Sudden Rush to Matrimony Among Young Men
The report notes a surge of marriage licenses among 18 to 21 year olds after a draft age recommendation to 46. Boston registrar Edward W. McGlewen cites many youths seeking secure salaries in industry, with over 60 birth certificates issued recently to this age group. New York reports 200 men in the same 18 to 21 bracket obtaining licenses.
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Cupid
Edward W. McGlewen
Boston
Uncle Sam
New York
Prussian Guard Slated as Poor Fighter by Marines
Private Philip M. Jordan of Boston reports after 25 days of open combat that American Marines judge the Prussian Guard to be inferior. He describes the German unit as a yellow set and claims the Marines have shown the world their fighting quality.
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Hin
Philip M. Jordan
Boston
Private Jordan Reported Wounded in France
A World War I letter from Private Jordan, 18, of the Fifth Regiment, 47th Company, US Marine Corps, describes being wounded June 25 in France and treated at Base Hospital No. 3. He praises his unit, hospital care, and expresses a wish for leave while recovering from shell fragments, mustard burns, and a bayonet wound.
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Jordan
Germany
William M. Jordan
Boston
Fifth Regiment
47Th Company
United States Marine Corps
France
Young Jordan
Red Cross
O. K
New York
Soldier Accounts Endure Brutal 25 Day Battle Front
A veteran writes from the front after 25 days of severe fighting. He notes the Prussian Guard as unimpressive and describes German machine guns as easy targets while condemning their artillery. He vows to return for another 25 days of combat.
Keep Fingers Out of Mouth Warns Health Board
The State Board of Health urges strict hygiene advising people to avoid touching mouth or nose and to wash hands more often. Dr. Eugene R. Kelley and other commissioners warn that fingers carry germs and frequent hand washing protects against disease.
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State Board of Health
Eugene R. Kelley
Daniels Commends Seaman Rogers for Courage
John W. Rogers of New Haven Conn seaman is commended by Secretary Daniels for courage and self sacrifice during the explosion of the steam ship Lawrence N last April. He stayed on deck and threw wood to sailors in the water then jumped overboard to release timber to another person.
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Washington
John W. Rogers
New Haven
Conn
Daniels
Lawrence N
Rogers
Small Fire at Boston State Hospital Roof
A rooftop blaze at the Boston State Hospital for the Insane on Walk Hill street in Mattapan yesterday afternoon caused minimal damage. Fire, started by unknown causes, was confined to a three story brick building and extinguished with about fifty dollars in losses after a passer by raised the alarm.
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Boston State Hospital For the Insane
Walk Hill Street
Mattapan
August Furniture Sale Offers Deep Reductions
Furniture store touts worsening manufacturing conditions and rising wholesale prices, urging immediate purchase of nearly all current stock at substantial discounts during a major August sale. The message emphasizes avoiding a discontinued event and appealing to customers with price cuts.
Elks Plan Cheer and Aid for Wounded Soldiers
Nelson I. Southwick of Boston lodge Elks will lead relief efforts for wounded overseas soldiers re ceived at Boston hospitals. The visiting committee discussed lending cheer and assistance including automobile tours when possible and ensuring adequate cigarettes for the recovering men.
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Boston Lodge of Elks
The
Elks
Boston
Botson Lodge
Lodge of Elks
Nelson I. Southwick
Boston Lodge
North Shore
Mr. Southwick
Yachtman Hollis Burgess Dies at 39 in Brookline
Hollis Burgess, a renowned Eastern yachtsman and founder of the Hollis Burgess Yacht Agency, died at his Brookline home after months of illness at age 39. A Harvard graduate of 1902, he earned racing trophies from Bar Harbor to Hampton Roads and belonged to multiple yacht clubs. He was married in 1902 to Mary E. Cox of Providence. his mother and sister survive him.
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Hollis Burgess
Strathmore Road
Brookline
Harvard
Burgess
Sydney Burgess
Haward Burgess
Walter Burgess
Boston Yacht Club
W. Starling Burgess
Bar Harbor
Hampton Roads
Boston
Corinthian
Mary E. Cox
Providence
First Mass in Dorchester Parish by Fr Francis Sallaway
The Rev. Father Francis X. Sallaway son of the late George H Sallaway will celebrate his first mass at St Peter's Dorchester next Sunday at 10 30 am He was ordained last December in Rome after five years at the North American College and will give the papal benediction after the service.
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Francis X. Sallaway
D. D
George H. Sallaway
Dorchester
Rome
St. Peter's Church
Father Sallaway
Malden Draftee Earns Second Lieutenant Rank
Raymond Newell a 23 year old Malden resident drafted Sept 21 1917 and sent to Camp Devens returned home on furlough with the rank of second lieutenant after being commissioned at Camp Zachary Taylor Louisville Kentucky He is on a 10 day furlough.
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Raymond Newell
Taylor Street
Malden
Camp Devens
Ayer
Camp Zachary Taylor
Louisville
Newell
Three Gaseteers Read Malden Meter War Readers
Three women called the Three Gaseteers in Malden take gas meter reading jobs to fill male shortages for wartime service. They recount early rebuffs from homeowners and even parrots, with one parrot in Malden singing operatic airs for union delegates at a convention. The piece notes the 19th annual Amalgamated Shoe Metal Workers' Alliance meeting Ford Hall with delegates from across the country.
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Malden
Malden Gas Company
Gas Company
Pleasant Street
Pedler
Annie Gaulin
Charles Avenue
Revere
Irene White
Melrose
Chestnut Street
Amalgamated Shoe Metal Workers’ Alliance
Ford Hall
Heat Still Too Much for Sheet Metal Workers
Boston workers endure extreme temperatures as heat hampers sheet metal operations. Workers report conditions rising above comfort levels with safety concerns rising during peak afternoon hours.
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Boston
Fruit Liver Tablets Promise Cure, Ottawa Ad Claims
An old Ottawa household ad cites Walter J. Marriott praising Fruitatives Liver Tablets for curing liver and kidney troubles and restoring health. The testimonial notes a dramatic improvement after three years of illness and lists prices 50c a box, 6 for 2.50, with availability at local dealers or Fruitatives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
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Lees Ave
Ottawa
Walter J. Marriott
Fruitatives Limited
Ogdensburg
N. Y
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Insane Hospital
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Worcester
Stearns
Wis House of Dignified Credit
Mme
William
Mary
Washington ST
Nelson
Southwick
Dept
New England
Aart Taat
Seling
Draf c. E. Llbn
Hanover St
Portamouth
Gilchrist
Hudson
Coats
Wolf
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