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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1920
Page
15
A market survey finds no imminent large drop in food prices despite rumors. European demand and exchange rates are cited, with forecasts of limited effects on butter eggs evaporated milk beans and meats. Butter remains around 75 cents a pound with only slight seasonal declines expected after normal conditions return.
Putnam Connecticut February 12. Ninety three of the 120 children at the county home are ill with grip. No nurses are available but Superintendent Fark says staff will cover nursing duties and no one is in danger. Four of the women caregivers, including the superintendent's wife, have contracted the illness.
Sir Harry Lauder and Lady Lauder placed a floral wreath at Lincoln's statue in Park Square to honor Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Morris and E D Smith accompanied, with a card praising Lincoln's greatness. Lauder earlier laid a wreath at Robert Burns's statue.
Professor Talcott Williams described the Armenian executions in Asiatic Turkey as aided by German financial cooperation. He spoke at the Lowell Institute, noting prewar Turkish massacres were possible due to Berlin's support, enabling the Sultan to act without fear of intervention.
Olive Robinson a 14 year old girl from Belfast and Henry Collins 2 years old of Lubec are missing after filing marriage intentions in Boston. Police pursue as officials warn potential perjury since Robinson claimed 18 and Collins said he was white, triggering possible charges.
The text notes that recuperative processes in protozoa can prevent natural death, allowing stable mortal parts to be reduced and restored. It suggests Hydra may share this immortality, with the simple freshwater creature potentially never aging.
Fred Gray aged 45 of 1812 Warren Street Roxbury killed himself by turning on gas after two weeks of ill health and bereavement. His sons Fred Jr 21 and William 14 are in critical condition at City Hospital from gas poisoning. In a moment of temporary insanity he closed windows locked doors then opened gas jets.
The British Museum now holds the priceless Coverdale Bible once bought by a private collector for two dollars and fifty cents. The sale highlights the book's remarkable journey from a modest purchase to a historic treasure.
Mrs. A. Dixon of Brooklyn promotes a home remedy using Orlex powder. Dissolve in four ounces of water and comb through hair. box includes directions and guarantee. One box lasts months and reportedly makes gray hair look twenty years younger.
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