Favor Release of Men With Children
Local boards in the city favor releasing men with dependents from service under local rules. Married men who are sole providers are generally accepted by boards, with appeals to district boards to decide uncertain cases. Washington rules will govern final dispositions and exemptions will be reviewed by district appeal boards.
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Washington
Boston
Division 22
Jamaica Plain
Michael Murray
Frank Severoni
Edwin T. Rollins
West Roxbury
Dorchester
Exemption Board
South End
Division 9
Brookline
Lexington
National Army
Division 2
Cambridge
Roxbury
Division 16
Warren Street
Shirley P. Graves
Thomas W. Toohey
Division 14
Mission Church
Freckle-Face Remedy Ad Promises Freckle Removal
An old advertisement touts a freckle remover claiming guaranteed results with no cost if it fails. It sells ethine double strength from druggists and promises a clear complexion after a few applications, noting rarely more than an ounce is needed.
Careful Use of Soap for Hair Care
Soap and shampoos often contain excess alkali that dries the scalp and makes hair brittle. Use refined coconut oil with a small amount to form a rich lather, rinse easily, and leave hair soft and manageable. Coconut oil is cheap and available at pharmacies for the whole family.
Draft Boards Report on Alien Exemption Debates and Quotas
Boston draft officials report aliens from allied nations as a major issue with debate over their inclusion. The State House drew attention as the third supplementary drawing neared. 32 red ink numbers were issued and many assignments affected by foreign postings. Local boards report quotas reached or near while continuing examinations and denials for married men and those with dependents.
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A. K. Cohen
District 4
Special Appeal Board
Edward J. Sampson
New York
Charles E. Hughes
Exemption Board
Crowder
State House
Mayor Seeks Free Draft Forms Protest
Mayor Curley informs Charles F. Gettemy director of military enrolment about the discontinuance of free personal use draft form distribution. He cites the hardship on citizens due to missing printed forms and tight federal time limits and asks Gettemy to urge Provost Marshal General Crowder to address what he calls an unfair advantage against individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curley
Charles F. Gettemy
Gettemy
Crowder
Fifth Regiment Goes Into Camp at Framingham
The Fifth Regiment today enters camp at Framingham with companies entraining from their towns and expected to encamp by afternoon. The Ninth Regiment begins a recruiting drive on the Common while denying foreign duty rumors.
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Framingham
Ninth
National Guard
England Wins Against U Boat Menace From War Broadcasts
Premier Lloyd George reports improved food stocks and rising wheat reserves aided by Baron Devonport and the shipping controller. He notes harvest prospects depend on the next weeks and urges continued economy to ease reliance on U S and Canada. He rebutts German propaganda on shipping losses and details Britain’s accelerated shipbuilding and tonnage gains.
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Baron Devonport
Lloyd George
United States
Canada
Italy
France
Germany
Austria
England
Great Britain
Admiralty
Leaders Discuss War Effort and Unity in Crisis Hour
Premier Lloyd George urges continued production and patience as naval construction and U S capacity may supply tonnage for 1918 and beyond. Haig’s message from Flanders highlights endurance and unity, while ex-Premier Asquith lauds allied resolve and Russia’s role in the shared war task.
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Lloyd George
United States
Field Marshal Haig
Flanders
Asquith
Great Britain
Russia
Nasmyth Joins Food Work With Hoover Administration
George W. Nasmyth of Boston secretary of the Massachusetts branch of the League to Enforce Peace sails to Washington for two weeks to assist in Hoover food administration work. He will partner with President Harry A. Garfield, an executive committee member of the Massachusetts league.
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George W. Nasmyth
Boston
Massachusetts
League
Washington
Hoover Food Administration
Harry A. Garfield
Prices Rise at Faneuil Hall Market Amid Shortages
Sugar climbs to 94 cents a pound while eggs reach 68 cents a dozen and butter 50 cents a pound. Beef and lamb rise 3 to 4 cents. pork up 1 thirds. Flour falls. Butter up due to hot spell reducing milk and creameries closing. Market men expect relief as demand shifts abroad and fish catches improve. Gardens offer generally reasonable produce.
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Faneuil Hall
Market Quotations From Faneuil Hall Yesterday
Standard flour at 15.25 a barrel and vegetable lard from 45 to 38 a can. Prices for fish and seafood include bluefish 35, butterfish 15, cod 12, finnan haddie 18, flounders 15, haddock 12, halibut 35, lemon sole 15, mackerel 15, salmon 3 to 40, smelts 35, turbot 15, weakfish 30, lobsters 45, striped bass 35 cents a pound. Lamb legs and hind quarters 35 cents a pound. beef not specified.
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Faneuil Hall
Market Prices Johns Creek Grocery Roundup
Prices across vegetables and fruits were listed with small gains and losses. Beets 5 cents a bunch as cucumbers and lettuce rise, while berries and melons show varied pricing and ample supply of cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, and shell beans.
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Texas
Bermuda
Madison on Red Cross map in Hillside market
In Madison New Hampshire on August 16 a small group of local ladies staged an open air market led by Hillside women to support the Red Cross. A decorated car with a Red Cross nurse and a soldier delivered a banner announcing a vegetable sale with all proceeds going to the Red Cross.
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Madison
N. H
Silver Lake
Red Cross
Ap Auto
Gertrude
Red Cross Sale Raises Funds Through Local Donors
Jewett of Brookline as chief saleslady led a team including Sergeant William Manley of the Harvard R C T C. Donors Frances Gage of the Cock Horse Cambridge Hillside Madison and Mrs Schmitt Cambridge Madison provided produce sold quickly. A good sum was realized and given to the American Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewett
Brookline
William Manley
Harvard R. C. T. C
Frances Gage
Cock Horse
Cambridge
Hillside
Madison
Schmitt
American Red Cross
Death in Cambridge Widow Readdy
Bridset Readdy widow of Nicholas Readdy died in Cambridge on August 15. Funeral from her niece Mrs Edward Curtin’s residence 212 Brookline Street on Saturday August 18 at 9 a.m. High mass of requiem at Blessed Sacrament Church at 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited to attend.
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Readdy
Cambridge
Bridset
Nicholas Readdy
Edward Curtin
Brookline St
Blessed Sacrament Church
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Refuse
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Vorenberg
Bardine
Miller
Paris Point
Chambray
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Vorrenbergy
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