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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1918
Page
10
Advert describes Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pain external aches strains stiffness and bruises. Claims instant relief without mess and outfits large yearly sales. Advises keeping a big bottle and asking a druggist for Sloan's Liniment.
The American attack conducted today succeeded on a small scale, as Bois de Rappe and hill No 299 were rushed and cleared of the enemy within three hours despite machine gun opposition.
Allied forces report heavy artillery and air activity with two local infantry operations. By 3 PM the Bois de Rappee wood was in American hands, Hill 299 fell as the wood was outflanked, and 150 Germans were captured. Hawtheville wood was cleared of the last enemy positions.
Allied forces push German lines in Belgium and France as British troops near Valenciennes and American forces northwest of Verdun occupy two key positions amid a planned northward advance. The push centers on maintaining momentum along vital front areas with British and American leadership highlighted.
American and British forces push across the Oise canal amid stiff resistance. The Valenciennes Hirson railway is cut, the Scheldt canal west bank held for 10 miles north of Tournai, Ghent seven miles away, as Allied powers advance to free Belgium. French reach the Danube region near Vidin after a long eastern campaign. Hungary to proclaim economic independence with own army and diplomatic corps under Emperor Charles.
Mean barometer 29.96 inches and temperatures given by J. W. Smith. Vessel prices at Boston fish pier reported: haddock 5 3 4 to 7, large cod 9 3 4 to 12, pollock 4 to 5 1 4, large hake 9, halibut 35, mackerel 18 12 cents. A steamship near an Atlantic port passed a floating mine believed German made, reported to hydrographic office. Argentine export paralyzed by tonnage shortage. Puerto Rico sugar crop half normal, movement delayed. The Landsman.
A US analyst dissected Germanys armistice note describing its vague language meant to ease German fears and push a terms based on a defeated war power. The piece argues the note masks surrender terms, criticizes German democracy claims, and warns of Kaisers influence over peace talks.
The speaker urges President Wilson to forward Germanys vague surrender note to Allied leaders and have General Foch set terms. Foch would demand disarmament of German forces, occupation of Rhine fortresses Kiel Helgoland and Kiel fortress control. If Germany delays 48 hours, sincerity is doubted.
Allied forces cross the Oise Canal on a wide front in northern France amid heavy rain and German resistance. German positions along the Scheldt and near Valenciennes faced pressure as British French and Belgian troops advanced, with over 2500 prisoners taken by the Third Army in a day of combat.
American and British forces crossed the canal under heavy fire and pushed the Germans from the east bank. The Selle is crossed from Le Cateau north to the Scheldt while Ecaillon is reached, with German counter attacks failing under Allied fire and many enemy dead left on the field. German stragglers are hiding in cellars in towns won by the Allies as surrender looms.
Mr W Jenkins of 87 Waltham Street Boston recounts two years of stomach trouble and chronic ailments. After consulting doctors who deemed his condition incurable he followed Osmo-Chemic treatment recommended by a Framingham man and reports being cured.
An advertisement touts Dr True's Elixir as a 67 year old vegetable remedy to ward off influenza, relieve constipation, boost appetite, and strengthen digestion. It claims no harm or stimulant effects and urges readers to consult their druggist or write Dr J F True & Co Auburn Me for purchases.
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a quick relief for kidney troubles and toxic buildup. It warns against ignoring early signs like backache fatigue and nervousness and urges readers to seek the cause and buy the product from their druggist with a money back promise.
Report from Oct 20 describes Douai in ruins with streets strewn with furniture and debris. The city shows extensive damage including smashed stained glass at St Peter’s Church and a ruined organ, with crowds noting indescribable destruction and open insanity in the wreckage.
Scattered on the church floor and in public rooms, items were taken as the city hall housing the German commandant was raided. The museum suffered widespread theft with most paintings removed.
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