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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
4
A retrospective overview explains the origin of the disease and its spread from Europe via Spain and France, describing symptoms such as chills fever and cough. It offers cautions, home care tips including rest, nourishment, quinine and VapoRub usage, and urges medical consultation to prevent complications.
The Arizona State Teachers Association plans a December 26 session in Phoenix at 441 North First Avenue. Key topics include the Arizona School Laws, recommendations to the legislature, influenza disruption, and reorganization of the association and its National links.
Cochise County commission plans Ital work on a county highway from Pearce through Servors to Course, following the original outline despite debates over the High Line option. The main issue is whether the road can run along the east side of the railroad at an estimated cost, with legality limiting moves between sections.
First Lieut Reed M. Chimers and Lieut Samuel Kayne Jr. engaged six enemy Fokker craft at 3,000 feet near Epinonville Sep 29 1918 and downed one while forcing others to retreat. Chimers earned bronze oak leaf each for missions near Montfaucon and Villes sur Meuse Oct 2 1918 and again Oct 2 1918 actions.
Suspected con artist known as a skilled check forger moved through Phoenix and California cities using fake checks. Authorities say he procured 1000 dollars from the Bank of Arizona and deposited a bogus 12500 in another bank before being captured after a lengthy pursuit. Police recovered 4000 in cash from his possession.
Private Edson Whipple of Show Low, serving in Company H, 27th Infantry, earned a commendation for extraordinary heroism near the Meuse River on August 1, 1918. He braved enemy fire to cross the river and pull a drowning comrade to safety upstream, saving a fellow soldier from the swift current.
Mrs Angus McKay claims widow status of a deceased miner and heir to a $1.2 million estate. A court allows an income of $2000 monthly and a back debt of $27,600 as the settlement terms. She plans to travel to New York for final settlement.
George A Stonecypher, owner of the Home Bakery, will install a grantic Peterson oven to boost output of Cream Bread and Botternut Bread. The continuous baker will allow a steady supply to Tucson pantries as demand soars after Uncle Sam's approval. The shop's sanitary workshop is led by a skilled foreman. assist from San Francisco's Ark & Tilford Candies is noted.
Advertisement extols Bitro-Phosphate as the best nerve food to cure nervous debility. It claims thin, weak people regain vigor, sleep returns, and weight increases within weeks. Caution warns against use by those not seeking flesh gains.
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