The Guymon Democrat. (Guymon, Okla.), Vol. 12, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 17, 1918 Page: 2 of 9
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GUYMON DEMOCRAT, GUYMON, OKLAHOMA
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ADVICEGN Fill
U. S. Public Health Service Issues
Official Health Bulletin
on Inllucnza.
LATEST WORD ON SUBJECT.
Epidemic Probably Not Spanish In
Origin—Germ Still Unknown—Peo-
ple Should Guard A0ainst "Droplet
Infection"—Surgeon General Blue
Make* Authoritative Statement
Washington, D. O.—(Special.)— Al-
though King Alfonso of Spain was
one of Ibe victim* of tlic lallueuxa epi-
demic In 18!>.t autl asalo litis summer,
Spanish authorities repudiate any
claim to Influenza as a "Spanish" dis-
ease. If the people ,',ls country ilo
not take care the epld.-wlc wl11 l,,f*
come so widespread throughout the
United Stales lhai s<mhi we shall hear
the disease called "American" Influ-
enza.
In response to a re<|.iesl f«,r definite
Information concerning Spanish Influ-
enza, Surgeon tJeneral Uuperi Blue of
the C. S. Public Health Service has
auihorlted the following official Inter-
view :
What la Spanlth Influenza? la It
something new? Doe. it come from
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"The disease now occurring In this
country and culled 'Spanish Influen-
xa' resembles u very contagious kind
of -cold/ accompanied l.y fever, palus
Coughs and Sneezes
Spread Diseases
Aa Dangerous as Waon Cm Shells
In the head, eyes, ears, hack or other
parti of the body and a feeling of se-
vere sickness. In most of ihe cases the
symptoms disappear afler three or four
days, Ihe patient then rapidly recover-
ing. Some of the pallenis, however,
develop pneumonia, or Inflammation
of the ear, or meningitis, ami many of
these complicated cases die. Whether
this so-called 'Spanish' Influenza is
Identical with the epidemics of Influen-
za of enrller years Is not yet known.
"Epidemics of Influenza have visited
this country since 1047. It Is Interest-
ing to know thai this tlrst epidemic
was brought here from Valencia
Spain. Since thai time there have
been numerous epidemics of the dis
ease. In 188!) and 1800 an epidemic
of Influenza, s\arling somewhere In the
Orient, spread first lo Russia and
thence over practically the entire civ-
ilized world. Three years later there
was anolher (lure-up of the disease.
Both times the epidemic spread wide-
ly over the United Stales.
"Although the present epidemic Is
called 'Spanish inllucnza,' there Is no
reason to believe that It originated In
Spain. Some writers who have studied
tlie question believe that the epidemic
came from the Orient and they call al
tentton lo ihe fact that Ihe Germans
mention the disease as occurring along
ibe eastern front In the summer umi
fall of 11)17."
How can "Spanish Influenza" be rec-
ognized?
"There Is as yel no certain way la
which a single case of 'Spanish Influ-
enza' can be recognized. On the oili-
er hand, recognition Is easy where
there is a group of cases. In contrast
to the outbreaks of ordinary coughs
und 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, .lime and
July. Moreover, in the case of ordi-
nary colds, the general symptoms
(fever, pain, depression) are by no
means as severe or as sudden In their
onset as they are in Influenza. Final
ly, ordinary colds do not spread
through the community so rapidly or
so extensively as duos influenza.
"Iu 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 he
sore all over. Many patients feel
dizzy, some vomit. Most of fite pa-
tients complain of feeling chilly, and
with this comes a fever In which the
temperature rises to 100 to 104. In
most cases the pul*.1 remains relative-
ly slow.
"In appearance Olio Is struck by the
fact that the pattern looks Rlek. His
eyes and the Inner side of his eyelids
may be slightly 'bloodshot,' or 'con-
gested,' as the doctors say. There
mny be running from the nose, or
there may be s<>rae cough. These signs
of a cold may not be marked; never-
theless the patient looks and feels very
sick.
"In addition to the appearance and
the symptoms its already described,
examination of the patient's blood may
aid the physician In recognizing 'Span-
ish Influenza,' for It has been found
that In this disease the number of
white corpuscles shows little or uo In-
crease above Ihe normal. It Is possi-
ble thai the laboratory Investigations
now being made through the National
Research Council and the United
States Hygienic l-ahoratory will fur-
nish a more certain way In which Indi-
vidual cases of this disease can be
recognized."
What is the course of the disease?
Do people die of it?
"Ordinarily, the fever lasts from
three lo four days and the pnllent re-
covers. Hut 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 oc-
curs It Is usually the result of a com-
plication."
What causes the disease and how Is
It spread?
"Hacterlologlsts who have studied In-
fluenza epidemics In the past have
found In many or the cases a very
Small rod-shaped germ called, after Its
discoverer, I'felffer's bacillus. In other
eases of apparently ihe same kind of
disease (here were found pneumococcl,
the germs of lobar pneumonia. Still
other* have been caused by strepto-
cocci, and by others germs with long
names.
"No matter what particular kind of
germ ••nuses the epidemic, It Is now
believed that Influenza Is always
spread from person to person, the
germs being enrrled with the air along
with tlii" very small droplets of mucus,
expelled by coughing or sneezing,
forceful talking, and the like by one
who already lias the germs of the dis-
ease. Tliey may also be carried about
In the air In tho form of dust coming
from dried mucus, from coughing and
sneezing, or from careless people who
spit on the floor and on the sidewalk.
Aa In most other catching dlsenses, a
person who bus 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 Importnnt that every per-
son who becomes sick with influenza
should go home at once nnd go to bed.
This will help keep away dangerous
complications and will, at the same
time, keep the patient from scattering
the disease fur and wide, it Is highly
desirable that no one l e allowed to
Sleep in the same room with the pa-
tient. 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, enre
should be taken that all such dis-
charges are collected on bits of gnuze
or rag or pupor nnpklns and burned.
If the patient complains of fever and
headache, he should be given water to
drink, a cold compress to the forehead
and a light sponge. Only such medi-
cine should be given as is prescribed
by Ihe doctor. It Is foolish lo ask the
druggist to prescribe and may he dnn-
gerous to lake 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 fam-
ily, It Is advisable that such attendant
wear a wrapper, apron or gown over
the ordinary house clothes while in the
sick room and slip this off when leav-
ing to look after the others.
"Nurses and attendants will do well
to guard against breathing in danger- j
ous disease germs by wearing a simple j
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 smallpox
usually protects a person ngaiust an-
other attack of the same disease. This
appears not to be true of 'Spanish In-
fluenza ' According to newspaper re-
ports lite King of Spain suffered an
attack of influenza during Ihe epi-
demic thirty years ago, nnd was ngaln
stricken during tho recent outbreak In
Spain."
How can one guard against Influ-
enza?
"In guarding ngalnst disease of all
kinds, it is Important that the body be
kept strong and able to fight off dis-
ease germs. This can be done by hav-
ing a proper proportion of work, play
and rest, by keeping the body well
clothed, and by eating sufilclont whole-
some and properly selected food. In
connection with diet. It is well to re-
member Hint milk is one of the best
all around fowls obtainable for adults
as well as children. So far as a dis-
ease like influenza is concerned, health
authorities everywhere recognize the
very close relation between Its spread
and overcrowded homes. While it is
not always possible, especially In
times like Ihe present, lo avoid such
. overcrowding, people should consider
j the health danger and make every
effort lo reduce the homo overcrowd-
ing lo a minimum. The vnlue 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 ns not to In-
hale directly the air brenthed out by
another person.
"It Is especially Important to be-
ware of the person who coughs or
sneezes without covering Ills mouth
and nose. It also follows that one
should keep out of crowds and stuffy
places us much ns possible, keep
homes, offices and workshops well
aired, spend some time out of doors
each day, walk to work If al all prac-
ticable—In short, make every possible
effort to breathe as much pure ulr us
possible.
"In all health matters follow the ail
vice of your doctor and obey the regu
latlons of your locul and state health
offlcOTS."
"Cover up each cough and sneexs,
If you don't you'll spread disease."
FremjiSusigrMs Desft^dj^
*
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France must Import sugar today.' troops destroyed French sugar mills.
most of it from this side of the ocean, j Thanks to the French rationing sys I
because the largest portion of French j ten. the annual consumption has been
sugar beet land is In German hands, cut to 600.(100 tons, according to re-j
As a result, the French people have j ports reaching the Unite.'. States; Food j 6-1^ *2600.00
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Furnished by Faris-Mathewson Title
Co. ,
Wm. Westmoreland to J. Langston,
Lots 7-8-9 Block 21 Guymon $1.00.
J. D. Willems to K. D. Willems SE
Vi 25-4-18. $1.00
K. D. Willems to J. S. Watson SE
425-4-18. $1.00
J. K. Wan-en to U. J. Warren NW
'48-3-11, $1600.
C. B. Lisman to A. N. Ra'.stin SE
U 23-6-14 $2000.00
C. Hauge to C. F. Shull NEVi H-
2-11 $775.00
F. W. Chrispens to C. A. Kilpatrick
Lots 9 10 11 12 13 14 '5 '6 Block 8.
Bakers Add, Hooker. Okla. $260.00
A. K. Mitchell to R. M. Jones, SE
'428-4-17. $5000.00
A. Fairfax to D. P. Metcalf NW'/i
17-5-16 $1.00
D. P. Metcalf to A. Fairfax NW'4
17-5-'16 $200.00
N. J. Berkley to E. Clemens SW'i
30-1-14 $3000.00
A. Melton to W. H. Grimm S\&
NEV NWV4 NE'4 SWV* 13-1)14,
$1100.00
ARTHUR G. SUTTON
REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FOR
DISTRICT JUDGE.
(Political Advertisement)
MONEY TO LOAN ON FARMS
Five years six percent two percent
commission, we do our own inspecting,
F Mv<"« to H. Decker, SEV1 25- write our own mortgages, pay the
been placed on ■ sugar ration of about
18 pounds a year for domestic use:
a pound ami a half a month. This
photograph hows how ihe German
Administration. Before the war France
had an average sugar crop of about
".">0.000 tons of sugar and had some
lep. over for export.
JORDAN OIL CO.
Unloading Station and Tanks North of Equity Store
AUTO FILLING STATION
(South of Equity Store)
Always Ready to Serve You- Give Us a Call.
Gasoline, Kerosine, Lubricating Oils
and Greases, Automobile Tires
AND ACCESSORIES
Stations at Guymcn, Oklahoma and Hansford, Texas.
W. Gillmore to A. Oblander SE',4
25-5-15. $1.00
A. OblanrVr to F. Chrispens SE%
25-5-11, $1100.00
G. Widens to K. Willeans NE',4, 30
4-19, $3500.
E. Oemens to F. Brown NE'4 30-
1-14. $2000.00
money as soon as abstract is made.
GUYMON LAND AND LOAN CO.
G. F. McKnight, Mgr.
Guymon. Okla.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Guymon, Okla. Oct. 7, 1918.
On Saturday, October 26, 1918 bids
*-■■«. Mvira.™ will be received in the office of the
E. C'emens to F. Brown SW%, 30- county cierk at Guymon, Oklahoma
1-14, $3500.00 , t0 BTafiei build and construct the
E. C'emens to F. Brown SE*4 30-
1-14, $3500.00
J. Ta'iaferro to W. Bauer NE'4
4-15, $3500.00
19
(Political Advertisement)
TO THE PUBLIC
Owing to the fact that the people
of this country are and ought to be
most intently interested in war meas-
ures and particularly in the matter
of raising their quota of the Fourth
Liberty Loan, and owing further to
the fact that the duties of my office
require my constant attention and
care and continuous presence in the
office, I have not been, and will not
following state /roads:
All of Sections 1-2-3-4-5-6-12 and
13, also Sections 33 and 34.
A certified check, draft or cash to
the amount of 10 per cent shall be
attached to each bid. Right to re-
ject any and all bids received.
This the 7th day of October, 1918.
J. C. WILLIAMSON,
County Clerk.
Commissioners:—Sam B> Hall, O.
C. Glatthaar, N. A. Tatum.
W. A. Ingram, County Engineer.
(39-3)
IF YOU NEED
A Cultivator, Harrow, Wagon, Gas Engine,
Grinder, Pump Jack or Groceries, Coal or
Grain, let us show you our line.
Our low prices for cash will do the rest.
A Dollars Worth for a Dollar at the
Farmers' Store
Guymon Equity Exchange
Guymon, Okla. W. T. Bratton, Mgr.
SAVE MORE!
You have pledged your sav-
ings to Uncle Sam for War
Stamps. Now begin to save
by purchasing the best and
cheapest groceries in the city.
DELIVERY AT 4 P. M. ANY PLACE
IN TOWN.
O. V. Alexander. ^
^MAruwwv*Y*v.v.-i ******************
MGGorioK corn Harvester
Repairs and Twine
Grain Drills
Stoves and Ranges
Wind Mills
Well Casing, Pipe
Wagons, Horness and Furniture.
Jackson Brothers
PHONE 146 GUYMON,OKLAHOMA.
«YIVI ***********W*M*V
AN UP-TO-THE MINUTE STORY
Victor Rousseau, famous author,
office, I have not been, and will not ^ ^ ^ first romance of the
be able to make a canvass of the Am(rican amy fightinfT on the bat.
county on behalf of my candulacy ^ ^ q{ France and thc gtory will
for re-election to the office of County ^ so(m ag a ^ f£ature in
Treasurer. ' The Democrat. "Bride of Battle" is
1 succeeded in that office Mr. W. d;ffemit from other war features
T. Bratton, who perhaps was one of ^ ^ published in that it is
the most conscientious and popular fiction and ;t offerg a bit of
county officials this county has ever ^ from ^
war narratives
had, and have endeavored during my ^ ^ been pub)ishcd ,n the past.
term of office to maintain the high ^ gnd mystery are
standard of efficiency and courtesy ^ ^ ^
are interwov-
to thc public which attained in that; ^ fa ^ gtory Jn a mannpr that mys
office during the incumbency of Mr ^ ^ ^ reader> and there
Bratton and his predeccessors. L ^ ^ too Watch for
I will be able to meet but a small ^ installment of this spien.
portion of the voting population of ^ story ,n an early isgue
the county between this date and the
date of election and I take this —
method of submitting to the electorate
of Texas county, Oklahoma, my can-
didacy for re-election to the office of
County Treasurer, which I have held
since July 1, 1917.
' During the fiscal year commenc-
ing July 1, 1917, and ending June 30,
1918, my office has received Three
Hundred Fifty Thousand, Seven Hun-
dred Ninety-nine dollars and Sixty-
three Cents ($350,799.63) and has
paid out Threo Hundred Thirty-four
Thousand, Seven Hundred Sixteen
Dollars and forty three cents. ($384.
716.43).
I feel that I am not overstepping
the bounds of propriety when I say
that the fact that I have handled that
amount of money during that time
without error and in full keeping with
the law and the exercise of a strict
economy in the matter of deputies,
my candidacy is entitled to fair con-
sideration by all voters who desire
to see the affairs of the county hand- j
led as economically as are the af-
fairs of the best business corpora
tions.
I therefore invite the most careful
inspection of the record of my admin
istration ef that office since July 1
1917, and I have only one promise to
make—if I am re-elected I will use
the same industry and the same caro
and the same endeavor to maintain
the standard which I have set dur
ing that time in the administration
of the office. I feel that my two
years experience which I will have]
had at the end of my present term
will be an asset to me and to the
people of the county in its admini-j
stration during the next two years,
and I feel further that I shall be
deeply grateful to the people of the
county if at the coming election they
see fit to signify their cnfidence in
me by re-electing me for another two
years
I feel that perhaps this is the only
way in which the public can mani
fest its approval of a public official.
That if his work is satisfactory the
public will re-elect him. If, there-
fore, you think my administration of
Well
D'ANCONA MAN
All men today are demand-
|ing better clothes. They
have ceased to judge a gar-
ment by its appearance
[when new. Their judg-
| ment is based more" now up-
,on the lasting service of a
| garment, by the way it re-
j tains its shape, by the way
the cloth retains its color
I and life. When you buy
you get it, together with
I big values and a perfect fit.
1 This makes you a well
1 pleased man. It will pay
lyou to inspect the new,
snappy D'AN CON A line
for FALL and WINTER
It's on display now and
brim full of trustworthy
j fabrics.
L. C. Whitney
the affairs of this office has been fair _ , - .....
and efficient nnd impartial, I will Cleaning, Pressing and Laundry
be deeply grateful to you for your First door north of
vote. Texas County Bank
H. J. HOLLMAN. Phon* 181 Guymon, Okla
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Baxter, C. S. & Murr, D. J. The Guymon Democrat. (Guymon, Okla.), Vol. 12, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 17, 1918, newspaper, October 17, 1918; Guymon, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metapth351315/m1/2/?q=War+of+the+Rebellion.&rotate=270: accessed June 27, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.