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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1918
Page
2
Fire devastates Moose Lake and Kettle River regions as the death toll climbs toward 1000. Rescue workers recover hundreds of charred bodies while thousands seek shelter in Duluth area hospitals and improvised clinics.
Funeral services were held for Patrolman Bernard J Fallon of Station 6 at St Peter's Church Meeting House Hill with a 9 o'clock requiem mass. A 16 patrolmen escort led by Sergeant Bartholomew Merchant attended, and six Station 6 patrolmen served as pallbearers. Fallon is survived by his wife and four children. he died last Friday.
The notice promotes subscribing to the Fighting Fourth Loan urging readers to participate and contribute their share by purchasing a subscription today.
President Wilson left the White House to shop in a jewelry store on Pennsylvania Avenue. He walked back to the White House amid big crowds of war workers, smiling and greeting onlookers as he carried a small package from his purchase.
The president appeared and, amid roars of cheers, abandoned the motor and strode up the avenue with secret service by his side and behind.
The Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners refused to allow a service at cost plan for Plymouth Gas Light Co. Instead, it approved a wartime rate of $3 per 1000 cubic feet, up from $1.80 set last May. The company had requested $1.65 plus future increases to match costs.
In Laclede residents describe General Pershing as a pretty blue eyed boy. The piece previews a humorous life anecdote from The Real Life of General Pershing to be continued in next Sunday's Post.
Theatres in Boston will be allowed to reopen on Monday following a conference at the State House. Attendees included Henry B. Endicott, Dr Eugene R. Kelley, Dr William C. Woodward, and Captain W F Draper of the Public Health Service.
Health officials say Spanish influenza is waning in Boston and surrounding towns. City leaders plan to lift bans on theaters salons and soda fountains as churches resume services Sunday. State reports show declining new cases and deaths with 94 influenza and 2% pneumonia fatalities yesterday.
Springfield report shows 200 influenza cases and 10 deaths in 48 hours. Westfield records 94 cases and five deaths in 86 hours. Chicopee allows reopening of saloons clubs and billiard rooms with crowd limits while schools and churches stay closed.
The message urges citizens to back a war bonds program as the path to peace. It emphasizes that peace will come only with strong financial support and calls on the public to participate in bond buying efforts.
The ad touts Sloan's Liniment for darting pains in the sciatic nerve and accompanying lumbago neuritis neck and muscle strains. It emphasizes quick relief clean use and economy as a universally preferred remedy.
Advertisement touts Peptiron as a real iron tonic for anemia nervous weakness and sleeplessness. Claims include improved digestion digestion and nerves with heightened vitality capacity to endure and enjoy life. Available from druggists or C I Hood Co Lowell MA.
A home hair dye method using Orlex powder, sold at drug stores, claims to color gray hair to black brown or light brown. The box includes a $100 gold bond guarantee that the product contains no silver lead zinc sulphur mercury aniline or coal tar derivatives and promises non rub off non sticky results making a gray haired person look twenty years younger.
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