| Show no for al arin 0 0 66 eop will on IT act se at ne A choit time ago when our dall daily papers bi ought brought us un news newa of the epidemic of influenza lullu enza which was raging in ill the east and middle west few that hat it would roach reach our own fair air state so eo soon boon even though our bbate hoard ot of health and leading physicians have given the word of v lining that utah could not hoje to escape the scourge any more than othel localities and while is already much of tills his dreaded disease in fit our midst nil still it Is a comfort to know that the cases aie light attended with deiy fen complications and no fatalities still we knovs that tile the sickness la is bad enough and none of us ua want it in our homes it we can help it doctors and boards of health cannot aiwas control contagious dla dia cases alone it takes help so go let us take a tew few friendly suggestions aud and unite as citizens and consi consides dei it out oui unselfish patriotic duty to push and pull together so BO as to stamp put out alila unwelcome enemy of health avid happiness out of our community and make our ton a safe place to live in so let us its play safe friends and give oui famines families fi lends and the community a square deal by considering every cold oi 01 attack of 0 the grippe to lie le influenza until it cloves not to b be e I 1 let us its he be sane let in the light the sunshine suns nine and the greih air don t wait until we get gel nick and have to have tile tha doctor older a tank of oxy hen eix in fit cordei to have out oui lives keep away from dances keep away front from public gatherings don t go to places ot amusement keep in the fresh air help your neighbors may be you 11 need help keep clean de DC fateful and above all don t be scared geared eithel as to bour our neighbors neighbor B Ric sickness kness or houi own lot let us give everybody a square deal and not go around with a cold and give everybody the I 1 flu keep away anay from places where there la is sick nesb dont visit the sick unless you RO go in ill to stay and to burso or help remember member llo we ne can all help even it we cannot go in and nurse the sick we can send our neighbor a bowl ot of biota some fruit juice or a quart ot of milk or telephone symptoms are similar to a heavy cold severe headache colds in heau beau and throat spells of tm bezing flushed lace jace and pain in the back and logs polus in fit eyeballs and back of oyei general depression and a temperature pera ture issing from degrees to degrees HOW TO IT rhe hie first thing to do Is to keep WA an ity ay from those infected second to build up the germ resisting parts parts of the body by eating nourishing foods dressing warm enough plenty of sleep and by living in tile the open air or in bright well ventilated room the nose and throat and mouth should be regularly and frequently dis infected by antiseptic inhalations sprays and washes ashes preparations such as chlo Du dubelle DuBell Bells 8 solution and listerine are good to use inhalations ot of eucalyptus oil ot of mountain pine are valuable preventatives when a patient has hag it he should go to bed call the doctor at once 1 warmth rest and quiet are three necessary things to have and the very best beet preventative of the deadly complications of abich pneumonia is the most frequent while there is no certain remedy for influenza yit ya there are many drugs which are very useful in relieving it quinine aspirin various tonics antl anti neuralgia and heart medicine to be subscribed by the ehst clan in charge WHAT TO EAT liquid foods at first solids a little later on an in a gradually gra duall ascending scale from soft boiled eggs to chicken moist meats etc water cold or hot may be sipped or egg water may be given this is a good dish and is made by blending with ith a pint of cold water the whipped whites of 2 to 4 eggs flavored aith salt bait or cinnamon beef booths are also good I 1 call the doctori 2 separate the sick alck from the well at once very important when the flint case is discovered in the home 3 discharges should be burned they should be collected on clean rags burned or dropped in clean vessel ot of water 4 infected articles and rooms should be cleaned and infected disinfected dis use disinfectants disinfect ants everywhere in the house and wash the hands often es I 1 specially pec lally ally beffie you eat cat 6 the sick should not on oil any account mingle with other persons persona for fit at least ten days from beginning of attack in serious they should remain away front from work vork for a longer time teme 6 special attention should be given to cleanliness and ventilation warm warin clothing should be worn feet kept dry and avowed APPLYING POULTICES great care must be taken not to burn the patient put poultices on slowly lifting up two or three times before allowing it to remain on it must be changed eveia two 2 hours at least as they cause more harm than good if allowed to remain on oil and chill the patient wipe mols tuie from skin before applying new poultice and when skin la Is red apply vaseline to burning when no longer needed put extra covering of cotton or wool over spot of treatment as they tend to make system to colds for children take six or eight of ef flour to one of mustard lukewarm water and not hot water to be used mix flour and mustard together then add the water slowly until paste is smooth about consistency of thick cream apply warm linseed poultices or cormeal poultices should always be applied hot light and moist into two cups of hot water stir one handful of the meal stir bilskey until as thick as butter mustard may be added but not for children thin poultices are more effective than thick ones sprinkled with rubbing alcohol or witch hazel one of soda well beaten in the poultice just before pouring it out will make it fluffy and light in conclusion play safe for yourself and others if you have a cold or any symptoms of influenza isolate yourself keep away from others until you are sure it Is safe to mingle with them the chief things to do are rest in bed tiesh flesh air and isolation and avoidance of exertion dont break quarantine regulations or your neighbor will report you staying in bed an extra day Is far better than getting out one day too soon and going back to pneumonia remember that according to past experience we may expect influenza to be with us its more or less during the remainder ot of the winter and early spring last year it lasted six months this athla year it will be apt to do the same unless we all unito unite in stamping it out |
