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U, S. HEALTH SERVICE
ISSUES WARNING
Increase In All Respiratory Dis
eases After the Influenza
Epidemio Probable.
Influama Expected to Lurk for Month,
How to Guard Again it Pneumonia.
Common Coldi Htghly Catching Im
portance of Suitable Clothing Could
Save 100,000 Uvea.
Washington, D. O. With the subsid
ence of the epidemic of Influenza (he
attention of health officers la directed
to pneumonia, bronchitis iiiul other
diseases of the roKplnunry system
which repulnrly caime a Ini'KO number
of deaths, especially durliiK the winter
Benson, According to Hupert llluo,
Surgeon General of the I'nlteil Suites
Public Health Nervict), these diseases
will he especially prevalent this win
ter unless (he people are particularly
careful to obey health instructions.
The present epidemic," said Sur
geon General Blue, "lias taught by bit
ter experience how reudlly a condition
beginning apparently as a slight cold
may go on to pneumonia and death.
Although the worst of (tie epidemic Is
over, there will continue to be a large
number of scattered eases, many of
them mild and unrecognized, which
will be danger spots to be guarded
against." The Surgeon General likened
the present situation to that after a
great fire, saying, "No fire chief who
understands his business stops playing
the hose on the chnrred debris as soon
as the flames and visible fire have dis
appeared. On the contrary, he con
tinues the water for hours and even
days, for he knows that there Is dan
ger of the flrejreklndllng from smol
dering mtorg,'1'
"ftenjou fear another outbreak of
infltfonlrf?" he was asked. "Not neces
sarily another large epidemic," said
the Surgeon General, "but unless the
people learn to realize the seriousness
of the dBfjr they will he compelled to
pay a heavy death toll from pneumo
nia and otter respiratory diseases.
Common Colds Highly Catching.
"It la encouraging to observe that
people are beginning to learn that or
dinary coughs and colds are highly
catching and are spread from person
to person by meuns of droplets of
germ laden mucus. Such droplets are
sprayed Into the air when careless or
Ignorant people cough or sneeze with
out covering their mouth and nose. It
Is also good to know that people have
learned something about the value of
fresh air. In summer, when people
are largely out of doors, the respira
tory diseases (coughs, colds, pneumo
nia, etc.) are Infrequent; In the fall,
as people begin to remain Indoors, the
respiratory diseases Increase; In the
winter, when people are prone to stay
In badly ventilated, overheated rooms,
the respiratory diseases become very
prevaleut.
Suitable Clothing Important
"Still another factor In the produc
tion of colds, pneumonia and other re
xplnitory diseases In carelesKiiens or lg
tiurunce of the people regarding sult
uhle clothing during the seasons when
iht weuiber suddenly changes, sitting
in warm moms too heavily dressed or,
what Is even inure common, especially
among women, dressing so llghily Unit
windows are kept closi-d In order to be
comfortably warm. This Is a very in
jurious practice.
Could 8ave 100,000 Lives.
"1 believe we could easily snvo one
hundred thousand lives annually In
the fulled Stales If ell the people
would adopt the system of fresh air
living followed, for example, In tuber
culosis sanatoria. There la nothing
mysterious about It no specific medi
cine, no vaccine. The Important thlrn
Is right living, good food and pi en y jf
fresh air.
Droplet Infection Explained In Pictures,
"The Bureau of Public Health.
Treasury Department, has Just Issued
a striking poster drawn by Berryman,
the well-known Washington cartoonist
The poster exemplifies the modern
method of health education. A few
years ago, under similar circumstances,
the health authorities would have is
sued an official dry but scientifically
accurate bulletin teaching the role of
droplet Infection In the spread of re
spiratory diseases. The only ones who
would have understood the bulletin
woutd have been those who alreudy
kuew all about the subject The man
In the street, the plain citizen and the
many millions who toll for their living
would have had no time and no desire
to wade through the technical phrase
logy." CMM ftnUINZA. PNtUMONU, AN
TVMUCIUMM UUL imtAS TXU WAY
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tained f.M of rhaiifc by wrlllnn lo tha
Surgeon General, U. 8. I'ulilk' Ilea I til
genlce, Washington, 0. U.
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USE
STOMACH TROUBLE
Mr. Marion Holcomb. of Nancy, Ky., says: "For quite
a long while I suffered with stomach trouble. I would
hive pains and a heavy feeling after my meals, a most
disagreeable taste in my moulh. If I ate anything with
butter, oil or grease, I would spit It up. I began to have
rcHiilar sick headache. I had used pills and tablets, but
after a course of these, I would be constipated. It just
seemed to tear my stomach all up. I found they were
no good at all for my trouble. I heard
THEDFORD'S
BLACK-D
recommended very highly, so began to use it. It cured
me. I keep it In the house all the time. It is the best
liver medicine made. 1 do not have sick headache or
stomach trouble any more." Black-Draught acts on
the jailed liver and helps it to do its important work of
throw im out waste materials and poisons from the sys
tem. Tins medicine should be in every household for
use iri time of need. Get a package today. If you feel
sHicsish, take a dose tonight. You will feel fresh to
muro.v. Price 25c a package. All druggists.
ONE CENT A DOSE
LIFE'S YEARNINCSc
What must it be to have the springs of life
Go thrilling through the veins with eager flow
Till every nerve is tingling wiih delight.
And it is joy to be alive and breathe
And every breath imparts new force and power
To mind and body? Oh! what must it be
To have such conscious power to do and dare,
To overcome all obstacles, to climb
Whatever height, to reach whatever goal
The heart desires ? Alas I 1 cannot know.
For mine has been a heritage of pain,
A fierce hard struggle day by day to live.
A soul on fire to be of use, to do
Some little work to help the great work on.
Yet hindered day by day and step by step
By this poor mortal body. Day by day
The dear Lord knowing what is best for me
Tries ine anew in furnaces of pain,
Sends mcsonie disappointment or some grief,
Tears off some earthly prop to which I cling.
Cuts off some hope, and so, what can I do
But cling to Him, my only hope, my all?
But when my feet have crossed the shining seo,
And my glad soul escaped its prison-house,
Then oh I what joy, what blessedness and peace
To rest forever in the light of God !
To see His Face; to hear Him say, "Dear child,
The path I chose for you was best of all
And I was walking with you all the way."
HOW
EISIS, yoyo
AVOIDED
AN
OPERATION
Canton. Ohio. "I suffered from a
female trouble which caued me much
suffering, and two
doctors decided
that 1 would have
to go through an
operation before I
could get well.
"My mother, who
had been helped by
LydiaE.Pinkham s
Vegetable Com
pound, advised me
to try it before sub
mitting to an opera
tion. It relieved me
from mv troubles
so I can do mv house work without any
difficulty. I advise any woman who is
aiilicted witn female troubles to give
Lvdia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound a trial and it will do as much for
them." Mrs. Marie Bull), 1421 6th
St, N. E., Canton, Ohio.
Sometimes there ara serious condi
tions where a hospital operstion is the
only alternative, but on the other hand
so many women have been cured by this
famous rootsnd herb remedy, Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, after
doctors have said that an operation was
necessary every woman who wants
to avoid an operation snouiu give it s
fair trial before submitting to such a
trying ordeal.
If complications exist, write to Lydia
E. PinkhamMl!iciIl-, r., i.ynn, Mass.,
for advice. Tin1 r-u;t ot many years
experience is at your service.
WAR OVER.
An old colored washer woman
Miih ihree sons in the war, had
nun singing lustily while she rub
h .1 up and down. When asked
il she knew the war was over, and
what she thought of it, she replied
"Yes, indeed I does, and if shoe
leather wasn't so scandalous high,
I shore would shout, but its high,
so I'm washing dese clothes jesi
three limes ns hard as I usually
does."
Another one of the same color,
and with two sons, was asked if
she knew that peace had been de
clared, said, "1 tell you honey I
was laying in my bed mhinking
about this here war and I was so
worried I couldn't sleep, but lord
a mossa when I heard detn bells
and whisles and knowed it wasn't
fire, I knowed the war was over,
and I just turned over and slept
till seven o'clock."
Children Ory
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ONE FOR THE PARSON.
Parson Lewis, who wan not
averse to un uec'tRionnl toddy,
hired tin Irishman In clean out
li is cellar one mnrninjr. 1'at
sttii ted in to work with n will,
and found, unions llm other
ruliliish, u number of empty
bottles. Put earefully exam
ined each bottle, by holding it
to the light,
The minister, looking; down
to see bow Put wus getting
nlonjf with the work, saw him
looking through the bottles ami
called out:
"They are all dead ones,Pat."
''liulade, now, are they stir?"
replied the Irislima. "Well,
there's one good thing about it
they all had the minister will
'em when they wuz dyin'!"
WELL TRAINED HENS.
A man in a country village
wus preparing for his fourth
"Hitting" in 12 months. The
vicar happened lo pass and suid
''What, removing again, John?"
"Yes, Bir," replied John.
"You are taking your poul
try, too, I seo. Aren't they get
ting tired of being moved about?
"(Jetting tired! Nofoar. Why
blesg you, sir, they are quite
used to it by now. Every time
them bens sees a furniture van
van arrive they run into the
yurd and lie on their backs
with their legs in the air, wait
ing to have them tied." Tit
Hits. For Croup
"Chamberlain's Coutfli Hcmedy in
aplrmlitl for croup," write Mrs. I'M
ward Hussi'tt, Frankfort N. Y. "My
children have been quickly relieved of
attacks of this drcuilful com plaint by
its use " 'this teniedy contains uo
opium or other uareotic, aud may lie
given to a child as cotiliilently as to
adult.
A school girl never graduaies
iint? she has learned to siaba pick
el with a hat pin.
Mrs. Isley's Letter.
Id recent letter Mrs. 1). W. latey, of
Mtehlielil, 111 , ttaya, Ml have used
Chamlterlaio'i Tablets for disonlers of
tlie stumaeh ami ait a laxative, aod have
fnuiiil them a quick aod lure relief." If
you are troubled with indigestion or
constipation these tableti will do you
good.
ADVICE TO "FLU"
CONVALESCENTS
SPAIN AND ENGLAND REPORT
INCREASE IN TUBERCULOSIS
AFTER INFLUENZA
EPIDEMIC.
U. S. Public Health Service Warns
Public Against Tuberculosis.
One Million Cases Tubercu
losis in United States Each a
Source of Danger.
Influenza Convalescents Should Have
Lungs Examined Coldi Which Hang
On Often Beginning of Tuberculosis.
No Cause for Alarm If Tuberculosis
Is Recognized Early Patent Medi
cines Not to Be Trusted.
Beware tuberculosis offer In
ftuenzi.. No need to worry if
you take precautious In time.
Don't diagnose your own con
dition. Have your doctor exam
Ine your luns Severn I times at
monthly Intervals. Build up your
strength with right living, good
food and plenty of fresh air.
Don't waste money on patent
medicines advertised to cure tu
berculosis. Become a fresh-air crank and
enjoy Ufa.
Washington, D. O. (Special.) Ac
cording to a report made to the United
States Public Health Service, the epi
demic of Influenza In Spain has al
ready caused an Increase In the preva
lence and deaths from pulmonary tu
berculosis. A similar association be
tween Influenza and tuberculosis was
recently made by Sir Arthur News
holme, the chief medical officer of the
English public health service, In hta
aniilysis of the tuberculosis death rate
In England.
In order that the people of the Unit
ed States may profit by the experience
of other countries Surgeon General
Rupert Blue of the United States Pub
lic Health Service has Just Issued ft
warning emphasizing the need of spe
cial precautions at the present time.
"Experience seems to Indicate," says
the Surgeon Oenorul, "that persoos
whose reslHtnnce has been weakened
by an attack of Influenza arc peculiar
ly susceptible to tuberculosis. With
millions of Its people recently affected
with Influenza this country uuw of
fers conditions favoring the spread of
tuberculosis."
One Million Consumptives In the
United States.
"Then you consider this a serious
menace?" was asked. "In my opinion
It Is, though I hasten to add It is dis
tinctly one against which the people
can guard. So far as one can estimiitn
there are at present about one million
cases of tuberculosis In the United
States. There Is unfortunately no
complete census available to show ex
actly the number of tuberculous per
sons In each state despite the fact that
most of the states have made the (list-use
reportable. In New York city,
where reporting has been In force for
many years, over 35,000 cases of tu
berculosis are registered with the De
partment of Health. Those fumlllar
with the situation believe that the ad
dition of unrecognized and unreported
rases would make the number nearer
60,000. The very careful health sur
vey conducted during the past two
years In Framlngham, Mass., revealed
200 cases of tuberculosis in a popula
tion of approximately 15,000. If these
proportions hold true for the United
States as a whole they would Indicate
that about one In every hundred per
sons is tuberculous. Each of these
constitutes a source of danger to be
guarded against"
What to Do.
tn bis statement to the public Sur
geon General Blue points out how
those who have had influenza should
protect themselves against tuberculo
sis. "All who have recovered from In
fluenza," says the Surgeon General,
"should have their lungs carefully ex
amined by a competent physician. In
fact, It la desirable to have several ex
aminations made a month apart Such
examinations cannot be made through
the clothing nor can they be carried
out In two or three minutes. If the
lungs are found to be free from tuber
culosis every effort should be made to
keep them so. This can be done by
right living, good food and plenty of
fresh air."
Danger Signs.
The Surpoon General warned espe
chilly against certain danger signs,
such as "decline" und "colds which
hung on."
These, he explained, were often the
beginning of tuberculoids. "If you do
not get well promptly. If your cold
seems to hang on or your health and
strength decline, remember that these
are often the early signs of tuberculo
sis. I' I ace yourself at otn-e under the
care of a competent physician. Tuber
mltvrts Is rumWf In the enrly stajea.
Patent Medlelnse Dangerous In Tuber,
eulosls.
"Above all do not trust la the mis
leading statements of unscrupulous
patent medicine fakers. There Is do
rtpeclflc medicine for the cure of tuber
culosis. The money spent on such
medicine la thrown, away; It should
lie spent Instead for good food and de
cent living."
Stomach Trouble.
"Before I used Chamberiaiu'sTablets
1 doetored a great deal for stomach
trouble and felt nervous all the time.
These tablets helped me from the Bret,
and inside of a week's time I had im
proved in every way," writes Mrs. I,. A.
Drinkard, Jefferson City, Mo.
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