dollars. The federal attorney cited ignorance as the motive.
The Boston Post Sunday Magazine will publish intimate narratives by Princess Radziwill starting next Sunday, revealing the lives of Russia’s grand dukes through detailed anecdotes and historical context.
Washington announced progress on the new price schedule for shoes from $12 to $3. By November 1 many stores will stock the classified shoes along with existing stock at current prices. High priced stock may be liquidated by June 1 with no WIB restriction on sale or purchase.
An allied bombing plane recently flew a full sized upright piano from London to Paris to demonstrate the aircraft’s capacity. The plane, capable of carrying six people plus bombing explosives, was tested by transporting the piano to show weight limits.
Guidance on building a storage room in the cellar for winter vegetables and fruit. Recommends a 6 by 10 foot space with ventilation, a mercury thermometer, and two wall construction. Details storage temps for beans squash apples beets carrots cabbage and potatoes with sand or loam methods to prevent shriveling.
Washington report shows thrift stamp buyers are holding on. Only 5.57 million dollars, three quarters of one percent of the 766 million sold, have been presented for redemption to date.
A wartime appeal urges readers to buy Liberty bonds as a direct boost to Uncle Sam in defeating the Kaiser. The message frames bonds as a K O victory and urges immediate subscription.
In New England's first such case a federal jury convicts Martin T Peterson a Cambridge manager of a tool company on a false claim charge for billing War Department labor at Water Town arsenal The trial jury deliberated about three hours He appeals to the Circuit Court and remains free on $1000 bail The possible penalty is five years in prison a $10000 fine or both.
Portland Maine October 9 announcement that the annual convention of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows is postponed from next week due to public gathering ban during the influenza epidemic.
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