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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1918
Page
5
The U S Health Service urges vigilance as influenza risks pneumonia and bronchitis this winter. Surgeon General Rupert Blue warns continued cases will arise from small coughs and cold with poor ventilation and improper clothing. Fresh air and sensible dress are emphasized to save lives.
A wartime plea calls on men and women to conserve food and sustain the Allied effort. The pledge asserts the duty to save, share, and avoid waste, urging steady, disciplined living and loyalty to government measures until victory feeds liberated nations and comforts the injured.
Mrs Peter Savini died this morning from a complication of troubles including dropsy and influenza. A native of Traly, she was in the prime of life and leaves her husband and five young sons. The family has lived on the old Bill Maker ranch for years. Funeral arrangements were not yet announced.
The death of A. E. McNeil, husband and father, occurred Thursday afternoon in San Francisco during surgery for a stomach growth. A native of Cape Breton Island, 63, he lived in Leadville Park City Goldfield before moving here in 1910. Survived by wife, two sons Oscar and Hugh, daughter Mrs Daniel McLeod, one brother Dan, and sisters in Nevada. Funeral details delayed due to Mrs McLeod’s influenza illness.
The two year old son of Mr and Mrs Carl Pennington died Friday December 6 from pneumonia following influenza. The baby, a native of Yerington, spent his brief life here and will be buried this afternoon from the family home with Dr Dix officiating. Interment will be in Yerington cemetery. Neighbors and friends extend sympathy to the Pennington family.
One of the Bluestone tramway leaders was caught by cars in the lower tunnel Friday night and killed. He was rushed to Mason Hospital but died shortly after arrival. The man is identified only as Concursant and described as Italian.
Miss Felice Cohn, who has been visiting her mother in Carlson City for three weeks, left for Denver to work in the Department of the Interior. She will be connected with the plains department and is the first woman to be so honored.
Geo F West becomes Christmas Roll Call chair with A B Springer as vice chair Mrs R L Waggoner publicity Warren Hauser speakers bureau and W H Churchyard treasurer The campaign runs December 16 to 23 with a goal to enroll 65 000 000 in the Pacific Division and raise a nation wide heart and dollar for the Red Cross A broader effort emphasizes home front work and chapter funds across the division RK Hale outlines plans for all chapters as publicity and committees roll forward
Treasury urges full completion of installment plans for Liberty Bond subscriptions tied to employer programs. Cancellations or job changes should trigger arrangements to finish payments or transfer subscriptions to a new employer or local bank to avoid forced sale of bonds.
Specialists urge publishing guidance on culling the flock this fall as feed prices rise. Removing poor producers concentrates feed on top layers, improves breeder stock, and strengthens vitality to endure heavy laying under wartime pressures. The aim is to weed out slackers.
Soil erosion costs US farmers about 1 million dollars yearly with erosion occurring nationwide. Terracing along with deep plowing, cover crops, and organic matter plowing reduce erosion. Bench and ridge terraces suit steep and moderate slopes respectively. Permeable soil absorbs rain. methods include deep plowing, organic matter, tile drainage, and selective explosives. Vegetation cover and crops like vetch clover oats wheat or rye protect soil and slow runoff.
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