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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
4
A War Department report from the chief of the army debarkation service notes improvements in army camps here. Officers believe the gains reflect better conditions across the camps in the country.
The old remedy Sage Tea and Sulphur for darkening gray hair returns as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drug stores. A ready to use product, it darkens hair over a few applications and adds lustre without revealing use. Not a disease cure or prevention.
The Franklin Paris Zoo houses the most pessimistic creature, a sphynx like old owl perched on his cage rail. He never smiles even when he winks and he meditates on unsolved world troubles.
American forces under General Pershing improved positions northwest of Verdun as of October 30. Bellejoyeuse farm now lies virtually within the American lines, strengthening their hold in the Grand Pre area.
American forces captured Aincreville with minimal opposition as machine guns held back only sporadic German defense. East of the Meuse, fighting persisted with German attempts to hold Hill 300 and gas shelling continuing despite reduced artillery activity. The Luftwaffe conducted air raids near Montfaucon Culisy and other areas, while a brightly painted German unit dubbed the Traveling Circus engaged across the front. Several aerial combats occurred and German planes were shot down within their lines.
Paris October 30 The official aerial operations report describes Oct 29 actions with observation planes crossing 30 kilometers inside enemy lines and reaching 80 and 120 kilometers in places. Bombing efforts dropped 87 000 kilos of explosives and 20 000 cartridges while downing 20 enemy planes and burning three Drachens. Night raids targeted railway stations at Givet Meziers Hirson Vervins and Montcornet with 18 000 kilos of projectiles.
Austro-Hungarian forces retreat east of Conegliano and abandon numerous large guns and munition wagons on roads toward Vittorio and Sacile as Italian headquarters notes.
Birmingham reader H C Hoot of F C A R endorses Mentho Laxene for a cough. He reports permanent relief in 24 hours after a three month cough, noting the preparation’s rich mixture and home-mix preparation.
A letter from David I. Walsh urges Senator Weeks to explain his Aug 26 1918 vote against a bill providing government funded education for soldiers after World War I. Walsh denounces the stance as paternalistic and argues for sending soldiers to college to learn engineering and other fields.
Lieutenant Kenneth Lanouette, officially reported dead, arrived in Milton on crutches and visited Harvard. He served with the 69th New York and later the 126th at Chateau Thierry, wounded by shrapnel and shell fragments but determined to return. His unit was decorated after heavy combat. Washington also reports cancellation of troopship contracts worth $60,000,000.
The Shipping Board chairman announced a new Alameda government yard was built and then work stopped. Construction began last July and the decision to skip troop ships came about three weeks ago since they would not be delivered before 1920 and would have limited military value.
Break a cold in hours with a dose every two hours totaling three. It clears nasal passages, stops discharge, relieves headache and feverishness, and eases throat soreness. The remedy claims instant relief without help and should be purchased only as the genuine product from drug stores.
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