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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1918
Page
5
Surgeon General Rupert Blue states the current influenza outbreak is highly contagious and not definitively Spanish in origin. He warns Americans to guard against droplet infection to prevent a nationwide spread and possible designation of an American illness.
A dubious medical claim urges readers to use radish and grape lemon mixtures to flush kidneys. It promotes a salt water drink and acid drinks as a remedy, asserting benefits for kidney function and urine clarity while warning of back pain and bladder irritation.
A period guide explaining influenza symptoms spread and prevention. It notes fever, headaches, and weakness with potential pneumonia or meningitis in severe cases. It discusses origins, recognition, transmission by droplets, and care: bed rest, limited contact, hygiene, masks, and avoiding overcrowded conditions to curb spread. It advises rest, fluids, cooling measures, and following doctors orders.
In Fossil on Oct 16 authorities ordered public schools churches and all public entertainments closed until the Spanish influenza threat subsides. There are 30 cases reported including many children and one death noted. Authorities emphasize caution though the wider area remains unaffected.
Report from Havre dated Oct 16 describes Belgium’s government condemning German atrocities across the coast to Bruges. Men aged 15 to 45 are said to be torn from homes, forced to labor for German military needs, with reports of deportations, pillage, arson, and destruction behind the front lines.
Allied aircraft proved growing effectiveness in recent western front operations. American soldiers observed air harrying of German cavalry and marching infantry as groups drove underside lines.
New York October 1 The National Association of Motion Picture Industries voted to discontinue all motion picture releases after October 15 due to the Spanish influenza epidemic. The embargo remains in force until further notice. President William A Brady announced the decision.
The piece warns that many ailments stem from stomach weakness and faulty digestion. It links biliousness headaches dizziness and skin eruptions to poor digestion and urges timely use of health laws for stomach liver and bone.
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