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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
4
Surgeon General Rupert Blue issues official guidance on Spanish influenza. The interview explains symptoms disease origin spread and recognition rules for home care and hygiene measures to prevent transmission. Emphasis on rest isolation air quality and avoiding crowded spaces.
In letters from American families and front lines, the piece praises soldiers and allies, notes German setbacks, and urges continued support as home folks gather news. It also reports influenza closures, local sickness, and farm and library relief efforts, including a proposed American public library network in France and book distributions to troops.
A letter from Burton E Stevenson describes American Library Association war service. He notes distribution through the YMCA from a Paris warehouse totaling over 34 000 volumes to about 203 points. He says they persuaded the army to erect facilities for the libraries in service.
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