Advice to Flu Convalescents and Tuberculosis Warning
U S Public Health Service warns public against tuberculosis noting one million cases in the United States. Influenza convalescents should have lungs examined as lingering colds may signal tuberculosis. No cause for alarm though tuberculosis is detected early. Patent medicines not to be trusted.
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U. S. Public Health Service
United States
New York City
Department of Health
Framingham
Mass
Precaution urged as influenza drives tuberculosis risk
Public Health Service warns influenza weakens resistance and raises tuberculosis danger. Surgeon General Blue advises repeat lung exams after recovery, proper living and air, and avoiding patent cures. New York City and Framingham data cited on TB prevalence.
UST INCREASE FOOD EXPORTS To Feed Liberated Nations
The government argues for a surge in food exports to Europe and liberated nations to preserve democracy. Last year US sent 11.82 million tons. now a minimum 20 million tons is target to prevent famine and world chaos. North America to supply over 60 percent of global needs. Europe faces famine without reduced US home consumption.
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Europe
United States
Australia
Argentine
North America
West Indies
Russia
Germany
Health Service Issues Warning On Winter Illnesses
Washington DC health officials warn that influenza related pneumonia bronchitis and other respiratory diseases will be widespread this winter unless citizens follow health rules. Surgeon General Rupert Blue urges fresh air proper clothing air ventilation and avoiding crowding and closing windows to prevent outbreaks. Copies of a new health poster are available free from the Surgeon General U S Public Health Service.
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Blue
Washington, D. C
Rupert Blue
United States Public Health Service
Surgeon General
U. S Public Health Service
Washington, D.C
Reconstruction and the call to aid France’s children
An editorial urging US support for the Fatherless Children of France as part of a broader reconstruction effort. It emphasizes France’s devastation, the role of children in rebuilding, and appeals to generous donors to fund direct aid to French orphans and war-widowed families. The Vincent family is noted as visiting the area.
Former German Emperor Refuses Public Statement in Holland
In Anticipation of Prosecution Amerongen Holland December 3 the former ruler William Hohenzollern told an AP correspondent from Count von Bentinck's castle he would not speak publicly. He cited criminal charges and loyalty to the German government as reasons for silence while awaiting formal action. He confirmed the crown prince's claim about the Kruger telegram and said he signed it only under pressure, taking full responsibility.
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Amerongen
Hol
Holland
Associated Press
Count von Bentinck
Metz
William Hohenzollern
Reconstruction congress hears leaders urge readjustment
Atlantic City hosts four thousand business leaders from all sectors who hear messages on readjustment problems. William C Redfield Charles M Schwab and Henry A Wheeler address the gathering. Wheeler calls for American business to have representation at the peace conference in France. Schwab urges a great merchant marine to export surplus products and says labor should organize within individual plants to share in prosperity.
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Atlantic City
Secretary of Commerce
William C. Redfield
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Henry A. Wheeler
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Wheeler
France
Schwab
Armistice Saved Berlin by Night Bombing Plan
New York reports that Berlin was to be bombed on the night of November 11 by eight to twelve planes of Handley Page and de Havilland types. Forty fliers trained for weeks at Ford Junction Sussex near the English Channel to strike Berlin, about 500 miles away. The report notes flu cases in town are not serious.
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New York
Berlin
Ford Junction
Sussex
English Channel
Fatherless Children of France Aid Drive Organizes 1916
The Fatherless Children of France was formed in 1916 with 250000 members. It aids children whose fathers died in the war, pledging care for one year through local committees. Donors send money via postal orders, enabling direct support to mothers and children and fostering Franco American friendship.
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France
America
Lberty
National Executive Committee
Paris
National Organization In America
Jas
Overseas Secretary Torjuson Heads to Stanford for YMCA Duty
Albert O. Torjuson of Lovell Wyoming travels through Billings en route to Leland Stanford University California for an intensive YMCA secretary preparation program in France. He has served four years as Lovell city attorney and promoted the Ble Horn Telephone Co with exchanges in three towns. He led the company as president and GM until its sale. His family stays in Lovell. his brother Dr Theodore B Torjusson serves in the army.
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Albert O. Torjuson
Lovell
Wyo
Billings
Leland Stanford University
California
France
Torjuson
Ted
Ble Horn ‘Telephone Company
Theodore B. Torjusson
Billings Ga Xotte
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Spain
England
Arthur Newsholme
Public Health Service
Health Service
Bureau of Public Health
Treasury Department
Berryman
Washington
Plain Citizen
Velic
Margaret Deland
Harper’s Magazine
F. B. Vincent
Vietima
Holiden
Basin Hardware Company
Ray
Armistice
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