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Show TM THRr-ENZA (iERM MAKES DEBUT B With the cessation of hostilities the H Red Cross is called upon to combat a H new epidemic, originating this time t within its own ranks. The affliction iai I known as "I'm-thru-enza." H The initial symptom is a sense of H la.ssitude- a feeling of "What's the H use? It's all over. Why should I H work?" Steps are being taken to ito-41 H late the germ- also those who ari pfl carrying B The epidemic is not widespread; H nevertheless an effort is lietflir no add 1 to stern its advance. M "Cold feet" is a marked symptom M Another indication of the presenci M of the germ is forgetfulness (that the H 'boys are still over there.) M The victim, as a rule, cannot con- V "B iint rate the mind (on knitting.) M The sight becomes impaired (can't M to sew.) f H The ears become affected (can't H hear the appeals of hundreds of thou- M sands of refugees who must be clothed M and fed and housed.) M Heart doesn't beat as it used to, and M in advanced stage that organ appar- M fitly turns to stone. J A vaccine consisting of eual parts M of tincture of I-won't m lit and Red M Cross spirits, a dash of patriotism and M peck of pep is etfettiN-. M |