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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
2
The local draft board announces appointing captains and squad leaders to command the fifteenth contingent departing Warren. A ceremony and assembly are planned with committee chairs listed, as the community and Pennsylvania Council of National Defense bid farewell to the volunteers bound for service and duty.
Warning issued to all water users to boil water for drinking and cooking as a precaution against possible contagion. Official notices signed by T. M. Greenland, president, and C. W. Schmehl, secretary.
The Warren Water Company chief chemist and health officials warn residents to avoid drinking or cooking with tap water without boiling. The Board of Health says the issue is not an immediate danger, and officials will remedy it quickly. A physician survey shows no unusual morbidity from water born diseases in recent weeks.
War Garden committee favors a central room for a War Garden Display with an announcement forthcoming. Fire Chief Gordon reports a man secured for Centennial station but the department remains short handed. A Fire Committee meeting is called to finalize arrangements and consider combining East Side and Central stations. The Times notes the bridge opening date is uncertain and could be three to four weeks away. Company F men wounded in the Marne era letters indicate recovery progress for several soldiers from Franklin. Skipper Dowd, Navy recruit, will sing at the Columbia Theater tonight with attendees promised a treat.
City residents are warned to boil all water used for drinking and cooking to prevent possible contagion or intestinal trouble. Notice signed by T. M. Greenlind President and W. Schmehl Secretary of the Warren Board of Health.
The federal food administrator cannot fix prices but may set fair and reasonable levels and invite public input. If a dealer charges more than the listed cash and carry prices, report him by letter to the Food Administrator.
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