Second Draft Call May Come at Once
The first increment of the national army comprising 687000 men has been mobilized. Seventeen National Guard divisions must be brought to war strength and several special service forces created from this pool, leaving too few drafted men at cantonments to organize 16 divisions to full strength. It is unclear whether incomplete divisions will be formed or if a further draft will be ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Army
National Guard
Guard
Air Service
Baker
National Army Service
Worcester
Frank Tompkins
Boston
Y. M Co
Connecticut
Fretting Babies and a Simple Laxative
Advert blends medical advice urging use of Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin for fretful or constipated babies. Promotes a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell at 456 Washington St Monticello Illinois.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised
A Denison Texas letter extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claiming relief from female troubles nervousness dizziness heat flashes and headaches after using the medicine. The writer Mrs G O Lowery notes improvement and offers the endorsement for publication.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Dennison
Texas
G.o.lowery
S. Barrett Ave
Denison, Texas
Walk Erect At Eighty Health Advice Ad
An old health ad urges readers to maintain vigor after eighty by walking with a cane and counteracting disease early. It touts Haarlem Oil Capsules, claiming global use, soothing oils, herbs, and relief for backache kidney and bladder issues from uric acid excess. The ad promises medicine from reliable druggists with a money back guarantee.
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Haarlem
Secretaries Baker figures on National Guard mobilization and reorganization
Secretary Baker outlined a plan tied to a 27 500 man fighting strength for the new division and a total 437 500 for the 17 guard divisions. He warned that the dual organizational process at guard encampments delays reports and that many regiments must be expanded and consolidated to meet European standards while keeping localization where possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
National Army
National Guard
Guard
Guard officers reassigned as regiments reduced
The mental staffs of the guard are certain to be left without commands since regiments have been cut. State officials protest this policy. The department plans to place guard officers in other forces where feasible and desirable.
Second Fortys Draft Departure Delayed In Massachusetts
The second forty percent of draftees will not depart for Ayer training camp until Oct 5 with train transport required by order of Colonel Barrell. Ayer board only may use autos. Separate crews from listed cities will leave Oct 7. A farewell event at City Hall, chaired by Mayor Curley, will raise funds for flags to honor the parade.
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Boston
Ayer
Thomas D. Barrell
State Adjutant-General’s Office
Washington
Barrell
Fitchburg
Leominster
Chicopee
Holyoke
Ware
Northampton
Adams
North Adams
Turners Falls
Greenfield
Athol
Gardner, Lee
Pittsfield
Westfield
Springfield
East Brookfield
Ludlow
Beaton
Curley
Diamond Thief Identified by Police in City Jail
James M. Carroll alias McCrossen, a notorious diamond thief, was positively identified in Charles Street jail as the man who last year ran from a Chicago store with diamonds valued at 12 675 in his pockets. Identification was made by Manager Smith of Dreiper & Co., a Chicago diamond house.
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James M. Carroll
McCrossen
Broadway
Charles Street
Chicago
Smith
Dreiper & Co
Cascarets Promise Quick Liver and Bowel Cleanse
An old advertisement claims Cascarets detoxify the liver and bowels with a gentle, non gripe formula. It promises clear heads, clean tongues, fresh breath, and relief from headaches bilious spells indigestion and constipation for adults and children.
Four Brought to Ayer as Deserters
Four men including Gustav A Nelson of Worcester and Carl I Johnson of Worcester were brought to Camp Devens from Boston by Captain Ralph C Harrison. They face desertion charges under the articles of war with possible death penalty. The group awaits a martial board review as investigations examine their alibis and exemptions.
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Ayer
Gustav A. Nelson
Linwood Street
Carl I. Johnson
West Boylston Street
Worcester
Boston
Ralph C. Harrison
1St Infantry
Guy H. Lee
Wilbur Parker
Goth-martial Board
Maine
New Hampshire
Geoffrey Amherst
Camp Devens
Kaiser Bill
Canning
Kaiser
Georgia
Objection to Social Insurance Hearing Highlights Local Doctor
The Special Legislative Commission on Social Insurance met all day in Room 481 at the State House and adjourned around 10 p.m. Physicians near Jamaica Plain voiced objections, led by Dr. Arthur M. Broughton who is well known in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special Legislative Commission On Social Insurance
State House
Arthur M. Broughton
Jamaica Plain
Doctors oppose rush on workers' comp plan in Massachusetts
Dr. Broughton, of the Massachusetts Medical Society, argues doctors want a fair role in shaping the proposed workers compensation bill and warns against a premature decision. He says two years are needed for proper study and that the measure would affect about seven percent of general practitioners. Professor Carroll W. DotenSupports compulsory health insurance with employer workers and state funding shares and estimates annual costs from four to forty million dollars for a partial trial.
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Broughton
Massachusetts Medical Society
Massachusetts
Carroll W. Doten
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
American Association of Labor Legislation
Roundup of New York Germans Began in Five Boroughs
Police and Navy officers carried out a roundup of Germans in all five boroughs of Greater New York for violations of entry permits to restricted zones or entering without permits. Officials said more than 200 men would be taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Greater
Navy
American Warship Crew Adopts French Family
The crew of a U S warship patrolling off the French coast has adopted a French family of a mother and four children and raised a fund for their temporary support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
France
Family driven from village near St Quentin after fire and looting
An adopted family fled their village near St Quentin after German forces burned their home and plundered fields and orchards. The father was killed early in the war's fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Quentin
Fastep Foot Powder Sold For Soldiers Comfort
Soldiers mothers sisters and sweethearts urged to send Fastep Foot Powder to prevent tired swollen blistering feet from marching and drilling. It heals cuts and broken blisters, cools soothes and acts as an antiseptic and deodorant for the body. Available 25c from E Fougera Co at 90 92 Beekman St New York.
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E. Fougera & Co., Inc
Beekman
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