City Death Rate Climb Noted From Influenza Epidemic
Bridgeport health officer reports the city’s death rate rose from 13.2 to 17.4 per thousand due to influenza. Other causes declined, tuberculosis deaths fell by 26, diphtheria caused 32 deaths, typhoid 18 percent creditable thanks to pasteurized milk, and pneumonia deaths nearly doubled. The report urges hospital expansion and proper supervision of midwives, noting 50 percent of births by untrained practitioners.
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A writer advises on establishing an afternoon tea in an office, noting the boss's belief in tea's calming value and the female staff’s role. It covers planning an expense account, assigning washing duties, using a wicker tea hamper, and cost effective towels to manage tea logistics and cleanliness.
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