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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1917
Page
1
The campaign reports more than 65 million dollars raised on Liberty Day and projects 100 million by today and another 100 million by Saturday. Banks will stay open tonight and Saturday to ensure all citizens can contribute without missing the chance.
Cities and towns accelerate their patriotic meetings to rally New England and generate a massive war bond effort. The piece promises a bold plan to marshal $500,000,000 in support, with details to follow on page 15.
The Post Office Department orders 868,000,000 three-cent stamps from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing ahead of Nov. 2 rate changes. Requisitions include three-cent stamped envelopes and two-cent postal cards.
French forces report continued success on the Aisne front with advances capturing several villages and 2000 more prisoners. Since operations began, over 12,000 Germans have been taken, along with 120 large guns and numerous smaller calibres.
Following up minor successes Wednesday the French attacked again along the entire line forcing the Germans to abandon Monkey Mountain east of Vauxaillon and the village and forest of Pinon including Pargny.
A dramatic naval engagement in European waters last Friday pitted an American armed merchantman against a powerful German U boat. The four hour duel saw nearly 500 shots exchanged with the outcome reported as uncertain. The fight underscored the dangers faced by Allied shipping and the resolve of United States naval forces.
Copenhagen Oct 2 German forces under pressure may retreat to a new Hindenburg line behind their current front. German experts reportedly planned a fortified withdrawal between Leon and the old front, aiming for an orderly pullback if the threat forced action.
A newspaper advertisement from F. Gray Co. promotes trench overcoats priced at 9.90 with a note of 1000 different styles, listing Wash. and Hanover Sts. as locations.
Washington reports new draft regulations nearly complete at the provost marshal general office and ready for submission to President Wilson for final approval. The plan classifies all registered men not yet called into five groups by military availability.
The Provost Marshal General Crowder tonight clarified questions surrounding war powers and authority. No further details were provided in the briefing.
The American Sugar Manufacturers' Association asked members not to sell sugar to retailers charging above a fair price, at the request of the federal food administrator. The issue arises as retailers claim they must pay premiums to obtain any sugar, with Illinois cited among the states.
The notice urges buying a Lib erty Bond while advertising a Gray's Overcoat sale at the Pablo location with prices from nine ninety to forty dollars. Wash and Hanover Streets store shown.
An old newspaper ad promotes heavy overcoats for 15 dollars and lighter cheviots kerseys and heather mixtures for 9.90 dollars. The notice lists the store as F Gray Co located at Wash and Hanover Streets and emphasizes wonderful values at 9.9.
The Sinn Fein conference opens in Dublin with Arthur Griffith presiding. About 1700 delegates attend as reports show over 1000 clubs formed, totaling a membership of roughly 250000.
Four dollar boys suits priced at 1.98 for ages to 10 years. Also two wool cheviot pants suits ranging 4.90 to 7.90. Located at F Gray Co 64 Washington Street near Hanover.
Portland Maine faces a shutdown as Grand Trunk threatens to divert business to Boston St John and Halifax unless wage scales match other terminals. Package freight handlers walked out seeking 45 cents hourly and 65 cents overtime after 28 to 30 cents paid.
EF Gray Co advertises men s suits in two lines of models. Handsome new models priced at 15 and conservative styles at 9.90 with slash patch pockets and belt all around. Located at Washington and Hanover Streets.
Mrs Katharine Lent Stevenson of Boston was re-elected president of the State branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union at the annual convention in Brockton on October 26.
The note recalls General De Wet and Beyers launching a new rebellion in South Africa in 1914 as part of TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES. The fragment cites times and vehicle alerts but omits broader context and details.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Friday fair with Saturday unsettled and moderate westerly winds. Washington reports New England conditions with fair Friday and Saturday, rain likely Saturday in Vermont, western Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Reported temperatures show 48 to 49 degrees in the morning and 88 degrees in the evening with scattered, unclear digits. The entry compares yesterday to the average for the previous year, noting 52 to 24 as daily ranges.
The message urges continuous bond buying regardless of prior purchases. It frames buying as a daily action and repeats guidance to acquire more bonds now. The text emphasizes accumulation, with no counterpoints or additional context.
The Liberty Loan drive surpassed 3.0 billion dollars and heads to 5.0 billion with Saturday books close. Officials expect subscriptions above 3.5 billion across 12 reserve districts as the campaign continues. Secretary McAdoo declares victory for the second Liberty Loan is in sight.
The notice urges every man to consider buying a bond under the ent plan. It stresses that not every man can fight but he can support through a bond purchase, continuing on the page.
The Gray Clothing Corner at Washington and Hanover promotes 1200 men's and young men's suits and overcoats in blues, grays, browns, greens and blue serges with overcoats in new winter fabrics including trench coats Ulsters and Chesterfields. Special price this week 9.90. Open evenings. FE. Gray Co. Washington cor Hanover.
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