October 28, 1918

Twenty eight deaths due to influenza have been reported in the past 24 hours, but only 159 new cases.

Today’s Evening Star : https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1918-10-27/ed-1/seq-65/

The lead Star editorial: “Open the Churches.”

The annual chrysanthemum show was not allowed to open, but the flowers await in readiness. Organizers are attempting to hold the blooms — the glass has been painted over and lights installed for potential evening openings.

 

Pluto Water was a powerful laxative.