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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
3
U S Public Health Service urges caution for influenza convalescents and warns that colds lingering may signal tuberculosis. The piece stresses early TB recognition, notes one million TB cases in the United States, and cautions against trusting patent medicines. It frames practical steps and avoids alarm if TB is detected early.
Public health notice advises precautions after influenza and urges medical lung exams at monthly intervals. It cautions against self diagnosis and patent medicines, recommends nourishment and fresh air, and encourages a practical, hopeful approach to health.
Washington special reports that US Public Health Service warns influenza in Spain has raised tuberculosis deaths. Surgeon General Rupert Blue urges precautions, noting weakened resistance after influenza increases TB susceptibility among millions. Data from New York City and Framingham show substantial TB prevalence.
Poetic wartime denunciation from Christian Intelligencer accusing German women and society of starving civilians, failing to aid helpless mothers and children, and praising Christ's command to feed enemies. The verse condemns cruelty, silencing, and war crimes, urging mercy over vengeance and a better path.
A boy aboard a dreamlike journey learns he must change cars at Bedtime Junction. A conductor explains the Dreamland car keeps him safe until morning as his mother, in a loving kiss, tucks him in for the night aboard the dreamy voyage.
Mrs Edward Hassett of Frankfort New York endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as quick relief for croup in children and adults noting it contains no opium or narcotic. Sold by F D Stubenrauch.
A historical notice cites Dr. M. Cooke advising the public not to panic over influenza. It promotes the three C's, air, clean mouth, skin, and bowels, and recommends a home liver regulator called Pleasant Purgative Pellets. It includes early 20th century remedies like hot lemonade and mustard foot baths for bad colds.
Sarah Keables recounts a Washington peace celebration with a large parade of military bands and colored floats, reviews by the President and Mrs. Wilson, campfires on the ellipse, moving pictures from France, searchlights over the monument, and a French singer. She notes meeting friends, an Iowa parade, and a restaurant meal before returning home late.
The passage argues that genuine thanks to God for life and grace is the true reward. It contrasts casual refusals with the joy of expressing affection for favors received. It notes grateful mothers may feel wealthy in the heart with thanks as a measure of character.
Vander Linden's Bazar promotes cut glass and china as suitable gifts with prices ranging from 40 cents to $1.50 and up, highlighting affordable selections for special occasions.
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