Statewide influenza serum trials begin in Massachusetts
Boston officials report a possible vaccine distribution plan pending more data and stock. Scientists urge continued open data collection, with the vaccine treated as experimental and not a treatment. The health department aims for free statewide preventive use once supplies allow.
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Kelley
State Health Department
Boston
New England
Health Department
Eugene R. Kelley
State House
Mic. Rosenau
G. W. McCoy
M. D
Frederick F. Gay
Board of Scientific Investigation
George C. Whipple
William H. Davis
F. C. Crum
Board of Statistical Investigation
Dr. Rosenau
Biologic Laboratory
Washington
Dr. McCoy
Hygienic Laboratory
U. S
Boards of Health
Draper
United States Public Health Service
Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets Endorsement Ad
Walter J. Marriott testifies from Ottawa that Fruit-a-tives improved his health, claiming no sickness since starting the treatment. Advertisement notes price 50c a box, six for $2.50 and a trial size 25c, with delivery from Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg New York.
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Lees Ave
Ottawa
Walter J. Marriott
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensburg, N. Y
Master List Clue Sparks Bond Buying Urge
A cryptic hint from a wartime bulletin urges securing a Liberty bond to obtain the Kaiser's defeat. The message references a "Master List" and a prompt to "go get the Kaiser's," signaling a patriotic savings drive and allegiance to wartime finance efforts.
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Kaiser’s
Senate panel trims taxes on liquor tobacco and transport
Washington oct 8 the senate finance committee completed revisions to three key sections of the war revenue bill taxing beverages tobacco and transportation. committee members then turned to the amusement admission provisions.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Legislative committee revises beverage and tax measures
The committee cut the distilled spirits rate from 8 to 6.40 per gallon and doubled taxes on beers and wines while adopting all transportation tax provisions except pipeline rates raised from 6 to 8 percent. It also approved soft drink taxes excluding near beer and shifted amusement tax rules, reduced cigarette and manufactured tobacco rates, and adjusted tobacco taxes.
Attorney W. A. Chandler Dies of Influenza in Newton
Webster Allen Chandler, Boston lawyer and Newton Centre resident, died after a short illness at his home. Born in Gorham New Hampshire in 1878 he graduated from Boston University with A B in 1902 and earned a Master of Jurisprudence cum laude in 1905. He practiced law in Boston and later alone. He led Sunday school work at Newton Centre Methodist Church and served the Methodist Social Union for over a decade. He is survived by his widow and three children, and his parents the Rev and Mrs Perry Chandler. His wife was Ethel B Flewelling, BU 1904 graduate.
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Webster Allen Chandler
Boston
Newton Centre
Gorham
N. H
Boston University
Robertson
Chelsea and Revere Show Improvement in Health Report
Health Officer William J. Randall said Chelsea was much improved as 1060 new cases per day appeared in the last two days, with four deaths in the prior 24 hours. Revere reported a better day with only one ambulance call, down from twelve on other evenings since the epidemic began.
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Chelsea
Revere
William J. Randall
Agent Lamb
Revere Health Board
Sharp Decrease in Cambridge New Cases Observed
Cambridge officials reported a drop to 80 new cases yesterday from 150 on Monday and 237 on Sunday. Deaths were few, emergency calls declined, and the epidemic appeared to be waning. The Merrill School emergency hospital added tents for convalescent patients.
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Cambridge
Board of Health
Public Safety Committee
Merrill School
Quincy Nearing End of Influenza Outbreak
Systematic efforts to stamp out the epidemic show progress in Quincy where emergency hospitals reported no deaths over Monday night or yesterday and no new hospital admissions. Two deaths occurred at homes and nine new cases were reported from homes. The Maryland State Hospital train is planned for home discharge today.
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Lawrence
New Bedford
Haverhill
Framingham
Springfield
Board of Health
Fitchburg
Leominster
Ayer
Worcester
Natick
Essex County
Stoughton
Brockton
Abington
Rockland
Weymouth
Hanover
Lowell
Mayard
Somerville
Brooks Hospital
Corey Hill
Canton
Henry B. Endicott
Endicott
State Emergency Health Committee
William A. Brooks
State Guard
W. F. Draper
Eugene R. Kelley
Ipswich
Medfield
Boston
Victor A. Heath
Boston Public Safety Committee
Plaza Hotel Corporation
Heath
State House
United States District Court
James M. Morton
Everett Board of Health
Quincy
Quincey
Maryland State Hospital
British armies break Hindenburg line near Cambrai
A large Allied victory reported by the Associated Press as two British armies punch 20 miles south from Cambrai in France. American units in the center reportedly pushed deeper into enemy positions, breaking the Hindenburg line on a substantial front.
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France
Associated Press
Cambrai
Allied Advances Penetrate Hindenburg System Near Cambrai
Reports say fast tanks and armored cars operate as the line shifts north of Cambrai. Americans stormed Brancourt and Premont, prisoners number in the thousands, and British forces push forward toward Malincourt and Valincourt while Cambrai lies in a large pocket.
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Cambrai
Forneville
Serainvillers
Wambaix
Chateau Ancle
Villers Outreaux
Serain
Premont
Brancourt
Fresnoy-le- Grand
Sequehart
Memphis
Malincourt
Valincourt
Admit Hun Losses in Great Battle
Berlin reports via London that German headquarters acknowledge Allied gains in the center between Cambrai and St Quentin in France. Attacks at other points are said to have been repulsed.
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Berlin
London
France
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Allied Offensive Advances Across Front Capture Key Positions
Allied forces report rapid gains from Montbrehain to the Esnes-Cambrai line with heavy artillery and machine gun fire. Units including the 30th American Division and English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, and New Zealand troops seized Brancourt Premont Serain Malincourt Esnes Lesdain and Esnes crest. A thousand prisoners and many guns taken as progress continues.
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North
South Carolina
Tennessee
Lewis
Brancourt
Premont
Serain
Malincourt
Villers Outreaux
Beaurevoir- Masnieres
New Zealand
Lesdain
Esnes
Zeranvillers
Niergnies
Esnes-Cambrai
Zeranivillers
Allied Troops Push Fronts Across Western Front
American and British forces hold the line as their advance tightens northward from the Rheims-Meuse arc. French and American units push toward Laon and the Argonne region while Gouraud’s forces reach the Argonne forest edge and the Aire valley. In the Balkans Italians and Serbs press the enemy in Albania and Serbia, and British troops advance past 30 miles toward Damascus as Turkey’s cabinet reportedly resigns and talks peace with Greece begin.
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Rheims
Meuse
Berry-au-Bac
Aisne
Suippe
Laon
Champagne
Gouraud
Argonne Forest
Aire Valley
Macedonia
Albania
Serbia
Palestine
Damascus
Greece
Haig Reports Major Allied Breakthrough Front
On October 8 the British and American forces push along a 20 mile front between St Quentin and Cambrai, advancing about three miles. North and South Carolina and Tennessee troops capture Brancourt and Premont, with weather improving after a stormy night aiding the assault.
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Cambrai
St. Quentin
Drancourt
Premont
Mallincourt
London
Haig
North
South Carolina
Tennessee
Brancourt
Sailors Give Impromptu Washington Street Concert
A squad of sailors held an impromptu concert on Washington Street last night. They performed popular songs and original numbers, drawing an admiring crowd as they boarded trains at North Station to continue their voyage across America.
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Washington Street
America
Bond Drive Aims To Fire Shot Across The Pond
A promotional message urges readers to buy bonds with the promise that every dollar invested will fund a shot across the pond. The appeal frames bond purchases as a wartime financial effort supporting national defense.
With the Colors U S Naval Training Camp Message
A wartime letter from William C Toomey formerly of Arlington Massachusetts to Dr Walsh at Pine Grove Charleston D C dated Oct 2 1918 reports full recovery from deafness treated by the doctor and thanks him for the cure.
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U. 8
Naval Training Camp
Pine Grove
Charleston
D. C
Indigestion Aid Promises Relief With Bisulated Magnesia
An advertisement claims most stomach trouble stems from excess hydrochloric acid. It recommends Bisulated Magnesia as a safe antacid to neutralize acidity during meals, allowing normal digestion without digestive aids. It suggests powder or tablets, warns it is not a laxative, and advises readers to try it with their next meal.
Recipe to Darken Gray Hair
Mr. Frank Harbaugh of Cincinnati Ohio a barber with over forty years in the trade says a simple home mix can darken gray hair and leave it soft and glossy. Mix half pint water one ounce bay rum a small box Barbo Compound and one ounce glycerine apply twice weekly until the shade matches. It is not a dye nor greasy and does not rub off.
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Frank Harbaugh
Cincinnati O
Unfailing Way To Banish Hairs Beauty Notes Ad
An ad describes a home hair removal method using delatone mixed into a paste to cover the skin. It claims the paste stays on about two minutes then removes and leaves no hair. It promises no harm and urges buying real delatone. The note hints at a future feature on General Pershing.
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George W. McOy
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Red Blood Builder
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Sdrancourt
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Beauregard
National Supply Co
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Temple Place
Leonard A. Cates
Mgr
Uncle Sam
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Daisy Richards
Linden St
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Fye and Ear Infirmary
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D. J. Walsh
Boylston
Cincinnati
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