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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16

Deaths resulting from influenza in Washington for the 24-hour period ending at g o'clock last night number ed S8. the largest number reported in any similar period. New cases re- ported were 1,4S9 in the same period.
 Many of Washington's army of young women war workers appeared today on crowded street cars and at their desks with their faces muffled in gauge shields as protection against influenza.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16

Spanish Influenza, which appeared in Spain in May, has all the appear ance of grip or la grippe, which has swept over the world in numerous epi- denies as far back as history runs. Hipporates refers to an epidemic in 412 B. C., which Is regarded by many to have been influenza. Every cen tury has had it's attacks. Beginning with 1881, this country has had five epidemics, the last in 1889-9o.
 THE SYMPTOMS.
 Grip, Sr influenza as it is now call ed, usually begins with a chill fol- lowed by aching, feverishness and sometimes nausea and dizziness, and a general feeling of weakness and de- pression. The temperature is from 100 to 104, and the fever usually lasts from three to five days. The germs attack the mucous membrane, or lin ing of the air ssages-nose, throat, and bronchial tubes-there is usually a hard cough, especially bad at night, eftentimes a sore throat or tonsilitis, and frequently all the appearance of a severe head cold.
 THE TREATMENT.
 Go to bed at the first symptoms, not only for your own sake but to avoid spreading the disease to others-take a purgative, eat plenty of nourishing food, remain perfectly quiet and don't worry. Quinine, aspirin or Dovers Powder, etc., may be administered by the physicians directions to relieve the aching. But there is no cure or specific for influenza-the disease must run its course, but nature her self will throw off the attack if only you keep up your strength. The chief danger lies in the complications which may arise. Influenza so weakens the bodily resistance that there is danger of pneumonia or bronchitis developing and sometimes inf1amma- tion of the middle ear, or heart af- factions. For these reasons, it is very important that the patient remain in bed until his strength returns-stay in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
In Addition, VapoRub Is Ab- sorbed Through and Stimu- lates the Skin, Attracting the Blood to the Surface and Thus Aids In Reducing the Congestion Within.
CALL A PHYSICIAN - GO TO BED = STAY QUIET -
 DON'T WORRY.

There Is No Occasion for Panic-In- fluenza Itself Has 8 Very Low Per- centage of Fatalisaes, Not Over One Death Out of Every Four Hundred Cases, According to the N. O. Board of Health. The Chief Danger Lies In Complications Arising, Attacking Principally Patients In Run Down to Bed Soon Enough, or Those Who Get Up Too Eearly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
OPEN 300 BED HOSPITAL FOR
 WAR WORKERS

Washington, Oct. 16 - An emer- gency hospital of 500 beds was opened in Washington today to care for the large number of war workers suffer ing from Spanish influenza for which accommodations are not available in city and private institutions. The building and equipment were furnish ed by the Federal government.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
STOCK MARKET

New York, Oct. 16-Opening: Spec ulative issues featured the firm open ing of today's stock market, Wilson Packing gaining almost four points and American Ice five. Studebaker added two points to yesterdays six point advance, and Marine preferred rose to 4 points. Metals and promt- nent equipments, including U. s. Steel,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
IN GERMAN PRISON CAMPS.

Washington, Oct. 16-Names of S4 enlisted men in German prison camps, all but one of whom are at Rastatt were announced today by the War Department More than 30 are from Pennsylvania. Charles M. Fleegle of Somerset, Pa., is at an unknown camp.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
HOW TO USE VICK'S VAPORUB IN
 ,, TREATING SPANISH INFLUENZA

The Influenza Germs Attack the Lining of the Air Pas sages. When VapoRub Is Applied Over Throat and Chest the Medicated Vapors Loosen the Phlegm, Open the Air Passages and Stimulate the Mucus Membrane to Throw Of the Germs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16

were higher by large fractions to C point. Rails were dull, the moves ment extending more generally into specfalties Curing the first half hour.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16

Greek and Serbian prisoners were liberated by Bulgaria and will be al- lowed to return to their own coun- tries
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
CONGRESSMAN MEEKER.

St. Louis, Oct. 16 - Congressman Jacob E. Meeker, died here today of Spanish influenza after his marriage last>night to his private secretary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16

Total holdings ofg old of the Im- perial Bank of Germany is reported at 2,547,000 marks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16

Among the people who kick because printed matter costs high, are those who throw away all waste paper and thus help to raise the price of paper stock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16

Anthracite shipments for Septem- Der amounted to 6-2s4295 tnna.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16

Some one asks what song it would be appropriate for the Huns to sing on leaving the Hindenburg Line? The Lost Cord, of course.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-16
WISE AND OTHERWISE

Some people can't fight because they are too old, and they are too young to have saved money to buy bonds and support the fighters.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-11-21
ONE HAD BEEN OVERLOOKED
Soldier Evidently Had Not Taken q
Census Of His Wounds Before Ap-
plying for Treatment.

In one action soldier got ma
chine gun bullet through the arm. AS
he was walking to the rear shell
burst near and couple Of pieces Of
shrapnel struck him. AS he was go
ing back in an ambulance second
shell overturned the vehicle and he
sustained more hurts. He was still
able to be up and about ut the dress
ing station, however, and was patched
from one end to the other.
There, now" said the doctor, finish
ing his seventh bandage. "Is that all p
Il believe 1t Is" said the soldier. as
he ambled of the dressing table.
Sin about ten minutes he came back.
Say" he said. "here's another one
in my shoulder didn't find until Just
now" Stars and Stripes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-11-21
KIDNEY TROUBLE OFTEN
CAUSES SERIOUS BACKACHE

When your back aches. and your blad.
der and kidneys seem to be disordered,
60 to your nearest drug store and get q
bottle Of Dr.. Kilmers Swamp Root. Il
is q physicians prescription for ailments
Of the kidneys and bladder.
It has stood the test Of years and has
. reputation for quickly and effectively
giving results in thousands of cases.
This preparation so very effective. has
been placed on sale everywhere. Get q
bottle. medium or large size, at your near
eat druggist.
However, if you wish first to test this
preparation send ten cents to Dr.. Kilmer
q Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for sample
bottle: When writing be sure and men.
ton this paper.-Adv.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-11-21
HOW TO FIGHT
SPANISH INFLUENZA
By DIR. L. W. BOWERS.

Avoid crowds, coughs and towards,
but fear neither germs nor Germansl
Keep the system in good order, take
plenty Of exercise In the fresh air and
practice cleanliness. Remember clean
mouth, clean skin, and clean bowels
are protecting armour against disease.
To keep the liver and bowels regular
and to carry away the poisons within.
It is best to take vegetable pill every
other day, made up Of May-apple, aloes,
jalap, and sugarcoated, to be had at
most drug stores, known as DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. If there is sudden
onset Of what appears like hard cold.
one should go to bed, wrap warm, take
q hotymustard foot-bati1 and drink copi-
ously Of hot lemonade. If pain develops
in head or back, ask the druggist for
Anuric (anti-uric) tablets. These will
flush the bladder and Kidneys and carry
off poisonous germs. To control, sthei
pains and aches take one Anurtc tablet,
every two hours, with frequent drinks
of lemonade. i The pneumonia appears
In most treacherous way. when the
influenza victim is apparently recover
ing and anxious to leave his bed. In re.
covering from bad attack of influenza
or pneumonia the system should be
built up with a good herbal tonic, such
as DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry. made without alcohol from the
roots and barks Of American forest
trees, or his Irontic (iron tonic) tablets.
which can be obtained at most drug
stores, or send 1Oc. to DIR. Plerce's Inva-
lids Hotel. Buffalo. N. r. for trial
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-11-21
The Servant Dictates Terms.

There's just one more condition"
said the new maid. 1.-THE wages you
offer to pay are satisfactory and the
evenings you allow me to myself are all
right, but something else must be I'M
derstood."
And what's that?'
"If consent to come to live at your
home you must agree to do all the work
yourself"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-11-21
General ets in WRONG.

IS When General O'Neill Of Allentown
first went to Spartansburg. S. G.. his
train was three hours late. The ne
gro escort appointed to receive him at
the station had been dismissed. The
general walked. Presently he was ac-
costed by sentry.
''Who is your"
General O'Neill.''
"Well, you cut the buck and 90 up
there to headquarters to beat de dcbbil
and see my captain and explain yos-
self. Yves been wnitin' three hours
fer you. Los Angeles Times.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-11-21

No waiting! Pape's Diapepsin will
put you on your feet. AS soon as you
eat one Of these pleasant. harmless
tablets all the indigestion. gases, acid
ity and stomach distress ends. Your
druggist sells them. Adv.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-11-21
catarrh Cannot Be Cured

~ LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease.
Catarrh IL local disease, greatly infiu.
snced BY constitutional conditions. HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE will cure catarrh.
II is taken internally and acts through
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces Of the
System. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
e composed Of some Of the best tonics
blood purifiers. The perfect combination
Of the ingredients In HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE Is what produces such won-
derful results In catarrhal conditions.
Druggists TIC. Testimonials free.
F. ]. Cheney & Co.. Props. Toledo. o.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-11-21
You May Try cuticura FREQ

You May Try cuticura Free
Send today for free samples Of Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment and learn
how quickly they relieve itching, skin
and scalp troubles. For free samples,
address, "Cuticura, Dept. Z, Boston.
At druggists and by mail. Soap Is
Ointment 25 and 5O.Adv.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-11-21
Naval Conditions Of Agreement.

v. NAVAL COHuuUHS.
400. Immediate cessation of all hos
tilities at sea and definite information
to be given as to the location and
movements Of all German ships. No
tificatlon to be given to neutrals that
freedom of navigation in oil territorial
waters is given to the naval and mer-
camille marines Of am the allied and
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-11-21
Retort Courteous,

N There are some ugly features about
this place Of yours"
!. Il know it. If you look in the glass
= yonder, you will see some of them"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-11-21
UPSET STOMACH
PAPE's DlAPEPsiN AT ONCE ENDS
soURNEss, GAS, AclDlTY,
INDIGESTION.

Don't stay upset. When meals don't
At and you belch gas, acids and undl-
gested food. When you feel Jumps Of
Indigestion pain, flatulence, heartburn
Or headache you can get instant relief,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-11-21

woman's Idea of real sport is hunt
Ing a new hat.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-11-21
worry.

Work Is the bcst-known cure for
worry. ,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-11-21

United States in 1917 produced co.
703, 474 barrels of cement.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
Diary of a Fashion Model


All of the young debutantes are demanding walking costumes with the military touch. It must have the stiff, straight, official lines, or the military collar or be khaki-colored, and nothing else will do!
 Madame is sometimes hard put to it to supply these imperious demands, and yet see the insistent young person walk out with something that satisfies Madame's artistic eye. For not every
 one can don the military style cos
 tune and yet look well by any means.
 For instance, the typical military suit-with close-ftting, stiff lines,
 high collar and belt-looks best on
 the slender, small figure. Naturally,
 the charm of the military costume is
 apparent most when worn by the
 young person of boyish figure and with a boyish swing to her gait. Now as soon as this same costume is worn by the taller girl with heavier or more mature figure it assumes a
 sort of masculinity that is far from attractive. And yet, when a tall, full figured girl, who probably touches l the scale at 160, sees will-o' the l wispy young thing in stiff little
 khaki street suit she imagines that she, too, will look as bewitchingly ''cute" if only she will don a similar frock.
 Madame's task has been to supply
 the military effect to these varying
 figures and ages, and preserve it's at | tractiveness without spelling the nat
 ural womanly grace of the wearer
 Nothing that a 165-pound woman
 wears will make her look like a 9O- pound fairy, but it is not always easy to convince women of this fact. For the full-fgured debutante
 Madame designed one type of military street dress that has the smart, mili- | tary touches, but cleverly omits the stiffness. This particular model is a | walking suit of midnight blue gab- | ardine. It is semi-close fitting, hay i ing a little gathering at the line of | the belt The sleeves, instead of be- ing narrow and tight-fitting as in the strictly military frock, are loose, | even to the cuffs, which are wide at l the bottom.
 The double skirt falls in a few folds from the waistline, but is not
 very full. The severity of this model 1 is relieved by the trimming of sou
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
ir the LiveS Of
 World Famous Women
.- By ELoIsE HARRINGTON


ItfoF duSUhnu lO OAC 11AO'SAJs heartily, and would soon be altogeth- CT well again. When she could no longer control her grief she went tc her own chamber and wept silently but throughout the long ordeal of her husbands illness she supported ms spirits by her cheerfulness and her sacrifice.
 But the worst was yet to come Soon after Paetus recovered he had the misfortune to offend the Emper- or Claudius. In those days a certain refinement attended the punishment inflicted on political criminals. In- stead of the Emperor ordering the execution of the culprit by the com mon hangman he was graciously al lowed to kill himself. The custom persists in some of the oriental coun- tries today.
 When Paetus brought the news Of the Emperor's command to his wire 1t seemed that life could hold no more grief for her Her son dead, her husband commanded to kill hlmseI' she had indeed ample cause to for- sake her lifelong fortitude and ln- dulge herself in grief. But did this brave Stoic give way to cries and la mentations as even highly cour- ageous woman would be Justified in doing under the circumstances!
 Her philosophy was stronger than any pain or personal grief that could come to her. She did not even at- tempt to comfort her husband with words of gentleness, for that might have weakened his spirit. Paetus' indeed. was heartbroken. He knew that the command of the Emperor was unchangeable, and yet he falter- ed.
 Arria, said nothing. She picked up A. dagger calmly, plunged it into her breast. Then she drew it out again and offered the deadly weapon to her husband with the immortal comment: ''Paetus, 1t does not pain"
 Whereupon Paetus followed his wife's courageous example, and thus they both perished together. For the Stoic woman's physical hurt was not pain. Reared in the rigid Stoic philosophy, bodily pain meant nothing. There was only one possl ble pain-the contempt of others for the cowardly act, the giving way be- fore fear, the cry of anguish.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
Birthday Bio-Brlefs FAMOUS WOMEN. i To Parents and Teachers-Get Your Children to Read This Instructive Daily Feature.
ELIZABETH KNOXVILLE |.

Elizabeth Woodville was the widow of Sir John Grey, and afterward be- came the wife of Edward " of Eng land. The story of the courtship and marriage of this beautiful woman is one of the most romantic in history. Edward first saw her when she threw herself at his feet and pleaded for the restoration of the inheritance of her fatherless sons. He fell desper ateIy in love with her, but she re- sisted all his advances until he offer ed her honorable marriage. They were married secretly, but Edward s devotion did not last long. The Queens life was embittered by Ed wards infidelity. After his death, in 14S3, her two sons were murdered by their uncle, Richard III., who had usurped the crown. Elizabeth died in a convent at Bermondsey, where she had been provided with an asy- lum for her declining years and for tunes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
'NO MAN FACTORY"
 MAKES UNIFORMS

Philadelphia, Aug. 9-One hun dred women workers are being added daily to the force at the factory es- tablished here by the Quartermaster department for the manufacture of army uniforms.
 It is mo man factory" not a man being employed there. It now has about 2,000 women at work. The force will be increased as rapidly as women can be obtained until 5000 are employed. The plant is organized as a model factory with lunch rooms. rest rooms, hospitals, recreation cen ter and welfare workers. Pay ranges from SIP a week up. All sewing is by piece work. Expert operators on the power driven machines can earn from $20 to $30 a week. The factory will eventually be one of the largest in the country. It will be in opera tion for several years, it is predicted, as its establishment is in line with the new policy of the government to manufacture it's own army clothing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
HINTS

To ice a tiny cake, dipe it into the icing.
 Spiced lemonade is a novel and de- icious drink.
 Barley biscuits do not get fluffy like wheat biscuits.
 Linen should be evenly dampened to make it easy to iron.
 A tiny pinch of baking soda is a help to fresh lima beans.
 To prepare ground oats run rolled oats through the chopper.
 Corn makes a fine biscuit tha; browns like French pastry.
 Trays for the sun-drying of vegeta- bles are easily made of laths.
 Egg plant stewed instead of fried is delicious as well as wholesome.
 Drying is a cheaper method than preserving for food conservation.
 Bacon is much more delicate and soft if it is first parboiled until the fatty part is almost cooked, then la each piece out separately on clot,1 to drain and fry quickly until a very light brown.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
TWO ESSENTIALS.

Women who "do up' their own pretty things in the way of accessor- ies are learning to handle starch this season. A hot iron passed over ! soft fabric does not give the proper effect for neck belongings must be crisp, not limp and soft A very lit- tie boiled starch gives a much daintier crispness than the cold water starch which is, of course, easier to pre- pare. And some of the very seer belongings are stiffened with gum arabic. The old fashioned futiny iron has been hunted out of it's hid ing place after many years, and pro- duces beautiful results in the fresh- ening up of organdie frills. Anybody can crimp frills with hot fiuting iron. but it is always well to test the iron on bit of fabric before applying if to expensive bits of neckwear. When frills are finely pleated it is wiser send the fchu or collar to nrofe1- sional cleaner who will put the pleats in order with a special pleating ma chine. Ordinary friIls may be nada to look very dainty and crisp with the fluting iron.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
ETIQUETTE

A gentleman and woman friend may! with propriety spend an hour visiting in the reception room of hotel.
 L. R.-Artichokes are eaten with the fingers, taking off leaf by leaf and dipping into the sauce. The solid portion is broken up and is eaten with a fork.
 X.-If the groom wishes, he may give a farewell dinner a few evenings before the wedding to his best man, ushefs and a few intimate friends. He sits at the head of the table and the best man opposite, and on this occa- sion he may give souvenirs to his friends for remembrances; scarf pins, cuff links, gloves or bill cases are all suitable gifts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
EARLY APPLES.

These are the days of compulsory study of the best means of conserving all food products, grain fruits, vege- tables and meats.
 Waste in this time of pressure and criminal. Consider, for example, what becomes of the great bulk of the early apple crop, the commonest and most prolific fruit. But very small part of it is used for human food.
 The early sweet apple needs lit tie lemon juice, perhaps, to make it more palatable. Try this recipe:
 Core the apples with cylinder corer and in the hollow stuff seedless raisins that have been plentifully dredged with sugar, cinnamon and all that's nice in the spice line; put in some bits of butter, too.
 Arrange the apples in a baking dish, not too shallow, and pour a little water around them. Now squeeze the juice from a lemon over the apples and bake. Serve very cold with sauce or with cream.
 Baked Apple Sponge.
 A u6llClOuS Ddh6Q dppl6 SpOuS6 Cdu be made by taking a baking dish that may serve to send to the dining ta- b1e. Cover the bottom of it with water about a half inch deep, pare and slice in little sour apples. Over each layer of apples sprinkle sugar, spices and lemon juice, rind and pulp. Cover the top layer with su- gar more spice and bits of butter Bake until done, and finish with heaped-up white of egg, delicately Drowned. Serve with custard sauce.
 Apple Whip.
 Apple whip is a dainty dessert with apple sauce for it's foundation. To the stiffly beaten, well-sweetened whites of two or three eggs add a pint of apple sauce and a cupful of nut meats; English walnuts give the finest flavor Chill this and serve sponge cake with it.
 A bit of candied ginger minced fine and sprinkled in with the nut meats is a good addition. Lemon, ginger | and apples combine well in all these recipes.