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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1917
Page
8
In the latest issue changes to the new U S quarter sparked rumors. Some say Washington officials disliked Miss Liberty’s hair. initial coins showed a pug while later mint designers produced a Psyche style. Citizens note Columbia’s appearance improves overall.
Secret Service agents Barker and McKenna review new %-cent coins in the New England district. Coins receive clean bills of health after investigation though design varies from early to latest issues with star arrangements, larger lettering, and a missing dot between quarter and dollar. Banks welcome the pieces for Liberty bond purchases.
The call urges every stay at home to support the war effort by purchasing Liberty Bonds. It promotes joining the band wagon and buying bonds immediately to do one’s part.
Emma Finnegan executors claims she never knew of any will before Mrs. Grace Parkman’s death. She describes Parkman pressing stocks, brokers visits, and travels to hospitals for eye trouble. Finnegan says she did not discuss contents of a will and recalls being treated by eye specialists.
An important meeting of the Holy Name Society of St Peter s Church Meeting House Till will be held next Sunday. Bishop Joseph Anderson and Rev Edward Kenney will address the members. The society will receive Holy Communion in a body at the special men s mass at 7 30 o'clock Sunday morning.
The constitutional convention voted to adjourn until next June with 143 voting for and 134 against. The adjournment follows a decision on the form of initiative and referendum to be submitted to voters in the 1918 election.
Chairman Bates urged continuing the convention arguing private business pressed above public duties. Legislated pay of 750 dollars was deemed inadequate by many while some favored staying if extra compensation were possible. Labor delegates planned to return to work and a morning move to reconsider adjournment was proposed.
Fragmentary text notes reconsideration of an action with no definite lineup on veterans conservatives and radicals mixing on both sides. Details are unclear.
An 18 month old child, Florence Flint, was killed when an auto struck a freight train at an unguarded Andover street crossing in Wilmington at 11 last night. Mrs. Florence Flint and others were injured or shaken. the party included Grace and Florence Flint and Ruby Margeson of Reading.
A national appeal warns the country risks crucifixion on its own selfishness if it refuses to loan the government money for urgent needs. Public officials urge immediate financial support to avert financial collapse and safeguard the nation’s stability.
Eugene Mailin denies being a slacker after failing to register under the draft law. Deputy U S Marshal Tighe instructed him to report at the Federal building, but he did not appear. A later letter from Mailin claimed service as a sergeant bugler in the Fourteenth Engineer Railway Men's Corps and cited activity in France, counter signed by Captain L B Atkins.
A week from today the Liberty Bond campaign closes and urges citizens to lend money to Uncle Sam. The appeal emphasizes showing patriotism and answering the country’s call.
An advertisement touts a colorless odorless drink remedy Tescum powder claimed to destroy alcohol craving. It promises a money back guarantee via Houghton & Dutton Co. and other druggists, with testimonials of improved sobriety and household life.
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