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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
6
The text lists Second District N J Stinnett of The Dalles and Third District C N McArthur of Portland among county officers.
Regular meetings held on the second and fourth Thursday evenings each month. Visiting brothers are welcome. Signed by W H Woodworth Worshipful Master and John Larkin Secretary.
The U S Public Health Service urges vigilance as influenza waves may yield pneumonia and other respiratory deaths this winter. Surgeon General Rupert Blue urges fresh air, proper clothing, and avoidance of overheated rooms, noting potential 100000 saved lives with proper living and early warning posters.
U S Public Health Service urges flu convalescents to get lung exams to detect early tuberculosis signs. Warns that tuberculosis in the US may reach one million cases. cautions against trusting patent medicines. Emphasizes early recognition and does not alarm for tuberculous risk if detected promptly.
Public health advice urges readers to avoid self diagnosis and patent medicines. It recommends medical lung exams, proper food, and plenty of fresh air to prevent tuberculosis.
A U S Public Health Service report links Spanish flu to higher tuberculosis deaths. Surgeon General Rupert Blue urges lung exams after flu, warns against lingering colds, patent cure frauds, and promotes rest, air, and good nutrition to guard against tuberculosis.
Government argues stimulated hog production and conservation will enable sevenfold growth in pork exports over prewar levels. USDA and Food Administration emphasize benefits to the war effort and global fat shortages, with hog and cattle rises and beef slaughter records showing a major increase in meat supplies for 1918.
The article credits American households for reducing sugar use by about one half million tons in July to October, averting a domestic shortage. It notes July 400,000 tons, August 825,000, September 279,000, and October 230,000 with the Food Administration urging continued restraint to supply Europe and avoid excess domestic use.
In July 1917 the U S Food Administrator expressed confidence amid a grim European outlook. He said no American with knowledge of wartime gains should fear democracy would not defend itself at home.
The nation vowed to send all necessary food to the Allied cause. The American food army expanded farm output and pork supplies, promoted conservation, and boosted exports as shipments doubled, sustaining efforts during a critical period.
Americans forego sugar rations dropping from four pounds to three then to two pounds for loyalty. The piece frames thrift as patriotic duty and highlights public sacrifice in wartime austerity.
A World War I era statement attributed to Herbert Hoover on August 10 1917 argues against drastic force to manage economic distribution and praises the average American business man for aiding in wartime remedies.
The statement argues that meals helped victory in war by feeding nations and suggests that sharing food in peace will earn global goodwill. It emphasizes America's gratitude and duty to continue humanitarian sharing beyond conflict.
A historical naval decree contrasts autocratic food control by enemies with democratic sharing by the United States and Allies. It argues that voluntary, proportionate action by all people achieves equality of burden and sustains national strength during wartime.
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