Connecticut 4400 Beach Camp Devens troops arrive for training
Connecticut’s 4400 recruits reach Devens with assignments to the 304th Infantry Regiment the depot brigade 301st Machine gun Battalion the 3034 Machine Gun Battalion and the 302d Light Field Artillery as darkness and fog wrap the cantonment. New arrivals from New Haven Bridgeport and other towns fill the ranks with additional groups expected from New Hampshire Massachusetts and New York. An exemption board member accidentally travels with the escort party.
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New Haven
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Danbury
Greenwich
Litchfield
Milford
New Milford
Norwalk
Stratford
Waterbury
304Th
Ansonia
Groton
Guilford
Meriden
Killingly
Middlefield
Plainfield
Norwich
Portland
Farmington
Manchester
New Britain
Hartford
Vicinity
302D Light Field Artillery
New Hampshire
Poslam advertised as quick healer for skin troubles
An advertisement touts Poslam as a rapid remedy for pimples rashes and eczema promising prompt relief and stopping itching. It claims Poslam is harmless and available nationwide with free samples through Emergency Laboratories New York, listing address at 243 West 47th Street.
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Emergency Laboratories
West 47Th St
New York City
Massachusetts Voters Arrive Sept 26 Face Unclear Gubernatorial Choices
Officials reported no definite policy on absentee voting for primaries or state elections and saw no need for special attention. About 8000 Massachusetts men expected on September 26 may not vote for the gubernatorial and other nomination candidates due to the lack of guidance.
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Division
Massachusetts
Ayer Company Funds Boost for 301st Infantry Preparedness
Contributions to the Special Aid Society for American Preparedness poured into Ayer for the regiments funds. Colonel Frank Tompkins of the 301st Infantry and Boston’s own commends the society in a letter for its support, noting deep gratitude from officers and men as aid arrives during a critical time in the regiment’s history.
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Ayer
Special Aid Society For American Preparedness
Frank Tompkins
301St Infantry
Boston
Colonel Tompkins
22 Concord Young Men Leave for National Army Camp
Accompanied by a band a girls cadet company and friends 22 Concord youths depart for the national army camp at Ayer Massachusetts.
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Concord
N. H
National Army
Ayer
Mass
Banner Unites Capitals Message From Concord to Berlin
A banner reading From the Capital of New Hampshire to the Capital of Germany was carried by the demonstrators. The slogan linked Concord's state capital with Berlin reflecting a diplomatic or political statement during a protest or commemoration.
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New Hampshire
Germany
Fifty Ayer drafted menJoined to 101st Engineers sent to Wentworth
Fifty men drafted at Ayer were transferred to the 101st Engineers. They arrived at the First Corps Cadets armory and then moved to the Wentworth Institute for intensive engineering training under Lt. George G. Tarbell. Rumors say the recruits may soon depart for France. they are well clothed and will receive trench shoes.
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Ayer
101St Engineers
First Corps Cadets
Wentworth Institute
George G. Tarbell
France
First drafted man discharged on dependents plea
Leo LeBlanc of Marlboro became the first drafted soldier discharged under a dependents plea after entering the national army. He was released from the ammunition train following a final appeal to Major-General Hodges under the new ruling. He left for home tonight as a dozen or more cases await military decision.
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Camp Devens
National Army
Leo LeBlanc
Marlboro
LeBlanc
Hodges
302d Infantry Drops Bay State Regiment Title
The 302d Infantry Regiment at Camp Devens plans to abandon the Bay State Regiment name. Massachusetts troops in other commands claim the 302d does not represent all of Massachusetts men. Colonel C. C. Smith seeks an appropriate new title.
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Camp Devens
302D
Old Colony Regiment Aims for Action and Home Front Moves
Lemuel C. Hall of Wareham edits Cape Cod Magazine and the Old Colony Regiment is pitched for action against the Germans as the 302d. Major Reginald Barlow suggests The Devil's Own as a unit nickname. Vladek Zyganiewicz of the 303d Artillery teaches wresting while known as Zbyszko. He arrived from San Francisco and is stationed at Old Orchard, Maine. Cantonment life includes barracks brooming, taxi talks to ease travel to Ayer Junction, and a possible 10 cent fare reduction if a private taxi concession is won. Lieutenant Howard Fall aids new recruits at the gate. Organizing a drafted-men fire brigade proves harder as many were sent to the 26th Division. Second Lieutenant George H. Whitney named acting fire chief. William E. Corrigan promoted to permanent sergeant.
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Lemuel C. Hall
Wareham
Cape Cod
Old Colony Regiment
Reginald Barlow
Devil's Own
302D
Vladek Zyganiewicz
303D Artillery
Zyganiewicz
Camp
Ayer Junction
Lowell
Fitchburg
Boston & Maine
Cantonment
George H. Whitney
Quartermasters’ Department
Malden Girls Demonstrate Gardening Skill at Exhibit
Theresa Lowery, 15, led with 150 jars of canned fruits vegetables and greens. Corinne and Iva Dell Maguire aged 13 and 16 contributed 210 jars. apples peaches cherries plums berries pears and more plus beans peppers corn and pickles.
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Theresa Lowery
Emerson School
Malden
Armory
Malden Committee On Public Safety
Corinne
Iva Dell Maguire
West School
Mail sergeant named for 3011th Infantry unit in camp
Corri gan, ex Boston post office employee, named mail sergeant for the 3011th Infantry to manage Boston's own mail. Drafted men warned to bring heavy shoes underclothes blanket toothbrush razor and Turkish towels for camp comfort. Regimental post exchange at the 302d Infantry camp opens Monday under Lt Norton McKean offering soldier essentials.
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3011St Infantry
Corrigan
Boston Post Office
Boston
302D Infantry
Norton McKean
Wilson to Probe Strike Situation
The President announced a commission to investigate labor disputes amid coast shipyard strikes and alleged I W W activity. The group will visit states, consult governors, and seek to foster conciliatory, fair wartime labor arrangements for employers and workers.
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Pacific Coast
Federal Shipping Board
American Federation of Labor
Arizona
Secretary of Labor
Commission Call for Informal Talks to Preserve Industry
A proposal urges a mutual understanding between workers and employers to ensure continued industry operation under acceptable conditions. It recommends the commission seek real causes of discontent through informal discussions with workmen and employers rather than formal hearings and to report urgent information regularly.
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Commission
Hoover Names Boston Woman to Conservation Role
Washington announces the appointment of Miss Lucinda Prince of Boston as executive secretary in charge of conservation instruction in stores. Prince is director of Simmons College teachers training class and heads the education division of the National Retail Dry Goods Association.
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Washington
Lucinda Prince
Boston
The
Food Administration
Prince
Simmons College
National Retail Dry Goods Association
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