Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-07
FPIDEMIC CONTROL
AND CIVIC PRIDE
NORTH SALEM TOPIC

=. make North Salem the represent
alive salem beautiful, was the keynote
Il we'll attended meeting Of the
yortb salem Improvement association
:. the Highland school Friday night
,,out a hundred North Salem resi-
avs a,s gave consideration to various
W., .,.c,s for community betterment.
p'Ss ssoral Exchange week in North sa-
i MANNED for the first week in
I. snr,l At this time Salem residents
Ai,i gatber surplus bulbs and plants
W. their properties and will vk-
ny' S"nss these for wanted varieties or
mfr. .nn,ribute them to individuals desir-
;ny TO beautify residences
- ora of the most important topics
considered dusing the evening, was dis
s..sion of the iafluenza and smallpox
snidamics now existing in Salem. DR..
: pav pemberton mentioned the vari
sng nhases of the "flu" appearance in
Salem and presented some trite rules
arnlicable to the appearance of the
s;sssse DR.. Pemberton advises those
vbo have contracted the disease to
~o IN bed and stay there until tie
nalady passes. This is urged as the
host means of conserving individual
strength, as the FLU" is severe drain
upon vitality.
In discussing the smallpox epidemic,
nr pemberton said that upon first
appearance, it is difficult for the lay
man TO distinguish first symptoms of
ahu" from those of smallpox. 1t is
Noticeable, however, that the bouy
body temperature at first is higher in
the latter disease, subsiding as the
case progresses. while increased tenn
perature in ''flu" cases usually persists
for a longer period.
The doctor pointed out that most OF
the objections to vaccination, arises
from the occasional inflammation of
the immunize member. 1t was empha-
sized that the scab or take" should
be thoroughly protected by sterile
gauze, and that contact with foreign
matter, unclean clothing or hands be
eliminated A case in point was of a
lady who claimed that her little boys
arm had became badly inflamed and
that the vaccination wound became
very large. The lady admitted upon
Interrogation, that no medical atten-
ton had been given the arm until the
inflammation probably from outside
causes became serious, needed medical
attention being disregarded for about
u days.
Consideration was given the reports
Of various committees engaged in pro-
noting street Improvements. Reports
from north Fourth street showed that
property owners there are thoroughly
interested in the promotion Of paving
for that street. Many property owners
on Hazel avenue have also signed a |
paving petition.
The sidewalk committee, reported
that most of the poorer walks, border
uPoh 'oSohl VI HtSi6tteu property, |
and measures were discussed by which
owners of these properties could be
forced to take care Of the disreputable
and dangerous sidewalks.
J. W. Maruney gave a comprehen-
sive talk upon floral planting and care. |
DE named many attractive plants and
SHRUBS which could be utilized by Sa- |
lem property owners in creating at
tractive residence surroundings. Mr..
Maruney named various plants, the
Mexlcan orange, cotonestea and Eng
hsh laurel as especially novel and at
iractiye floral acquisitions. The uni
lorn planting of trees and shrubbery
through general plan was also urged |
py the speaker who named the Orien-
la' sycamore as being a good tree for
street side planting. Mr.. Maruney re-
minded rose lovers that February 28