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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
7
A trio of girl bootblacks plan to protest Mayor Curley at City Jail at noon. They seek reversal of his ruling that shoe shining is not a fit occupation for girls under 21. The scenes conclude with a Liberty bond sales pitch.
Municipal Court hears calls for drastic action to stop late night gatherings of young girls with soldiers and sailors in downtown. Police and civil authorities plan coordinated measures following recent complaints.
Late returns show a majority against the constitutional amendment prohibiting liquor manufacture and sale in Iowa. Fifty one scattered precincts remain uncounted as Des Moines reports indicate the anti day outcome. The item also includes wartime Liberty Bond urging readers to support defense finance.
A U S destroyer was torpedoed during patrol with no combat reported. The submarine likely escaped after firing the torpedo without surfacing.
Osmond Kelly Ingram was killed when his destroyer was struck by a German torpedo. Several other sailors were wounded but not seriously, with names and hometowns listed. The navy with secrecy withheld the ship’s name and exact location of the encounter.
A German observer notes that American air power may be overestimated by Germany, considering American military potential less dangerous than Romania while conceding strong respect for American fliers and their troops bound for Europe.
The analysis states the prewar U S regular army and National Guard were undertrained with about 100 000 and 120 000 men. It forecasts spring buildup to 1.4 million but limited training and only 400 000 to 600 000 could reach Europe. Transport, shipping, and U boat threats hinder support, with air power as the only serious U S contribution. Germany would likely find it an easier task, while German nerves and internal unity face potential strain.
James Fr Botume aged 58 a music teacher occupying Room 49 at 20 Huntington avenue was found dead in his room late yesterday afternoon by janitor Reginald McDonald during a routine cleaning.
The Bond family on Commonwealth avenue welcomed Lorraine Bond as a second Liberty bond holder after their original Liberty the fluffy pet was eclipsed. Mr and Mrs Harold C Bond of 1056 Commonwealth avenue celebrate investing in the new bond and adding Lorraine to their family finance.
The Waterfront items report a spike in fish prices with mackerel at 18 cents per pound and fresh catches increasing. Seiners delivered 326000 pounds of fish and 168 barrels of salt fish, while wholesale prices list haddock 8 to 9 cents and steak cod 16 to 18 cents. The Landman edition notes numerous vessel landings and specific catch totals.
A Harvard Aeronautical Club roll of honor lists five former members who joined the Allied air fleets in France. Named are Earle H. Bean Melrose W H Cheney Peterboro N H George B Woods Winchester David Gregg Brookline and E F Bates Medford.
Endicott announces milk at under 14 cents a quart after Dec 1 for Massachusetts residents who help during the war. Boston Dinner attendees hear about the Y M C A front-line work in France Italy and Russia and the need for $35 million by next July 1.
An honorary patriotic dinner lauded Endicott and Crossett for wartime relief efforts. Crossett, veteran of Vimy Ridge and Lens, and Endicott reported U S forces in France, praised Wilson and McCall, and urged victory bonds. Endicott announced personal investment of 1 million in Liberty Bonds and noted army growth from 150000 to about ten times that amount.
A health tip urges drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoonful of limestone phosphate before breakfast. It claims this cleanses the stomach liver kidneys and bowels, flushing out poisons and toxins to renew energy and purify the system. suggests obtaining limestone phosphate from a pharmacist.
President John J. Martin of the Exchange Trust Company urged Boston business leaders to raise 100000 dollars for coal purchases at the mines and sell at cost to needy families, warning of widespread misery without swift aid.
John A. Low of the Free Public Library Commission of Massachusetts received the first batch of books from Lexington citizens for camp libraries to Camp Devens at Ayer yesterday. The appeal urged quick cash responses to aid the war effort and promote patriotic support for Liberty Bonds.
A householder health note extols constipation as a root cause of many illnesses and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The ad cites a French scientist and claims widespread health benefits. A trial bottle is offered free of charge by Dr W R Caldwell at 454 Washington St Monticello Illinois.
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