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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1917
Page
6
The man who fell ill yesterday morning at 900 Parker Street Roxbury and died en route to City Hospital was identified as James F Turner 46 of 4 Columbus Avenue Roxbury. He was a widower.
A health claim urges quitting meat to ease kidney strain and prevent disorders. It promotes Jad Salts, a grape and lemon acid lithia blend, as a cure to flush kidneys, prevent bladder issues, and keep blood pure, recommended as a daily preventative drink.
Enlistment surged with estimates of 2000 men enrolling yesterday for navy and military service. Boston Navy Yard sent recruiting parties from every ship. National Guard enlistments hit a record level as Ninth and Second Regiments near full war strength within a day. Women joined Marine Corps recruiting efforts at the Common, aided by Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Daniels and Mrs. Owens.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a quick, easy, inexpensive solution for abundant soft hair with no dandruff. It claims the product delivers gloss and fullness within ten minutes and, after two weeks, new hair appears, thoroughly nourishing the scalp and stopping hair loss.
At the Boston Opera House a large patriotic gathering is planned for next Saturday night to adopt resolutions urging President Wilson to seek Congress approval for any warlike action against Germany. Mayor Curley will preside. overflow seating is expected. tickets are $1 for public seats.
Nearly 15,000 men were added today to the National Guard for federal police duty by a War Department order halting muster outs of guard units still in federal service. The total retained reaches about 18,000, with many already designated for federal service, while the remainder stay at camps or armories. A full list by state is given, including various infantry, cavalry, signal, and hospital units. Another note: army vouchers were declared negotiable by Federal Reserve banks to cover border mobilization expenses after funds bills failed.
The Ninth Company will be rushed to its post as soon as sworn in. First Sergeant Vincent C. Breen was elected second lieutenant, replacing Lieutenant George J. Cronin who moved to captaincy in El Paso. Recruiting at the East armory declined due to stricter officer inspections. Second Regiment recruiting nearly halted awaiting war strength orders. Brigadier-General Emery and Father Sweeney visited, discussing needs and border experiences. Kid Williams defeated Jimmy Murray in a 10-pound bout in New York.
An old advertisement touts Fruit a Tives as the only medicine from fresh fruit juices. It claims to aid stomach, liver, bowels, kidneys, and skin and markets 50c per box, six for $2.50, with a trial 25c,size from Fruit a Tives Limited of Ogdensburg New York.
Soap and ready shampoos contain alkali that dries the scalp and ruins hair. Use refined cocanut oil mixed with water as a cleansing base in small amounts to thoroughly clean hair. It yields rich lather and rinses clean, leaving the scalp soft and hair silky, bright, and easy to manage.
Miss Susie Felton of 1722 Burlington Street sues in Circuit Court to annul a marriage never performed and seeks separation from a husband who disappeared. Clerk records show she is Mrs Bogdan, married to John Bogdan on May 8, 1915. The pastor Rev Samuel Schultz allegedly misfiled licenses, delaying the couple for a week.
London dispatch reports the arrest of three prominent Russian officers General Schievan who suppressed the 1906 revolution General Siegel former commander of Kharkov for three years and General Mrososovsky.
The Plant Juice Man at Houghton & Dutton Co store promotes Plant Juice as a restorative stomach remedy. Adjutant Edward Shira of Summer Street, Salvation Army veteran, endorses it after years of indigestion and related ailments, saying he is now well.
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