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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1918
Page
6
An individual, sole manager of a meat and provisions store, asks if he can claim exemption from the draft. His brother was drafted, he has since run the business alone, with his mother and two sisters as remaining family, his father recently died, and he seeks clarity on possible exemption rights.
The article urges registrants to consult local draft boards for status questions and appeals. It explains reclassification rights to district boards and the President, notes timing for notices and affidavits, and stresses registrants must report changes within five days to avoid delays or harm to dependents.
Adjutant General Stevens warns registrants to verify their spelled names and correct addresses on local boards' posted lists. Errors can lead to delinquency reports and induction into service, as changes must be promptly notified to avoid penalties. After induction, local board mistakes are not excuses under Selective Service Regulations.
Registrants in Division 6 between 19 and 8 percent who have not received a questionnaire are urged to notify the board. All questionnaires have been mailed, and the board asks registrants to advise if any were overlooked.
Chairman Fletcher of the Senate commerce committee announced no further investigation is planned into labor slacking in government shipyards. The committee is satisfied that the Emergency Fleet Corporation and provost marshal general are taking steps to ensure a fair day's work.
Frank W. Wehner of 72 Lynn Street Elverett reports his son Lieutenant Joseph F Wehner former Everett High School and Exeter Academy captain shot down three German balloons while flying over enemy lines. The 23 year old was born in Boston and served as an M C A worker in Berlin before leaving Germany with Ambassador Gerard after relations were severed.
Wellesley College begins the term with 1500 students, including 450 newcomers. War courses in agriculture and automobile construction are offered to support the government’s needs, while planned building projects are postponed and enrolment is limited.
A vintage advertisement explains anemia as red blood cell deficiency causing pale faces dull eyes and fatigue. It touts Wincarnis as a famed European tonic restoring strength and nerve power and offers a free trial bottle by mail with a 10 cent charge to cover packing and delivery.
In Pittsfield on Sept 23 the case advances as M. B. Warner seeks a continuance of Charles S. Mellen’s Separation suit until after Katherine S. Mellen’s divorce case is heard in Superior Court. Kellogg opposes the petition while Crim in New York coordinates for Mrs. Mellen’s side.
The Cambridge Special Aid Society via Mrs. Joseph Lovejoy donated an emergency hospital unit of 19 beds to Quincy authorities for Fore River workers stricken by Spanish influenza. The new Quincy Point buildings lack equipment but heat is on. the unit includes beds mattresses sheets pillows cases blankets and fracture pillows. Donors include Mrs. W. G. Farlow Miss Mary Devens Mrs. Joseph Lovejoy and others from Cambridge schools and Pilgrim Church.
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