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I Hiro«i Not All Oror TkoroDuring the recent Spanish in flu -I enza epidemic, which raged in Tao» and surrounding vicinity, the people met the situation in a heroic manner. Many were the volunteer*, men I and women, who did not stop to | consider themselves hut went forth I to relieve the needs of the numerous patients suffering in the emergency hospitals and in their homes. There 'were instances where entire familes ' were stricken at the same time, in a k -1 injc it impossible for any of them I to assist one another.I No slackers were in evidence in the Taos community for those who wore alarmed at the contagiousness of the disease assisted generously I n a financial way. which answered many purposes admirably. Mr. Barker, chairman of the local Red Cross .it Taos, carried on the «n!cn-I 'id and efficent work day and night, until he too was listed among the afflicted of the dread malady and compelled to remain home for several days. It was under his direc-j tion that the emergency hospitals were conducted and every thing possible done to combat the ep’dcmic. i The seriousnc5S of the disease wasnot realized at first by many until 'too late, and the death rate in that county, as in a few other counties in the state is very large. There arc vacant homes to ilay as all members have answered the silent call, while in many other homes only one or more remain of once a large and happy family to mourn the loss of the dear ones. The loyal service and noble acts of the volunteers, including the teachers, the Catholic Priest and Sisters, who worked long hours for days, will live forever in the memory of those dwelling in that community
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New Mexico State Record
Santa Fe, New Mexico, US
Fri, Dec 13, 1918
Page 8
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