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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
9
A fragment hints at a Kaiser era critique of deception and a call to buy a bond. The text evokes political propaganda suggesting fear and loyalty tests tied to fiscal measures. Details are sparse but imply wartime speech framing support for government bonds.
The advertisement from The Blackburn Products Co of Dayton Ohio touts Mentho-Laxene as a safe cold remedy free of opiates and narcotics. It notes a ten drop dose and instructions to make a syrup by adding Mentho-Taxene to sugar syrup. The manufacturer guarantees satisfaction or money back and says it’s sold by reputable druggists.
aT Washington Oct 9 The Senate finance committee halved the 10 per cent tax fixed by the House on passenger automobiles and motor cycles as it rapidly revisions the war revenue bill. Consideration of amusement club dues and half of the luxury tax schedule was completed.
A legislative committee cut many tax rates to 5 percent including passenger cars motorcycles auto tires and accessories and reduced chewing gum tax to 4 percent The House preserved 10 percent levies on trains trunks purses handbags and sporting goods while adjusting hat and clothing thresholds and extending exemptions for certain dresses.
The American Red Cross announced that Christmas parcels for Allied soldiers held in German and Austrian camps must reach the organization by October 15. Each prisoner may receive one package not exceeding 11 pounds, labeled with the soldier’s name, regiment, camp, and province, and sent to Warehouse Atlantic Division American Red Cross New York.
Belgium declares recognition of German depredations from coast to Bruges with systematic sacking and forced labor of males 15 to 45. France reports allies warned to stop cruelty as evacuees flee. Ambassador Sharp surveys ruined districts in France and gathers evidence of depredation.
The American forces north of Vedan on October 7 captured ten rolling kitchens once used to feed German troops. Aiming west of the Argonne, the kitchens were seized during the Franco American push beyond Somme Py. Fires burned in several vehicles and captured horses were put to work for the allies.
Washington announces addition of wood pulp to the export conservation list effective tomorrow as approved by the War Trade Board.
A war bonds appeal urges readers to join in the Fourth Liberty Loan by subscribing and supporting the war effort. The message emphasizes duty and collective effort to back national defense.
Hotel Lenox manager announces hot meals served three times daily with a plan to add a woman bread maker. Dorley Anderson, bread expert, says fresh home style breads will replace dry hotel rolls, bringing comfort to guests.
The excerpt describes a yeast bread recipe with rises overnight and fruit additions. It also quotes Manager Prior on staffing challenges in hotels, noting the difficulty hiring pot washers and the cost of a chef, arguing for conservation and labor planning in Boston establishments.
Lieutenant Stafford Brown son of Mrs. George W Brown Newton Centre was killed in an airplane accident near Nantes France He was the third of four former Newton High School football men to die in aviation service David Putnam ace of American aces was killed in action and T Cushman Nathan died in a fall at Ayr Scotland William A Wellman survives after serving as an instructor in an aviation school in California
Mrs Woodrow Wilson chose the names Allies and Consort for two submarines to be launched at the Submarine Boat Corporation yards in Newark on October 14 in the presence of diplomatic representatives from 23 allied nations. The launch is tied to the Liberty Loan campaign and features a six billion dollar film promotion.
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