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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
4
A home made sage tea with sulfur darkens gray or faded hair, but preparing the mix is troublesome. A ready made Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound offers a simple alternative that claims natural even coverage and lasting dark gloss after a few applications.
An ad touts Sloan's Liniment as a counter irritant that relieves neuralgia sciatica and general pains by drawing blood away from inflamed areas. It claims rapid relief without rubbing, leaving skin unstained. Generous bottles available at druggists.
President Wilson and Secretary Baker disclosed that 2 008 931 American soldiers had sailed from U S ports to fight overseas through Oct 21, 1918. The figures cover monthly embarkations from May 1917 to Oct 21 1918 with total 2 008 931 amid praise for convoy protection and Allied support.
A communication from the provost marshal-general to state draft officials urges careful classification of September 12 registrants to ensure full manpower. Local boards show wide diversity in Class 1 percentages from five to 45. The marshal-general calls for just yet firm classification and cautions distrust if local boards fall below about 40 percent in Class 1 medical group A.
Word reached Boston of Mrs. Guy Shooks death, sister of the late John D. Battefeld, chief electrician of the Post. She died in Hudson New York from injuries in the Sunday accident near Chatham New York that killed Battefeld. Shooks lived in Claverack New York. Battefelds funeral was set for two o clock at the First Baptist Church Winthrop.
General Allenby thanks Armenian National Delegation leaders in Paris for their telegrams. He expresses pride in the Armenian contingent under his command for fighting brilliantly and contributing to the victory in Palestine.
The Boston Navy Yard forms the Mutual Aid Association with W A McDonald as president and several yard officers including Commandant W R Bush as honorary members. A memorial service is planned for Private Frederick D Emmons of Everett who was killed in action in France. Sugar buyers in Cambridge must register for sugar distribution cards before November 1 as decided by Food Administrator Davis and local grocers.
North of Valenciennes British forces push through Raisnes forest as German rear guards retreat at night. The Germans withdraw during darkness to avoid contact, slowing pursuit until the following midday before breaking off again.
The Boston Consolidated Gas Company gains a $1 per 1000 cubic feet standard under the Boston sliding scale after a Board ruling with Commissioner Lewenberg dissent. The plan ties dividends to gas prices, allowing a higher payout while charging more, though no immediate consumer price rise is assured.
Lieutenant Kenneth MacLeish of Glencoe Illinois and Lieutenant Artemus L Gates of Clinton Iowa former Yale football captain naval aviators are believed prisoners of war after being missing for days. Vice Admiral Sims said the Navy Department was advised. MacLeish went into action October 14 with a squadron of American fliers against enemy planes and has not been heard from nor his aircraft found.
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