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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1917
Page
7
Bay State recruiters swung into action as two regiments mustered volunteers with 146 selected for seven line companies and supply units. Colonel Logan hailed red blooded patriots, urged rapid enlistment, and outlined plans to reach war strength of 200 yet warned hard work ahead.
An old time advertisement urges mothers to treat a constipated child with California Syrup of Figs. It claims a gentle laxative clears bowels, liver, and stomach without griping and promotes a well, playful child with a pleasant taste. It warns against counterfeit syrups and directs to buy 50 cent bottles from the California Fig Syrup Company.
Springfield, March 26. Mobilization of the Second Regiment in western Massachusetts is nearly complete with about 1400 officers and men under arms in armories at Springfield, Worcester, Holyoke, Orange, Pittsfield, Northampton and Adams. Guardsmen remaining to be heard from are scattered to the Pacific coast for civilian pursuits as telegrams go out to locate them. No orders have yet been received on the duty to be performed.
The Second Regiment remains at peace strength after four months border service with Pershing's expedition at Columbus New Mexico. Army officers plan to muster the men into federal service. dental work and medical inspections begin for those who returned from the Mexican border six months ago. Armories prepare for ten days of rations and drill, with numerous enrollments in Holyoke Northampton and beyond. better grade of men respond to the call and the regiment is trained and equipped as never before.
The Ninth Regiment’s entire rank structure from private to colonel stands ready for active service and deployment, but no destination is certain as plans vary. Among veterans, five members of the 1898 Fighting Ninth now serve in the current command: Colonel Edward L. Logan, Lieutenant Colonel John H. Dunn, Majors William J. Casey and John J. Barry, and Captain Hugh J. Maguire.
The Ninth faces a nuanced response to its call, with some sacrifice felt by many, not resentment toward the War Department. Regimental pride grows as the two border-record regiments are praised, while Lt. Francis Logan receives ovations from Mounted Scouts. The armory buzzes with activity as Col Logan, Adjutant Murphy, and SGM Desmond coordinate, Mrs. Francis Gray’s motor car waits, and cooks prep for meals stir memories of Texas. Captain Tommy and Sergeant Major Desmond juggle endless inquiries and duties, with Joe Driscoll teaching new recruits while Fish Gallagher laments his medical setback and awaits action.
A visitor to A Company yesterday was former Private Pat Cotter. He served nearly 20 years in the company before enlistment ended last summer on the border. On No-Man's Land he fired at Mexico until halted by a provost sergeant. today drill and guard duty resume amid bustle.
Mayor Preston announced city laborers and other employees totaling 2000 will be drilled for active service or will be under General Shirley as drill master. Governor McCall aims to have the full 23 men ready by Monday. the group includes four clarinet players, one solo cornet player, one trombone player, and one bass drum player.
The Dandy Aire N. G. seeks seven musicians to bring the Fifth Regiment band up to war strength. Master Frederick Ayers has been asked to lead or assist in forming the ensemble.
Governor McCall's special advisory council urged a militia bill to set a five officer military council control and make the adjutant-general an executive officer with colonel rank. The bill preserves the adjutant-general as ex-officio council member and places four other officers under gubernatorial selection. The senior officer would act as president of the council.
Albany March 26 The Senate unanimously adopted a resolution summoning Mayor John Purroy Mitchel of New York to prove his assertion that Democratic Leader Robert F. Wagner acted more in Germany’s interest than the United States regarding Rockaway Point fort site legislation.
Thousands with stomach upset seek real cure by stimulating the liver and bowels. Olive Tablets are a vegetable substitute for calomel and work quietly to restore natural digestion without griping or cramps. They are known by their olive color and improve appetite energy and mouth taste.
Plans are rapidly completed for the Pilgrim Publicity Association's National Defence dinner to be held April 18 at Booth Armory. The organization invites the state’s leading military and naval figures and the Mayor as guests of honor.
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