Advice to Flu Convalescents Warned by Public Health Service
Public Health Service warns flu convalescents to have lungs examined as lingering colds may signal developing tuberculosis. The piece notes tuberculosis infections exceed one million cases in the United States and urges early recognition while cautioning that patent medicines are not trustworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Health Service
United States
New York City
Department of Health
Ution
Framingham
Mass
Beware tuberculosis after influenza health advice
Public health guidance urges against self diagnosis after influenza. Seek medical lung examinations at monthly intervals and adopt nutritious living, ample fresh air, and exercise. Avoid ineffective patent medicines and pursue reliable medical care to protect lung health.
MUST INCREASE FOOD EXPORTS
Washington warns that influenza in Spain raised tuberculosis risk in the United States. Surgeon General Blue urges careful lung exams after flu and warns against patent medicines. The article stresses expanding food exports to feed liberated Europe, with a target of 20 million tons for the coming year and outlines world shortages in fats and beef amid transport limits.
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Washington, D. C
United States Public Health Service
Spain
Arthur Newsholme
Public Health Service
England
United States
Rupert Blue
Surgeon
Europe
Australia
Argentine
North America
West Indies
Russia
Meat Producers and World Pork Supply War Message
Government urges boosted hog production and conservation to meet postwar fat shortages. U S Department of Agriculture and Food Administration cite rises in cattle and hogs, with pork exports set to sevenfold prewar levels. Emphasizes shipping limits, Hoover plans, and the link between food supply and global stability amid wartime famine.
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Department of Agriculture
The
Food Administration
Europe
America
Argentine
Australia
U. S. Department of Agriculture
U. S. Food Administration
Germany
America's pledge of food to the Allies in darkest hour
The passage notes the pledge to the interallied food council and credits American efforts with sustaining allies. It highlights increased farm enterprise, more soft corn, higher pork supplies, and conserved food boosting exports as ship shipments doubled.
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America
Interallied Food Council
American Food Army
Hoover speech quote on economic distribution and business
A recorded quote from August 10 1917 expresses belief that drastic force is unnecessary to maintain fair distribution and sane supply use. Hoover asserts faith in the intelligence of the average American businessman whose aid is essential to remedy war brought evils.
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Herbert Hoover
Threshermen Save 16 Million Bushels of Wheat
The U S Food Administration credits cleaner threshing methods and field gathering for saving 16 million bushels of wheat and other grains. State reports show reduced harvest losses in six months, with guidance from grain committees and patriotism by farmers and crews.
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United States
U. S. Food Administration
The
Food Administration
No One Suffered Here in Our Food Saving Effort
The piece lauds voluntary food saving, claiming no hardship occurred and that participants are healthier, happier, and more satisfied due to self denial as a communal practice.
Bread Prices Stabilized by Food Control Policy
Government measures kept breadstuffs prices steady, curbed speculation and extortion, and maintained domestic tranquility.
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America
Dr H W Lewis Address Him Now at Laurens South Carolina
A brief local notice directs that Dr H W Lewis should be addressed at Laurens in South Carolina. The item provides a routing cue for correspondence or contact logistics within the community.
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Laurens, S. C
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