Military Ball Postponed At Devens For Epidemic
The military ball for H Company 73 Infantry at Devens is postponed due to an epidemic. Passes cannot be issued on the original date, a new date is set, and tickets already bought will be honored.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
8
Warning Signs of Worms in Children Ad From Oklahoma
An advert outlines symptoms of intestinal worms in children including orange stomach swelling offensive breath dull eyes and night sleep disturbances. It promotes Dr True's Elixir as a safe treatment with repeated claims from Mrs Illam G Bonin of Caddo Oklahoma and notes the product is sold wherever medicine is available.
Ford Refuses Ties of Party at Senate Nomination
Henry Ford, speaking by letter to the Democratic State convention in Detroit, says he will not be bound by party considerations and will support measures he deems best for all people. He notes he spent nothing to win the August nomination and will not spend to win the general election. Ford did not attend the convention.
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Detroit
Mich
United States Senate
Henry Ford
Ford
Stanley on Speed in Devens Camp Life Cartoon
Private Ted Stanley cartooning the reasons for speed in military circles in his clever drawing of camp life at Devens for next Sunday's Boston Post Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Ted Stanley
Speed
Devens
Boston Post
Study of Questionnaire in Draft Registration Process
An advisory notice urges registrants to return their questionnaires, check their class designation, and obtain affidavits from dependents. It warns slackers and explains medical exemptions and possible extra time for filing.
Urges Women to Use Basket in Marketing
Letter to the editor endorses carrying a market basket for shopping rather than using wrapped packages. MRS. MABEL A. JONES urges Boston women and suburbs to do their own marketing, praising baskets as stylish and practical while supporting tradesmen and Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Post
War Industries Board
Boston Post
Uncle Sam
Boston
War Labor Board asserts Lynn jurisdiction over GE dispute
The War Labor Board in Washington ruled that it holds jurisdiction in the Lynn Massachusetts case between General Electric employees and the company. Testimony has been heard and the board will study the record to issue a decision after delays caused by GE challenging the board’s authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
The
War Labor Board
General Electric Company
Lynn
Mass
Hiring Women Not Taken Up By Boston Elevated Trustees
Boston Elevated Railway Company trustees at 101 Milk Street took no action on employing women conductors yesterday. The Boston Street Car Men's Union asked for a postponement to the next meeting to allow its representatives to attend and present objections. An attorney for the union was present but unable to accompany the committee. No word from the National War Board on wage increases for elevated employees had been received by night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Milk Street
Matthew J. Higgins
William J. Timmins
Boston Street Car Men’s Union
James H. Vahey
Boston Car Men’s Union
National War Board
Washington
Detroit
Car Men's International Union
Gets-It Corn Remover Promises Painless Removal
An advertisement touts Gets-It as a simple, painless corn and callus remover. It claims two drops dry instantly, the corn loosens, and peeling off is painless. The jingle urges buyers to avoid imitations and buy from drug stores, M id by E. Lawrence & Co Chicago Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Ill
Trustees Hold Long Meeting With No Action On Fares
Trustees spent most of yesterday in sessions with a noon lunch break. They discussed wage increases and fare boosts due to lower revenue but took no vote. Afterward they said no public statements would be made yet, though announcements may come later in the week.
Unidentified Person Found Dead in Warrenton Street Doorway
A man with gray eyes and mixed hair wearing a black straw hat a blue serge coat with green trimmings and white shoes was found dead in the doorway of 18 Warrenton Street late yesterday. He was declared dead on arrival at City Hospital and placed in the morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
Warrenton Street
City Hospital
Service Flag To Wave At State House Ceremony
Governor's Council approved $250 for a large service flag to be displayed on a special staff at the State House. The measure directs the sergeant-at-arms to arrange the installation and related ceremonial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Store Pricing Mystery on a $39.50 Outfit
The speaker questions how an outfit is priced at 39.50 while other stores quote higher prices. They imply a bargain compared with the typical furniture store pricing.
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