Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-10-07
q SPANISH FLU
CASES REPORTED
To HEALTH BOARD
Partial Quarantine Established
by City Officials County
Heads to Close Schools in
All Precincts at Once,

DR. +. NJ. Clayton. city physician,
announced last night that total of
twenty-five cases of Spanish influenza
have been reported in the city. city
Manager A. X. Hebenstreit declares
that effective last night. the city was
in state of partial quarantine This
means that any person who is III from
any cause cannot enter or leave the
city. Others will not be hampered in
their movements.
1--WE had an agreement with the
railroads" Mr.. Hebenstreit said last
night, which had the same effect as
the partial quarantine which we
have established. Our agreement,
however, was not observed and we
had to make a stringent ruling. We
have telegraphed Winslow, Ariz., and
Gallup, n. NJ. to stop sending sick
persons here until we lift the quar-
rantine."
The city manager reported that
word was received from Winslow to
the effect that all doctors in the city
are i'll and that physicians were
brought there from Phoenix. Ariz.,
to assist in allaying the epidemic.
The city also asked officials here to
furnish 1000 paper cups. These
were sent to Winslow last night
In connection with the orders of
the city board of health for the clos
ing of all public places during the
epidemic, the county commissioners
held a meeting yesterday afternoon
and decided upon a similar course.
All schools of the county. including
Old Albuquerque, Barelas, the fourth
ward, highlands and the San Jose
Parochial school, were ordered closed
at once.
At the state university several cases
of la grippe were reported and in
each case the patient was isolated
from the other students. The stu
dents of the army training corps liv-
ing in barracks were forbidden to
go downtown and all other students
urged to remain at the university.
Theaters and churches remained
closed yesterday. One church held
services on the church lawn, which
was in accord with the ruling for
bidding indoor meetings of any
character.
DIR. Clayton said last night that
the reports he will receive this morn
ing doubtless viii raise the number
of cases of influenza in the city. but
has little apprehension for the city's
general health, provided the precau-
tions are maintained.
Il will receive reports from the
city's physicians this morning." he
said, land doubtless the number will
be increased"
Following are five rules which an
eminent army surgeon has compiled
for assistance in fighting the disease
Brush your teeth thoroughly
after every meal.
2.-Gargle your mouth and, throat
with iodine or salt solution after
brushing your teeth. Don't be afraid
to swallow the liquid 1t will do you
good
3.-If you can get a medicine
dropper, inject a few drops in your
nostrils. Influenza is contracted
through the respiration tracts.
Therefore, it is better to amply the
solution to both nose and mouth
Avoid getting your feet wet.
Do not wear damp clothing. If you
should get wet. take hot bath i'm
mediately and put on dry clothes. If
hot water is not available, take good
rub down.
5,-Report any symptoms at once
to your doctor. The first symptoms
are very similar to colds-headaches
pains in arms. legs and back