Show ian the number of deaths in this country by influenza la now estimated at over this is about seven times aa many as the fatal casualties that were reported from the army in france this epidemic Is the greatest calamity ot any kind except war that ever visited the american continent while it has largely subsided now it still takes its dally toll of deaths in many sections the doctors say it may reoccur again any time it Is a contagion spreading with inconceivable rapidity and which has reached the most remote groups of people who seemingly had no communication muni cation with the outside world it la the most difficult problem that medical science ever confronted the worst feature is that in its early stages the disease is BO much like a common cold many doctors say that everyone who coughs and sneezes should be required to stay at home this may finally seem necessary yet it would be a considerable blow to the industries and business of the country but the people must learn the danger of this treacherous disease the man who has merely the incipient form Is in serious peril himself and he imperils im perils all with whom he mingles many people having some of the characteristic symptoms yet not feeling much sick will force themselves to go to work whether they do this because they dislike to lose a days pay or because they tear the employers disapproval they make a mistake if they feel sick at all home Is the place for them the em aloyes would prefer that they not run the risk of breaking up his force and the days pay saved by working is likely to be far more than offset by a heavy doctors bill and that Is saying nothing of the charges for the undertaker and the monument paid by the weeping relatives |