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Show Local Breveties Mr. IlilCLE SAM'S William Itoa h visited friends and relatives here Saturday and day, AOVICEOII FLU 8un- - David Tbompaon of Altonah siicnt two days visiting In Spanish Fork lust week. U.s. Public Health Service Issue Official Health Bulletin on Influenza. Mrs. Viola Nelson of Lake View Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Wallace Deaf ley this week. LATEST WORD ON SUBJECT. Miss Verna Daniels of Payaon Is the guest for a few days of her sis In ter, Mrs. Horace Fereday, Epldomlo Probably Not Spanish Pso Unknown Still Germ Origin Mrs. Emma Hansen of Salt Lake plo Should Guard Against "Dropls? City. was the guest of her mother, Infictlon" Surgson Central Blus Mrs. Eliza Beoglcy Sunday. Maksa Authorttativo Statsment George Moore,, who Is managing a butcher shop at Magna, spent Sunday Washington, D. G (Special.) Alhere visiting with bis family. though King Alfonso of Spain was one of the victims of the Influenza epidemic In IS! 3 and again this summer, Spanish authorities repudiate any claim to Influenza as a "Spanish' disease. If the people of this country do not , take care the epidemic will become so widespread throughout the Culted States that soon we ahull lieu the disease culled "American" Influenza. In resMnse to a request for definite Information concerning Spanish Influenza, Surgeon General Rupert Blue of the U. S. Public Health Service has authorized the following ofllclal Interview: What Is Spanish Influenzal la It something new! .Docs It come from Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tcnsdale of Irovo were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stubbs last Thursday. . Mr. and Mrs. 8. L. Mendenhall and family cf Sprlngvllle were dinner guests at the Joseph E. Jones home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson and Elam Cheeney of Pocatello, Idaho, were guests of Mrs. Eliza Deagley last Wednesday. The Fledlous Club was entertained last Thursday evening by Mrs. Carl Arnold of Leland. Music and fancy work were the diversions and a Spain! "The disease now occurring dainty luncheon was served. nnd culled 'Spanish In this Influencountry za' resembles a very contagious Lind Miss Rose, Jameson came home of 'cold,' accompanied by fever, pulus from the Granite School Monday to spend the vacation caused by the Coughs and Sneezes epidemic of Spanish' Influenza. Spread Diseases The Misses Maud Houghton and Mary Larsen, Earl Ludlow and Jack t Clark motored to Salt Lake City Friday and vlalted with friends. Mrs. Isaac Swenson returned to her home at Moapa, Nevada, Tuesday, after visiting here for a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Hughes, and other relatives. ' As Dangerous as Neon Gas Shells or othei parts of the body and a feeling of severe sickness. In most of the cases the symptoms disappear after three or four days, the patient then rapidly recovering. Some of the patients, however, In the head, eyes, ears, back Mrs. John L. Jones returned home (levc,0P Pneumonia, or Inflammation nenlngltls, and many of last Thursday from Salt Lake City. ot ,h enr tIie8 case die. hether complicated where she had spent two weeks visitcnllod la thl Influenza Spnnl8h ing with Mrs. Owen Parry and other -- Identical with the epidemics of Influenza of earlier years Is not yet known. ' of Influenza have visited ' Mrs. George Cookston and baby thla"Epidemics since 1047. It Is Interestcountry will spend daughter, Helen, of Provo, to know that this first epidemic ing two months here with her parents, was brought here from ' Valencia, Mr. and Mrs. 8. W. Davis, while her Spuln. Since that "time there have husband la attending school in Iowa. been numerous epidemics of the disease In 1SS9 and IS90 an epidemic Miss Minnie Jones and Miss Grace of Influenza, starting somewhere In the Bowen were guesta at a prettily ap- Orient, spread first to Russia and ( pointed luncheon given at Sprlngvllle thence over practically the entire civSunday evening by Mr. and Mrs. ilized world. Three years later there Ivan Child In honor ot Floyd Child. was another flare-u- p of the disease i Roth times the epidemic spread over the United Statea few of the girl friends of Mar- the present epidemic Is "Although home her garet Dart gathered at railed Spanish Influenza,' there Is no good-by- e to bid her Monday evening reiison to believe that It originated lu She will leave as soon as quarantine Spain. Some writers who have studied regulations permit to attend the New the question believe that the epidemic t'unie from the Orient and they call atJersy Academy at Logan. tention to the fact that the Germans The Misses Minnie and Viola Jones mention the disease as occurring along entertained at an Informal dinner the eastern front In the summer and fall of 11)17." Sunday evening In honor of Floyd How can "Spanish Influenza" be recChild, of Sprlngvllle. Covers were a ognized? laid for twelve guests. Mr. Child Is us yet no certain way In "There left Monday for the ship building , which a single case of 'Spunlsh Influ yards at Seattle, Washington. On the nth j enzu' can be recognized. I er Is easy where Imml, recognition ' there Is a group of cases. In ntrust to the outbreaks of ordinary temglis nnd olds, which usually occur In the cold months, epidemics of Influenza may occur at any season of the year. Thus the present epidemic raged most 7 Intensely In Europe In May, June nnd litrfri ifl July. Moreover, In the case of ordinary colds, the general symptoms (fever, pain, depression) ere by no means as severe or as sudden In their ' onset hs they are In Influenza. Final-- ' DICTIONARIES ere in use by bus! do not spreud ly. ordinary colds ness men, engineers, bankers, through the community so rapidly or architects, physicians, so extensively as does Influenza. Judges, formers, teachers, librarians, cler"In most cases a person taken sick ; gymen, Vj succ essful men and with Influenza feels sick rather sudwomen the world over. denly. lie feels weak, has pains In the Are Ycu Equipped to Win? eyes, ears, bead or back, and may be sore all over. Many patients feel The ITc.v International provides the mcan.5 ta success It is an dizzy, some vomit Most of the patients complain of feeling chilly, and teacher, a universal question answerer. with this comes a fever In which the if ycu seek efficiency and temperature rises to 100 to ,104. In t why not make daily most cases the Vulse remains relativeuse of tbia vast fund of informly slow. ' ation?' "In appearance one Is struck by the 400.00(1 Vocr.bularyTenns. 2700 Pacos. fact that the patient looks sick. Ills 6000 llilldtrali. r,.. (..ilored iHcra. 30,000 ;e)Criiib leal Subject!. 12,000 eyes and the Inner side of his eyelids BiufiraphluU kiuifl. may be slightly 'bloodshot,' or 'conEditions. Regular and gested,' as the doctors say. There Writefornpeo-in- i may be running from the nose, or n piiftaa, there may be some cough.- - These signs ikluatrationt, etc. Free, a of a cold may not be marked; never, t of Pocket .V ipa ii you theless the patient looks and feels very reams tins sick, , piper. In addition to the appearance and G.AC. the symptoms as already described, MERR1AM examination of the patient's hlqod may CO, Sprirtgfltld, Matt. aid ibe physician Jn recognizing 'Spanish Influenza,' for ,11 has been found Li f Websters New Intermtiohal I India-Pap- er ' , that In Ibis disease the number of white corpuscles shows little or no Increase above the normal. It Is fwissl-hi- e that the laboratory Investigations now being made through the National Rescareh Council and the United States Hygienic Laboratory will fur nUli a more certain way In which Individual caws of thhs disease can be recognized." Whst Is the course of the disease! Do ptopls die of Itl "Ordinarily, the fever lasts from three to four days and tbe patient recovers. ' Rut while tle proportion of deuthi In the present epidemic 1ms generally been low. In some pluces the outbreak has been severe and deaths have been numerous. When death occurs It la usually the result of a complication." What causes the dlssase and how Ii It spread! "Rnctcrlologlsts who hove studied In fluenza epidemics In the post have found In many of the cases a very Small germ called, after hs dlseoverer, Ifelffer'a bacillus. In oilier rases of apparently tbe some kind of disease there were found pneunioeoeel, the germs of lobar pneumonia. Still others have been cnusd by strepm-cocci- , and by others germs with tong names. "No matter whnt particular kind of germ muses the epidemic. It Is now believed tint Influenza Is alwnj spread from Hron to person, Hie germs being carried with the Mr along with the very smull droplets of mucus, expelled by coughing or sneezing, forceful talking, and the like by one who olrendy bus the germs of the disease. They may also be carried about In the nlr In the form of dual coming from dried mucua, from coughing and sneezing, or from careless people who spit on the floor nnd on the sidewalk. As In most other catching diseases, a person who has only a mild attack of the disease himself may give a very severe attack to others." What should bo done by those who catch the dloeaoot "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 end 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 patient In fact no one but the ourso should be allowed In the room. ' "If there Is cough and sputum or running of the eyes and nose, rare should be taken that all such discharges are collected on bits of gauze or rag or paper napkins, and burned If the patient complains ot fever and headache, he should be given water to drink, a cold compress to the forehend and a light sponge. Only such medicine should be given as Is prescribed by the doctor. It Is foolish to ask the druggist to prescribe and may he dan'safe, sure gerous to take the and harmless remedies advertised by patent medicine mnnufildurers. "If the pntlent Is so situated that he ran be attended only by some one who must also look after others In the family, It is advisable that such attendant wear a wrapper, apron or gown over the ordinary bouse clothes while In the sick room and slip this off wlwn leaving to look after the others. "Nurses and attendants will do well to guard against breathing In dauger-ou- a disease germs by wearlug a simple fold of guuze or mask while near the, .. Plant Clean Seed We are now equipped with the largest and best grain cleaning fan in town. Its a bear for getting rid of wild oats from your grain. Our fan is operated by -- motor power. No more need of planting dirty grain. Clean grain and better prices should be your aim. Dont feed high priced grain whole. Have us grind it while you wait, at small cost. While you are up town shopping, let us grind you some barley or other grain for your pigs and chickens. From now on our aim will be to keep chopped feed on hand all the time. Try us. We strive to please by square dealing. You can count on our Mr. Roundy and his assistants treating you courteously, honestly and promptly in hay and . v grain, ccel and produce. . Co-oFork Spanish The Fedellous Club, Alu Bridge Club, and Literary Club postponed all meetings until fu notice. MICKIE SAYS Mrs. E. W. Woodscress spent and Wednesday in Spanish Fork. if A pitchfork. Found Owner may have same by paying 30c for' this adv. jest stop peopte'o T' Think THAT advertisin' newspaper man's stock in Trade x They'd is The A service Found may have same at this ing 30c for this adv. NEVER TRY TO OIT tT. FER. NOTHIN' UKE THEY DO SOMETIMES, NO NORL Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Stewart and little son are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Url Stewart this week. Than they'd ' GROCER ask the FER A FREE SACK OF FLOUF. 0 , ! j I 1918. Claimant names as witness'' Thlstl. Josph Shepherd of Masr Earl and George Jones, Spr bert Gabbytass, all of Mrs. Louise Larsen returned home last Thursday evening after a three weeks visit with relatives at Butte, Montana. Mrs. Larsen was joined at Pocatello, Idaho, by Mr. and Mrs. John Beck, Jr., and little daughter ot Bellevue, Idaho. At Butte the party were the guests of Mrs.Larsens brother-in-law- - Mike Brown. A Homestead Entry, Serial No. for NWT4 Section 30, Town Lai South, Range 3 East, Salt W of notice filed idlan, has to make five year Proof, to claim to the land above k befre the Clerk of the District 30th at Provo, Utah, on the November, Influ-enza- "In guarding against disease of all kinds. It Is Important that the body he kept strong and able to fight off disease germs. This ran be done by having n proper proportion of work, piny and rest, by keeping the body well clothed, and by eating sufficient whole, some and properly selected food. In connection with diet. It If well to remember Hint milk Is one of the best foods obtainable for adults ns well as children. So fur as u disease like Influenza Is concerned, health authorities everywhere recognize the very close relation between Its spread ut.d 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 overcrowding to a minimum. The value of fresh air through open windows cannot be over emphasized. When crowding Is unavoidable, as lu street cars, care should be taken to keep the fnce so turned as not to Inhale directly the air breathed out by another person. It Is especially Important to beware of the person who coughs or sneezes without covering bis mouth and nose. It also follows that one aliould keep out of crowds und stuffy places as much as possible, , keep homes, offices and workshops well aired, spend some time out of doors each day, walk to work tf at all practicable In short, make every possible effort to breathe as much pure air us possible. "In all health matters follow the advice of your doctor nnd obey tbe regulations of your local and state health officers." "Cover up each cough and sneeze, If you dont you'll spread disease. C pin. office tr DEPARTMENT OF THE IXTL ' U. S. Land office at Salt Lai Utah, October 5th, 1918. NOTICE is hereby given II. Shepherd of Thistle Jin Utah, who on January 10, ID patient." Wayne Stoker of Milford was the Will a person who has had Influenza guest of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Ferebefore catch the disease again! day Sunday. Mr. Stoker left Monday "It Is well known that an attack of for Nitro, West Vlrvlnia, where he menslcs or scarlet fever or smallpox will be employed in an ammunition usually protects a person against of the same disease. This plant. npenrs not to be true of 'Spanish InLast Wednesday, Thursday and fluenza.' According to newspaper reports the King of Spain suffered an Friday four ladies of the Red Cross nttack of Influenza during the epi- chapter worked at the canning facdemic thirty years ago, and was again to put up tomatoes. stricken during the recent outbreak In tory helping About five hundred cases of tomatoes Spain." were put up by the ladles. T How can one guard against p, Utah. GOULP B. BLAKELY, n BSSSSZS num-- 1 her of social functions were given In1 their honor and the trip was greatly! enjoyed. In honor of Miss Cora Sorenson, a receht bride, the Bee-hiv- e girls of the Fourth ward gave a silver shower at the young lady's home last Wed-- j nesday evening. There were twenty- one present and many useful gifts were received by the honor guest.! Games and social chat were the div- eralons. Miss Sorenson was married last week to Earl Phillips of Spring-- 1 vllle, who has gone to the military training school at Fort Logan, Col- -' MILES TO TIE SEME OF Mill ' orado. '' . Mervln, the two and months old infant son ot Mr .and Mrs.' William Smith, formerly of this city but now residents of Salt Lake, died Thesday and the remains were brot here Wednesday for brlal. . Spanish Influenza was the cause of the death anf no funeral services were hold here except the dedication of the grave at the cemetery by CAV. Booth. The father and mother of the child are both seriously 111 of the malady in Salt Lake City. ; one-ha- lf Tires are When we say that. Gates Haf-Sol- c teed puncture-proof- , and double your mileage at cost Mamy.people saj g111 0112-tli- e Provo it. And we gladly do so. Both the unusual service and the uuusual cos evo from the applicaition of a new idea a principle by Charles C. Gates, of Denver, Colorado. local And you owe it to yoursplf to go now to your or and investigate this product which will gi'e service at such a saving. , . |