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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1918
Page
11
Announcement by chairman George A. Bacon states the Republican State Convention will be postponed until Saturday Oct 26. The Republican Club hosts a reception and dinner at the Hotel Brunswick Friday evening Oct 25.
Health boards urge prompt treatment at first cold sign to prevent influenza and pneumonia. Advises bed rest, warmth, and immediate use of Hyomei inhaler and oil to kill germs, with repeated use every half hour for rapid relief and to curb spread.
Urbana Illinois woman testifies to relief from change of life symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with regaining strength after a winter grippe and returning to full housework, urging other women to try it for nervousness hot flashes and backaches.
Addressing aging and careless living, the article warns kidneys are overworked and can fail, causing uric acid crystals and Bright's Disease. It urges early action at first symptoms and promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules with money back guarantee.
About 240 ballots in Ward 5 Precinct 8 were found lacking proper ballot box cancellation marks during a State Ballot Law Commission hearing at Boston City Hall Annex. Attorney Joseph F. O Connell urged voiding the ballots which would end Fitzgerald’s nomination bid if granted. the precinct vote stood 196 Fitzgerald to 41 Tague.
Precinct 8 box showed a faulty mechanism but no ballot tampering was disclosed. The commission will rule on O Connell s request later. Attorneys claim Section 308 of the 1915 Acts voids uncounted ballots unless deposited per Section 281. Ward 5 ballots were inspected and Ward 6 review begins today with five precincts. Findings include no 50 ballots missing in Precinct 5 and no unlawful use of 1000 extra ballots. One questionable ballot from Precinct 4 Ward 5 may erase one vote from Fitzgerald s lead.
Secretary of War Baker said port facilities for unloading ships in France are ahead of the ships and that hospital capacity at embarkation ports has expanded with remarkable results. He praised the army health and urged support for the Fourth Liberty Loan.
Nurses recommend Cuticura Soap for pure cleansing and clear skin. It helps with pimples redness roughness or chafing and is paired with Cuticura Ointment at first signs. Sample free by mail from Cuticura Boston Dept 244A.
Acting Postmaster W E Hurley stressed careful checking of Christmas parcels sent to soldiers overseas at a Boston Metropolitan Chapter Red Cross meeting. He listed barred items and urged precancelled stamps for parcel stations. Boston station will be at 142 Berkeley Street.
Diplomatic delegates from allied nations except Japan approve China's bid to embargo silver exports. Chinese officials prepare conditions to send to Shanghai foreign banks for consideration.
The note urges readers to strengthen the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign by rebranding it as a Victory Loan. It calls for broad public support and to buy one more bond to sustain war financing and national resolve.
Legal advisory boards resume activities tomorrow except in Berkshire Bristol Franklin Hampden Hampshire and Worcester counties and in Middlesex cities Lowell and Lawrence. Registrants with extended filing times will be notified of resume. Efforts to prepare for the next state quota are intensified. Remediable defects move to group C for limited service. defects will be remedied in camp. British and Canadian 19 to 36 registrants are now on the same footing as Americans. induction deadline under the treaty expired Oct. 12.
President Wilson disapproved the death sentence of Private Layton James of Company C 367th Infantry after a court martial conviction for murdering Private Michael Maloney and Mrs Rose Harrity at Camp Upton on May 6 1918, ruling James insane.
A blunt call urges activists to double their efforts and not back away from a demanding loan drive. The message stresses steadfast commitment and securing needed funds despite criticism or pressure.
Charles M. Schwab director-general of the Emergency Fleet Corporation acted as auctioneer in a historic sale that raised 52 million dollars for war financing. He sought 22 million to fund 22 vessels of one million dollars each to transport soldiers, food, and ammunition to France. In about 22 minutes the target was oversubscribed and the total pledged more than doubled within an hour.
A government plan allocates 22 million dollars from the Fourth Liberty Loan toward shipbuilding while 52 million dollars in promissory funds are pledged, with the remaining difference intended for other government needs.
During a sugar shortage, households turn to Brer Rabbit Molasses as a flavorful alternative. The ad argues molasses provides sweetness and real sugar content, not just a substitute, and highlights its use in cooking and baking as a practical, long lasting option.
Penick & Ford, Ltd. of New Orleans promotes Brer Rabbit Molasses in two labels. Gold Label is mild, light in color suited for table use and candy making. Green Label is darker, bolder and slightly stronger, priced lower and great for cooking and baking.
For years sliced bread and molasses formed a daily diet for kids. Gold Label Brer Rabbit Molasses provides nutrients for growing bodies and is praised as pure wholesome and strengthening. Doctors endorse molasses and bread for children and it helps save sugar and butter costs.
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