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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1916
Page
10
New York report shows 57 children died in the 24 hours to 10 a.m. as the infantile paralysis epidemic expands. Health Commissioner Emerson requests more hospital beds, with 1400 offers to be added to current capacity.
The city reports 159 new cases and 150 beds free of 2488 hospital beds tonight while total cases exceed 4000 since the outbreak began. Officials warn cooler weather could bring thousands more cases before the epidemic ends. Authorities issue precautionary measures and distribute fight guidance to 11,000 policemen. The Women's Suffrage Party and National Plant, Flower and Fruit Guild push ongoing city cleanup efforts.
One million quarts of blueberries, record Hampden county crop, are expected from Tolland Connecticut. Berries grow large and thick this season with only about 100,000 quarts likely to be harvested. Remote roads hinder reaching the 20 mile distant railroad for market. over 2000 bushels or about 1000 barrels expected to be sold this season.
A clash unfolds on the border as Colonel Corn confronts a rookie. Readers must await the next Sunday Post for the outcome.
An advertisement touts X Ray treatment and the Snow Pencil as cures for chronic diseases once deemed incurable. It lists patients with liver disease heart disease head noises rupture facial blemishes heart trouble blood poison stomach ulcer deafness indigestion skin disease birthmark and more. The text promotes a one month course of treatment and medicines for those who start by August 5, with limited time remaining four days.
The Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities bought the Harrison Gray Otis House at Cambridge and Lynde streets West End. Built in 1796, it served as Harrison Gray Otis's early residence and later a boarding house. The society will use it as headquarters and furnish it to reflect Otis era.
Stanwood Lee Henderson of Winchester defends birth control as family regulation and medical information for married women while criticizing federal law and public publicity. He argues physicians seek repeal or revision and denounces sensationalist advocates and indecent publicity toward young girls. Winchester Mass July 25 1916.
Friends and colleagues of Miss Anna Lavey of 112 Trowbridge Street Cambridge and her coworkers at Boston Woven Hose & Rubber Company learned yesterday that since April she has been married to George T. Macone. The couple announced their wedding before leaving for a honeymoon to Lake Sunapee New Hampshire.
Washington August 1 high naval officers voiced sharp differences with Senate amendments to the naval bill providing for promotion of rear admirals and captains by selection rather than seniority at a hearing before House conferees on the measure.
Rear Admiral Badger retired from the general board and Rear Admiral Strauss chief of the Bureau of Ordnance oppose the change, arguing it would revive the plucking system and politicize promotions. Admiral Blue supports the plan as improving economy and efficiency, favoring young capable officers. House conferees study the officers examination with sessions set to continue Thursday.
Holbrook Aug 1 The Holbrook fire department rushed to St Joseph's Church after parishioners reported smoke near the roof. Firemen reached the top of the ladder shouted and retreated as a large swarm of bees pursued them, creating a hurried exit from the rectory area.
The State board of health reported six new infantile paralysis cases yesterday. Two cases were in Boston, increasing Boston to nine and Westfield to 11. New cases outside Boston included Helen Keating of Fitchburg, Raymond Beauregard of Uxbridge, Catherine Clancy of Westfield, and Clara Duhamel of Leominster.
Police report Anthony Foppiano a ten year old from Everett touched a revolver cartridge with a knife and ignited it causing an explosion. He sustained two deep forehead cuts and twenty smaller facial and body cuts. He received medical care and was sent home.
A brief catalog note lists dust coats linen pongee and mohair in stock with prices ranging from $2.50 to $10.00, marked down from $6.00 to $25.00. The listing emphasizes affordable outerwear and textiles available to shoppers.
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