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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
6
Copenhagen reports that the German commercial submarine Deutschland has been converted into a war sub with six torpedo tubes and a large radius of action, after its visit to the United States prior to U.S. entry into the war.
A report from Wilhelmshaven estimates Germany has about 200 submarines including new seagoing types armed with six inch guns. The fleet often sails from Wilhelmshaven, returns by dinner, and maneuvers behind mine fields. Enlisted sailors were told America would not send troops to Europe.
A correction notes that Joseph L. Regan of 17 Elmore Street Roxbury was misprinted as claiming exemption at Division 16 due to dependents. He serves in the Naval Reserves and does not claim exemption on account of dependents.
A vintage skin care tip promotes mixing fresh lemon juice with Orchard White to create a skin lotion. Strain lemon juice to remove pulp, combine with three ounces of Orchard White, shake, and apply daily to face, neck, arms, and hands to bleach and brighten skin. Genuine Orchard White is from Edward Wesley Co. Cincinnati Ohio.
The state staged the third supplementary drawing to assign red ink numbers to late registrants while local boards rush exemption reviews. Boston divisions report many exemption approvals with dozens held for further examination, and districts push to meet quotas as physicals continue.
State detectives were ordered to probe whether justices of the peace charged high fees for acknowledgments on exemption claims in the draft process. Reports claim charges rose from 25 cents to five dollars, exploiting anxious applicants. The council demanded a police inquiry and promised action at its next meeting.
An Amsterdam dispatch reports Britain's refusal to issue passports to delegates for the International Socialist conference in Stockholm. German Socialists express deep disappointment and fear the conference plan is definitively wrecked.
Mrs Mary FE Scott widow of John Scott died after a lingering illness at her home 43 Auburn Street Charlestown last evening. She was born in the old North End daughter of Martin and Margaret Butler. Survived by three sons William John James and three daughters Annie L Esther M and Mrs William Houlihan of Somerville and two brothers Joseph H and Lawrence Butler. High
Mags will be celebrated at St Francis de Sales Saturday morning at 9 o'clock.
The State Council of National Defence schedules three big parades for September 4 14 and 29 to publicize the draft quotas. Conscripts begin voluntary drills tonight at Cranston Street Armory as mobilization camps follow.
A doctor urges attention to eye health amid heat glare dust and wind. He promotes Bon-Opto tablets dissolved in water as a home remedy and cites patient testimonials of improved reading and reduced tearing. The ad claims the formula printed on the package and guarantees eyesight strengthening with a refund option.
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