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UNCLE SAM' ta to Letters From Our Soldier Boya Letter from Captain Shaw. (Advertising cA Tablic Necessity Whoa goods ar scarce and prices high, people are more appreciative than ever of the right kind of advertising." They are seeking information. They wait to know how to buy to the best advantage. They want to know how to fill their needs and avoid waste. They welcome news of desiracle substitutes for the things the country needs to conserve.

They read the newspaper? carefully. The merchant or manufacturer who does not advertise is not only missing the purely selfish opportunity, but he is failing in the service he owes to his customers. that In this disease the number of white corpuscles shows little or no Increase above tho normal. Jt Is possl-bl that the laboratory Investigations now being made through the National Item arch Council and the United States Hygienic Laboratory will furnish a more certain way lu which Individual cases of this disease can be recognized." What la the course of the disease? Do people die of it? "Ordinarily, the fover lasts from three to four days-and the patient re-i-overs. But 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 complication." What causes the disease and how It it 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, Pfelffer's bacillus. In other rases of apparently the same kind of disease there were found pneumococcl, the germs of lobar pneumonia. Still others have beeu caused by streptococci, and by others germs with long names. "No matter what particular kind of germ causes the epidemic, It.

is now believed that Influenza Is always spread from person to person, the germs being carried with the ulr along with the very small droplets of mucus, expelled by coughing or sneezing forceful talking, and the like by one who already has the germs of the disease. They may also be carried about lu the air In the form of dust coming from dried mucus, from coughing and sneezlug, or from careless people who spit on the floor and on the sidewalk. As In most other catching diseases, a person who has only a mild attack of the disease himself may give a very severe attack to others." What should be done by those who catch the disease? "It is very Important that every person who becomes sick with Influenza should go home at once and go to bed. This will help keep away dangerous complications and will, at the same time, keep the patient from scattering the disease far and wide. It Is highly desirable that no one be allowed to sleep in the same room- with the patient In fact, no one but the nurse should be allowed In the room.

"If there is cough and sputum or running of the eyes and nose, care should be taken that all such discharges are collected on bits of gauze or rag or paper napkins and burned. If the patient complains of fever and headache, he should be given water to drink, cold compress to the forehead and a light sponge. Only such medicine should be given as is prescribed by the doctor. It Is foolish to ask the druggist to prescribe and may be dangerous to take the so-called '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 advisable that such attendant wear a wrapper, apron or gown over the ordinary house4othes while in the These Are News.

An eastern newspaper publishes this: If any one has Died. Eloped. Married. Divorced. Left town.

Embezzled. Had a fire. Had a baby. Sold a farm. Come to town.

Been arrested. Bought a home. Committed suicide. Fallen from an aeroplana. That's news Telephone this paper.

I wish to thank the voters of Republic county who so loyally supported the Republican candidate for county superintendent. Francis Loofbourrow-Fickel. The death of Miss Louise Caldwell is reported from New York. Miss Caldwell is well known in the Pine and White Rock communities, having conducted the domestic science department at each of the places mentioned, during a community chautauqua held here several years ago. Death resulted from an atack of Spanish in-fluesza.

Sergt. Calvin Hodgins, a well known Belleville boy, was wounded in action in France October 1, and is now in a hospital, according to word received here by Mrs. Mae Worrell. Sergeant Hodgins has been in France for a number of months. The extent of his injuries have not yet been ascertained.

Word received by Mrs. Frank Cooper, of Belleville township, near here, is that their son, William Cooper, had been wounded in battle in France and was now in a hospital. The extent or nature of his injuries, however, have not been learned. Auctioneers. We have gone into partnership.

Anyone having sales of any kind see or call N. S. HOYT, at Mankato, or 51tf J. W. SHOT WELL, Courtland.

V. 8. Food Administration. ADVICE ON FLU U. S.

Public Health Service Issues 1 Official Health Bulletin on Influenza. LATEST WORD ON SUBJECT. Epidemic Probably Not Spanish In Origin Germ Still Unknown People Should Guard Against "Droplet Infection" Surgeon General Blue Makes Authoritative Statement Washington, P. (Special.) Although King Alfonso of Spain 'was one of the victims of tho Influenza pt-demlc In and again this summer, Spanish authorities repudiate any claim to influenza ns a "Spanish" disease. If the people of this country do not take care the epidemic will become so widespread throughout the United States Unit soon we shall hear the disease called "American" Influenza.

In response to a request for definite Information concerning Spanish influenza, Surgeon General Rupert Blue of the U. S. Public Health Service has authorized the following official Interview; What is Spanish Influenza? la It something new? Does it come from Spain? "The disease now occurring In this country ii nd called 'Spanish Influenza' resembles a very contagious kind of accompanied by fever, pains Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases As Dangerous as Poison Gas Shells in the head, eyes, ears, back or other parts of the body hud a feeling of severe sickness. In most of the cases the symptoms disappear after 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 I how complicated cases die.

Whether this so-called 'Spanish' influenza is identical with the epidemics of Influenza of earlier years is not yet known. "Epidemics of intlueNZii have visited (his country since 1(117. It is Interesting to know that this first epidemic was brought here from Valencia, Spain. Since that time there have been numerous epidemics of the disease. In ISStt and nn epidemic of influenza, starting somewhere In the Orient, spread tirst to Itussia and thence over practically the entire civilized Three years later there was another tlare-up of the disease.

Uoth limes the epidemic spread widely over the United States, "Although the present epidemic is called 'Spanish there is no reason to believe that if originated in Spain. Some writers who have studied the question believe that the epidemic cm me from the Orient' and they call attention to the fact that the Germans mention (lie disease as occurring along the eastern front in tlie summer and full of 11)17." How can "Spanish influenza" be recognized? "There is as yet no certain way in which a single case of 'Spanish influenza' can be recognized. On the other hand, recognition is easy there is a group of cases. In contrast to the outbreuks of ordinary coughs and colds, which usually occur In the cold months, epidemics of Influenza may occur at any season of the year. Thus the present epidemic raged most intensely In Europe In May, June and July.

Moreover, In the case of ordinary colds, the i general symptoms (fever, pain, depression) are by no means as severe or ns sudden In their onset as they are In influenza. Finally, ordinary colds do not spread through the community so rapidly or so extensively as does influenza. "In most cases a person taken sick with Influenza feels sick rather suddenly. 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. "In appearance one Is struck by the fact that the patient looks sick. His eyes and the Inner side of his eyelids may be slightly 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 addition to the appearance and the symptoms as already described, examination of the patient's blood may aid the physician In recognizing 'Spanish for it has been found Oct. 1, 1918, Somewhere in France My Dear Mack: I don't know whether you'll be able to read this scribble or not, but it is is the best I can do at present. I was wounded during the St. Mihiel drive.

German machine gun bullet hit me on the side of the head, paralysing both legs and my left arm. I am in a hospital here in France at present, but I believe I will be sent back to the States as it has been the policy of the A. E. F. to send all patients -who would not be fit for duty in four months, back to the States, and I know I'll not be fit for duty in four months and it will probably be close to a year before I will be able to do duty Believe me Mack this is some war and the hoches are sure gettng a taste of the American idea of how to wage war.

I tell you what it is you can't find a better fighting man than the American soldier. The Germans are strong on the use of machine guns but that doesn't stop the Americans. I led my company through a regu" lar hail of machine gun fire and there wasn't a man but who was anxious to go through, and one finds the same spirit wehrever you go. They can't last much longer the way the Allies are going now. It looks very much to' me as though I would cat Christmas dinner in the U.

S. A. but it will no doub oe in some hospital. I don't suppose there are very many recruits left in the U.S. now, are there My address at present is Base Hospital No.

23, but I don't know how long I'll be here. Give my regards to all. Yours, W. E. SHAW, Capt, 11th Inf.

8 9. Letter from R. Jul. Fritzinger. Somewhere in France, Oct.

3, 18. Dear Folks: 1 am going to write you a few lines this afternoon as it is the first oportunity I have had to do so for some time. I am in the hospital on account of a slight cold, so will not be here long. Now do not get to worrying, thinking it is serious tecause it is not. This a nice place here and they pre very good to us.

We alo have plenty of good eats. The Red Cross also treated us with hot chocolate, candy and cigarettes. The Red Cross sure treats the boys fine I received my first letter's from home on September 15th. Shortly afterwards I began rectj'ving mail which had been forwarded to me. I del net neeive the ca't? that you sent me while, at Camp Men-it and of course it cannot be forvvavde to me as r.f thing like that can over here.

But I think we wi'! all be back home soon then I will mnke up for it. One of the boys was Vcing some Germrn prisoners a frv diys ago and they said we could feel nssuired that the war would be over by the middle of November. The prisoners said they had plenty to eat but their people at home were in a bad condition and they did not have enough to eat. The German soldiers save some of their food and send it home to their folks. It is about supper time so I will close for now and write more later.

Love and best wishes to all. R. M. FRITZINGER. To Enforce Ordinances.

According to a published statement of W. H. Cundiff, the new city marshal appointed by the mayor and council of Republic, he proposes to see to it that the city ordinances are strictly complied with. Among these he mentions he following: "Using loud and profane language, congregating front of business places so as to obstruct the sidewalks, fast driving and driving on the right side of the street, matching pennies, shooting craps or any other form of gambling within the city, keeping the cut-outs of cars closed and the making of un necessary noises on the streets with the same, driving with caution, and spitting on the sidewalks." Street Sale. The well known liberal givers, Mr.

and Mrs. W. H. Fulcomer, will furnish a goat, and Mr. F.

H. Harper of this city, a mule, which will be sold on the streets of Belleville next Saturday afternoon, proceeds to go to the United War Work Campaign. It is hoped that the puMii" will be present and make these animals bring good money. WAR WORK COMMITTEE. for 82 VMM V.

Iilv. aflfl.A Vl Pan. Pfenonal erailina fin.i n.u,r. oote did ft. Wmn jroa money sa supplies.

T- J- BROVVN FUR CO, Iff SM Brown oiidiaM. Kati City, ilm IfilPtoBrotvncf 6etth Genuine and Avol Waste Economy Every Cake dW mK" Tour Labor Counts every ounce of work you do helps some soldier who is fighting over there! This war is being fought as truly in the household and kt the work-ehop as it is in the trenches. Some of our American women ate borne down physically and mentally, by the weaknesses of their sex. They suffer from backache, dragging sensation, bearing-down pains, very nervous and pain in top of head. If they ask their neighbors they will be told to take a Favorite Prescription of Dr.

Pierce's which baa been so well and favorably known for the past half century. Weak women should try it now. Don't wait! Today is the day to begin. This temperance tome and nervine will bring vim, vigor and vitality. Send Dr.

Pierce, Buffalo, N. 10c. for trial pkg. tablets; rforUmiiltt, Kan. "Durinf middle Ufa I became all run-down, weak and nerroua.

I took 'Favorite Pre- cription' and it brought me through thia critical period la Slendid health. I bare taken the 'Golden Medical Diaoovery' aa a blood tonic and for the liver and found it auallv mm mnnA. I Mm alwayi glad to recoak- mend Dr. Fierce a owo is Qcktr, -FREEDOM. Mrs.

Kavanaugh went to Ft. Riley Saturday to see her son, who is quite sick with measles. Ray Fry is the latest flue victim in this vicinity but it getting along nicely. Mrs. Lee Goodger, Mrs.

Kavanaugh and Miss Delia Coons on Mrs. Guy Goodger Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Will Richardson and sons took dinner at the J.

H. Reed home in Belleville Saturday. The old school house at District 43 was sold at auction last Friday. Joe Rundus purchased the school house and A. M.

Enedlik the coal house. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Shipp went to Camp Funston Saturday to visit their son who is stationed at that 1 place. They returned Sunday morning.

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Goodger and family spent Sunday at Charley Goodger's. It means much to you as a monu ment buyer to have a stock to choose from which is larger than most city shops carry. And the prices are a gret deal lower owing to our economical meth ods of out-put.

We do not depend upon disgusting drumming or smooth talk to get business. Our big stock is at your service at all times and we will treat you as we have treated Hepublie county customers for the past twenty-five years. When you get READY to buy monument or coping, telephone or drop us a card, and we will furnish rj with designs and prices, in cast cannot come to our works. BELLEVILLE MONUMENT WORKS Belleville, Kansa VICTOR NEWS Mrs. Lucy Allsman went to Wilber, Thursday to attend the funeral of her cousin, Mrs.

Ollie Burges. W. Pressnall and wife spent Wed nesday evening in Chester with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.

C. Brown. Miss Gladys Smith spent Thursday with Miss Hattie Allsman. Alice West spent Tuesday af ternoon with Miss-Manilla West. Bert Pack, Wm.

Pressnall, Tobias Allsman and Charley Jenkin are the four boys that go to camp this week from this neighborhood. Jones Newell died at Scotch Bluft and was brought to Chester and bur ied in the Chester cemetery Thursday morning. He used to live in this neighborhood. Miss Edna Johnson of Chester visited the Victor school Wednesday. A farewell party was given at Mrs.

Ola Smith's Saturday evening-for the boys, who went to camp November 11th, from this neighborhood. One of the J. B. West little twin boys got hurt quite badly last Sat-day be being run over. His head was bruised up in bad shape.

E. Pack and wjfe and Bert Pack and Manilla West took Sunday dinner at L. H. Mr. and Mrs.

Geo. Moxham of Liberty township spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Roy Canfield. Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Canfield and their daughter, Mrs. Verley, spent Afri, pi Printer's Ink says: "The easiest way to reach the people its leading newspaper." THEXID'4 down! O. a Food AdmlnHtraUon, IS8 baked OBEY ORDE1W sick room and slip this off when leav ing to look after the others. "Nurses and nttendunts will do well to guard against breathing In danger ous disease germs by wearing a siuiplr fold of gauze or mask while near tin patient." Will a person who has had influenza before catch the disease again? "It is well known that nn attnek of measles or scarlet fever or smallpox usually protects a person against an other attack of the same disease. This appears not to be true of 'Spanish in According to newspaper re ports the King of Spuln suffered an attack of Influenza during the epl domic thirty years ago, and was again stricken during the recent outbreak in Spain." How can one guard against influenza? "In guarding against disease of ail kinds.

It Is Important' that the body kept strong and able to fight off dis ease germs. This can be done by haw ing proper proportion nf work, piny and rest, by keeping the body- well clothed, and by eating snflioicnt whole some and properly selected food. Ii. connection with diet, it Is well to re member that milk is one of the best all-aromid foods obtainable for adults as well ns children. So tar as a tils ease like influenza is concerned, henli! authorities everywhere recognize tb very close relation between Its spree.

and overcrowded homes. While it not always possible, especially I times like the present, to avoid such overcrowding, people should consider the health danger and make every effort to reduce the home overcrowd Ing to a minimum. The value of fresh air through open windows cannot be over emphasized. "When crowding Is unavoidable, as In street cars, care should be taken to keep the face so turned as not to in hale directly the air breathed out by another person. "It Is especially Important to be ware of the person who coughs or sneezes without covering bis mouth and nose.

It also follows that one should keep out of crowds and stuffy places as much as possible, keep offices and workshops well aired, spend some time out of doors each day, walk to work If at all prac ticableIn short, make every, possible effort tb breathe as much pure air as possible. "In all health matters follow the ad vice of your doctor and obey the regu lations of your local and state health officers." "Cover up each cough and sneeze, If you isn't you'll spread diseat 1 JVXOMONLY 5WAt? TMT I WONT AJNO raw with m0 Honest wtroo- cnoss my HMCT. AN HEP01C SACRIFICE. Saturday in Belleville..