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£ THE BAINBRIPCE POST-SEARCH LIGHT Letter From Rufus C. Hurst The followin'? letter was recently received by Mrs. Hurst in Iron City. Another one of Decatur county’s boys who is willing anti glafl t° gi ve * his life in the cause. Somewhere in France Sunday, Sept. 15, 1918. Dear Mother: You will be anxiously awaiting a letter from me ere this reaches you. The last two weeks have passed so quickly and I have been occupied in so many different ways that I have hardly been aware of their flight The fact is that I entered the hospital last Tuesday for a minor operation on my nose and I didn't wapt to write until I saw how it terminated. And I am proud to relate that it proved to be a glorious success and that I ft>e! greatly benefitted from same The one thing which so muchly pleases me is the good and kind treat meat and devoted attention which 1 received from both the Dr. and the nurses. Better treatment could not be administered to an infant by its parents. Every detail, though it be very insignificant, is carried out with the utmost precision. I wish every mother, who has ever had, or over will have a son in a certain ward in a certain hospital in France, could visit the ward and form the acquaint ance of Capt. Looper, the ward Dr. and the nurses. You will know by ma being able to report to my com pany tomorrow for duty, that 1 have received the best of treatment. I was surprised to learn that one of the day nurses was named “Hurst". Occasion ally I meet with people by the name of “Hearst,” but seldom by the name of “Hurst." Another time I was sur prised when a chaplain came through and asked me if I spelled my name “Hurst," and I told him I did, and he said that he had a few days ago seen a young man in n hospital who spelled his name the same way. I asked him if he was very badly hurt ’ and he said that he wasn’t. It could be possible that who he saw was John and, in all probability we arc not very far apart. So you see If 1 only knew his address I might be able at some time, to see him. We could, at any rale, write to each other. I've been in Franco a month and three days, long onough for mail to have made a trip to the states and back, but it seems that I move so often that 1 don’t stay in one place long enough for it to find me. I be lieve though that my stay in one place long enough for it to find me. I be lieve though that my present address will receive an answer to this. I suppose you all are very busy harvesting, and I truly trust that you have a bountiful harvest. This is n typical autumn day, I suppose for France; the sun is shining but its very cool, neverthelcsss. Mother, ploase don’t worry about me. Let us try to believe that every thing is for the best and according to God's will. I know and feel that you are praying and hoping for me and that I am for you, therefore, all we need is faith. With love to you all, I am, Sincerely your son, Sergt. Rufus C. 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If he can’t supply you send his name and your address to MAZO, Atlanta, Ga.—(advt.) UNCLE SAM'S ADV1CEJJN FLU U. S. Public Health Service Issues Official Health Bulletin on Influenza. LATEST WORD ON SUBJECT. Epldomlo Probably Not Span lab In Origin—derm Mill Unknown—Poo- plo Should Guard Agalnat “Dropltt In faction”—Surgeon Oonoral Blua Makea Authoritative Statement. Washlnfion, D. 0.—(Siieelal.)—Al though King Alfonso of Spain waa one of the victims of the Influenza epi demic In 1893 nnd again this summer, Spanish authorities repudiate any claim to Influenza as a “Spnnlsh" dis ease. If the people of this country do not take care the epidemic will be- como so widespread throughout the United States that goon we shall hear tho disease called “American" Influ enza. In response to a request for definite Information concerning Spnnlsh Influ enza, Surgeon General Kupert Blue of the U. 8. Public Health Service has authorized the following official Inter view : What la Spanish Influenza? la It something new? Doee It come from Spain? “The disease now occurring In this country and called 'Spanish Influen za' resembles a very contagious kind of 'cold,' accompanied by fever, palna Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases Card of Thanks At Dangerous as Prison Gao Shelia In the head, eyes, ears, back or other ports of the body nnd a feeling of so- vere sickness. In most of tha cases the symptoms disappear after three or four days, tho patient then rapidly recover ing. Some of the patients, however, develop pneumonia, or Inflammation of the e*r, or meningitis, and many of these complicated cases die. Whether this so-called ‘Spanish' Influenza is Identical with the epldemlca of Influen za of earlier yenrs la not yet known. “Epidemics of Influenza have visited this country since 1647. It Is Interest ing to know that this first epidemic was brought here from Valencia, Spain. Since that time there have been numerous epidemics of the dis ease. In 18S9 and 1890 an epidemic i of Influenza, starting somewhere In the Orient, sprend first to Russia and thence over practically the entire civ ilized world. Three years Ister there was another flare-up of -the disease. Both times die epidemic spread wide ly over the United States. "Although the present epidemic Is called 'Spanish Influenza,' there Is no reason to believe that It originated lu Spain, Some writers who have studied the question believe that the epidemic came from the Orient and they call at tention to the fact that the Germans mention the disease as occurring along tho eastern front In the summer and fall of 1017." How can “Spanish Influenza” bo rec ognized? “There Is as yet no certain way In which a single case of ‘Spanish Influ enza' can be recognized. On the oth er hand, recognition Is easy whore there Is a group of coses. In contrast to the outbreaks of ordinary coughs nnd colds, which usually occur In tha cold months, epidemics of Influenza may occur at any season of the year. Thus the present epidemic raged moat intensely In Europe In May, June and July. Moreover, In the case of ordi nary colds, the general symptoms (fever, pain, depression) are by no means as severe or ns sudden In their onset us they are tn Influenza. Final ly, ordinary colds do not spread through the community so rapidly or so extensively as does Influenza. “In most cases a person taken sick with Influenza feels slcl; ratlieV sud denly. He feel§ weak, has pains lu the eyes, ears, head or hack, and may be sore all over. Many patients feel dlzxr, some vomit Most of the pa tients complain of feeling chilly, and with thlB comes a fever In which the temperature rises to 100 to 104. In most cases the pulse remains relative ly slow. "1a appearance one Is struck by the fact that the patleut looks sick. His eyes and the Inner side of hit eyelids may be slightly ‘bloodshot,’ or ‘con gested,' ss tho doctors say. There may he runulng from the nose, or there may be some cough. These signs of a cold may not he marked; never theless the patient looks and feels very sick. In addition to the appearance and We wish to thank our many friends who were so kind to us during the sad death of our blessed mother. May God’s richest blessings rest upon each and all of'fham. God bless nil tho ^ xl>« symptoms ss already described, good ladies who spoke kind words to examination of the patient's blood may me during my sad hours. . aid the physician In recognizing 'Span- Miss Minnie Cloud. I ,sh Influenza,' for It has been found at Id this disease the number of white corpuscles shows little or no In crease above the normal. It Is possi ble that the laboratory Investigations now being made through the National Research Connell nnd the United States Hygienic I.aboratory will fur nish a more certain way In which Indi vidual cases of this disease can be recognized.” What Is the course of the disease? Do people die of it? “Ordinarily, the fever lasts from three to four days and the patient re covers. But while the proportion of deaths lu the present epidemic has generally been low, In some plaees the outbreak has beeD severe and deaths have been numerous. When death oc curs It ts usually the result of a com plication." What causes tho disease and how It it spread? “Bacteriologists who have studied In fluenza epidemics In the past have found In many of the cases a very Small rod-shaped germ called, after its discoverer, Pfeiffer's bacillus. In other cases of apparently the same kind of disease there were found pneumococci, the germs of lobar pneumonia. Still others have been caused by strepto cocci, and by others germs with long names. “No matter what particular kind of germ causes the epidemic, It ts now believed that Influenza Is always spread from person to person, the germs being carried with the nlr along with the very small droplets of mucus, expelled by coughing or sneezing, forceful talking, and the like by one who already has the germs of the dis ease. They may also be carried about In the air In the form of dust eomlng from dried mucus, from coughing and sneezing, or from careless people who spit on the floor and on the sidewalk. As In most other catching diseases, a person who hns only a mild attack of the disease htmBelf may give a very severe attack to others." What should be done by those who catch the disease? "It Is very Important that every per son who becomes sick with Influenza should go home at once nnd go to bed. This will help keep away dangerous complications and will, at the same time, keep the patient from scattering the dlseuso far and wide. It Is highly deslrnble that no one be allowed to sleep In the same room with the pa tient In fact, no one but tho nurse should be allowed In the room. “If there ts cough and sputum or running of the eyes and nose, care should be tnken that all such dis charges arc collected oa bits of gauze or rag or paper napkins and burned. If the patient complains of fever and headache, he should be given wnter to drink, a cold compress to the forehend and a light sponge. Only such medi cine should be given as Is prescribed by the doctor. It Is foolish to ask the druggist to prescribe and may be dan gerous to take the s^-calley 'safe, sure ami linrinlVss 1 remedies advertised by patent medicine manufacturers. “If the pntlent Is so situated that he can be attended only by seme one who must also look after ottiers In the fam ily, It Is advisable that such attendant wear a wrapper, apron or gown over the ordlnury house clothes while In the sick room and slip this off when leav ing to look nfter the others. Nurses nnd attendants will do well to guard ngninst breathing in danger ous disease germs by wearing a simple fold of gauze or mask while near the patient." Will a person who has had Influenza before catch the disease again? It Is well known that an attack of measles or scarlet fever or smallpox usually protects a person ngalnst an other attack of the same disease. This appears not to be true of ‘Spanish In fluenza.' According to newspaper re ports the King of Spain suffered an attack of tufluenza during the epi demic thirty years ago, and was again stricken during the recent outbreak In Spain." How can ono guard against Influ enza? “In guarding against disease of all kinds, It Is Important that the body be kept strong and able to fight off dis ease germs. This can be done by hav ing a proper proportion of work, play and rest, by keeping the body well clothed, and by eating sufficient whole- some and properly selected food. In connection with dlot, It ts well to re member that milk Is one of the best all-around foods obtainable for adults as well as children. So far ns a dis ease like Influenza Is concerned, health authorities everywhere recognize the very close relation between Its spread and overcrowded homes. While It Is not always possible, especially In times like the present, to nvold such overcrowding, people should consider the health danger and make every effort to reduce the home overcrowd ing to a minimum. The value of fresh air through open windows cannot be over emphasized. "When crowding Is unavoidable, as tn street cars, care should be taken to keep the face so turned as not to in hale directly the air breathed out by auother person. “It ts especially Important to be ware of the person who coughs or sneezes without covering his mouth and nose. It also follows that one should keep out of crowds nnd stuffy places as much as possible, keep homes, offices nnd workshops well aired, spend some time out of doors each day, walk to work tf at all prac ticable—In short, make every possible effort to breathe as much pure air as possible. “In all health matters follow the ad vice of your doctor and obey the regu lations of your local and state health officers.'' “Cover up each cough and sneeze, if you dent you'll spread disease." GEORGIA—Decatur County: To the Superior Court of stud btote n.l County: The petition of J. F. Brown, a vesi- Jent of said State and county, shows in the Court the Mowing facts, ;o- " lst. That on the 2nd day of April, 1917, K. C. Jordon. Reuben Chason and T. A. McCane filed their petition : n the office of the Clerk of the Su perior Court of said State and county, praying that a charter be granted to hem to do business under the name and style of Standard Drug Com pany for the period of twenty years which charter was granted after hav- nig advertised said petition ac cording to law. 3rd. Petitioner shows that the cap- ,tal stock of said corporation is $3,000.00 and that he is owner of nil of the capital stock, name, title and ,-ood will of said corporation. 4th. Petitioner shows that said Standard Drug Company is a solvent corporation and the debts oweing do not amount to more than $2,000.00. 5th. Petitioner desires to surren der to the State the charter and fran hise heretofore granted to said com pany and that he be allowed to con tinue to operate said business under the name heretofore used by same 6th. Petitioner further shows that none of the creditors of 3aid corpora tion will in any manner be affected by the surrender of said charter, that same may be done without injustice to any one having claims or demands against same. ROBIN L. COX, Atty. at law for petitioner. GEORGIA—Decatur County: Personally appeared before the un dersigned, an officer authorized by law to administer oaths, comes J. F. Brown, who on oath deposes and says that all of the facts set out in the foregoing petition are true. J. F. BROWN Sworn to and subscribed before me, this October 8th, 1918. D. W. CHERRY, N. P. Decatur County, Ga. In Superior Court of Decatur County, Georgia. « • k The above petition read and consid ered. It is ordered that the hearing on same be had before me at the Court House in Bainbridge, Ga., at ;he hour of 10 A. M. on the. 11th day | of November, 1918, and that this pe tition be filed in the Clerk’s office of aid county and that a copy of same be published once a week for four weeks in the newspaper wherein the sheriff’s sales of said county are pub lished. This the 8th day of October, 1918. W. M. HARRELL, j S. C A C GEORGIA—Decatur County: I, C. W. Wimberley, Clerk of the Superior Court of said county hereby certify that the above and foregoing petition was filed in this office this the 10th day of October, 1918. C. W. WIMBERLEY, Clerk. _Fagged4hit,Women ;VinolJslW!i|ti^i If all the tired, overworkedTruSdown^^ * this community!could 'realize' how^our^T 11 j Vmol, whkhfcoatains'Beefrandj[cid,Liv« tones. Iron and Manganese Pept4»tes\nd Cl rophosphates supplies the vital elements ntm to ennch the blood and create working s S we wouldn't be able to supply the demand 1 N.Y, feiKS'J to work. 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