Uncle Sam Warns on Flu Not Spanish Origin
Surgeon General Rupert Blue declares Spanish influenza is not proved to originate in Spain and urges guards against droplet infection. The interview states the illness resembles a contagious cold with fever and pains and could become an American influenza if not controlled.
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Blue Maker
Washington, D. G
Ng Alfonso
Spain
United States
Rupert Blue
The
U. & Public Health Service
Europe
Understanding Spanish Influenza Origins and Care
The article explains symptoms and course of Spanish influenza, possible origins, spread mechanisms, and diagnostic clues. It discusses death risks from complications, and outlines prevention, home care, hygiene, and the importance of rest, ventilation, and avoiding crowding.
Price hike urged for 1919 wheat crop
Chicago reports a House resolution by Republican Congressman Anderson calls for a government backed minimum price of 2.46 per bushel for No 1 Northern Spring Wheat for 1919. The Agricultural Advisory Committee warns costs rise due to fertilizers machinery labor and living costs, forecasting flour up only one dollar per barrel. The piece contrasts Republican and Democratic positions amid wartime policy debate and upcoming election.
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Chicago
House of Representatives
Anderson
Minnesota
Agricultural Advisory Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Typewriter ribbons for sale at The Echo office
Remington Underwood and L C Smith typewriter ribbons offered by The Echo office. July 26tf printing at The Echo job shop.
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Remington, Underwood and
L. C. Smith
Echo
Partisan Fight Over War Support Divides Congress
The text argues that Democratic members push for a Democratic Congress to back the President and his war program, labeling it partisan self interest. Republicans are praised for backing war measures, resigning to serve, and supporting preparedness and the president.
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Congress
Wilson
Republican Leaders Demand Unconditional Germany Surrender
Senator Lodge warned against any peace with Germany before unconditional surrender. McCumber and other Republicans backed a resolution opposing armistice or peace talks until Germany admits defeat and reparations are imposed. They argued no détente would be welcomed in Berlin or by Allies while war continues.
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Congress
Senator Lodge
Senate Committee On Foreign Affairs
Senate
Germany
McCumber
North Dakota
United States
Lodge
Poindexter
Nelson
Berlin
Cotton Profiteering: Cotton Costs and Profits Rise in 1918-19
The 1917-18 cotton crop cost 11.28 cents per pound with an average sale price of 27.5 cents, yielding a net profit of 16.42 cents per pound or about 145 percent. A Watkins survey of 2000 Southern counties backs these figures, noting high costs include bacon and cornmeal for labor. The 1918-19 crop sells over 30 cents per pound, with near 200 percent profit, while Congress faces calls to fix a price.
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H. Bachman & Co
New York City
South
James L. Watkins, Jr
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Congress
Republicans Demand Audit Of War Contract Spending
The piece notes that Congress granted large sums for wartime contracts and calls for an audit. It cites last year’s spending surpassing that of other nations and places current year appropriations around 82 billion dollars as a key figure.
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Congress
Republicans Push War Spending Audit As War Profits Debate
Republicans in Congress push for a congressional committee to audit war contract expenditures amid claims of waste and graft. Democrats oppose any auditing panel, with Fess vowing to create one if Republicans control the next Congress. He argues the public deserves full transparency of billions spent on the war.
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Congress
Congressman Fess
Republican Congressional Committee
Democratic Congress
Peopl
Prevention claim for appendicitis with Adler-i-ka
An old advertorial piece promotes buckthorn bark glycerine and Adler i ka as a bowel cleanser to prevent appendicitis and claim instant relief for sour stomach gas and constipation. It notes a local death of Mrs Reginald Bowden in Everett and her move from here last June.
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Leavenworth
Wheeeler
Reginald Bowden
Everett
Bowden
Coast Line
Dr Judah Returns After Scenic Rest Break
Dr. Judah came back yesterday afternoon from Scenic where he had spent a week with concerns of a nervous breakdown. He returned greatly improved after a ten day rest.
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Judah
Scenic
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