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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1919
Page
19
Lawrence Oct 23 announcement says the colors of the West Ammunition Train, part of the Yankee Division in France, will be presented to Vermont. Col William Revine of Boston and Capt J William Mahoney, who served with the unit, proceeded to Montpelier to turn over the colors to the Governor.
In Rawlins Wyoming on Oct 23 Lieutenant Haynes and Sergeant Coleman were unhurt after Haynes plane wrecked during takeoff in the transcontinental air race. Entry No 88 piloted by Lieutenant Gish also wrecked on landing. the pilot was uninjured. Strong winds blamed for both accidents.
Lt. Alexander Pearson Jr. posted the lowest flight time for the San Francisco to New York round trip, 48 hours 37 minutes 16 seconds, far ahead of rivals Captain Lowell H. Smith J. O. Donaldson and Lt. B. W. Maynard despite Maynard’s motor repair time.
Senator John J. Walsh of Boston filed a bill with the Senate clerk to grant the Massachusetts Branch of the American Legion quarters in the State House. The measure carries an emergency preamble making it effective immediately upon passage.
An advertisement claims meat eaters risk kidney sluggishness and recommends four ounces of Jad Salts with water each morning to flush kidneys. It asserts the solution neutralizes urine acids, prevents bladder irritation, and keeps blood pure, preventing rheumatic and nervous troubles.
At Montpelier Vermont on October 23 witnesses testified that George A Long told of a woman murdered the night before in Barre during his murder trial. He allegedly learned of the crime at Goodfellows garage before noon the following day.
The market offers fresh killed turkeys at 1 dollar per pound and eggs at 1 dollar a dozen, with cheaper 80 cent fresh eggs. Chickens, geese, ducks, lamb, seafood, and a variety of vegetables and fruits are listed with small regional prices, including tomatoes at 15 cents a pound and apples plentiful at 15 cents per quart.
Brigadier-General Philip Reade, U. S. A., retired, was buried in Lowell with extensive military and patriotic tributes. Funeral services were held at Trinity Church with Rev. Appleton Grannis presiding. Flags from the 23d Infantry and several patriotic organizations adorned the chancel.
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