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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1917
Page
5
An advertised herbal remedy named Plant Juice is promoted to treat indigestion and dyspepsia. A testimonial from Mrs. Etta Wetmore of Charlestown cites long suffering, weight loss, and relief after using Plant Juice, with the product sold at Houghton & Dutton Co. store.
Skin must breathe and perspire to stay healthy, but creams and powders clog pores and hinder elimination. Mercolized wax absorbs dirt and unclogs pores, letting the under skin breathe and reveal a fresher complexion. Try an ounce of mercolized wax nightly as directed and wash off in the morning. Dissolve saxolite in hazel to make a wash lotion for wrinkles.
An old home remedy claims Delatone mixed with water makes a stiff paste to remove facial or neck hair. Apply to hairs for 2 to 3 minutes, rub off, then wash. Describes as safe and painless if genuine Delatone is used.
Berlin dispatch reports the Pope's peace proposal received a friendly reception among Germany's leading circles. Newspapers say the pontiff had sounded out belligerents in advance and signaled that the Entente is likely in sympathy with his mediation.
The note prompts Catholic papers in Germany to defend the Vatican’s role while urging full disclosure of any prewar economic reapproachment and a possible financiers conference in Switzerland. Vorwaerts calls for a statement from Dr Karl Helfferich amid rumors of the peace offer. Cologne Volks Zeitung faces scrutiny over Erzberger’s pacifist stance and papal support.
London papers diverge on the pope's peace note. The Daily Telegraph sees a slight advance toward a just peace but calls the note inadmissible as a basis for negotiation. The Daily News calls it weaker, a list of aspirations rather than a settlement framework.
The Daily Chronicle argues peace pledges lack merit without solid assurances beyond proposals, while noting Germany may push for Belgian independence as irony. The Daily Mail dismisses the note as Teutonic and urges hard line against terms while seeking victory.
Reports from diplomatic circles indicate British Prime Minister Lloyd George asserts improved food conditions and decreasing submarine losses, signaling Britain’s safe posture for 1918 and 1919 if needed. The Pope's message is before President Wilson via Secretary Lansing with talks ongoing and translations varying.
The Grand Army of the Republic invites President Wilson to attend the encampment in the city next Tuesday or Wednesday and deliver a message. The invitation is signed by former Governor John L. Bates and Daniel W. Denny. If unable to attend, the President may designate Vice President Marshall or a Cabinet member to represent the United States.
Captain James A. Shannon, U.S. Army, who was to oversee Harvard’s reserve officers encampment, departed for Washington after a War Department summons. He may not return to Cambridge, and another regular may lead the camp. Shannon might be reassigned to Fort Oglethorpe, Ga, where a training camp is based. He has been commandant of the Harvard ROTC, which disbanded Wednesday.
The Civil Service Commission rejected Mayor Curley’s nomination of Frank B. Crane for municipal purchasing agent at 3000 dollars yearly, deeming him unqualified. Crane, a Dorchester plumber, was noted to have long business experience. Mayor Curley said he would name a qualified replacement from a major hotel.
The American Egg Company of North Street was fined $100 in Central Court for possessing unfit eggs with intent to sell them for food. An appeal was entered. Officer McCaffrey and Health Inspector Linnehan testified that samples showed high rot. The eggs were stored in cold liquid form.
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