Extra Boston Opera House performance to feature two novelties
The Metropolitan Opera Company announces an extra performance at the Boston Opera House on Friday afternoon, April 2. The program includes Rimsky Korsakoff's Le Coq d'Or and Henry F Gilbert's The Dance in Place Congo, a ballet pantomime depicting creole life in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Whist Tonight for St James Church at Cheverus Hall
A whist party in aid of St James Church is at Cheverus Hall Harvard Street South End tonight. It starts a series to be held every Tuesday night and aims to raise funds for the church.
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Quotas in Second Draft for Boston Local Boards
Military authorities push a second draft indicating women are not called. An increment of men will be sent to Fort Slocum New York for training with no farm labor disruption in spring planting. Local boards urged to eliminate agriculturalists and call only white men. Boston's total quota lists 270 men with Local Board No 2 to supply the largest number.
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Charlestown Boy Killed in Action in France
Notice to James Gordon of Charlestown reports his son Private Thomas Edward Gordon likely attached to the 72d Canadian Highlanders was killed in action in France on April 5. This is Gordon’s second son to fall in battle. his elder son David died with the Innis Killen Fusiliers two years ago. Three brothers remain in Canadian or British service. son in law Albert Richie serves with the Irish Rifles.
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Irish Rifles
Democracy Rally Bond Offer Amid Global Strife
A call to support democratic values urges citizens to buy a bond as a show of backing against autocracy. The message frames democracy as essential and invites financial support through the bond purchase.
Filling up Aver Army Regiments
Camp Devens April 15. First transfer from the Depot Brigade to the 76th Division marks the anticipated expansion. Only 130 men moved today with two regiments receiving recruits, including Boston's Own 301st Infantry. This signals strong demand for Boston troops to be ready early.
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Recruits Assigned to 301st and 304th Infantry
The 301st received 50 new men while the 304th got 80 recruits as infantry, bandsmen, and similar. Plans rise for long hikes once full strength is reached, alongside new jitney driver regulations limiting fares and passenger numbers inside cantonment and on trips to Boston or Worcester. A stray bullet wounded Private Elias L. Whitby in Shirley during a hike, likely from rifle range, with the bullet lodged in his palm. Disarming drills were held for divisional school cadets under Lt. Col. Edward Croft, and the Third Officers' Training Camp album appeared, edited by Jack Harding with photos by Leonard Small. Governor McCall seeks a furlough for Boston youths to attend the Patriots' Day Liberty Loan parade, asking lawmakers to allow them to stay home until Sunday night.
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Drews to Sell Bonds at Jordan Marsh Store
Movie favorites Sidney and Polly Drew known for Keep Her Smiling will sell Liberty bonds at Jordan Marsh Company store this afternoon from 2 to 4 pm. Each bond comes with an autographed photograph. The sale occurs at the book section on the street floor of the new building.
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Pepticon and Pills Ad
Advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify the blood and expel poisons, Pepticon to boost blood power after meals, and Hood's Pills to rouse the liver. Claims include relief from biliousness constipation bad taste and the blues, with quick overall restoration of strength and red blood cell production.
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Colors for Battalion A Presented at State House
Governor McCall will present a stand of colors to the 31fth Field Signal Battalion from Camp Devens at the State House next Saturday morning. The battalion will be reviewed by the Governor and his staff after the presentation.
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Camp Devens
Drop On A Corn Freely With Freezone Method
A brisk sales pitch touts Freezone as a quick remedy for corns. It claims instant pain relief and easy removal by applying a small amount, with a low cost of only a few cents. The ad emphasizes painless treatment and simple at home use.
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