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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1916
Page
4
Allied forces smash through German defenses as air raids and counterattacks unfold across France, Romania, and the Balkans. Reports detail captures, prisoner totals, and bombardments including Bucharest, Verdun, and the Somme sector with multiple national forces asserting gains and ongoing artillery exchanges.
British and French troops push along a 6 mile front from Martinpuich to Combles capture three fortified villages Jancourt Morvel and Les Bouefs and gain ground at Fregicourt and Rancourt. German losses described as tremendous with many prisoners. Morval seizure severs enemy lines to Combles.
British headquarters report captured the villages of Morval and Les Boeufs and several trench lines on a six mile front between Combles and Martinpuich south of the Ancre River. The advance penetrated over a mile with many prisoners and war materiel seized while heavy German losses were inflicted. Six enemy aircraft were shot down on Sunday with three others damaged. three of Britain's planes are missing.
Paris September 25 The Belgian Finance Department at Havre denies reports that Belgium offered its railways as security for a U S loan and that Germany refused to recognize such a loan.
Paris reports a violent attack along the Anglo French front from Combles to the Somme. French troops capture Rancourt and advance near Fregicourt and Hill 48 while extending trenches near the Canal du Nord. Over 400 unwounded prisoners taken. artillery duels continue.
A medical advertisement advises dyspeptics to avoid acidic foods and use bisulated magnesia after meals to neutralize stomach acidity. The author argues this antacid supports digestion better than drugs and recommends obtaining bisulated magnesia from a druggist and trying it with the next meal.
Mary Hurley beloved daughter of Catherine and the late Cornelius Hurley, formerly of South Boston, died in Dorchester. Funeral from 45 Corona Street on Wednesday September 27 at 8 am with high mass at St Peter's Church. Relatives and friends invited.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as an effective mild laxative for children and adults. It highlights ease of use, pleasant taste, and claims it reduces doctor bills. The ad notes a free trial offer and cautions against imitations with signature and portrait on the carton.
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