This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
5
A historic remedy claims to restore natural hair color using Sage and Sulphur. The ad notes a modern bottle available at drug stores and explains application with a sponge or brush to darken gray hair by morning. It emphasizes cosmetic use, not medical cure.
Sugar will sell here for ten cents a pound in bulk and ten and a half cents in packages after a conference with Food Administrator Henry B Endicott. The agreement binds several large Boston retailers and similar pricing is expected elsewhere in the state.
A conference with Mr Endicott and the Food Administrator urged dealers to stop price boosts and tying sugar to other groceries. If voluntary fair pricing fails, government power may be used to fix a price. Retailers pledged enforcement and prompt detection of improper practices, while the public was advised on relief remedies for colds.
A public letter from Major Henry L. Higginson defends the Boston Symphony Orchestra and conductor Dr. Mack. He argues cancellations would harm musicians who rely on concerts for their livelihoods and contends critics spread unfounded accusations. He notes diverse nationalities in the orchestra and rejects disloyalty claims while defending program autonomy.
The Industrial School for Crippled and Deformed Children at 241 St Botolph Street reports open admission for several children over five in its primary and grammar grades. Applications are to Miss Mary M. Perry, superintendent, with transport via motor bus for city residents unable to walk.
According to Les Nouvelles a serious mutiny occurred among German soldiers at Beverloo camp Belgium. Soldiers refused to go to the front damaged rifles in some cases and fired on officers wounding several. Mutineers were subdued and removed on cattle trucks.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.