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Show INFLUENZA AND OTHER AILMENTS, The mild winter has been productive of more contagious diseases dis-eases than Ogden has experienced in years. Up to the present the ground has not been covered with snow, although a few flakes fell a few days before Christmas. As a result, the air is filled with dust and germs. The fine particles of dust Bet up an irritation of the air passages, and the mucous membrane becomes an abiding place for the germs of influenza or other afflictions. af-flictions. Many children are suffering of bronchial affections and even pneumonia; there are many cases of scarlet fever. The doctors are kept busy responding to calls, and the prospects Br they will continue to find much to do until the air is purified by a heavy fall of snow. |