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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1917
Page
5
A vintage advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a quick, inexpensive solution for fluffy, dandruff free hair. It claims visible fullness within ten minutes and new hair growth after about two weeks, urging trial with a 25 cent bottle at drug stores.
Retail meat dealers admit daily waste of wholesome bone scraps sent to rendering plants. They blame households for waste and urge buyers to use bones with meat to enrich soups and stews, noting bones should stay in the cut meat to prevent shrinking and stretch meat supply.
Wireless communication to Hawaiian territory beyond Honolulu is suspended. Cablegrams to Honolulu or any other part of the territory must be in plain English with full addresses and full signatures, and would go forward at sender's risk.
The coast guard cutter Ossipee began a search for Fred and William Turner who left Swans Island in an open motor boat on a fishing trip yesterday and did not return. Authorities fear the boat capsized in a heavy northeast gale and snow storm along the coast.
Louis Feuer stein was shot and killed by a National Guardsman protecting New York Central tracks in the upper city after failing to move away as commanded. Witnesses say he was a peddler and the shooting followed his refusal to heed orders. Oppose transfer of saloon to Dorchester More than 500 Savin Hill residents protested the J T Hartnett Company license move from Charlestown to 1108 Dorchester Avenue with petitions from over 90 locals.
Recruiting records were smashed as more than 400 men applied for enlistment in all branches. Nearly 200 were accepted. Case School of Applied Science has adopted a complete military training course and 40 students will undergo daily drills.
The Supreme Court in New York today altered the oath for Russians becoming U.S. citizens. The new language requires renouncing allegiance to the present government of Russia instead of the imperial Majesty Nicholas Czar of all the Russias.
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals appeals for funds to establish a base hospital in New England for ill and injured war horses. President Francis H. Rowley notes urgent needs for ambulances veterinarians blankets and supplies with military cooperation assured. Contributions go to Eben Shute treasurer 180 Longwood Avenue Boston.
The first Bowdoin College delegation to enlist in the Naval Reserve arrived in Portsmouth on April 10. A unit of 12 went aboard the U S S Southern to begin training. Dartmouth students also enrolled, along with two Keene units, as Lt Commander Ghent and assistants struggle to keep up with demand.
The launch Joyhouse, held by a coast guard cutter and brought to Fernandina Beach for inquiry, was released and allowed to sail. Federal authorities found no irregularities after checking reports of 2000 gallons of gasoline and a German crew.
An advertisement touts Arbolone tablets as a cure for obesity by suppressing cravings for fatty foods and aiding digestion. A testimonial from Mrs. L. Holly of Imperial California claims weight loss from 205 to 152 pounds in seven months. Sold by druggists in sealed tubes with directions.
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