Noble Foss Explains His Draft Exemption Claim
Noble Foss, son of former Governor Eugene N. Foss and head of the Sturtevant Aeroplane Company in Jamaica Plain, explains his exemption request to the Jamaica Plain district draft board. He argues the act targets men aged 21 to 30 and considers physical condition and family obligations like a dependent wife and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Foss
Eugene N. Foss
Sturtevant Aeroplane Company
Jamaica Plain
Plant Juice Herbal Remedy Promises Quick Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Plant Juice as a purely vegetable stomach remedy that restores digestion and nutrition. It cites personal testimonials, including James E. Powell of 15 Gardner Street Allston, who reports improved health after using Plant Juice, with relief from indigestion and rheumatic pains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Powell
Gardner Street
Allston
Lodge
Houghton & Dutton
Summer Skin Care Through Absorption Wax Treatment
An article touts mercorized wax as a method to remove sun damage and surface tan. Apply a light layer overnight, wash with warm water in the morning, and repeat for about a week for clearer skin. A second routine recommends a daily facial bath with a hazel solution to reduce wrinkles.
War Draft Claim Denies Exemption Change
Noble Foss argues the draft act should let men choose their best civil service, contesting a new exemption interpretation as altering the act’s intent. He cites seven years in aeroplane work, a back brace prescribed by Dr. Joel E. Goldthwaite, and a lifelong hernia, insisting readiness to serve where most needed.
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Congress
Joel E. Goldthwaite
United States Army Insurance
Tam
Foss
Petrograd Abolishes Catholic Uniate Church Restrictions
The government ends all restrictions on Catholic Uniate churches under Russian jurisdiction. Foreign Minister Terestchenko allocates 2,000,000 rubles to aid political refugees returning to Russia.
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Petrograd
Russia
Terestchenko
Worms Sap Children's Health and Elixir Offers Cure
Signs of worm infestation include stomach upset swollen lips sour stomach bad breath and dull eyes. Dr True’s Elixir a time tested family laxative and worm expeller promises to expel worms and restore vigor. Sold at dealers with 85c 50c and $1.00 prices and special treatment for tapeworms. Auburn Maine address for information.
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Trav
Ae Owe G
Worms in the beans prompt suit by Miss White
Miss Jennie White sues for 5000 dollars through her father claiming a plate of baked beans at a downtown restaurant of the Automat Company of New England on April 18 1917 contained worms and caused her digestive distress. The plaintiff is a minor and seeks damages in the Suffolk Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie White
Automat Company of
New England
Suffolk Superior Court
Louis White
Boston plaintiffs sue firms for damages in Superior Court
Miss May F OConnell of Boston sues Automat Company for 1000 damages claiming a hard substance in a baked apple at 32 Franklin street on May 10. Esther Lichtenstein seeks 2000 from H P Hood & Sons alleging water bug in milk bought May 21. John J Hill sues Wardaking Company for 2000 claiming a piece of tin in bread on May 5.
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May F. O’connell
Boston
Automat Company
Franklin Street
Esther Lichtenstein
H. P. Hood & Sons
Two Men Fined After Bar Fight Over Hammer
Max Hessell and Joseph Di Licio were each fined 10 dollars in Central Court for fighting after Hessell needed a hammer to change a tire. Hessell confronted Di Licio who handed him an iron bar and struck Hessell on the head. prior choking led to a professional verdict of a draw.
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Max Hessell
Joseph di Licio
Chardon Street
Central Court
Hessell
de Lucio
Former Mayor Attacks Draft Favoring Married Men
Ex mayor denounces 50 year draft policy that would exempt single aliens while drafting married men with families. He urged Congress to pass Chamberlain bill to draft all residents and create equality, urging pressure on Washington and praising alien soldiers fighting abroad. Crowd responded with strong applause.
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Fitzgerald
Congress
Knights of Columbus
Boston Common
Washington
France
Italy
Russia
Balkans
America
General Crowder
Simmons Sues for 100000 in Love Contract Case
Charles P Simmons of Boston sues Henry W Patterson of Brighton in Suffolk Superior Court for 100000 alleging Patterson induced Mrs Bessie E Simmons to break the marriage contract signed on Oct 24 1893. Simmons claims he and Mrs Simmons lived together in New York after the contract and that Patterson enticed her to break it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk Superior Court
Charles P Simmons
Boston
Henry W. Patterson
Lanark Road
Brighton
Simmons
Patterson
Bessie E. Simmons
Bessie FE. Simmons
New York
Mrs. Simmons
Four Americans Awarded Cross of War in Paris
Four more members of the American field service receive the Cross of War in Paris. Honorees include W. York Stevenson of Philadelphia Howard R Gamble of New York Hugh Elliott of Evanston Illinois a Northwestern University student and Charles Isbell of North Adams Massachusetts a Dartmouth student.
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Paris
W. York Stevenson
Philadelphia
Howard R. Gamble
New York
Hugh Elliott
Evanston, Ill
Northwestern University
Charles Isbell
North Adams
Mass
Dartmouth
President Signs New Commerce Board Bill
President Wilson signed a bill increasing the Interstate Commerce Commission from seven to nine members. One vacancy remains, loading three future appointments. Rumor links Massachusetts Governor McCall to a possible commission seat.
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Washington
Aug
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson
McCall
Massachusetts
Apprentice towerman blamed for Boston Revere wreck
The Public Service Commission report blames a two and a half week experienced apprentice towerman for derailing a train on the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn road on July 10. A switch was thrown as the train passed, causing one death and several injuries.
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Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Road
Public Service Commission
Apprentice Towerman Disobeys After Regular Towerman Left
An apprentice towerman acted without instructions after the regular towerman, who was present, had already set the switches and signals in proper position for the train to pass.
Evening Citizenship Classes Close After July Run
Boston Public School Department evening citizenship courses ended last evening after starting July 9. Directed by N. J. Downey, the Boston Evening Schools chief, the sessions were well attended and considered successful. Classes were held in the North End West End East Boston and Hyde Park.
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Boston Public School Department
N. J. Downey
Boston Evening Schools
North End
West End
East Boston
Hyde Park
Cardboard Coffins Adopted in Germany
The Tagliche Rundschau reports Germany now makes waterproofed cardboard coffins with lids glued instead of nailed. The change aims to simplify production and assembly.
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Germany
Amsterdam
Tagliche Rundschau
Berlin
Jews Starving in Warsaw Report Stirs Zionist Group
New York reports a letter claimed to be authentic by the provisional Zionist committee says Jews in Warsaw are starving. The letter states death from starvation is a real fact seen on every street and in every house, with mothers watching their nursing babies die as wealthier Jews sell hair to buy bread.
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New York
Warsaw
Provisional Zionist Committee
Freckles advertisement promises clear skin with ethine double strength
A drugstore advertises a treatment called ethine double strength to remove freckles. It guarantees money back if ineffective and says an ounce suffices to clear the skin, with nightly and morning applications for a flawless complexion.
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Auburn, Maine
Automat Co
Garters
Paris Garter
All Good Stores
A.stein & Co
Chicago
Crowder
New Commerce Board
Brockton
Beverly
Lynn
Providence
Springfield
House of Kuppenheimer
Kennedy
Hawley Streets
Zionist Committee
Worcester
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