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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1918.
UNCLE SAM'S i
ADVICE ON FLU
U. S. Public Health Service Issues
Official Health Bulletin
on Influenza.
LATEST WORD OM SUBJECT.
Epidemic Probably Not Spanish In
Origin—Germ Still Unknown—Peo
ple Should Guard Against "Droplet
Infection"—Surgeon General Blue
Makes Authoritative Statement.
e
Washington, D. C. —(Special.)—Al-
though King Alfonso of Spain was
one of the victims of the influenza epi
demic in 1893 and again this summer,
Spanish authorities repudiate any
claim to influenza as a "Spanish” dis
ease. If the people of this country do
not take care the epidemic will be
come so widespread throughout the;
United States that soon we shall hear
the disease called “American" influ
enza.
In response to a request for definite
information concerning Spanish influ
enza, Surgeon General Rupert Blue of
the U. S. Public Health Service has
authorized the following official Inter
view :
What is Spanish Influenza? Is it
something new? Does it come from
Spain?
“The disease now occurring in this'
country and called ‘Spanish Influen-1
za' resembles a very contagious kind I
of ‘cold,’ accompanied by fever, pa>n«'
Coughs and Sneezes
Spread Diseases
eiif W tA
As Dangerous as Prison Gss Shells
in the head, eyes, ears, back or other
parts of the body and a feeling of se
vere sickness. In most of the cases the
symptoms disappear after three or four
days, the patient then rapidly recover
ing. Some of the patients, however,
develop pneumonia, or Inflammation
of the ear, or meningitis, and many of
these complicated cases die. Whether
this so-called ‘Spanish’ influenza Is
identical with the epidemics of Influen
za of earlier years is not yet known.
“Epidemics of influenza have visited
this country since 1647. It is Interest
ing to know that this first epidemic
was brought here from Valencia,
Spain. Since that time there have
been numerous epidemics of the dis
ease. In 1889 and 1890 an epidemic
of Influenza, starting somewhere in the
Orient, spread first to Russia and
thence over practically the entire civ
ilized world. Three years later there
was another flare-up of the disease.
Both times the epidemic spread wide
ly over the United States.
“Although the present epidemic Is
called ‘Spanish Influenza,’ there Is riS
reason to believe that It originated In
Spain. Some writers who have studied
the question believe that the epidemic
came from the Orient and they call at
tention to the fact that the Germans
mention the disease as occurring along
the eastern front In the summer and
fall of 1917."
How can "Spanish influenza" be rec
ognized?
“There Is as yet no certain way In
which a single case of ‘Spanish influ
enza’ can be recognized. On the oth
er hand, recognition la easy where
there is a group of cases. In contrast
to the outbreaks of ordinary coughs
and colds, which usually occur In the*
cold months, epidemics of influenza
may occur at any season of the year.
Thus the present epidemic raged most
intensely in Europe In May, June and
July. Moreover, in the case of ordi
nary colds, the general 'symptoms
(fever, pain, depression) ere by no
means as severe or as sudden In their
onset as they are in influenza. Final
ly, ordinary colds do not spread
through the community so rapidly or
so extensively as does influenza.
"In most cases a person taken sick
with Influenza feels sick rather sud
denly. He feels weak, has pains la the
eyes, ears, head or back, and may be
sore all over. Many patients feel
dizzy, some vomit Most of the pa
tients complain of feeling chilly, and
with this comes a fever in which the
temperature rises to 100 to 104. In
most cases the pulse remains relative
ly alow.
“In appearance one is struck by the
fact that the patient locks sick. His
eyes and the inner side of his eyelids
may be slightly ‘bloodshot’ or ‘con
gested,’ as the doctors say. There
may be running from the nose, or
there may be some cough. These signs
of a cold may not be marked; never
theless the patient looks and feels very
sick.
“In addition to the appearance and
the symptoms as already described,
examination of the patient's blood may
aid the physician in recognizing ‘Span
ish influenza,' for it has been found
that In this disease the number of
white corpuscles shows little or no in
crease above the normal. It is possi
ble that the laboratory Investigations
now being made through the National
Research Council and the United
States Hygienic Laboratory will fur
nish a more certain way In which indi
vidual cases of this disease can be
recognized.”
What Is the course of the disease?
Do people die of It?
“Ordinarily, the fever lasts from
three to four days and the patient re
covers. But while the proportion of
deaths In the present epidemic has
generally been low, in some places the
outbreak has been severe and deaths
have been numerous. When death oc
curs it is usually the result of a com
plication.”
What causes the disease and how is
It spread?
“Bacteriologists who have studied In
fluenza epidemics In the past have
found in many of the cases a very
Small rod-shaped germ called, after Its
discoverer, Pfeiffer's bacillus. In-other
cases of apparently the same kind of
disease there were found pneumococci,
the germs of lobar pneumonia. Still
others have been caused by strepto
cocci, and by others germs with long
names.
“No matter what particular kind of
germ causes the epidemic, it Is now
believed that influenza Is always
spread from person to person, the
germs being carried with the air along
with the very small droplets of mucus,
expelled by coughing or sneezing,
forceful talking, and the like by one
Who already has the germs of the dis
ease. They may also be carried about
In the air In the form of dust coming
from dried mucus, from coughing and
sneezing, or from careless people who
spit on the floor and on the sidewalk.
As In most other catching diseases, fl
person who has only a mild attack of
the disease himself may give a very
severe attack to others.”
What should be done by those who
catch the disease?
“It is very important that every per
son who becomes sick with. Influenza
should go home at once and go to bed.
This will help keep away dangerous
complications and will, at the same
time, keep the patient from scattering
the disease far and wide. It is highly
desirable that no one be allowed to
sleep in the same room with the pa
tient. In fact, no one but the nurse
should be allowed in the room.
“If there is cough and sputum or
running of the eyes and nose, care
should be taken that all such dis
charges are collected on bits of gauze
or rag or paper napkins and burned.
If the patient complains of fever and
headache, he should be given water to
drink, a cold compress to the forehead
and a light sponge. Only such medi
cine should be given as is prescribed
by the doctor. It is foolish to ask the
druggist to prescribe and may be dan
gerous to take the so-called ‘safe, sure
and harmless’ remedies advertised by
patent medicine manufacturers.
“If the patient is so situated that he
can be attended only by some one who
must also look after others in the fam
ily, it is advisable that such attendant
wear a wrapper, apron or gown over
the ordinary house clothes while In the
sick room and slip this off when leav
ing to look after the others.
“Nurses and attendants will do well
to guard against breathing In danger
ous disease germq by wearing a simple
fold of gauze or mask while near the
patient.”
Will a person who has had influenza
before catch the disease again?
“It is well known that an attack of
measles or scarlet fever or smallpox
usually protects a person against an
other attack of the same disease. This
appears not to be true of ‘Spanish in
fluenza.’ According to newspaper re
ports the King of Spain suffered an
attack of Influenza during the epi
demic thirty years ago, and was again
stricken during the recent outbreak in
Spain.”
How can on* guard against influ
enza?
“In guarding against disease of all
kinds, It is important that the body be
kept strong and able to fight off dis
ease germs. This can be done by hav
ing a proper proportion of work, play
and rest, by keeping the body well
clothed, and by eating sufficient whole
some and properly selected food. In
connection with diet, it Is well to re
member that milk is one of the best
all-around foods obtainable for adults
as well as children. So far as a dis
ease like Influenza is concerned, health
authorities everywhere recognize the
very close relation between its spread
and overcrowded homes. While It is
not always possible, especially In
times like the present, to avoid such
overcrowding, people should consider
the health danger and make every
effort to reduce the home overcrowd
ing to a minimum. The value of fresh
air through open windows cannot be
over emphasized.
“When crowding is unavoidable, as
In street cars, care should be taken to
keep the face so turned as not to In
hale directly the air breathed out by
another person.
“It is especially important to be
ware of the person who coughs or
sneezes without covering his mouth
and nose. It also follows that one
should keep out of crowds and stuffy
places as much as possible, keep
homes, offices and workshops well
aired, spend some time out of doors
each day, walk to work If at all prac
ticable —In short, make every possible
effort to breathe as much pure air as
possible.
“In all health matters follow the ad
vice of your doctor and obey the regu
lations of your local and state health
officers.”
“Cover up each cough and sneeze,
If you don’t you'll spread disease."
AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER-
OFFICIAL FOOD PRICE SCHEDULE
AS FIXED BY U. S. ADMINISTRATOR
Thia List ot prices Is effective for one week, beginning Monday,
OCTOBER 14, 1918.
Purchasers are requested that If they are asked to pay more than the
prices stated here to report the same to the food administrator.
Flour, best grade, 24 lbs $1.90
Flour, second grade, 24 1b5...... .$1.65
Flour (if sold In bulk) per 1b... .712 c.
Rice, fancy head, per 1b... 12c to 15c
Jrlts, per lb 07c
Irish Potatoes (old) per lb 05c
Jnlons, per lb 06 l*4c
Peas, per lb 14c
Lima Beans, per ib 20c
Cheese, per pound 45c
Putter (creamery) per lb 70c,
Oleomargarine, pound 40c
Sggs No Price Fixed
Tomatoes (no. 2 cans) 15c
Tomatoes (No. 3 cans) 20c
Evaporated Milk, (small cans)...loc
©vaporated Milk (large cans)... 18c
Sagle Brand Milk -25 c
Ga. Cane Syrup, No. 10 sl.lO
Ga. Cane Syrup, No. 5 60c
Bread (per loaf) lo<
Dry Salted Rib Bellies
Sides, per pound 30c
Cuts, per pound 35c
Meal (per peck) 60<‘
Sweet Potatoes, per peck 50
Oatmeal, 13c, two for 25c
English Peas, can 15c, 25c and 30c
Baked Beans, can 15c
Dried Peas, pound 14c
Prunes, pound, 17 l-2c to 20c
Macaroni, pkg 12 1-2 to 15c
Lard, country! per lb 32c
Lard, pure 32c
Lard, Compound, per pound ....30
Lard compound, No. 10 $2.75
WANT ADVERTISEMENTS
SELLERS TALK TO BUYERS ev
ery day through Times-Recorder Clas
sified columns. This page la the grea
market place of the masses. The man
who uses the classified column knows
that thousands know that he has to
sell, if you want to buy anything the
service is equally useful. One cent a
word, with a minimum charge of a
quarter, is cheap enough, too.
LOST ano FOUND
LOST HORSE.—Brown Spanish;
split in left ear; weighs about 700
pounds; about six years old; stray
ed from vicinity of Earl street. G.
W. Jones, care Times-Recorder.
16-4 t.
LOST. —Small locket set with black
and white cameo. Please return to
Times-Recorder office and receive re
ward.
i-OR SALE,
FOR SALE.—I wood stove No. 8,
practically new, used only 2 months.
Apply Mrs. Graham, Kassels Store.
15-4 t
FOR SALE. —On e cow; and calf
about fifteen days old. A. J. Threl
keld, Americus, Ga., Route C. 13-5 t
FOR SALE—FuII scholarship in
Americus business College. Now is
good time to enter. Terms to respon
sible i arty. Apply Times-Recorder.
11-eod-tf;
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FOR SALE—Few barrels Keystone ■
lime, barrels not good shape to stand
shipping, will close out at half price
or SI.OO to $1.25 per barrel. W. W.
McNeill.
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FOR SALE —. Seven-passenger
Chandler auto in good condition and
appearance. All new tires. Will sell
for cash only and at a bargain in
price. Apply to Law Rees Garage.
HOME-GROWN SEED OATS FOR
SALE. —Fulgham, Rustproof, Appier
These are planted from select seed,
well cleaned. Apply to R. P. Stack
house. Psone 243, Americus.
WHY PAY $9.40 per ton for run of
mine coal. I will sell what I have
for $8.75 delivered.. J. L. Jones. Phone
your order to H. S. Schneider's Trans
fer '
CAN YOU GET A TRUCK to go out
of town? Certainly. H. S. Cchneider
moves anything any where at any
time. Phone 155.
■i .in ■ —i ■■ mi— ■■■■—■ ii ■-i ■ I—
HOUSE FOR SALE.—On Barlow
street. B. C. Vaughn. 21-lm
Lard compound, No. 4, sl.lO
Corn (per’can ( 15c to 25c
Bolling meat, per p0und....28 to 3oc
Salmon, best C. R., 1b... 40 to 50c
Salmon, best C. R., l-21b. 25 to 30c
Pink Salmon, lb cans 25c
Salad oil, can, 45c and 70c
Sugar, 2 pounds 20c
Sugar, 5 pounds .. 50c
Meat Prices.
Steak (any cut) pound 25 to 35c
Beef roast 25c to 35c
Ground Beef, pound, 25c
Stew Beef .20c
Soup Bone 12c
Sugar Cured B m, pound 40c
Sliced Ham, pound 50c
Ham. skinned, whole, pound 35c
Boiled Ham (sliced) peund 60c
Pork Backbone, pound 20c
Pork Spareribs, pound 30c
I prk, pound 40c
Frankfurters, pound, 28c
Reef Liver,
Shipped Liver 23c
Fresh tripe, pound 20c
Breakfast Bacon—
la cartons (best grade) lb 65c
Pork Sausage—
Home made, pound 40c
Mixed Sausage, pound 25c
Mullet, pound 15c
Trout, pound 20c
Spanish Mackerel, pand 20c
Perch, Jack, etc., 21b for 35c
FRANC MANGUM,
Sumter County Food Administrator
WAN TED—M iscellaneous
WANTED—To sell good mule or
trade for milch cow; one fresh in
milk-preferred. Phone 746.
FARM AND CITY LOANS—S 1-2
Interest. Terms easy. Quick servl' 1 *
W. W. Dykes. 4-20 t
I WANT TO DO YOUR fine watch,
clock and jewelry repairing. Expert
service and reasonable charges. R. S.
Broadhurst, Jeweler. 110 Lamar St.
directly in front of postoffice.
TRY SCHNEIDER’S SERVICE. Yon
will like It. Phone 155.
IF IT CAN BE MOVED H. S.
Schneider will do it Haven’t failed
yet. Phone 155..
FOR RENI
FOR RENT—My home, 724 S. Lee
street, furnished complete. Possession
October Ist. Phone 451. Mrs. C. P.
Payne. 26-ts
Love Apple*.
Love apples is what tomatoes were
called years ago when It was told that,
if sweethearts would divide one and
eat it together, no adverse fate could
part them. There was real bravery in
this simple act; for, in early days, to
matoes were thought to be rank poi
son.
CORKS—BOTTLES
GLASS AND STONE JUGS
KEGS AND BARRELS
FOR SYRUP
WRITE FOR PRICES
FRANK REVSON, ATLANTA
J. LEWIS ELLIS
Attorney at Law
Planters Bank Building
Ameiieus, Ga.
KINKY
4WHAIR
ggrelggO The picture we
BB show here is of a
SHSp ME colored girl who
had short, nappy,
kinky hair.
I Notice ho w long and beautiful her hair
it since using
EXELENTO POMAOK
Try this hair grower and if you are not
satisfied your money will be returned. It
will make your hair grow long, soft and
silky. You can see the results after
using several times.
Price 25c by mail. Stamps or coin.
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Write fee wMtstaia .
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• Loyalty, Co-Operation S
• •
Being unable to get enough of ail lump. Coal
to supply the demand, we have, after a good •
lO deal of ti Pible succeeded in buying a few car- A
loade of RUN-OF-MINE BLUE JEM JELLL
Z COE COAL. •
This is not an inferior coal, but a very high
grade co.il which comes about two-thirds lump •
iw and one-third dust coal. 0
I® The Fuel Administration desires the use of A
1$ this coa ! and we urge the public to get their a
supply in before winter, as it is very hard to
y i get coal of any kind. •
PRESENT PRICE $8.90 PER TON. •
• Harrold Brothers. •
■ SALE I
$ 250.00
d ,05
?as, each 2.00 ffi
>aratus 40.00
:h ...... 20.00 |s
ick. 600.00
15 Zinc Tubs, each 1.50
rjg 1 Saxon Sedan Car . 1,250.00
™ 1 Brick Garage, at Leslie 4,000.00
1 Bungalow Dwelling, at Leslie.... 2,000.00
Ee 4 Tailor,s Ironing Boards, each.... 1.00
lam in the market for a job. I can do a
little of anything. qje
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SI * 327 S. LEE STREET Sg
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Car Load of New Model
Maxwell I
Autos I
Just Received g
The only high - class car on S
which the price remains the |
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