Advice to Flu Convalescents Warns on Tuberculosis
U. S. Public Health Service cautions the public against tuberculosis in the wake of influenza. It notes one million TB cases in the United States, with each patient a potential danger. The guidance urges influenza convalescents to have lungs examined, warns against relying on patent medicines, and stresses early recognition to prevent alarm.
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United States
New York City
Department of Health
Pramingham
Mass
Beware tuberculosis warning and advice for prevention
Public health notice urges vigilance after influenza with guidance to see a doctor for lung exams monthly, improve strength through proper living, diet, and fresh air. It warns against patent medicines and encourages adopting a fresh-air lifestyle for better health.
Influenza Tied to Rise in Tuberculosis, Warns Surgeon General
Washington report cites influenza boosting pulmonary tuberculosis deaths in Spain and warns Americans. Surgeon General Rupert Blue urges lung exams after influenza, notes unreported TB cases may be high, and stresses good living, nutrition, fresh air, and caution with patent medicines.
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Washington, D. C
United States Public Health Service
Spain
Arthur Newsholme
Public Health Service
England
United States
Rupert Blue
Pabdic Health Service
Blue
War Workers In Washington Face Rent Straits And Fare Shortages
Washington reports urgent need for salary revisions and transportation home for thousands of war workers after their jobs end. Lawmakers consider a Sherley bill to cover return costs within 30 to 60 days. Many workers, especially women from distant towns, endure high rents and board prices as shortages worsen.
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Washington
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
Sherley
Kentucky
House
Pacific Coast
Northwest
Navy
Only one turkey served in the American army of occupation
Thanksgiving in Remich saw fifteen officers at the bureau of operations mess eat the sole Thanksgiving turkey. Purchased November 11 and fattened for the feast, it contrasted with other posts where due to transport issues no luxuries were available. The Thirty-second division staff served a quarter venison gifted by a Luxemburg resident.
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Nov. O
Bureau of Operations
Third Division
Remich
Luxemburg
Senators Push Repeal Of Increased Postage Rates
Washington Nov 80 The senate finance committee approved repeal of increased postage rates. Amendments to the war revenue bill abolish the zone increase on second class rates with a 1 cent per pound beyond 200 miles and repeal the extra cent an ounce on letters. The committee also added the child labor amendment offering a 10 percent tax on products of child labor.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Lodge
Five Die After Auto Hit by Train in Chicago Heights
Five people were killed when their automobile was struck by a freight train at the Baltimore & Ohio crossing on Sixteenth Street in Chicago Heights. The victims were George Rich, Edith Rich, Alfred Gloriana, Elsie Gloriana, and William Coleman. The car was hurled against the curb and crushed.
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Chicago
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Sixteenth Street
Chicago Heights
George Rich
Edith Rich
Alfred Gloriana
Elsie Gloriana
William Coleman
Charles of Austria Suffering Mental Decline Says Dispatch
An Innsbruck dispatch to the Kreuts Zeitung reports former Emperor Charles of Austria is in a mental low mood. He sits for hours at his desk staring vacantly as Empress Zita expresses deep distress over his health.
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Amsterdam
Charles of
Austria
Innsbruck
Kreuts Zetung
Berlin
Zita
Hoffmann Interned in Russian Fortress
Amsterdam report states General Hoffmann, the German army envoy at Brest-Litovsk, has been interned in the Russian fortress at Koene. The note places him among German officers held after the peace talks.
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Hoffmann
Amsterdam
Brest-Litovsk
Keone
Muddle in War Contracts Doubts Arise Over Signing
Government war contracts worth hundreds of millions are put in doubt after Comptroller Warwick rules contracts are not legally executed unless signed by responsible government agents and contractors. The War Department proposed a cancellation agreement to abandon contracts with no unjust loss, but the comptroller refused, asserting no authority to settle liabilities without prior contract authorization.
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Washington
Warwick
The
Treasury
War Department
Comptroller
Army and Navy Costs Hit Record Five Billion
Washington reports the year ending June 50 saw the American army cost 5 645 000 000, navy 1 368 000 000, civil government 1 516 000 000, shipping board 862 000 000, and pensions 151 000 000. The annual treasurer John Burke to Secretary McAdoo lists public debt at 12 396 000 000 on June 30.
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Washington
Navy
Shipping Board
John Burke
United States
McAdoo
FOR SALE ITEMS AND REAL ESTATE OFFERS
Diverse classifieds list Ford touring car priced at 226 dollars, a 580 acre homeseeker tract in Anderson Kansas, a piano and other goods. Real estate includes five cottages and sale of estate properties cash only with loans. Also notes Ford Roadster and Touring car offers and a Barred Plymouth Rock cockerels listing.
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Lon H. Isreal
Broadway Garage
Anderson County
Kansas
Kansas City
Iowa
Allen County Investment Co
Iola
Plymouth Rock
Wm. L. Long
Star Garage
A. J. Smith
For Rent Classified Housing Listings
Multiple rental notices describe rooms and houses for rent in various locations. Listings include four room at 203 W Madison St with utilities, five room modern house on East Adams St, five room near square, five room cottage at East Grimes and a street, and a modern house with furnace and garden. Also a nine room house with furnace and garden and a business opening offer in Fairfield.
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W. Madison St
East Adams St
R. N. Slimmer
Libertyville
Iowa
W. Hempstead
East Grimes
J. A. Grimes
BE. Hempstead St
Classified ad offering sales and government positions
An old newspaper snippet promotes earning money with no experience or capital, advertising a sample selling outfit from John Sexton & Co at 352 W Illinois St Chicago. It lists clerical and government job opportunities with dates November 11 December 7 and salaries, inviting men and women to apply.
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John Sexton & Co
Illinois St
Chicago
Iowa
J. C. Leonard
Civil Service Examiner
Kenois Building
Washington
Fairfield
Uncle Sam
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