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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
9
War registration returns indicate 9,649,938 men aged 21 to 31 have been enrolled for service, with reports still noting progress from Wyoming and Kentucky. The message also urges aid to the Red Cross as a means of saving soldiers' lives.
An advertisement extols Plant Juice as a proven herbal stomach remedy backed by testimonials. It cites a Dorchester railroad man’s 15 year indigestion relief after using Plant Juice and notes the Plant Juice Man is stationed at Houghton & Dutton Co. in Boston to explain the product.
Mr. Chas A Warner of Cambridgeport, who was told by his doctor he had stomach consumption and had less than three months to live, credits Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey for his recovery. He states he has used it for three years and keeps it in the house, claiming it greatly aided digestion and health at age 63.
In a wide interview Hoover outlines a national plan to conserve food, reduce waste, and educate 20 million women. He promotes home basket shopping, voluntary service, and pledges, while predicting a wheatless day could free 100 million bushels for the Allies and curb hoarding and speculation.
The House rejected key amendments delaying action and Senate leaders agreed to compromises to speed consideration of the administration food control bill. A final vote was expected by Saturday as the measure was narrowed by removing shoes clothing farm machinery and cotton seed from regulatory provisions.
A large German assault east of Vauxaillon drives trenches but fails to hold ground as French counteroffensives reclaim most positions. Crown Prince’s force suffers heavy casualties near Moisy Farm and in Champagne while French gains extend 600 yards along the front. On other sectors, Haig’s British front remains comparatively calm with artillery duels in Belgium and renewed Russian Austro German activity in Volhynia and Galicia. Unconfirmed reports speak of a major Trentino battle as Italians press to break Austrian lines toward Trent.
French forces recaptured part of the German gains along the Aisne front east of Vauxaillon after a Wednesday attack. Official reports say both sides suffered heavy losses as German troops stormed positions northeast of Soissons along a 1500 yard front.
Reports cite artillery duels across Macedonia with local clashes between Bulgarians and British in the Struma valley. In Russia, unofficial advices claim the Congress of Soldiers and Workmen's Delegates supports the provisional government and calls for army reorganization and renewed hostilities against the Teutonic allies.
The Red Cross pledges to care for wounded soldiers and appeals for support to fund medical aid, comfort, and recovery services.
Harold E B Halpenny a bookkeeper at a Quincy newspaper office was found dead yesterday in his lodgings at 41 Washington street Quincy authorities reported no immediate cause of death and police expect to investigate further.
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