Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-10-12

Dr. O'Keefe, Health Officer,
Says Only Seven Physi-
clans Flied Reports.
Local Red Cross Chapter
Organizes Influenza Com
Inittee- Two Deaths.

O,heefe. city health Of
hcer. this afternoon said that he re-
fused to give n estimate as to the
number Of Spanish influenza cases
foundin the city today. He added that
he had received report from only
seven physicians, so far, and would
not be quoted on the basis of incom-
plete returns. l
Meanwhile. two deaths. those Of
Mrs. II. Hansted and Herbert Braun,
y to pneumonia developed from in
huenza, were reported, Inc several
patients were said to be lowering be-
tween life and death. There were no
It's elimination point, and some
physicians expressed fears that next
week might bring a heavier toll Of
death in view of the fact that some
cases were approaching the critical
stage. 4&'
Local physicians said that they had
all they can do writing prescriptions
cases. They think, however, thai the
situation can be mastered without out
side aid. and DIR. McGurren, secretary
OF the state board of health, said at
Devils Lake this afternoon that the
tentative reports he had received from
Grand Forks county indicated that
enough physicians were on hand here.
New Committee Organized.
Tho announcement that a Red
Cross influenza committee has been
Formed, was authorized at the Red
ross headquarters today. This COM
mittee is anxious to cooperate in ev-
cry way possible with the health Off
Gals and with physicians generally in
their efforts to check the disease.
The Red Cross has made a survey
to ascertain the anne and qualifca-
lions or women who have had nursing
experiences. This information is now
flied with the influenza committee.
n Red Cross is willing to attempt
TO furnish any necessary supplies or
service now available from the usual
sources, according to a statement
made by the special committee. Those
who want to communicate with the
organization, should call or write C.
y. Murphy or H. B. Finch, chairman
Of the Grand Forks county chapter of
the Red Cross.
IT, Masks Are Worn.
The face masks which are being
furnished by the Red Cross, are now
being quite generally worn through
out the city, especially in stores and
OFFICES where there is a constant in
hux OF people from the streets. All the
employees IN he exchanges of the tele-
phone companies have been supplied
with masks. A warning is issued that
to Insure their effectiveness, these
masks must be disinfected every "a
hours; h method recommended is
that OF soaking the masks in a solu-
ton OF three tablespoonfuls of lysol
70 one gallon of water for one hour:
they should then be rinsed and dried.
Mrs. r. A. Sprague, federal food ad-
mtnistrator for the county, issued an
order today that those who serve and
prepare food in public eating places
must wear face masks while the cpl
demic lasts.
The number of influenza cases at
the university and among members
OF the Students Army Training corps
is. said to be diminiShing today. The
situation at the university camp looks
more encouraging than ever since the
outbreak Of the epidemic.
New Rockford Gets Aid.
The state board Of health reported
that there are no important new de-
velopments in the influenza situation
as 1ar as the state is concerned. In
amsey county the epidemic is rapid
" spreading, about fifty cases having
been reported in Devils Lake. and as
many from other parts of the county.
Arrangements were made this att
ernoon to send a physician from Dew
lis Lake to New Rockford where fhe
entire medical staff Of the city is iii:
g nurse left Devils Lake for New
this morning, and late to-
Day several more were to make the
trip by automobile.