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SPANISH ISFLXJESZA"? "THREEDAT FBYER"?THE FLU." By Rupert Blue, Surgeon General j "What is Spainsh Influenza? Is it J something new? Does it come from j ,Spain? The disease now occurring in this i country and called "Spanish Influen- j za*' resembles a very contagious kind of "cold" accompanied Iby fever, pains j in the head, eyes, ears, back or other j parts of the body, and a feeling of] severe sickness. In most of the cases the symptoms disappear afer three or : four days, the patient then rapidly recovering; some of the patients, however, develop pneumonia, or inflammation of the ear, or meningitis, and many of these complicated cases die. Whether thi3 so-called "Spanish" influnM ia iritontfnal th? oUldemiCS of earlier years is not yet known. Epidemics ofjrifluenza have visited this country since 1647. It is interesting to know that this first epidemic was fbrought here from Valencia, Spain. Since that time there have "been numerous epidemics of the dis- j east* T? lass am? 18<M) an eDidemic i of influenza, starting somewhere in ! the Orient, spread first to Russia, and thence over practically the entire civilized world. Three years later there was another flare-up of the disease. Both times the epidemic spread over j the United States. Although the present epidemic is called Spanish nfhienza," there is j no reason to believe that *t originated in Spain.' Some writers who have studied the question believe that the epidemic came from the Orient and they -call attention to the fact that the Germans mention the disease as -occurring along the eastern front ia the sammer and fall of 1W7. How can "Spanish Influenza* be recognized? There is as yet no certain way in which a single case of "Spanish influenza" can- he recognized; on the j other hand, recognition is easy where , ""there is a group of cases. In contrast to the outbreaks of ordinary coughs and colds, which usually ocin irvVM months Arviriomtas of in fluenza may occur at any season of the year, thus the present epidemic Taged most intensely in Europe In May, June, and July. Moreover, in the case of ordinary colds the general symjptoms (fever, pain, depression) are by no means as severe or j as sndden in their onset as they are; in influenza. Finally, ordinary >colds fjgw iBnagimnunmrnra nur.n nu.mv nr. .mrng. in^ .r in i irnmr my; i.. The C I Of Statement ;! - I ; * fk\. . ; 3 *V. '' Loans and Inves f Liberty Bonds i Overdrafts, Seci Cash on hand an (Capital Stock Surplus and Prof Biils Payable - iueposits - Jno. M. Kinard, Preside R. H. Wright, Assistant TTip. C |j "The Bank 1 rSrsZ ST.-: : do not spread through the community ! so rapidly or so extensively as doe3 influenza. In most cases a person taken sick ; with influenza feels sick rather sud- : denly. He feels weak, has pains in the eyes, ears head or back, and may be sore all over. 'Many patients feel dizzy, some vomit. Most of the patients complain of feeling chilly, and with this comes a fever in which the temperature rises to 100 to 104. In most cases the pulse remains relatively slow. T? - ? %<-? aV IK*T fHa in appcaraatr wc AS $vi uv,a uj iuv fact that the patient looks sick. His eyes and the dnner side of his eyelids may be slightly "folood-shot," or "congested/' as the doctors say. There may be running from the nose, or there may be some cough. These signs of a cold may not be marked; nevertheless the patient looks and feels very sick. [ In ad-aitaon 10 ine appearance <*nu the symptoms as already described examination o? the patient's blood may aid the physician in recognizing "Spanish influenza," for it has been found that in this disease the number of white corpuscles shows little or no increase above the normal. It is po3. sfible that the laboratory investigations now being made through the National Research Council and the United States Hygienic La/boratorr ??t-t ? naMoln tmv in Will ITUrUJbil ?* U1V1C V/^/l bUlU TT*4 J 4M which individual cases of this disease can be recognized. What Is the course of the disease! Bo people die of It? Ordinarily, the fever lasts from three to four days and the patient recovers. Bat -while the proportion of deaths in the present epidemic has generally been low, in some places the outbreak has been severe and deaths have been numerous. When death occurs it is usually the result of a com plication. What eanses the disease and how is ft spread? Bacteriologists who have studied influenza epidemics in the past have found in many of the cases a very small rod-shaped germ called, after its discoverer, Pfeiffer's bacillus. In other cases of apparently the same kind of disease there were found pneumonococci, the germs of lobar pneumonia. Still others have been caused "by streptococci, and by other geftns w?t>? Inntr nomoa VTltU AVU5 No matter what particular kind of germ causes the epidemic, it is now "believed that influenza is spread from ommercial Newberrv. S. - ^ y of condition Augus at call of Bank Examiner. RESOURCES tments $904,258.4 - _ _ Q7 onn ft W.,ifVV.U ared and Unsecure id in Banks - LIABILITIES its * ^ w / ~ A M fli M Mi fli I fflt J. Y. McFall, Vic Cashier * Floyd Bi ommercial fhat Always Treats V person to person, the germ being car-1 ried with the air along with the very; small droplets of mucus, expelled by > coughing or sneering, forceful talking j and the like bv one who already has j the germs of the disease. They may also ibe carried about in the air in the ! form of dust coming from dried mu_ j cus, from coughng and sneezing, or ; from careless people who spit on the floor and on the sidewam. as m most other catching diseases, a person who | has only a mifd attack of the disease ; i himself may give a very severe at-; tack to others. What should be done by those who | thft disease 1 It is very important that every per- j son who becomes sick with influenza j ! should go home at once and go to : bed. This will help keep away dan- | ' gerous complications and wiH, at the j j same time, keep the patient from, I scattering the disease far and wide, i It is highly desirable that no one be allowed to sleep in the same room with j the patient. In fact, no one 'but the: ; nurse should ,be allowed in the room. ( If there !s cough and sputum cr running of the eyes and nose, care should be taken that all such discharges are collected on bits of jgauzs or rags or paper napkins and burned. If the patient complains of fever and headache, he should be given wateV to drink, a cold compress to the forehead, and a light sponge. Only snich medicine should be given as is prescribed by the doctor. It is foolish to ask tne druggist to prescnoe ana may be dangerous to take the socalled "safe, sure and harmless* remedies advertised by patent medicine manufacturers. If the patient is so situated that he can be attended only by some one who must also look after others in the family, it is advisaJble that such attendant wear a wrapper, apron, or gown over the ordinary house clothes while in the sick room and slip this off when leaving to look after the ! others. Nurses and attendants will do "well to guard against breathing in dangerous disease germs by wearing a simple fold of gauze or mask while near the patient. Will a person who has had influenza before catch the disease again! It is well known that an attack of measles or scarlet fever or small-pox usually protects a person against an other attack of the same disease. Th%s appears not to foe true of '''Spanish influenza." According to news paper iKnmflnHMHHHHnMBf il Bank r t 31. 1918 V # 4 1 2? 992,159.23 d 25,842.04 103.867.46 $1,121,868.73 - $ 50,000.00 92,933.72 3U.UUU.UU 948,935.01 $1,121,868.73 j e-President and Cashier radley Assistant Cashier Bank v n? i iou Kignt | ports the King of Spain saffered an attack of influenza during the epidemic thirty years ago, and was again stricken during the recent outbreak in Spain. How can one guard against Influenza! In guarding against disease of all kinds, it is important that the body be kept strong and able to fight off disease germs. This can be done kv having a proper proportion cf work, play, and rest by keeping ibe body well clothed, and by eating sufficient, wholesome and properly selected food In connection with diet, it is well to remem'ber that milk is one of the best all-around foods obtainable for adults as well as children So far as disease like influenza is concerned health authorities everywhere recognize thL very close relation between its spread and overcrowded homes. While it Is not always possible, especially !n times like the present, to avoid such over-crowding, people should consider the health danger and make every effort to reduce home overcrowding | to a minimum. The value o* ft ssh air through open windows can not b: over emphasized. | Where crowding in unavoidable, as in street cars, care should be taken 1 to Keep the race so turned as not to ; inhale directly the air 'breathed oui j by another person. It is specially important to beware of the person who coughs or sneezer | without covering his mouth and nose ! It also follows that one should keej ; out of crowds and stuffy places as ! much as possible, keep homes, office! and workshops well aired, spend som* | time out of doors each day, walk I work if at all practicable?in shot*1 WAVA ATTAUTt rtfpA*! M VwAA f Vl A QA 1 JJAQ/H.XZ CfCI J CUvi L tu Ui CCLC1XC cw Xi-LVAH..?u pure air as possible. , "Cover up each cough and sneeze, ! If you don't you'll spread disease.' i i Continued on page seven) j WANTED?Subscriptions, new or renewal, to the Progressive Farmer Needlecraft, Ladies' iHome Journal Saturday Evening Post, CountH Gentleman, Woman's Home Companion, McCall Magazine and anj other periodical that is wanted. A* publishers' prices. Please senc your subscriptions to me or phoae ! 251. I also take subscription foi The Herald and News. Curtis I Epting, 1704 Nance street, Newberry, S. C. 9-2' fififi cures hv removing the cause. 8-5 tf Riiv i Loan Thr agai I? ? ii y< for 1 for i kno hav< Wont yt THE NATIONS B. C. MATTHEWS, President. State, (Jour Membe * ???M?? "" H RED CROSS MEMBERSHIP ! DRIVE AT PROSPERITY, \ i j Prosperity, Oct. 7.?The number of ' new Red Cross members enrolled since Sept. 21st when a membership . drive began in CKo. 9 township is as , follows: Prosperity, 21$; St. Dukes. 153; Zion, 150; Mt. Tabor, S3; Mi j Pilgrim, 56; O'Neall, 31. Colored members?Prosperity 102;; , Antioch 86; Shiloh 53; Oak Grove 37 ; j j Mt. Olivet 36; Mt. Moriah 32; C. M. i ' f 1 O . T OV.n?Al 1 A W/vi.l -itm I Cj. J.O, JjCVCl o V^AiapCl J,-*. i UUtl I1UUU.. , ber of new members 1058. | The membership committee desire*? j ! to thank everybody who in any way helped to make this membership drive a success. We believe that No. 9 has a larger per cent of Red Cross mem! . i; ??????? Subscribe to The Herald and New* YEJLR FOR ONLY 91JM . i ,1 ? 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Phone or send in your order, so we can notify you when thov arrivp Mllftr Rrna f PrOS ?? . perity, iS. C. 10-8 2 T 666 contains no alcohol, arsenic nor other poisonous dru(,j. &-5 tf M if lr n l/_ 1 r our Business nome j + I , ' ' ff i boys in France say when 4 c top" and out across No y Loan Campaign has ? over the top too, and do ji UBSCRIBE TODAY A I HAM ROA/nQ 1 \ *e Bank irry, S. C. ft the People" vings Stamps J J '*', ! > ' i I > < ire weight , nburg Line. L x asn iu pay ; a pleasure -j Do you J , ,*c? w* 1 lw f V ^ F ' O -J ip you : t ? 'BERRUC.I I W.W.CROMER Assistant Cashier. * I Depository I system 1 J