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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1917

Page

11

Plant Juice hailed by New Hampton farmer after illness

A New Hampton farmer, formerly in Boston, credits Plant Juice with restoring health after three years of stomach trouble. He suffered indigestion, headaches, gas, and constant constipation, was bedridden two years, then improved after three bottles. The Plant Juice Man promotes the remedy at Houghton & Dutton Co. store daily.

A. J. MacKenzie New Hampton N. H Boston Houghton & Dutton Co

Uniform Shortage Delays Army Recruits At Camp Devens

Camp Devens facing a uniform delay for about 16 000 men in the second 40 percent New England quota. Olive drab issues depend on manufacturers expanding facilities. no more cotton uniforms will be issued. Overcoats unavailable. blankets suffice for comfort. Boston's 76th division marks first Liberty Loan bond participant as William A. Flaherty of Milton, promoted to sergeant major, pledges a $50 bond. A central plan to collect $1,000,000 through instalments and local banks is outlined by Lt Col Massee and Merrill firm officials with unit adjutants managing subscriptions.

Devens New England J. M. Dalton Boston Post Infantry National Army 76Th Division Camp Devens William A. Flaherty Milton E. K. Massee Washington F. A. Merrill of Merrill, Oldham Company

Take Your Overcoat to AVER With You

Army order advises men to bring overcoats and extra heavy underwear to Camp Devens amid a coat shortage caused by redeployment to the 26th Division. Purchases should be via regular channels credited to the Camp Devens drive. The cantonment spans two Catholic dioceses under Cardinal OConnell and Bishop Beaven, with chaplains granted wide confessional access Saturday from 1 PM to 10 PM.

William Cardinal O'Connell Thomas II. Beaven Springfield Thomas F. McGinn Father Flynn 801St Infantry Regiment Knights of Columbus Cardinal O’connell

Uniform Shortage Delays For 1609 Boston Troops

The Army faces a clothing shortage as 1609 Boston men prepare to march into camp, soon to be followed by 5400 Massachusetts troops. Many arrive in civilian clothes and blouses and overcoats are scarce. Division Quartermaster Dalton reports 40 to 60 carloads of supplies daily, yet uniforms lag behind the need.

Boston Massachusetts Dalton

Jamaica Plain Draftees Headed to Camp Today

Drafted men from Jamaica Plain will be honored at a send-off reception in Curtis Hall at 1:30 this afternoon. Sweaters and small wearing apparel will be given to the men as Mayor Curley makes a short speech.

Jamaica Plain Curtis Hall Curley

Citywide Farewell Parades Honor Drafted Soldiers

A citywide schedule features farewell addresses and patriotic songs from local schools. Parades escort Roxbury drafted men to Park square and a review by Gov McCall and Mayor Curley at City Hall. Arlington Cambridge Brookline Hyde Park and Cambridge hold banquets dinners and receptions for the Second Forty with officials addressing crowds.

Roxbury Park Square State Guard Roxbury Board of Trade Bradford Harvard Medical School Boston Appeal Board

Charles W Bailey Chosen Bank Head

At a board meeting yesterday afternoon of the Boylston National Bank directors Bailey was selected as bank head. The institution, among the oldest in the city, named Bailey to lead its management team.

Charles W. Bailey Boylston National Bank Charles W. 2S Sue Bailey Ceed Ilarry W. Cumner

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