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The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-30

Influenza is very serious and con-
tagious disease. 1t is spread by the
matter thrown out in coughing, sneez-
ing or blowing the nose, or by contact
with anything that has been contain
mated by such matter.
To avoid this disease, keep away
from all unnecessary crowds, such as
in theaters, movies, crowded street and
railroad cars, also all private and semi
private gatherings. Stay out OF doors,
walk to work if possible and sleep with
the windows open. Make use OF all
available sunshine. Clothing should
be ample to furnish protection both by
day and night. Keep the feet dry and
warm. Use sufficient heat to keep the
house dry and comfortable, not below
SIS degrees or over 70 degrees. Eat
sufficient wholesome, properly select
ed food. Avoid all coughing and
sneezing individuals. If necessary to
sneeze or cough, cover the face with a
cloth or handkerchief. Refrain from
eating at restaurants where food is ex-
posed to sneezing and coughing. There
is grave danger of conveying infection
from this source as well as from soda
fountains. Ask for destructable cups
and dishes.
All those who are i'll with symptoms
of cold, chills, fever, backache or head,
ache should go to bed Immediately and
call a doctor. In all cases patients
should be isolated, kept away from
o otber members of the family and at
pendants should take. precautions to
prevent their taking the disease Oh 70
prevent its spread to others III fanny
Do not come in closer contact with
patient than is necessary for his s, proper 1i
care Patient must cover mouth when
s snae or coughing, with paper nap
S kim old cloths or handkerchiefs. These Tn, Sc
Should S be changed often and either
burned orlthoroughly boiled before be-
ing used again.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-30
Instructions
Regarding It's Spread
and Cure
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
CITY OF BELDING

Dishes, clothing, etc., in contact with
patient must be boiled before being
used by others.
Patients hands and face should be
washed frequently. Attendant should
wash hands frequently also, especially
after contact with patient in any way,
and always before preparing or hand
ling food for self or others. Keep
hands off face and out of mouth.
1t is important for everyone, espec-
tally those waiting on the sick, to get
daily at least seven hours sleep and
plenty of good, clean food, so that
their strength may be kept equal to
the demand.
1t is essential that all those coming
in contact with the sick should wear
gauze face masks covering the nose
and mouth with at least four thick
nesses of the cloth. These should be
changed at two hour intervals and
either burned or boiled for five min
uteS.
Floors should be wiped with cloth
wrung out of chloride of lime solution
and rugs or carpets swent with brooms
dipped in same. busting should be
done with damp cloth. Before room
is used by others it should be thor
oughly cleaned, summed and aired
Patient must remember to stay in
bed.
Keep warm.
Have plenty of fresh air.
Take plenty of water.
Have bowels move freely each day.
Brush teeth and wash out mouth
several times daily.
Not to get out of bed too soon.
Wear warm underwear and protect
self exceptionally well for several days
after recovery.
Protect others by following the
above rules.
Children sent home from school
with influenza must remain there at
least five days and may not be permit
ted to return to school without a signed
permission Slip" which will be pro-
vided by the Department of Health.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-30

oREATEsT NATIONAL DRIVE FOR
FUNDS EVER STAGED IN AMeRi-
CA TO OPEN NOV. II.
REQUESTED BY PRESIDENT
United War Work Campaign to Secure
Funds for Seven Accredited Agen-
eIes Working for Comfort and Nor
ale Of Soldiers and Sailors.

On the morning of Monday, Nov.
18th. the United War Work Campaign,
the greatest Nationwide drive for
War Relief Funds ever staged I'm this
country, will open In every city, town,
village, hamlet and township in Amer
lea. Not hundreds, thousands, tens
Of thousands or hundreds of thou
sands Of dollars will be solicited from
the people. but hundreds Of millions
will be asked.
America has become known to the
world as the Wonder County"
through its stupendous accomplish
mentss during the past eighteen
months. The American people have
come to realize they can complete any
task placed before them and they
have come to look with favor upon
such jobs as this one which faces
them now.
The United War Work Campaign
was instituted at the request of Presi-
dent Wilson. The funds to be raised
comprise the budgets of the seven
great organizations which are working
for the comforts of the boys, in this
country and overseas, fighting for the
great cause Of Worlds Democracy
These seven organizations the Y. NJ.
c. A., Y. w. G. A., X. of c., Salvation
Army, Jewish Welfare Board, Ameri-
can Library Association and the War
Camp Community Service. have been
ofncially accredited by the National
War Board and are receiving it's sup
ports In the drive.
In Michigan, the Michigan Patriotic
Fund was created by the governor to
handle the drive in this state. Mich
igan will be asked TO give approx
pately s10.000,000 for the support OF
her boys who have answered the call
to the colors. Every county has been
organized under the supervision of the
County War Board and during the
week of November 18th, thousands of
workers will offer every man, woman
and child In the state the opportunity
and privilege Of giving for the boys
fighting our battle in the trenches.
In the event of peace being declared
tomorrow the work OF these organiza-
lions would become two-fold 1t took
Uncle Sam eighteen months to put
his army In Europe and 1t will take
as long to bring it back. The work
among the soldiers will become great
er while they are slowly working back
in to civil life so that this great task
Of war relief will not be stopped with
the winning of the war.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-30

millions for morale" is the United
War Work Campaign slogan coined
~ George w. Perkins, chairman Of
tne finance committee of the seven
great organizations working together
for the Y. M. c. A., the National Cath
ole War Council OK. OF CD the Jewish
Welfare Board, the War Camp Com
munity Service, the American Library
Association and the Salvation Army.
The Making of Morales" thus Mr..
?srkins' reason for his slogans is Of
the utmost importance to the winning
II the w1kr
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-30
INFLUENZA NOW UNDER
CONTROL At N. A. c.

East Lansing, Mich, Oct. 2s.-Ths
epidemic Of influenza and pneumonia
with which members Of the student
army training corps were smittsa -
M. A. c. along with their coaradGo
in other camps, az been effectively
brought under control according to
Capt. William Z. Murchie, command
ant. For almost q week now no nsw
cases have developed among our boyu
living on the campus.
Up to last Saturday, when it was
assumed the epidemic had passed its
crest, the number Of deaths among the
$50 boys in the army training corps
was ten. This represents q remark
ably low record, it 10 said, ~ com
pared with most other camps.
While the influenza and pneunenia
were at their height, wives Of msm-
bers of the faculty Of the college and
women from East Lansing and Lam
sing assisted the STAFF Of 20 army
nurses.
Classes and militar~ drill were re-
sumed this week by order Of the COM
mandant.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-30
FRY DOUGHkUTS
IN SHELL ZONE
Salvation Army Women Risk Lives to
Furnish Boys In Trenches With
Hot Fried Cakes.

With the American Army In France
Sept. 25.--(By Mail. )-Risking their
lives we'll within the shell zone be-
hind the American lines in France.
Mrs. Adjutant Hammond, Lieutenant
Lulu Lawyer and Envoy Electra Pau
line Swartz, Salvation Army workers,
assisted by detail of soldiers, daily
fry doughnuts from early morning un-
til late at night. On more than one
occasion they have been driven from
their dugout while the place rocked
under the hammering of the enemy's
big guns, but despite shrieking shells
overhead, these intrepid workers re-
fuse to quit their labors in behalf of
the American soldiers. This news is
Just received by the United War
Work Campaign Committee.
With shells flying overhead almost
daily, Ensign Gertrude Symmonds
and Ensign Viola Williams are con-
stantly engaged in rolling, cutting and
frying doughnuts. On one occasion
they made $500 doughnuts fer the
men of an American regiment which
was moving from it's temporary billet
In the next village up to the reserve
line for the night. When the dough-
nuts were finished they were distribu-
tad, two to each soldier, as the men
marched in single files on either side
Of the ambulance upon which they
were stationed.
These same Salvation Army girls
had on the previous day. made coffee
and dispensed II with biscuits and
oomfiture. to seven hundred weary
'eoughboys who. on their march to the
front, had stopped for moment to
rest on the road near the hut.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-30

The Women IN the Overalls.
Silken gown and dainty shoe
Time was that bowed to YOU
Fluffy frills and furbelows,
Scent of lilac and Of rose,
Snow-white hand and pretty face,
Kcrchief edged with dainty lace.
In the days Of long ago
You were beautiful to know,
But today / lift my hat
To Drawer garb than that,
Better dress than silken gown
Overalls Of blue or brown.
Widow, wife or sister fair,
'Tis q noble garb you wear.
Shame on him, whose lips would Jeer.
Same on him whose eyes would leer
AS you pass along the way
Wearing overalls today.
Won are in q soldiers place
/ would tell him to his face
You have put your beauty by
That Old Glory long shall fly,
And these overalls you wear
Mean another soldier there.
Scent of oil and lathe and loom,
Take the place Of gay perfume.
Redeemed hands, once soft and white,
Faces. lin 81 by care, at night,
Weary forms that homeward drag,
Mark your service to the flag.
Beauty, comfort. hours of ease
And the old days pleasantries
You have given up to know
That another man may go.
And because this garb you wear
There's a soldier fighting there.
Women wearing ovcralls,
When at last the curtain falls
On this tragedy Of life
And sweet peace shall end the strife,
Great shall be your glory, then,
Who have done the work of men.
For the beauty that you gave,
For the youth you couldn't save
teor your strength, in happier days,
You shall hear a nations praise.
By the flag that flies above,
You shall own a nations love-.
Edgar A. Guest.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-30

others have responsible positions in
the war industries, or are doing valiant
work behind the fighting forces over
seas.
When the government o6icials 1t
Washington realize the extent 70 which
the War Industrial Training Instttxte
had developed its men, it urged that
the work be enlarged, 80 a to incluae
the men who came under the draft ct
September IL, which includes al men
from ID years to 45 years Of age.
Many Of these men viii not - IN
physical condition for trench work. or
for fighting of any kind. For those
men, who may become important fac
tors in the war essential industries, the
government urges that special mechan-
lcal training be provided. This the
Institute is prepared to do and has
arranged classes which win ft each
individual need. Registered men must
work or fight The government de-
mands one or the other.
In addition to this educational adyan-
tage, the Grand Rapids manufacturers
have promised to give employment to
every man who enters the Institute
work. This will give out of the city
men an opportunity to come to Grand
Rapids, enter employment as soon rs
they arrive, and take up night study
at the Institute.
Men who will be called into the mil
itary service are made ready for that
transition from civil life to military
life. They are given q thorough train
ing so that when they enter the mill
tary service they rapidly win promo
ton.
Verne H. Smiley is director of the
Institute and Roland De Witt il asso-
ciate director. They are anxious to
inform registered men of the work of
the Institute and invite correspond
ence. A letter addressed to the War
Industrial Training Institute, 207 Y.
M. c. A. building, win receive imme-
date answer.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-30
WAR TRAINING INSTITUTE
TO AID REGISTERED MEN
oolves Problem For Many Who Must Observe the Wer]
or Fight Order of Government

ne need for industrial education
IN war trimming work is just as great
as ever"
Verne II. Smiley, director of the
war Industrial Training Institute, OF
ura.d Rapids, has just received let
eer hsm ]. G. Wright, special agent
Tor war training, Washington, d. c.,
IN which the latter expresses himself
regarding TIE work Of the War In
dustrial Training Institute of Grand
Rapids.
Registration week for the men who
come under the draft Of September IL,
win spen early in November, and the
institute directors are now making
plans to materially enlarge the work.
This, too, Is at the request Of the gov
eminent, the officials at Washington
having found great satisfaction in the
accomplishments Of the Institute. This
Ii also emphasized by Mr.. Wright, who
says:
kwlsh to assure you that we are
urguG the states and communities to
seize the opportunities offered them in
War Emergency Training classes"
The War Industrial Training Insti-
tutc was organized last spring for the
purpose Of preparing soldier-mechan-
Acs for service behind the lines in
france and for work in the war in
dustries. One Of the most potent fac
tors in winning the war is the man
behind the man in the trench. 1t is
on the former that the fighting man
must rely for war guns and war ma
chimes as well rs war materials. 1t is
estimated that from six to ten men
are needed behind the lines for every
man In trench.
The War Industrial Training Insti-
tute, which il operated with the draft
boards. the war department, and the
federal board for vocational educa-
ten, opened It's classes last spring
with 800 enrollments. Many of these
men are now holding non-commis-
Stoned ofncers' positions, while many
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-30

II the people OF the United States
could see the sight saw two nights
ago Of Q trainload Of returned italian
prisoners Just arriving from Austria
via Switzerland, they would curse the
kaiser, Germany, Austria and the
whole miserable bunch" So Paul J.
Thompson. Minneapolis attorney now
doing Y. M. G. A. work In Roma.
writes to his former partner, Maurice
Hessian. These returned troops
were walking skeletons. the express
sion gone from their faces. Some
were so weak the had to be carried
on stretchers. Well, thank heaveni
help will come for successive train
loads through the United War Work
Campaign
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-30
Auction Sales.

S. d. Norman, living one mile east
and one-half mile south of Parnell,
inds himself possessed of too much
stock to winter over and is going to
aold an auction sale at his farm on
Monday, November A, lot of stock,
farm implements, tools, etc. The sale
starts at / o'clock in the afternoon.
". c. Thomas is the auctioneer and
w. II. Condor, clerk at the sale.
RAYMOND Weekes. living two miles
south and west of Smyrna, will sell a
lot of stock, horses, farm implements,
tools and other articles too numerous
to mention, at his farm residence, at
public auction, commencing at !
o'clock on Thursday, November 8. N.
G. Thomas is auctioneer and William
T. Condor is clerk at the sale.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-30

~~f~~-.@~@~ @@~s@~~ 49, <>.< ~e<& 4s<'ety
cautioned:
TO AVOID 1T:
keep away from crowded places
which can be avoided, such as thea
tres, parties, etc.
2.-Avoid people who are sneezing
or have serious colds. Sneezing and
coughing are the usual ways of
spreading the infection.
3.-Dress warmly but do not over
dress; avoid undue exposure.
4.-Do not leave the building even
for short periods, without your hat
and wraps.
5. Keep your living rooms warm
but well ventilated.
6.-Be sure to keep your throat
clean. A gargle of salt solution both
night and morning is advised. One
teaspoon of common salt in one pint
of water.
Keep your bowels open.
8.-Eat enough nourishing food,
but do not overeat.
9.-Keep your feet dry and warm.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-30

2-If you are sent home, go to bed
and keep warm.
3.-Do not sneeze or cough without
covering your. nose and mouth with
your handkerchief.
4.-Keep your bowels open.
6.-Eat enough nourishing food,
but do not overeat.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-30

In spite of the influenza, some peo-
pie come to the stores to buy . yeast
cake and then feel they will be regard
ed as unsocial If they don't hang
around an hour gossiping and splitting
into the cracker barrel.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-30

The government has spent billions
TO protect our soldiers from the
Huns and practically nothing TO keep
the Influenza out Of the country. vet
the Influenza has killed nearly as
many soldiers as Hun bullets.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-30

Mr.. Wilson must look out not to
waste the paper supply by writing
notes to Germany.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-30

SHOULD YOU GET 1T
See competent physician as
so6n as possible and follow his in
structions.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-30

Hospital rummage sale-Nov.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-30

On account of the prevalence of
Spanish influenza you are earnestly
cautioned:
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-24
Apple Crops Ruined
By BLOtch Disease

Apple hlotch ruined thousands 81
bushels Of apples last season IN OK
lahoma, and conditions are very IA
vorablo for its spread this season.
Curculio and eodllng moth will also
need attention
The first spray application for APP
pie blotch should be made from two
to three weeks after the petals have
fallen. using Bordeaux mixture,
3-4-5O formula, copper sulphate 3
pounds. lime 4 pounds, and water
to make so gallons of the mixture.
Add 2 pounds of arsenate OF lead
paste for controlling the codling
month, curculio and other leaf-eat-
ing insects.
4 second appHcSNon should be
made six weeks after the petals
have fallen with Bordeaux mixture,
4-4-50 formula. pounds of cop
per sulphate, pounds Of lime, and
water to make so gallons. These
two applications will usually control
tho blotch.--Departme of Horti-
culture, oklahoma a. and NJ. Col
lege, Saltwater.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-24
ARMY TO BE AS LARGE AS
ORGANIZATION WILL ALLOW
House Committee Adopts Bakers
Recommendations; Draft Age
Not 10 BE Changed Now.

WASHINGTON, May 23. - Con-
gresa was asked by Secretary BAKER
today for unlimited authority IN
raising an army to the extent that
men within the draft age can Oe
organized and equipped.
Tho house military conlnat.eo
adopted Secretary bakers recon- recon-,
nlendatiors unanimously and tney
will be incorporated into the arl-''
bill. 4. ro,y
Under the army law as II now
stands the president is authorlaru % Ecu
to call out only approx 'mateiy one
million fighting nen rms nov
ever. has not been construed TO re-
strict his authority to cali out men
Tor the special services, . ,,
In connection with Provost Mar
shaI General Crowders plan to put
All idlers to work, some sort Of a
MAN to compel useful service OF
labor of all men OF military age,
that Is. IS to 45. is being discussed.
No recommendation was made by
the secretary as to a change in the
draft ages.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-24

McNuly ir, to insist upon the @aw
being observed requiring the placard-
ing Of homes whore there Is small
poN. There are several cases In the
city where patients remain at their
homes and no sign Is posted quaran-
timing the house This is Violation
Of law. The acting mayor promised
TO have tho p)arlrds printed at once
and enforce the law.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-24
Mnnlhn,t Tint rrnst N-nu ,

DLAEENNEE. Okla, May "a
Tho following W1rriag' license wos
Issued oIt VI the Rogers county
cygr, clerks office Tuesday after
noon.. George lee, age AZ OF Wood
ward, 20 we'd Miss tlossio Compton,
II, Of Tulsa The ceremony was
performed hy j. II, Braden, local
justice Of the peace.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-24
Rip,ey to Be chairman:

CHICAGO, May 2s.,IE; r. TnpnS. h,p1eS
presinen' ,s oi who is subject to the
y Santa ,dor removing railroad
,d,s McAdoo will. It is said, soon be-
psa paeS chairman OF the board. BY
Scderal % regulation his salary must
he paid from the roads surplus.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-24
where You siny Serve To-day.

where You May Serve To-day.
Marines knitting unit, Red Cross
Iberty knitting unit Red Cross.
Tulsa cbaptcr o. H. So Red CroAA
Shnkcspcaro club. Rod Cross.
Drama league, Uci Cross
Aaha Court Ladies Shrine Ma
knights ana Ladies' OF Security
Red Gross.
Al meeting ~ tho executive
board n Tulsa county chapter OF m"
American RED Cross wednesday ht-
ternoon n was decided i0 remodel
the local wofllrooWs nt Fourth and
BouIder. iu order to rnnkc more
room for the different departments.
The basement. nov occupied nv the
council Of national defense. VIII be
vacated and carpenters viii be set 10
work building lockers and tables for
raw materials and the cutting depart
mcnt The larger room upstairs Will
he used exclusively FOR surgical dress.
iugs A bureau of Information will
be- established upstairs and young
woman put In charge. All workers
viii ho checked In and out every day.
This will show the number of hours
ehch devotcs to the cause every
week. The Importance OF other
work has made II necessary for the
board 10 cut down on the supply Of
yard, and until further notice but
1000 pounds per month will be or
dercd The most important work
now ls surgical dressings and hospItal
garments. These must be supplied