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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
7
Robert Mantell offered a Havsperian Romeo, robust yet nuanced, in the Boston Opera House matinee. Gertrude Hamper impressed as Juliet with beauty and youth, delivering strong dramatic finish in the closing scenes. The engagement ends Saturday evening.
Paris will host a celebration on November 14 planned by the municipal council to honor the American Red Cross for its work in France, according to a cablegram received today at Red Cross headquarters.
The Boston Post previews Princess Radziwill’s upcoming serial on love among Russian grand dukes. The feature promises revealing details from the marriage of Grand Duke Paul and his wife, noted as a union born of affection rather than state alliance.
Careful mothers know Cascarets in the home means less sickness and worry. When children show white tongue tainted breath or sour stomach a Cascaret works poisons from the liver and bowels. Children prefer Cascarets to castor oil calomel or laxatives. Each 10 cent box has directions for children and adults.
United States Senator John W. Weeks defended a war measure at a Fitchburg rally denying he blocked passage in the Senate. He argued the opposition, former Governor David I. Walsh, misrepresented his stance as the election approaches.
Weeks defends his wartime votes and methods, credits Annapolis instructors for his stance, and argues Democratic support for measures speeding the war. He criticizes opponent Walsh for partisan attacks and notes Senate Military Affairs Committee influence plus Republican minority backing for the war declaration.
The piece argues the draft bill would have failed without Republican support and explains how war logistics rely on a capable army. It questions an opponent’s claim of indispensability to the President and cites past bipartisan service and a general White House endorsement.
Massachusetts sugar administration begins distributing pledge cards for a one to two week sugar supply per person per month. Grocers may sell once allotted cards arrive. uncarded sales may cost licenses. Distribution aims for full spread by Nov 15 with local admins optional use of state cards.
Melbourne reports that compulsory subscription to the Australian war loan will not be introduced now due to strong response in progress. Subscriptions total 212,000 with 206,252,000 dollars in bonds sold. A bill legalizing compulsory subscriptions may be passed for future campaigns if needed.
Washington report says government plans to produce airplanes and cooperation with manufacturers are generally commended, but many specific acts and plans face criticism. Officials note not blanket approval and point to inefficiency and wasted resources in plants and contracts. President Wilson has not seen the full report but knows its substance.
Lawrence reports two local youths have earned commissions. Charles A. Mahoney, West Point graduate, moves from lieutenant to captain and is recovering at a Surrey England base hospital after wounds in France. William H. Lynch of Bailey Street receives a second lieutenant commission and joins I5 Company 87th Infantry.
A nostril relief ad touts Ely's Cream Balm to clear nasal passages from colds or influenza. Apply a small amount in the nose for instant relief as the antiseptic cream soothes swollen mucous membranes and restores free breathing.
John D Rockefeller Sr has made the top three floors of his New York city residence into dormitories for women enrolled in recreational work courses. The program begins November 2 under the War Work Council of the Young Women's Christian Association.
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