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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
9
An advertisement touts Gets It corn remover by E. Lawrence & Co. Chicago Ill as a painless, guaranteed remedy. It claims three to eight drops loosen the corn so it can be peeled away with fingers and contrasts itself with greasy plasters razors and diggers.
An old ad promises protection against Spanish influenza using Munyon's Cold and Grippe Remedies. It urges hourly use and purchasing 30 cent bottles at local drug stores, claiming relief from watery eyes nose sore throat headache and quick symptom disappearance.
Boston Metropolitan Chapter of the American Red Cross adopted a noon minute of silence at its Oct 2 meeting at 142 Berkeley Street. The War Council urged all Red Cross units nationwide to observe the daily one minute pause in every workroom to honor soldiers and sailors overseas. Allston Burr presided. new executive committee named including Samuel W. McCall, Hugh Bancroft, Walter Baylies, and others.
Frank J. Hayes of the United Mine Workers cables General Pershing in France promising coal miners will do their full duty to raise output for Europe’s needs. He notes miners are breaking records despite depleted numbers and will persevere until allied victory is secured.
After a fortnight delay the 88th Symphony season begins with an afternoon show tomorrow and an evening concert Saturday. The program includes Franck Schumann Du Kas Debussy. La Perie debuts in Boston. Subscribers should use tickets for the Oct 25 26 third concert pair for this opening.
Dr John A O Connell a veterinary surgeon of 13 Bowdoin Street Dorchester was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Army and ordered to report to Camp Lee Virginia He was born in Dorchester in 1876 studied at St Marys parochial school Boston College and Harvard Veterinary School in 1896 His notable achievement includes grafting a willow foreleg on a dog enabling near full mobility until the animal died years later He is the son of Mr and Mrs James O Connell of Dorchester and brother of former Congressman Joseph F O Connell James E O Connell and Daniel T O Connell a Labor Department organizer now in Michigan
Delegations from parish organizations and many Boston parishioners attended the funeral of the Rev John B Schmandt rector of the Church of the Holy Trinity on Shawmut Avenue The Very Rev Charles W Lyons S J Boston College president celebrated the requiem mass assisted by the Rev P B Murphy rector of the Church of the Holy Rosary South Boston as deacon and the Rev M J Scanlan diocesan director of the Catholic Charitable Bureau as sub deacon
Captain Carroll J. Swan of D Company 1101st Regiment United States Engineers spoke at the Boston Shoe Trades Club rooms on High street during a noon hour talk. On furlough from his Pilgrim Publicity Association duties he detailed near front line experiences in France and his division's role with allied operations.
The eighth and ninth constitutional amendments were adopted by an almost unanimous convention vote and will be submitted to voters at the State election on Nov. 5. As perfecting amendments they are expected to be accepted.
The eighth amendment replaces the governor line of succession with a fixed order: secretary, attorney general, treasurer and receiver general, and auditor, to act during a vacancy. Chairman Bates argues this avoids the council devolving provision and reflects public will. The ninth amendment begins with the governor’s five day window to return bills or resolves.
Advertisement promoting Ely's Cream Balm as a quick remedy for nasal congestion and catarrh. It claims instant relief, soothing inflamed mucous membranes and clearing air passages. A small bottle is advised from a druggist with instructions to apply in the nostrils.
The draft would let the Governor return unsigned bills to the General Court with recommended changes. It explains that current practice lacks formal authority for this and argues such communications could improve legislation. The convention backs giving the Governor explicit power to seek amendments.
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