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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1918
Page
4
A public health note urges calm during flu rumors and outlines simple steps: rest, call a doctor, follow medical advice, eat well, keep clean, and avoid excess worry. It stresses the body as a durable machine that lasts about seventy years if properly cared for and not abused by panic or stress.
Poet Walt Mason imagines safe sea travel with peace blooming and no need for weapons. He envisions voyages to Liverpool London Cadiz and Poland China while recalling past fears of submarines sharks and danger, but predicts safer oceans and easier journeys ahead.
The influenza epidemic spurs calls for early holiday shopping as crowds grow riskier. Clarence Williams and Harry Bell wear masks amid coughs and sneezes from customers. Washington debates quarantine effectiveness as a barber shop owner opens windows for fresh air. A local businessman hospitalized with flu learns of illness from friends. Doctors note improving viral cases, while cars and speed laws remain unchallenged on rural roads.
Washington reports rapid formation of export groups by American manufacturers aiming to place U S goods worldwide. They file open purposes with the federal trade commission to comply with antitrust laws while expanding exports and supporting the merchant marine. Opinions differ on whether trade associations should be specialized or department-store style to cover a full range of products.
Advocates promote a unified sales system where specialists sell a single article for all associated manufacturers to meet foreign competition. Officials fear growth of exporters associations, but Webb bill limits importing. FTC supervises, Sherman and Clayton acts apply domestically. Foreign trade aid grows with more consuls and banking in multiple regions.
Local discussion on fighting the Spanish influenza shows sharp divisions over effective measures. Cities like Muscatine have imposed bans on public gatherings, aiming to curb spread. The area reports many cases but a lower death rate than some peers, with nearly a hundred deaths noted locally.
A fragmentary note from the Muscatine Journal contrasts Davenport’s quarantine with Muscatine’s approach. It suggests Davenport remains restricted by disease while Muscatine appears to choose a restrained path, avoiding drastic measures or a rising death toll.
A brief Emersonian reflection contrasts the poet’s limits with Tennyson’s grandeur as waves on Lake Michigan churn under a bleak storm.
Washington Branch timetable lists arrivals and departures for multiple trains including No 12 Express No 30 Local Pass No 50 Local Pass and No 88 Local Freight with times from early morning to night. It also notes local freight and passenger services and states Nos 424 430 and 450 run daily except Sunday. H W Russel, Agent.
A speaker recalls World War I sacrifices from horses and mules to large gifts for the Y M C A and Red Cross. He describes personal growth in generosity as he watched his son march away and reflects on duty, faith, and missions.
Thousands seek relief from stomach upset by using Dr Edwards Olive Tablets to stimulate the liver and bowels. The vegetable remedy, mixed with olive oil, promises gentle action without griping, cramps, or pain and is sold for 6 or 25 cents per box.
Winter weather revives rheumatism with renewed fury as liniments fail to reach the disease. A vegetable blood remedy claims to purify the blood and remove rheumatism, with free advice from a medical director.
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